Senior ESPN writer Zach Lowe, in the latest episode of the Lowe Post, is echoing the sentiments of LeBron James. The veteran sports analyst is urging the LA Lakers to just admit their mistakes and bite the bullet so they can make the necessary changes. Whatever roster maneuvers the Lakers would have to do, they would have to appease their superstar.
Here’s what Lowe stressed the Los Angeles Lakers should do in the summer:
It’s an open secret that LeBron James is still chasing history and building his legacy. At his age, he is all about championships. If the LA Lakers can’t make the needed changes to make the team a bona fide title contender, James could easily walk away when his contract ends after the 2022-23 season.
LeBron James’ current situation is quite ironic considering he reportedly asked for the Russell Westbrook trade. The decision to acquire Westbrook, despite the obvious fit issues, has only made their title contention even more difficult than it should have been.
Zach Lowe also said that the decision to go for broke in acquiring Westbrook should have pushed them to keep both Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker.
And then the Lakers compounded the mistake by letting go of Caruso for THT:
Will LeBron James get his not-so-subtle request for Rob Pelinka and the front office to make roster changes?
Bearing in mind how much the Tinseltown squad has struggled despite LeBron James’ MVP-level performance, changes are bound to happen. Just what kind of team Rob Pelinka can put around the 18x All-Star remains to be seen.
The Lakers are handicapped without assets after Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook were traded. In almost any way one can look at it, the cupboard is empty except for a 2027 draft pick which the team refused to deal with at the last trade deadline.
LeBron James could have a new supporting cast next season, but how much of an improvement that will be over this year’s version will be interesting to see.
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