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Shams Charania: LeBron James Playing a Supporting Role Makes the Lakers Contenders

"If you're leaning on him to be your best player, then you're not a contender," Shams said of LeBron. He pointed to a headfirst dive in a close game as symbolic of LeBron embracing a reduced role alongside Luka and Reeves. "LeBron James playing this type of role to me gives them a chance to be a contender," Shams added.