UCLA's Adem Bona dunks during the second half against USC last weekend, when the Trojans managed only 50 points in a loss to the Bruins. However, general manager and all-time Kings great Rob Blake also needed to be sent packing. The Lakers as a team, and particularly Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell, play faster and with better ball and player movement when LeBron James does not play. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been dragging the Lakers down. Lakers reporter Dan Woike asks, “How do you define sports?” The photo of LeBron James and Steph Curry about to shake hands that accompanied the article says it all.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 03, 2024 13:44 UTC