According to Yahoo Sports, the Los Angeles Lakers will limit the playing time of star LeBron James for the rest of the season. At the same time, the Lakers are likely to take LeBron James off in the second game of the back-to-back game. This also means that the Lakers have basically given up this season. Why did the Lakers give up this season? The Lakers give up this season and look at the truth!
So far, the Lakers' record is 30-35, ranking 11th in the West. Due to injuries and other reasons, the Lakers gradually fell behind in the second half of the season, and even LeBron's return could not lead the team to improve its record. Recently, the Lakers have suffered four consecutive defeats, and the chance of the playoffs has become more and more slim.
Although the chances of the playoffs are getting slim, LeBron made it clear in an interview that he will not take turns: 'unless I am injured, I will never miss the game.' But at the same time, LeBron also admitted that he may reduce his playing time next. For the Lakers, it is also wiser to let LeBron play more easily and stay healthy in the rest of the game because he basically missed the playoffs.
LeBron led the Lakers to the top four in the Western Conference this season. However, since then, the Lakers have suffered extensive injuries. Including Rondo, Renzo Bauer, Ingram and other core players have been injured. To make matters worse, LeBron suffered the most serious groin strain in his career in the Christmas war against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron missed 17 games and the Lakers' record was greatly affected.
This season is LeBron's first season with the Lakers. He can still contribute 27.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8 assists per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 51.2%.
LeBron, 34, has reached the NBA Finals for eight consecutive years in the East. But in his first season in the west, I'm afraid he'll miss the playoffs. For the Lakers, they have to start thinking more about next season.