Breaking down Kings vs. Lakers: Can LeBron carry the load until AD returns? | NBA Today
The NBA Today crew weighs in on LeBron James’ performance against the Sacramento Kings and discuss whether he can continue to carry the load for the Lakers until Anthony Davis returns.
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What else you want from the man? Rj well said‼️
We've seen this story played out for what 4 years? The answer has been no for idk how long.
AD needs to hang it up and retire already. Everyone’s tired of hearing every year “when AD gets back” It doesn’t matter when he’s back because in 2 games he’ll be out again. He’s not an athlete.
Yeah those Kings fans definitely are the best for sticking through it 😂
LIGHT THE MF BEAM
I think it’s pretty obvious that he can’t
Kinda weird to hear RJ talk nice about the kings when all he’s done was talk them down and didn’t believ in them
LeBron shouldn’t have to carry that’s the thing, but AD need to hang it up he’s just in LA to be in LA he needs to retire thanks LeBron for a ring and call it a wraps.
Excuses excuses excuses
Ad is coming back next season he will be healthy
all this me me me me talk celebrating stats and losses has turned the sports world on its head….personal stat are favored over rings with today's media…..for a team sport??????
LeBron has been absolutely remarkable since AD went out, he's kept them above water as much as he can. But they're also missing Walker and Reaves right now who are two huge role players for them. They need all those guys back to fully compete, it seems like almost every single Laker loss is within 3 possessions, if you don't watch the games, Lakers are not nearly as bad as their record shows
#13 in rhe west and he's getting better…..doesn't matter what your stat line is when u loose…it a LOSE!!!! smh….dude shot them out of the game in the 4th qtr…russ kept em in it…..but no mention of that????
What kind of question is that? we know Lebum for a long time he can't carry sh*t without the help of a super star not one not two but three
Lebron can’t average 36 9 and 8 AND make shots for other people too smh Jeanie just using him for ticket sales
Imagine askin this question about a guy is in his 20th season ….
LeBaby needs more help
You could tell that LeBron is starting to like the kings though, he was complimenting them on blocks during the game and he's been talking a lot about Fox lately. You could see his expressions too during the game.
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nope game after game we lose by little. already tells we need help to get past that hump while Lebron averages 37 pt per game. But Lakers front office is the worst. AD need to come back and quick
Short and long answer: No.
The title ridiculous what do you think he has been doing for the last month he’s waiting for Glassman to return he’s 38 averaging 30 points a game
LeBron is still great, especially considering his age, but basically ever since he went to LA, he has not been able to carry a team or will a team to the playoffs the way we've seen him do in the past. He just can't singlehandedly carry a team anymore, this is the time he really needs the help, but AD's always injured & Russ is Russ. I think if AD can stay healthy (big IF), they'll still be a playoff team, but he can't stay healthy. Imo, I always thought they should've traded him back in like 2021, he's just not dependable due to him being so injury prone. The longer they keep him, the worse his trade value gets. LA & LeBron was very lucky to have squeezed a ring out of AD.
Ots disappointing to see lakers loose but lakers games are packed with flavour they are entertaining to watch. Wouldve been great if lakers can win some of the clutch games
Remember ad said he was going to play like 72 games or something 🤣
I think they didn’t really watch the game. LeBron got gassed the last couple minutes.
Since he doesn't close games well, then no
Go KINGS!!!!
He can… he’s proven it!
it’s his teammates who CANNOT do anything consistently …
Don’t get me started on the reffing too…
If he sacrificed points for overall team play and defense then possibly but even still this Lakers team is poorly built.
Malika ruined the red velvet nickname with stereotypes. Does anybody like Malika?
The problem last night was a recurring issue the Lakers have had since last season: shot selection. LBJ and RW combined for 15 3pt attempts while the two of them are amongst the leagues worst qualifying shooters. Stop trying to be LeBron Curry and Russell Thompson and be LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Its ridiculous. If you actually watch the WHOLE game you'd see exactly what I'm talking about as real fans know my frustration.
AD needs to be traded undependable. Always hurt every other minute he is not a competitor. And he's happy with that one ring that he got. LeBron going to get him traded!
Lebron stat padding and the lakers just wanting lebron to get the scoring title as a lakers makes me want to pass on nba for a long time. It's just business and entertainment now. No more real
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Put the Kings on national TV you cowards!
LBJ has never been able too carry the load by himself he has to have at least 3 or 4 more stars in order to win. He's never been able to carry a team by himself. All he can do is make excuses. It's everyone else fault when they loose but it's him when they win. People like LBJ will never be in my opinion be talked about being in the goat ♑🐐 conversation. Jeanie Buss is more involved in her personal life than doing what's best for the Lakers dynasty. Get rid of LBJ and Rob and bring someone in that care's about winning than about pleasing LBJ. I really don't think there's a team out there that will give up star ⭐✨ player's too bring in LBJ to destroy there chemistry. I don't see other teams ringing his phone 🤳📱 off 📴📴 that speaks volume for itself. He's more than anything trying to sell himself off 📴 to other teams but in sly way. LBJ you are washed up, washed out and 🚏🛑 trying to break records because that's all left for you. I be glad when you leave the Lakers dynasty so I can return back to my team that I've been with since they became the Lakers. When Jeanie Buss brought you over to the Lakers they went down 👎👇 hill from there. Jeanie Buss when are you going to put up statue 🗽🗽 of Kobe Bryant in front of the staples center I know the name have changed but for me it will always be the staple center, and the SHOW Time Lakers forever. Dr. Buss I believe is disappointed in the way you have and still destroying the legacy he built from the ground up. Prayers 🙏 up to Dr.Buss. maybe his son's should have control over the Lakers. You sure have a bad taste in people's mouth 👄 with your decision making.
Man, talk about something other than a 13th seed. Like, the Nuggets?
Stupid question.. Can Lebron carry team with out AD.. obviously NO.. Lakers just keep losing
Someone said AD stand for “always disabled” 💀
Trade ad for 2 good role players/shooters and yes he CAN
Lakers. Suck.
Lebron is on the the juice.