The young core, which is expected to be a threat in a few seasons, was now on a fast track, thanks to the signing of James. Brandon Ingram needed to be James’ star shooter. Even lower draft picks such as former NBA All-Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma and Summer League MVP Josh Hart exceeded early expectations. The hope for the young core was to continue growing and flourish under the talent of James and the breadth of skills from veterans. According to WS/48, not only did none of them contribute to more wins than the previous season, most of them saw their contributions decrease.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 17, 2019 12:00 UTC