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Nick Wright Says LeBron James ‘Saved’ Lakers During Franchise’s Lowest Stretch

Wright argued LeBron “saved the Lakers,” calling it “undeniably, unequivocally true.” He noted Los Angeles missed the playoffs in each of the five seasons before James arrived and had the NBA’s fewest wins, adding, “The future was not bright,” while dismissing claims the franchise was already positioned for a turnaround without him.

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