about 2 months ago

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.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Ime Udoka On Alperen Sengun's Injured Back

Lakers-Rockets tonight holds major standings implications as LAL is merely 0.5 games ahead of Houston as the third seed. Sengun is 'OUT' tonight and will be replaced by Clint Capela int he starting lineup. When asked if there's more than just his back ailing him, Ime said, "The back is the main issue right now. It's what's keeping him out."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Jalen Rose's Prediction For The Michigan Wolverines And Detroit Pistons

Rose and Webber, members of Michigan's 'Fab Five' were asked what would happen first: the Wolverines making this Final Four this season or the Pistons making the Finals. "Michigan Final Four," said a confident Rose. "Then the Pistons also going to make it to the Finals." Michigan was atop the title oddsboard at +700 from Dec 1st to early Feb.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Loves LeBron James' Reduced Usage

"The best thing for our team is (LeBron) being the third-highest-used player," said JJ. Luka is the Lakers' number one usage player by a ton at 36.4%. LeBron and Reaves are neck-and-neck for second and third at around 26%. Players like Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Rui Hachimura have also had more possessions than LBJ on the season.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Steph Curry Shocked At De'Anthony Melton's Poster Dunk

With the Warriors as injured as they are, players like Melton are getting a chance to shine. And 'shine' they most certainly are as against the Wizards, he caught a body. In the third quarter, he drove down the lane, rose up, and jammed with one hand. Steph was caught looking flabbergasted at what the 3&D just did.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Playfully Roasts A'ja Wilson's Career High In Points

A'ja was in attendance for Bam's historic 83-point night vs the Wizards. The two are what many would describe as 'couple goals' and understandably so. On the stat sheet from the 83-point night, Bam hilariously wrote down, "83 is better than 53." This is a playful dig at his girlfriend's 53-point career high that she had vs the Atlanta Dream.

By Samir Mehdi

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