LeBron James is about to start his twenty third NBA season, his eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s approaching it in a different way than any 12 months earlier than.
With Luka Doncic now working the present in Los Angeles, James has been dedicating his offseason to evolving his recreation.
“James has centered, sources say, on making himself extra harmful off the ball,” in accordance with Anthony Irwin. “He has hung out getting extra snug catching and taking pictures offensively and has spent much more time getting his physique able to focus extra of his power on the defensive aspect of the ball as Doncic will deal with the first offensive load.”
James’ means to adapt has already been on show. He shot 37.6 p.c from deep final season, probably the greatest marks of his profession.
The Lakers, in the meantime, don’t have any intention of shifting on from James, regardless of his upcoming free company.
“Sources near the staff made it clear all summer time no commerce exists that may make them a greater staff, not to mention one which James would waive his no-trade clause for,” Irwin famous in the identical report. “Pelinka can also be kicking off the Luka Doncic period and wouldn’t need to accomplish that with a worse roster than he completed the 12 months with final season.”
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