LeBron James and the Lakers face off against the Warriors
LeBron James and the Lakers are set to face off against the Warriors in a renewed rivalry. However, this time around, things are different for LeBron as he is playing a totally different style of game than he has ever played before. Draymond Green, in a recent podcast, observed that LeBron is playing off the ball more, which is something that the Warriors will have to adjust to.
LeBron’s usage rate in the playoffs is the second-lowest mark he has ever had in any postseason, which is a notable drop from his regular season usage rate. This is not just due to physical limitations but also because the Lakers’ roster does not require LeBron to do the heavy lifting. With guards like Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell, who can be the playmaker, and Anthony Davis playing at his current level, LeBron can take more of a backseat.
This Lakers team is dangerous because arguably the greatest player of all-time can be the fourth option offensively at times. It is an absolute luxury that the Lakers have, and it makes sense that Draymond had that observation, at least when referring to previous iterations of LeBron James teams. The Warriors will need time to adjust to this new version of the Lakers and LeBron.
Conclusion
LeBron James and the Lakers are in a different situation this time around as they face off against the Warriors. LeBron is playing a different style of game, and the Lakers’ roster does not require him to do the heavy lifting. This makes the Lakers team dangerous, and it will take time for the Warriors to adjust to this new version of the Lakers and LeBron.
Keywords: LeBron James, Lakers, Warriors, Draymond Green, playoffs, usage rate, playmaker, Anthony Davis, luxury, adjustment.
