Anyone else think the Lakers are going to have serious problems?They will be fine if Lebron and AD play 82 games, but that's not going to happen.
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(10-04-2019, 02:25 PM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: [ -> ]Anyone else think the Lakers are going to have serious problems?They will be fine if Lebron and AD play 82 games, but that's not going to happen.
I wouldn't say "serious problems" but I think they have a serious chance to miss the playoffs.
538.com has predictions for this season
538.com has predictions for this season and I basically agree with their take on the Lakers which is a 66% chance to make the playoffs (less than the Mavs which have a 68% chance). But if things go RIGHT for the Lakers then a 11% chance to win it all (versus the Mavs which are less than 1%).
Not making the playoffs is a serious problem when you are that overhyped
Watching LeBron go to the Finals that many years in a row has always made me think he would have seasons later in his career when his body might start to break down. I think missing the playoffs last year was actually good for him, but I don't think he will be able to be what he once was, mainly defensively.
And, I agree that he will likely miss games this year. The Lakers are going to get enjoy paying a superstar on the decline. Will be interesting to see how he takes to losing should it go down that way. He says he's ready for AD to be the #1, but I don't know that AD is ready for that or will have the health to do it either..