LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers weren't looking too great earlier in the season. Overall, much of the team's problems had to do with a lack of chemistry. For instance, Russell Westbrook didn't mesh well with the rest of the team. Although he is now thriving with the Clippers, it is clear that his role with the Lakers didn't make much sense for him. However, the Lakers are now rolling with their new team. They finished the regular season with the best record since after the All-Star game. Moreover, they are playing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round and are up 2-1.
The game that gave the Lakers the series lead took place on Saturday. This was just a few days after Dillon Brooks had called LeBron James old, and essentially questioned his skills. On the night of the game, James had a chat with Brooks, and eventually, LeBron got the best of him. Consequently, LeBron and the Lakers are feeling very good about themselves. Game 4 is going to go down in Los Angeles, and there is a very good chance this team winds up heading back to Memphis up 3-1.
LeBron James Is In His Element
Following the game, James took to Instagram with a couple of posts. In the video up above, we simply see some edited footage of LeBron James from the most recent game. "Scratch that you’re in the presence of a... CROWN CROWN CROWN," he wrote. Needless to say, he is reiterating the fact that he is the King of the NBA. Overall, he has yet to be dethroned, regardless of how some of the young guys try to treat him. Additionally, he posted his pre-game outfit, which certainly turned a few heads.
The road to the NBA Finals will be difficult for the Lakers. If they beat Memphis, they will have to play either the Warriors or the Kings. Both of these teams are extremely talented. However, the Lakers certainly have the pieces to dismantle both, should it all come down to that. Let us know how you think the Lakers will do, in the comments section below.
