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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Do the Lakers Have a LeBron James Problem? (Spoiler Alert: Yes, They Kinda Do)

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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4.41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2022

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

For much of the early season, there was an intense focus on the performance of Anthony Davis, and how it wasn't bad, exactly, but was definitely disappointing and not nearly at the level the Lakers need to be successful this season. But over the last seven or so games, that has definitely changed. Meanwhile, LeBron James hasn't just struggled with his health, dealing with a series of maladies (including an ankle issue that could keep him out of tonight's game against Portland). He's been pretty ordinary on the court, as well. At least by his standards, and the standard to which the Lakers will need. The effect has been particularly noticeable on offense, where LeBron's rating trails his other name brand teammates (Davis, Russell Westbrook). He's been particularly disappointing in fourth quarters, exemplified by Monday's 2-8 showing. So what do the Lakers do about it? Can they get him going, assuming James can stay on the court long enough to find a rhythm? What can LeBron do, and how hard is it to make those adjustments after 20 years of basically uninterrupted dominance? The James problem is at least tangentially related to the Westbrook problem. Because while Russ has certainly found a niche as a sixth man, it's still pretty clear he and LeBron are a really bad combination. It was the case last year, and judging by the two-person net rating for this season, it hasn't gotten any better. So when Darvin Ham plays him in the fourth - which happened Monday, a night where Ham was criticized more vocally for his rotation choices than he typically has been this year - sometimes bad stuff happens. (Westbrook's Q4 net rating is a disaster, FWIW...) And finally, Monday's loss puts a serious premium on tonight's game against Portland, because the Lakers are in real danger of giving back most of the gains from their five-wins-in-six-games burst of competence. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers blew a huge game Monday, and have turned Wednesday into about as must a must-win as you can have in November. SEGMENT 2: LeBron James has not played to his standard. What can he/the Lakers do about it? SEGMENT 3: The Lakers still have a Russell Westbrook Problem. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON SweatBlock If you or someone you love is experiencing embarrassing sweat or odor try SweatBlock. Save20% with promo code Locked On at sweatblock.com. Also available on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

It's the Lockdown Podcast Network, your team every day.

0:07.8

Hey, everyone, welcome to Lockdown Lakers for Wednesday, Brian Kiminetski, Andy Kiminetski.

0:14.9

The Lakers blew a big game on Monday.

0:18.3

It turns Wednesday's game against Portland into something really close to a must win.

0:22.9

That's nuts.

0:23.9

It's must win.

0:27.3

You are Lockdown Lakers.

0:31.2

You're Daily Los Angeles Lakers Podcast, part of the Lockdown Podcast Network, your team

0:37.5

every day.

0:42.2

Thanks to everybody for making Lockdown Lakers first listen of every day Monday through Friday

0:52.2

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0:56.4

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1:02.8

and you can go there as well to get the Lockdown Lakers Podcast before the audio product

1:08.0

comes out, particularly on non-game days.

1:11.6

That's where everybody goes and that channel is exploding.

1:15.4

Love the community that's developing there.

1:17.6

You guys talking to each other, talking to us, really appreciate all the support there.

1:21.5

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1:31.6

It's also available on Amazon.

1:33.7

Andy, I'm sweating a little bit about tonight's game because this is what's so frustrating

1:40.8

and irritating about the results of Monday is that the Lakers had a chance to what move

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