The Lakers’ Role Player Problem, Explained

Give me your best trade proposals to fix this Lakers team in the comments.

[@hardwood_yt]

I’m going to address some of these comments. There’s nothing wrong with thinking LeBron is the problem. I respect that opinion. Give me some logical reasoning because that’s not what I see. I see a slightly below average defender who is 39 and playing at an all-nba level on the offensive end. The GM stuff he’s pulled is a very fair critique and something I didn’t even think to mention in this video. That one is on me. But it’s not at the top of my list for problems. Sometimes we all need to remember it’s perfectly fine to view players and situations differently, as long as that person came to the conclusion through a logical line of reasoning. None of us are going to bat .1000 with our NBA takes. But the amount of people who despise LeBron on a personal level in these comments is surprising. Roast him all you want, but give me some reasoning please outside of your personal hatred for him. Plus remember that you are not in the majority here. Every reasonable, unbiased basketball mind can acknowledge LeBron is having an unprecedented season for his age. You may not agree with the AMOUNT of credit he’s getting, but nonetheless, it’s impressive. I couldn’t care less about LeBron. I’m not a fan. I have no emotional stake in his success. I’m just a fan of basketball. For everyone engaging in thoughtful basketball takes, I take no issue with that. That’s what this channel and comment section is for. For those of you being disrespectful and dismissive of opposing arguments. Come on guys. You don’t know everything. Be at least willing to hear people out and potentially wrong.

[@PedroRosado22]

1. The Lakers faced subpar competition in the absurd "In-Season Tournament." 2. LeBron cannot give them more than stats at this moment. 3. AD is playing great, but he needs the ball to be passed to him, which only happens sometimes. 4. Only AD is playing at an "all NBA level." They are almost to the point that he must always be on the court. Something that's not sustainable. 5. The Lakers need the referees to stay in games at least. 6. The Lakers are not that good. They have not been really that good since LeBron has been there.

[@seadubbya9209]

Sticking to this season. So far, what I see is someone who is being praised for not playing defense. Yes praised, specifically by Bill Simmons on his podcast (Simmons referred to it as conserving energy - what?). He is not sub-par on defense, he is rarely playing defense. LeBron is shooting around 27% outside of 5 feet. Most of all it's the body language. It is just horrible. I don't know how someone who is supposed to be a leader, and "makes everyone around him better" can walk around with such a negative attitude and no one is allowed to question it without being called a hater. If someone at my job was walking around like that I would ask them what's wrong. Believe me, if I can see it watching a game from my living room then I know his teammates are seeing it. I can't count how many times I've seen him have a turnover, of his own making, and either lackadaisically trot down to the other end, or even worse, just stand there until the other team scores, (because it's 5 on 4) then he calls a time out and walk to the bench. He is not hustling on either end. His rebounds are mostly him standing there, not playing defense, and waiting for the ball to come to him. The constant praise sent his way while blaming teammates has set a horrible precedent. The team has got to be just fed up. AD should have been IST MVP. Maybe LeBron made the difference in 1 or 2 games, but so did Reaves, AD made the difference in ALL of them. This is not to say the rest of the Lakers are not at fault as well, there's enough problems to spread around. However, when you're out there busting your (a'hem), and you see your "superstar" pouting, it must be hard to get motivated. Add to that you hear he's playing great and you're the problem, it becomes defeating. What is the motivation of Russell, Vanderbilt, Rui, Reddish, or anyone else, to continue playing hard?

[@steviechampagne]

“slightly below average defender”😂😂😂😂 no he is an awful defender because he spends over 50% of the possessions crying and not getting back to defend which totally breaks down the rotations and leads to easy points

[@user-et4qw2nd7w]

If anyone is impressed with lebron, and his terrible being carried, carreer,his traveling being called good ball handling skills, him being called goat over michael jordan, kobe bryant, larry bird, magic johnson , wilt chamberlain, kareem, bill russell, hakeem the dream, Tim Duncan, isah thomas, julius irving, moses malone, john stockton, pistol pete maravich, elvin hayes, nikola jokic, is just damn pathetic

[@gustavoroehe8313]

Your subscribers are all casuals bro damn look at these arguments

[@storiesofyonko]

“Suddenly” lmao the entire LeBron Lakers era has been desperate anytime something goes wrong it’s trade everyone, literally that historic free throw margin is the biggest difference the Lakers were never suppose to make the playoffs! It’s the same team with the same coach what changed? Less free throws

[@jesusflores5952]

we needed data to see it, you can say alot of things from 10-20 games, but is that enough to draw a conclusion so suddenly could be a good title for this video we are still 3-4 months away from playoff

[@OGMCMLXXI]

​​@@jesusflores5952lmaoo A brainwashed lakers/ lefake fan I see! Going by stats instead of actually playing...typical of people that really don't know bball, the Fakers are going nowhere unless the refs cheats for them again; but you never said anything about Lefake trading everyone🤡

[@kor6bigtime592]

The entire lebron era has been desperate whenever something goes wrong!

[@justinverser2102]

LeBron has been desperate since going to Miami lol.

[@freedomseedplanter5987]

​@@jesusflores5952a lot is two words buddy... Alot isn't a word

[@Blackineffect]

It’s Lebron, if he plays wow it’s “wow he’s 39,” but if he plays badly it’s “wow he’s 39,” there’s no accountability

[@ericeddy02]

You forget to mention that the Lakers got hot last year while LeBron was "injured." There is a clear lack of leadership from LeBron - he simply cannot rally the team around him. It's always everyone else's fault. But when you take Lebron out of the equation, this group of guys can catch fire. It's pretty obvious what the issue is, but all you major commentators are scares to say it. Lebron. Is. The. Problem.

[@thicccorgi6187]

His poor body language any time theres a mistake doesnt help the team. Any time its his fault hes looking for someone else to blame! He never takes responsibility!

[@jobantol]

i know lebron is a blackhole.. he dribbles so much then takes a bad shit in 5 seconds

[@Lex-my5ch]

💯

[@cowboyslakersplace678]

Aman

[@zayroberts3480]

@@cowboyslakersplace678packers fan here.. HOLD THAT L😂😂.. Cowgirls.. and Lebron is a very overrated player.. used to be my favorite till I had to watch Kobe nd Jordan play in the finals again.. way more effort and will to win

[@dannyvizcarra]

I hope they miss the playoffs. I just want lebron gone already so I can watch the Lakers again

[@ryanryan8774]

Watch them be trash again 😂

[@paulbandilla12345]

Go watch lonzo, d'angelo, jordan clarkson, julius randle, kyle kuzma and brandon ingram. Loss everytime before lebron join the lakers hahaha. Luke walton is the head coach that time

[@dominiquejones3805]

Yep

[@jaylenjayden9305]

Lakers gonna be trash😂

[@aj.9049]

"Winning the in season tournament, that right there made me the greatest of all time.' LeFlop James. 😅

[@dominiquejones3805]

We gotta put that banner up

[@theyrehere.3468]

​@@dominiquejones3805our team lost so we should troll the ist champion 🤡🤡🤡

[@jestermonk6805]

Lebron is a liability. If you really pay attention to that guy, you would realise how bad he is

[@dabzd6900]

and whats funny is some people call him the GOAT lmao. Goat my behind

[@jestermonk6805]

@dabzd6900 people just follow the popular opinion. I think a lot of his super fans seem to have mental dark spots, so I don't take them serious

[@OGMCMLXXI]

​@@jestermonk6805they don't know bball

[@cjtelford1018]

How tho? Efficient 25 ppg 7-7 and he’s like 3-5 rn in dropping opponents fg % to a 40% the lakers offensive rating drops to among the bottom of the league without him on the floor im just curious what your seeing… cause none of these are stats that lead to a player being a liability

[@cjtelford1018]

And their defensive rating goes down with him off the floor

[@ShortDwaine]

If you want to see why the Lakers are struggling you should probably actually watch an entire game and pay attention to what LeBron is doing on the floor then it comes obvious why they're having issues you can't have one of your players resting in the middle of a game

[@christopherquillen7344]

Lebum is the problem. Multiple times per game he'll get frustrated and just give up. Leaving his team trying to guard 4 on 5 fast breaks, causing multiple 4 and 5 point swings. Not to mention all the bricks he tosses up with 16 seconds left on the shot clock. He is one of the worst three-point shooters in the league and should not be taking those shots.

[@cycleoflife565]

His not getting back regularly has often resulted in teams picking up on his MO, method of operation, and leaving a player back with to prevent his constant attempts at cherry picking.

[@jps0583]

Players guarded by Lebron r shooting 40.7% which is the lowest in the NBA and he is currently shooting 39% from 3 on 5 attempts so lets go ahead and try that again…u clearly don’t watch games😭

[@ozzee5094]

@@jps0583you’re the one who doesn’t watch the games goofy Lebron often doesn’t rotate on defense or run back on defense this mishaps dont show up on the stat sheet but it’s badly been hurting the lakers Lebron’s low energy level and attitude is a big negative for the lakers. You’re a casual box score stat watching stan 😂

[@davidobrien2841]

He’s been an elite 3pt shooter this season 😂😂😂😂

[@theyrehere.3468]

​@@ozzee5094tell me lebron beat your team without telling me lebron beat your team

[@paulramen2535]

2:41 even when Le Grin gets the ball uncontested, he starts his run by not dribbling for 3-4 steps. Refs should’ve called traveling long before he got to the hoop. Story of James’s success

[@sbeaber]

He's the league leading rusher.

[@_gw33do_]

Yup, imagine how many points he’s gotten off of phantom fouls, charging, traveling and how many assists he’s given after the player makes a couple basketball moves after the pass, not to mention his rebounds he gets credit for when tipping the ball counts as a rebound for him but not for his teammates.

[@redbear665]

Fo sho...took 3 full strides, watch in slow mo

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

Because it was off a steal where he played the passing lane and got the interception. Y'all can't be serious dude

[@paulramen2535]

The LeBron lane you mean? Seems like he's mostly allowed to take multiple steps whenever he lets his left shoulder down and plow through defenders in order to getting closer to the hoop. "passing lane" LOL @@infinitymixtapes9562

[@awc6007]

2020 was a flash in the pan, lucky strike of lightning. The Lakers haven’t been consistently good since like 2007/08 to 2011/12, the years since were just injuries and bad rosters.

[@Ccveysi]

Nah can’t call that 2020 run lucky no way that was a perfect team still don’t know to this day why they got rid of most of their guys

[@OGMCMLXXI]

​@@Ccveysiyes you can! A bubble ring, with rest and no travel? Only 🤡 fans believe that ring was earned

[@danialpth]

⁠@@CcveysiIm a Lakers fan and I know why, its because of the FO incompetency. Sure we won in 2020 and Rob and Jeanie have made amazing moves but they’ve also done some boneheaded trades as well. They traded all of our perimeter defenders/wings in Kuzma and KCP for an over the hill Westbrook when they shouldve traded for Hield and Turner. They then traded McGee and Dwight, two of the best rim protectors we’ve had in a while, whomst were very crucial to us winning 2020, for capspace instead of re-signing them for at least another year back. Let’s not forget Jeanie refused to give TyLue a contract that lasted more than 3years and that caused TyLue to get pissed off and signed with the other LA team. Instead we got Vogel and yeah he might be a good defensive coach but his offensive rotations were godawful, same thing with Ham. I never really liked the Darvin Ham signing, had a feeling we shouldve waited for Nick Nurse to be available but the FO scapegoated Vogel instead of taking full responsibility. But fr, why would they trade all our perimeter and paint defenders then not trade for Hield and Turner, it wouldve literally kill 2birds with 1 stone.

[@cloudyej7535]

@@OGMCMLXXI mentioning travel when the lakers were the one seed is funny considering they lost their homecourt advantage

[@kingjruck6507]

​@@OGMCMLXXIFacts 💯

[@kermitthefrog6149]

the same thing will happen this year just like last year. they’ll be out of the playin and Bron will get hurt. They’ll make a trade to get something for nothing. AD will carry them back into the playin with the help of officiating. Bron will magically be healed again. They’ll make the playoffs.Loose then bron will blame and injuries/ say he’ll retire to take peoples mind away form the fact they lost. the coach will get fired and half the team will be teased cuz he “needs more help” like every year (he’s played with plenty of help and half of it was in a weak eastern conference)

[@freechocolate]

I was thinking last week what Dickhead Silver will do about the Lakers sucking, then I saw the Raptors-Lakers game, and now I know.

[@_JellyDonut_]

Did you actually watch the game or are you just repeating what everyone else has been saying? The Lakers were ready to give that game away like they've been doing, Toronto just choked. They were ahead with a minute left but for some unknown reason they tried to guard AD with Barnes and RJ Barrett instead of Siakam. If AD doesn't go 8 for 8 from the line (all from intentional fouls btw) the Raptors would have at least forced OT

[@mcyhellcollebautistabation4963]

​​@@_JellyDonut_stop dickriding lebron fam 😂

[@rosscaruana355]

​@@_JellyDonut_Did you watch the game?

[@freechocolate]

Yes, watched play by play, uncalled fouls on numerous possessions. Some Laker fans are Democrats so will openly believe lies if it means they are still part of the cult.@@_JellyDonut_

[@thicccorgi6187]

If they got rid of Lebron they wouldnt be so desperate!

[@magnol1a_]

Yeah, they'd be even worse 😅

[@wesleyhurt1902]

Stop looking at counting stats for Lebron. Look at the little things you have to do on the court as the leader to get buy-in from the role players. When you are taking defense off, not get back on defense, bad body language and blaming others you get less buy-in from others. He is getting good #s on a bad team. If this were some other player in the league who is putting up empty numbers but didn’t play defense we would be hammering them and certainly wouldn’t make excuses for them.

[@everythingloveurlife4904]

His body language is horrible. He should be called out but his teammates have no clout and are pretty much all young guys. This dude will be on defense and just stand there , his man will end up scoring and he throws his hands up like it’s his teammates fault 😂

[@hardwood_yt]

His advanced metrics are incredible on the offensive end. There’s plenty of elite offensive players and poor defenders. Luka, Trae, Kyrie, Hali, just off the top of my head.

[@cycleoflife565]

@@hardwood_ytThey might be bad but they do get back regularly on defense and at least participate in the defense. Bron for the most part either doesn’t get back or when he does he is stationary and offers minimal help if any at all. His entire demeanor on that end is negative as if it is beneath him to even pretend that he is vaguely interested.

[@jonthehermit8082]

@@hardwood_ytthe amount of offensive fouls he gets away with is incredible, also the fake injuries, and the crying at his teammates when he gets beat.

[@jps0583]

@@jonthehermit8082fake injuries? The man has only missed 4 games this season…u Lebron haters don’t actually watch basketball yall just repeat what yall hear😭

[@ReedJacobs]

This is the most shameful era for a lakers team. Fixed games 😂

[@jaybird8192]

Called out Reeves defensive +/- but conveniently didn't say Lebron's defensive +/- which is probably just as bad or worst that Reeves's!

[@hardwood_yt]

LeBron’s defensive Estimated Plus Minus is actually +2.1 which is in the 93rd percentile.

[@1504Blue]

LeBron is one of 7 players who are in the 90th percentile for both offense and defense statistically. I know it’s frustrating to see him mad not getting back on defense but he is just frustrated with having to play so hard in the regular season. A lot of the role players have been REALLY bad a certain points this season.

[@legendarywiimaster]

@@1504Blueight let’s not make the excuses though. He still should be getting back on D. Still though, you got a point

[@fangiscool1]

​@@hardwood_yt because he sits out against good teams and scores in garbage minutes. LeBron's +/- is BS

[@abelcain945]

You're the only person that has called out Reaves... You earned my watch moving forward

[@OGMCMLXXI]

Actually that isn't true; there are numerous channels that call out Reaves...try to go look for them

[@hardwood_yt]

Thank you!

[@sakuragiarcega2973]

The good/bad thing about Lebron is that you can't coach him. Yes he is an intelligent player but if you watch most of the game when he is on the floor, everybody is just watching him. It's either he passes the ball or he will shoot it. There's no real play. And the problem with LA line up is they are lacking a big center.

[@momopouye]

He is playing the LeBron system

[@jessesingh4629]

your such a casual bro Lebron knows all the plays more than anyone

[@NBASFAN]

LeCoach works. Even tho I hated it, and I been a Lakers fan for 25 years. They just need to surround him with 3pt shooters. The bigs is just not a problem. It's the amounts of 3s they give and the amounts they don't make that kill them. When they hot, they scorching people for 130pts but when they not they can hardly score 90pt by the end of the fourth. It's crazy how they did it with Danny and Caruso but let em go for free.

[@LordoftheTHOTs]

The lakers don’t need “A big center” there is legit only 2 ppl bigger than ad(that is embiid & jokic). La already tried Drummond and that was an epic failure.

[@into_play3226]

No matter what happens, this season will be seen as a resounding success for the Lakers - they are in-season tournament champions 😂

[@hardwood_yt]

Lmaooo

[@themollymachine]

Don't forget to thank the refs 🎉

[@legendarywiimaster]

Such a useless tournament. I really want that gone

[@OGMCMLXXI]

The Fakers played 2 teams in the in season mess, and the teams that where in their bracket, all had losing record and they where the bottom teams😂

[@robertmusil1107]

How does LeBron dodge every year the criticism he deserves? He is LA Lakers star player since 2018. Look at their season record since he joined them. They had one good season. ONE. Just retire. No one can carry LeBron to another ring. He can't even get carried to the playoffs.

[@cafelatte1124]

But they have to play according to the script. Here's the narrative: 1. Lebron is carrying all these bums => constantly chanted by the media and his fanboys 2. It's all his teammates' especially co-stars' fault but never LeBron's, despite stats and in-game footages telling otherwise. 3. It's also the GM and the organizations fault for not having enough help around LeBron => prior to not so successful season, the media was praising Rob Pelinka on all the trade moves and contract signings that he made, how he was genius. But now the script is all opposite for some reason. 4. LeBron always needs more help 🤣. He always had at least 2 all stars or former all stars in his team, but it's somehow never enough when things start to go south. 5. LeBron always has some story about his injuries at a convenient time. Like in last year's conference finals when he lost to Denver. He somehow had a tendon injury that no one knew about and media was pushing this hard, especially Nick Wright and Shannon Sharpe. In fact, it was all about LeBron, not about basketball, not about the winners. And yet, LeFlop was dunking left and right with no problem all throughout the series.

[@1504Blue]

Complain about Lebron but Vando and Cam have not been NBA level players at points this year. Vincent being hurt has really hurt this team as well. Tbh I hope Bron leaves the Lakers bc the front office don’t know what they doing

[@jps0583]

⁠@@cafelatte1124u wrote a whole lot of nothing…lebrons tendon injury in his foot has been known…u just don’t actually pay attention to basketball like all u Lebron haters

[@cafelatte1124]

@@jps0583 lol what are you even talking about? The media started to bring up this non-sense only right after Lakers got swept by Nuggets. 🤣 Prior to the series ending, media was constantly reminding people how Lakers were the favorites to win and talked about how they were going to destroy the Nuggets, especially Nick Wright. Media already makes tons of excuses for LeFraud and you expect people to believe that media decided to keep this "injury" hidden like it some sort of huge secret and only disclosed it after Lakers got swept for some unknown reason? And again, LeFraud was dunking left and right the whole series with no issues. You fanboys are delusional.

[@babytacprimo]

Is it me or Austin Reeves has grown his head? I like the early one how he Hussle every ball offence and defense, but now he act high as a star and he came boring to watch

[@OGMCMLXXI]

He Got paid and hanging around Lefake

[@DemonKingBadger]

He went from Hillbilly Kobe to LeRedneck

[@comradeyellow6781]

Lakers are losing their gdamn minds, trying to blow up the team, potentially trading a young and rising talent like Reaves, switching coaches etc just to appease a 39 yo dude. Are they the Lakers, legendary basketball organization, or the Lebron fanboy club?

[@mickeylong]

Easy the lebron fanboy club just like me

[@LordoftheTHOTs]

Reavers is not a young rising talent lol. Dude can only play offense(sometimes).

[@melvinmcclain8127]

The LA Lakers are pathetic and it's because of LeBron. Still needs HELP every year and plays with 2 sets of teammates every season. Lakers have been a bottom seed team since LeBron got there. Lakers are not winning a championship this season or next season and people need to accept it.

[@Nurmi860]

Well done video you know your stuff

[@DarkStalker-oc5lk]

That was the most fierce tournament of all time 🤣🤣🤣

[@fuel20]

Lakers with all the bad defense and offense, yet they have the highest free throw discrepancy. This team wouldn't be way under .500 if wasn't for the refs and a ISP gifted with a bunch losing teams. I get sick how people just think they should be gifted superstars without anything great in return.

[@christianpaulnavarretecuen9341]

Barkley " lebron is doing his thing" Doing your thing is when you win not when you are just doing stats

[@shaunmahlangu1673]

But is he playing bad?

[@christianpaulnavarretecuen9341]

Yes, he is !!! But you can have bad games and still win,he doesn't care about the team winning just his numbers.

[@shaunmahlangu1673]

@@christianpaulnavarretecuen9341 lol he's playing bad? Ayt then. I'll respect your opinion, champ.

[@user-fu8mc9db9x]

Zach Lavine would be a nice addition if they can keep dlo

[@gregorybrown2843]

These guys are good players just the mix of talent might not be good .. but these guys have alot of potential i think you just asking alot of LBJ his offense shows hes being productive but at times hes not going 100 % on defense hes not the problem just saying those high energy guys like vando kind of make up for Bron on defense either way i think Rob has to be lakers first n considering everyone a potential trade minus AD hes the only peice i think you cant duplicate in a trade ..also Dame Lillard n the Bucks seem to be under performing i wonder if theres anything that can shake on that front

[@AlvinOoO19]

Feels like a team built around LeBron... thats the prob. And they seemed better while he was injured LY

[@DevicCypher]

Wood definitely needs to play more

[@jamo3976]

He can score but he’s a sieve on defense

[@DevicCypher]

@@jamo3976 point is we need the scoring. There’s no excuse for wood to not have more minutes

[@bandjolyn]

This is every single LeBron team trade deadline ever. No "suddenly" about it.

[@LetsTalkAbout1125]

The only reason why the defence is anything near what it is; is because of AD.

[@mrjoeyb717]

I dnt think la has nothing to offer. But knicks got fournier sitting on the bench. And hed be the shooting difference they could use

[@carnifex423]

I hope Austin figures it out. I love watching him play

[@Tatis092]

It’s just brons unwillingness to adapt his game. If he’s the greatest ever than he should be able to adapt his game to get the best out of his teammates or at least let his teammates play to their strengths to get the most out of there game. I don’t understand it.

[@jps0583]

Lebron can’t make the role players make their open shots…

[@kirbyaugustine761]

The 2 Austin Reaves clips of blown defensive coverages Lebron “needs help” James didn’t move at all while watching the 2 opposing players score.

[@ryanholsapple6809]

This is something that Lakers fans and Lebron bandwagoners need to understand. The Lakers are the exact same team as last year. They have the same players, with the same coach, and yhe same trio from last years playoff run. And they clearly are good enough to compete because of the lebron invitational cup that happened earlier this season. How come when lebron is getting negative plus/minus in the boxscore and choking in clutch moments, he never gets the blame. They literally only beat a rebuilding raptors team by the refs saving their butts. It was the same thing last year. The lakers got more free throws than anyone else in the nba so they were good. And how come when a call goes against the lakers that is a bad call, the lakers fans get up in arms and cry and throw tantrums for the bad call. But when a bad call goes their way they say, "Oh just learn basketball, they clearly drive to rim more and get more calls because of it." Its BS. The lakers are good, but Queen James is holding them back. He is trying to be the number 1 option when AD is clearly better and Reeves is more consistent. Lakers fans need to accept that the team is good, but their Queen is falling off a cliff in production and efficiency and is hding the lakers back.

[@maximilianodehabsburgo3206]

Lakers need to remove the cancer on their team... Let the dude walk to ruin another franchise...

[@jp23x]

The lebron for MVP narrative ended real quick didn't it

[@erikwilson32]

It’s the “In Season Tournament Champs” curse

[@8BitDeadlift]

Reeves and Prince are coming off the bench for teams like the nuggets, Celtics, even Clippers. I don't think it's that complicated. Aside from lebron and AD there's a talent discrepancy between the Lakers and other Contenders.

[@mausousap]

the lakers are "suddenly" becoming desperate... , more like you finally noticed /acepted it lol

[@hardwood_yt]

i am no Lakers fan lol. There were tons of excuses being made for the first 30ish games. Once you get to the halfway point or so and you're still .500...it's time to start getting worried. That's my point.

[@SikoMC]

i dont get why you talk about lebron as an all nba level player.. he gets foulcalls that are no fowls, he 75% scores "free" points, people get out of his way when he drives to the basket becasue they get a foul even if they don't foul... jep.. AD is hot and i honestly never thought that i will see AD ever again playin most games of a season while beeing consistent most of the time.. so yeah.. AD is all nba.. but stop talk about lbj as if he would contribute anything positive to this lakers roster...

[@fyoutube9410]

Yet another channel seving up lies about LBJ. He is not playing well. If you play on one side of the ball and not the other side you are a net neutral to your team. Count how many fasts breaks against Lakers end up being 4 on 5 since LBJ won't bother getting back on D. His rotation and effort are shit.

[@alfuller1332]

Goat!😂😂😂😂😂lol thats funny!

[@nebieli7062]

Jesus Christ man. LeBron haters having a god damn FEAST in these comments😭😭 That’s how you know he’s the GOAT

[@hardwood_yt]

I’m not even someone who’s like a LeBron or die guy. I like him. But I’m truly not in either camp. These anti LeBron guys went BEZERK. It was unreal

[@TheBBCSlurpee]

nobody hates on muhammad ali, wayne gretzky, tiger woods, etc. nice try tho lil bro

[@_JellyDonut_]

Pelinka made some good moves last year at the deadline but not drafting Jaime Jaquez was a mistake. For them to have such a low draft position and him still be available, that was a no-brainer. Local kid, solid in all phases of the game, and plays hard. He's exactly the kind of spark plug guy this team needed

[@kilduce4423]

I think bron would’ve held Jaime back. The culture starts with bron and the role players follow. It’s good Jaime went to the heat

[@johnsepulvedacruz6428]

It don't matt3e if lakers drafted Jaime. Because of lebron James. Lebron James system won't alow Jaime to play like you see him from another team.

[@airrjordan23]

Lebron will only make him a spot-up shooter.😂

[@Blackjeezus850]

@@kilduce4423somebody always got some Dumb $hit to say. Every Big man that plays with Lebron excels and Jamie would have been no different.

[@ice8erg]

@@Blackjeezus850you just said the dumb shit

[@HardluckHutch]

That thumbnail made me think of something I’ve never really thought about before. What is up with Lebron’s square ass beard?

[@hardwood_yt]

Lmfaooo okay that’s hilarious

[@bradmodd7856]

last 2 seasons have been all desperation, all destruction and tragedy.......and most of it is down to BAD TRADE AFTER BAD TRADE.

[@_JellyDonut_]

They made some great trades at the deadline last year. If you look at where they were in February and where they ended up it was a massive improvement

[@rastarecordsent]

Rui hachimuri should be the lakers third Allstar he’s something diff

[@_gw33do_]

The league needs to be investigated for padding Lebronze stats. They are not consistent in what is or isn’t an assist, rebound, charge or travel.

[@user-wt5lm9kv1q]

Leads the league in rushing yards...

[@_gw33do_]

@@user-wt5lm9kv1q By far; and in frequent travel miles

[@jps0583]

Please enlighten us with your all knowing basketball knowledge on what a rebound and assist is😭

[@_gw33do_]

@@jps0583 LoL I’m just asking for consistency 🤡 when AD tips a board to LeBronze it’s a Lebronze rebound but when LeBronze tips it to AD it’s still a LeBronze rebound. Was that too much for your little brain to wrap around or you get it now?

[@_gw33do_]

@@jps0583 If you need to be “enlightened” on what they are you probably shouldn’t be taking Lebronze as an example 🤣

[@nathantrimner2705]

LeBron James is a terrible teammate and poor leader. That's why the Lakers are not playing well.

[@thegeakshow]

Thumbnail game on point my dude damn! Second... this dude got my out here embarrassed to be a Lakers fan... never before in my history have I not enjoyed watching them. Even when we were in droughts and a starting Sacre .. I liked Sacre

[@offensivesword4628]

L.a is clippers town now!!!!

[@Grievous_]

Also the Lakers were NEVER supposed to win the IST either, refs rigged the hell outta that Suns game awarding a timeout when the ball was clearly lose but what nobody talks about is how EASY the opponents were, they never got to face the Nuggets during the IST and the Suns and Grizzlies were dealing with MAJOR injuries, also the Pacers OVERPERFORMING helped them more than people realize, I mean cmon if the Lakers played the Bucks in the IST final do yall actually think the Lakers would win? Hell no! Bucks, Celtics and Nuggets would’ve RAN that fkn team out of the gym and the Lakers lucky asses didn’t play a single one of those teams!

[@ryancastner1407]

You refuse to even mention how this is all because of LeBron. DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO IF YOU READ THIS

[@michaelhunziker7287]

InSignificant Tournament

[@jonahpharoah]

The lakers have no future and no draft picks you can thank Lebum

[@stylzk1830]

Lebron is the main reason they’re loosing and until they realize that, the team is not going to improve

[@curtiszyr]

It’s NEVER lebron fault 😂😂

[@themollymachine]

Lebum fucked up the spoort of bball... We even get in our ass kicked in the Olympics now. Is absolutely pathetic

[@azrielnguyen9586]

It's not the Lakers, Adam Silver is trying to avoid the story of how the celebrated In-Season NBA Champions failed to make the playoffs. This trash product needs to just end. The Euro league should start getting all the cable TV deals.

[@donalmacdonald]

TRADE LEBRONSKI FOR A PAIR OF SHORTS

[@DavidW0325]

This is a pattern I have noticed with Lebron throughout the years. Dude is an ultra talented athlete and player. But it seems like every time he switches teams he goes there, recruit superstar(s). Influences the front office decision. Wants all his guys to get paid tons of money. Puts the team in a bad situation, team makes goid move for younger players, teams goes on hot streak, tgey lose a couple gsmes, Lebron Gets complacent, requests team signs aging veterans, says there is nothing on the team for him to stay, then leaves the team in ruin. And when you look at his body language and lack of leadership when things aren’t going well since his Miami days it is not good and negatively influences his team. There are also so many young players who have a couple good seasons before joining a lebron team. they then get turned into a spot up player no matter who they are and then theyctaje a couple years to bounce back.

[@redbear665]

Lakers next two wins will come on Jan 21 vs Portland, Feb 13 vs Detroit, otherwise that's it for the season

[@kirbyaugustine761]

Ain’t nothing controversial about the Lakers being outscored by 20 in the paint by the Raptors and still shooting 19 free throws to the Raptors 0 in the last 4 minutes of the 4th quarter. That’s just outright cheating by the referees on behalf of the Lakers.

[@nikolayjerev9285]

There is not "Got Hot". They all play for LeBron to shine, this is why they are not winning.

[@j.s.friedman9649]

At this point Lebron is just playing to get his numbers, he's lost the fire and passion it takes to carry a team.

[@ysmbrasi5331]

he’s 39 years old in his 21st season why is he being looked at to carry a team anyways, no other 39 year old in league history was asked to carry a team with championship expectations put upon them

[@kevinchoi6792]

@@ysmbrasi5331because he gets paid like the players in their prime

[@richiranas7247]

LeGM gonna start rolling heads

[@Blackbolt-411]

The problem is ..last year the Lakers did not get hot .Its been slightly reported on major news out lets Lakers were saved by the officials we all saw it its not an opinion its face .They shot 11 more FT's a game vs their opponents after Lebron cried about being filed in the Celtics game .Ist pure Propaganda when its dealing with Lebron

[@kirbyaugustine761]

The Lake show looked great last night against Boston. The young guys have great chemistry playing without LeBron on the floor. The Lakers should keep AD and trade Lebron. The team defense, chemistry, ball movement, effort and camaraderie are better when Lebron’s off the floor even in games he doesn’t sit out. The Lakers could make a bunch of trades before the trade deadline giving up good young talent for a 39 year old star with no upside who could opt out of his contract after this season. It’s not worth the gamble because even if Lebron stays he’ll be 40 next year and the Lakers will experience deja vu again this time next year aka “Lebron needs help”.

[@ShellShock-xt1jp]

How is anybody ranked higher than lebron in weak defense when he sticks no defense at all the stats be fake all around the board

[@legendarywiimaster]

If you’re trying to call these websites fake, then go for it

[@Blackjeezus850]

How is it “Desperation” if the Team isn’t performing well and Changes need to be made? 🧐 The Narratives surrounding The Lakers don’t make any Sense. Every team that’s not performing well (Lakers, Warriors, Suns) are all trying to Improve, and if not they’re gonna make changes at the Trade Deadline. It’s almost like The Lakers aren’t allowed to go through the same processes as every other team.

[@hardwood_yt]

i think for me it's a timeline thing. The Suns and the Warriors don't have time to be meddling in the playin range. LeBron is 39, KD and Steph are 35. You don't have time to "figure it out" like the Rockets, Jazz, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Mavericks do. That's where the sense of desperation comes. Especially the Suns because they don't own their own first round pick until 2031 lol

[@Tatis092]

All LeBron know is how to get his numbers and try to deflect and defend his own self based on said numbers. No actual desire to win, Just a desire to prove he is the goat.

[@francistein8409]

The nuggets completely whooped their ass last year. i hope that happens again

[@4L103]

That’s why I completely disagree with the in season tournament it is a stupid idea by Silver

[@legendarywiimaster]

Also, no one asked for it.

[@eagleslfootball]

The Lakers are awful. They need to trade Lebron and start all over. The Lakers are going to be bad for at least the next 5 years

[@michaelhutchings8599]

They don't deserve to even be talked about. They won a tournament that was built for them. So they could be considered worthy of the press coverage. Who actually cares about that tournament. Most people know it was a money making boost for the NBA.

[@hardwood_yt]

They deserve to be talked about (along with the Suns & Warriors), because it will be an absolute embarrassment for any of those 3 to miss the playoffs

[@azovandy14.88]

What is wrong with people LeBron is playing terrible end of story.

[@jps0583]

He’s not but u don’t watch games so🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MycoolNZ]

Far out hes annoying to watch no one I know can stant lookin at him and watching him complain, the other night he thought it was all the teams fault.

[@iona401channel7]

karma for lebron

[@Senerian]

The Lakers problem is a DEI hire coach and LeBronda James, Get rid of both of them and you are instantly better. You at least have 5 playing defense when James is not on the floor.

[@hardwood_yt]

LeBron’s advanced metrics on defense are pretty freaking good this year. I think you’re underestimating how good he’s been overall. Now is he the same Lebron of old? For sure not. Anyone who says that is disillusioned. But if you take him off this team, they aren’t sniffing the playoffs. Would it be smart for the lakers from a value standpoint and just decode you’re not going to try to win this year? Probably.

[@cheetos_gtag]

Lebrick is the problem to la lakers downfall, he's in for just the stas to become whats he's not.... Not even close, MJ and KB are the goat period....He's the king of turnovers, have you noticed no defense, boxing out.... Time for lakers to let Lebrick go ... or trade him while you can.

[@dgen77]

i thought lebron makes everyone better? so how can this be?

[@jjthe13th]

What happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas, so I heard

[@hardwood_yt]

Lmfao

[@AllBetzOff]

I have a theory that if Lebron stayed at the top of the key and played defense they’d win more. He seems to like to shoot 3s (which he isn’t that good at). Might as well let him. Have the big dudes play their role as big men and him and the guards can switch positions once in a while

[@Chester-mz2ep]

Its cause hes old, shooting takes less toll on the body than driving,.

[@AllBetzOff]

@@Chester-mz2ep yeah, that’s why he should play on the top of the key. He sees all the possible passes and can go back on D

[@jps0583]

He is shooting 39% from 3…what do u mean he isn’t good at it😭

[@AllBetzOff]

@@jps0583 I didn’t say at all, but also I stand corrected

[@jps0583]

@@AllBetzOff u good👍🏽

[@dominiquejones3805]

Once lebron retires the young guys will shine. He only runs the lbj system doesn't play defense & is just slow

[@dustin8361]

The Lakers will blow up this team once again. They are going to trade away their future in order to get LeBron to the conference finals. I think they could build around AD for the future, unfortunately LeBron will once again be the downfall of another team's future prospects.

[@BTPJOE]

get them alex caruso

[@slipprypurto]

They should have kept McGee and Howard. When they had them they were top 3 in defense

[@hardwood_yt]

Beasley is shooting the heck out of the ball with the Bucks too

[@slipprypurto]

@@hardwood_yt bro the bron curse is real. Doods play with bron and become trash but once they leave they become somebody

[@EnTiempo824]

⁠@@slipprypurto. They be tryna say LeBron makes players better or that he can play with anyone but that’s not the complete truth either.

[@slipprypurto]

@@EnTiempo824 most people choke and it’s bs. They just can’t hang. Ad can but he gets hurt every other game.

[@EnTiempo824]

@@slipprypurto AD was always having injury problems since NO. I wonder how it would’ve been with the core of young players we had before we traded for AD. Hell even having Caruso or J Clarkson would be interesting now.

[@AdamKlownzinger]

LeBron is clearly the problem to anybody who actually fucking watches them. But nobody does. (That’s the problem with the NBA. The NBA is exclusively a social media professional sports league. The NFL and others exist to be watched on television. The NBA is so fucking boring nowadays that it can only be consumed in highlight clips days later. ) When you watch LeBron during any Lakers game, he does the following: On offense, he charges towards the hoop, while everybody else is made to stand completely still on the perimeter. He forces contact in the hopes of getting a nickel-dimer. He usually does, but if not, he is ABSOLUTELY absent the following defensive possession, likely complaining to the referees. On defense, if he finds it within himself to actually fucking go to that end of the floor, as is his job, he stands exclusively in the same exact spot, just off of the baseline, every single time. That’s it. He rarely guards outside, and he is of little value inside, as he never helps his teammates against a driving opponent, even when he has every opportunity to do so.

[@thomasharrison6614]

Trading James is the answer here. He’s not bringing enough to the team for the price. $47 million can get a ton of talent in return. I’m not a Lakers fan, but I feel this is the answer. He doesn’t seem interested in being the leader they desperately need. Move on. Let him play out his career somewhere else.

[@hardwood_yt]

I don’t think it’s a horrible idea from a value perspective. Especially with bronny’s entrance into the league looming. Problem is, no way is LA gonna rebuild. Too much pride and future assets tied up to actually tear it all down.

[@thomasharrison6614]

@@hardwood_yt But didn’t they lose picks for players they’ve picked up since James went there?? I feel they need to get picks back and keep developing their young players. Know they got to Conference Finals last year, but I never thought they could get it done. Feels the same this season. It’s not working.

[@EnTiempo824]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@hardwood_yt. We were already through the rebuilding process around years 14-17. The years when Kobe’s body aged out and we had a bunch of young pieces because we were rebuilding. Pieces that got traded or let go after LBJ joined and I wouldn’t doubt he had a voice in that. The discomfort for me as a Lakers fans is the disappointing turnout with LeBron and AD. Once we got them both, it was pretty much expected to dominate with having the self-proclaimed goat. Plenty of players have been moved like chess pieces too throughout this time and I don’t think that’s how you can develop a team. LeBron and Lakers talk too much at times too like when he tweeted about “keeping that same energy” just to eat his words. Now it’s the same excuses for LBJ teams before that he needs more help, they need to make trades, the coach needs to be fired. I think the franchise really just blew it after reconstructing the 2020 roster. We haven’t been able to reach back to the finals, compared to the Heat who did and aren’t struggling like us. I just feel like the Lakers and the culture is very different right now than it was just a couple years ago.

[@legendarywiimaster]

Trading LeBron isn’t going to work considering that whoever gets him has to deal with the fact that he probably won’t be on their team next year due to his son

[@YOYO-ch1cg]

Noooo kick the coach out but not AR15 😢 he’s good they need to get rid off cam or dlo

[@hardwood_yt]

I’m thinking Reaves has some positive regression coming.

[@jamieking007]

Jordan came outta retirement for the SECOND TIME and went to the WASHINGTON WIZARDS that’s proof alone he wasn’t STILL CHASING RINGS at 39 YRS OLD do you honestly think if he was CHASING RINGS he would’ve picked the WIZARDS TO PLAY FOR 😩😩😩

[@mickeylong]

He did pick the wizards to play for

[@gregorybrown2843]

They should have kept Malik Monk

[@mickeylong]

They should’ve kept caruso

[@BTPJOE]

shouldve kepp lonnie v walker

[@jamesrobinson1557]

Look at you fit right in...Let's blame everyone but the guy who is suppose to lead the team to victories...Someone who is so damn good he's talked about as the best ever? Isn't he suppose to get you over the hump? Sorry dude when you said Prince hasn't been playing that well is when I had to stop and call bullshit...in the games they were able to win it was Prince making shots when they needed them. Do you guy pay attention to when a guy makes his points...I mean at what point in the game? Are you down 6 making a comeback? Are you tied and it puts you up 2? Or are you up 10 with a minute left and you drive hard to the basket... I would also like to remind everyone that the Lakers got sweep last season...Remember...Best ever couldn't get a game...rant over! With great grandreur comes great responsibility....