'Get him the help he needs,' says Stephen A. Smith as First Take analyst makes bold prediction on LeBron James' future | 486M7K6 | 2024-05-01 02:08:01
STEPHEN A. Smith thinks LeBron James' success in Los Angeles is over.
LeBron just finished his sixth season with the Lakers, and four years removed from his last NBA Finals win, Stephen A. thinks he isn't winning another in Los Angeles.
The Lakers fell to the Nuggets 4-1 in the opening round of the playoffs after winning in the Play-In Tournament.
Los Angeles finished 47-35, a weaker finish in the LeBron era, and Stephen A. doesn't think it is going to get any better.
"I believe if he wants to win he's going to have to go somewhere else," Stephen A. said.
"They're limited in what assets they can acquire in order to get the help he needs when i take into account the balance of power in the Western Conference."
Stephen A. explained that he doesn't think that LeBron can't win another title in his career, but that the Lakers won't help him get there.
"It's not a knock against LeBron in terms of his ability," Stephen A. said.
James had a great run during the opening round of the playoffs, scoring more than 25 points in every game.
He averaged 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in this year's playoffs.
Clearly, James was doing his part, but the team around him struggled to find success.
"When you look at the rest of the parts that they have, it's not that they can't play , it's that they're inconsistent against models of consistency in the West," Stephen A. said.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> NBA fans agreed that the Lakers chances for the future were probably done, and gave suggestions on where LeBron could go next.
"He's not winning another ring period," one fan said.
"LeBron James and Kevin Durant need to take their talents to South Beach. End their careers with the Miami Heat," another fan said.
"Lebron is washed up he will not win a ring anymore," a third fan said.
"Join the nuggets on a vet minimum we'll take that," a fourth fan said.
There is a chance that LeBron ends up with a new team in the 2024/25 season, according to Brian Windhorst.
On ESPN's Get Up, Windhorst said he believes James will test free agency.
"I think LeBron intends to opt out of his contract and become a free agent for the first time since 2018," Windhorst said.
James has expressed a desire to play with his son Bronny in the NBA, and could go to whatever team signs or drafts him.
LeBron is expected to test out free agency in the offseason[/caption]
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