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The Lakers' performance this season has been a big surprise, and James, who was once pinned on high hopes, is not immune to criticism from fans. Before the start of the season, it was widely believed that James would return to his peak after joining the Lakers and lead the Lakers back to the top of the championship.
The real season was full of surprises and surprises, as the Lakers not only failed to live up to their predictions, but also slipped to 11th in the West and missed out on the playoffs.
The reason for this is not only that James' form has declined, but also that there are many problems with the Lakers' lineup.
The Lakers lost off to a bad start, and the Emperor fell back into form
In James' first season with the Lakers, the Lakers suffered a four-game losing streak in the opening season. Although the Lakers gradually improved and rose to fourth place in the West, they then fell into a slump following Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's injury and Davis' trade incident, and the outlook was bleak.
James' stats have declined, shooting just 35.2 percent from three-point range, a career-low percentage. In the matchup against the Heat, he made a career-high 36 three-point shots, but only hit eight.
Against his old rival, James' performance was disappointing. In the playoffs, the Lakers were swept out of the game by the Nuggets 1-4, and although James had a triple-double of 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, his overall performance was not outstanding.
The Lakers lineup is unbalanced, and Zhan Jie is like a fish in his throat
After James joined the Lakers, many fans hoped to repeat the glory of the Heat Big Three. But there was a serious problem with the team's lineup. The Lakers' other two top stars, Anthony Davis and Russell Seabrook, have both struggled this season.
Davis had a slump in stats and frequent injuries in the first half of the season, and was later traded to the Wizards. Seabrook is shooting just 32.7 percent from three-point range this season, a career-low one.
The Lakers' young players also failed to perform as well as they should, with guard Callaver stuck in the throat and heavily reliant on James on the offensive end.
The Nuggets swept the Lakers, and the Emperor came to an abrupt end
Facing the Nuggets in the first round, the Lakers were swept 1-4 to end the season. Although James has a triple-double of 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, it is difficult to turn the tide of victory or defeat.
The Nuggets seized on the Lakers' interior defense, and Jokic and Porter Jr. played cards in succession to successfully control the situation.
While James' other teammates are not performing well, Russell is getting older and difficult to achieve, and Rivers is performing reasonably but cannot turn the situation around. This also indicates that James has no possibility of returning to the top, and the glory of the emperor may become a thing of the past.
The Lakers' top priority is to rebuild Jay's partner
The main reason why the Lakers have not performed well this season is the roster problem. James is 35 years old and cannot continue to play alone. Lakers management urgently needs to rebuild a complementary player mix for James through drafts and trades.
For example, look for outside shooters to strengthen the team's firepower and strengthen the interior defense. At the same time, it is also necessary to use the offseason to adjust the tactics and explore the potential of the team's existing young players to reduce the burden on James.
Only by letting James regain his peak form can the Lakers return to heaven, otherwise they will inevitably rebuild.
Conclusion: The Lakers should rely on Zhan Jie, and Zhan Di still has fighting spirit
There are many reasons for the Lakers' loss this season, and it can't be simply attributed to James' individual performance. James has made a huge contribution to the Lakers and deserves the patience of the fans.
I believe that through the efforts of the team's management, James can be reshaped to his peak state and lead the Lakers to the Finals again.
James has amazing willpower and fighting spirit, and he will definitely lead the Lakers to a turnaround. Let's continue to trust and support James, and let's look forward to the new glory of the Lakers together!
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