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Shams: Lakers Are Thriving With LeBron James as Their Third Option

Charania said the Lakers’ best version now comes when James is their third-highest-usage player, echoing J.J. Redick’s pregame point. “He knows his role,” Charania said, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves driving the offense. James has taken 15 shots or fewer in seven straight games, the longest such streak of his career, where Los Angeles went 6-1.