10-21-2021, 08:52 AM
LeBron has had a string of injuries the last few years, so it's reasonable to expect him to miss some time. Regardless of who else LAL bring in, he's still the hub everything turns on. How much time is missed and when is key. Apart from his on-court skills, he provides leadership in the locker room. I've never been a big fan since he left CLE to team up in MIA. He seems to say "I'm the greatest, come play for me and get a ring".
Davis, although not as old, has his own string of injury history. While he is a phenomenal talent, he's never been a leader to motivate the rest of the team. Not sure he wants that spotlight if LeBron isn't there.
Westbrook...gotta love his fire and the energy he brings. History says, when things get tight Russ goes into "hero ball" mode, often with bad results. Not sure if he'll ever fully give that up or how it will play as the season progresses.
Rondo, Mello and the rest are just end-of-career role players looking to get some jewelry before riding off.
LAL can still be a dangerous team, but I'm not sure they can maintain it over a long season.
Davis, although not as old, has his own string of injury history. While he is a phenomenal talent, he's never been a leader to motivate the rest of the team. Not sure he wants that spotlight if LeBron isn't there.
Westbrook...gotta love his fire and the energy he brings. History says, when things get tight Russ goes into "hero ball" mode, often with bad results. Not sure if he'll ever fully give that up or how it will play as the season progresses.
Rondo, Mello and the rest are just end-of-career role players looking to get some jewelry before riding off.
LAL can still be a dangerous team, but I'm not sure they can maintain it over a long season.