The Los Angeles Lakers are having one of the worst seasons in franchise history and LeBron James is doing everything to save them. Despite all his efforts, the Lakers are still far off from a playoff spot, let alone a title.
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Feb 12, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) stands on the court after a play against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
With the team struggling, the entire internet is divided. While some feel LeBron is the real problem in the roster, many laud him for his efforts. Among the many fans and analysts who feel the Lakers can turn their season around is franchise legend Ron Artest.
According to Metta World Peace or Ron Artest, the Lakers can pull off the impossible. NBA Twitter has left no stone unturned to roast the legend with many drawing Kobe Bryant comparisons.
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Can LeBron James save the Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling, to say the least. They currently take 9th place in the Western Conference. Although a playoff spot is not impossible to achieve, it sure will not be easy. The team has been hit with injuries and suspensions all season and is depending on LeBron James.
The 37-year-old has carried the Lakers pretty much single-handedly with little contributions from teammates. Russell Westbrook is struggling to find form while Anthony Davis is facing injuries every now and then.
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However LeBron is still bossing the league performance-wise. He averages 29.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season.
Westbrook, on the other hand was the superstar acquisition for the team during the off-season. The fans and the front office expected a lot from him and safe to say, they have been disappointed.
Despite having decent stats, his shooting and turnovers have let the team down on multiple occasions. The former MVP averaged 18.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game this season.
With all the talk regarding the Lakers, Ron Artest believes that the team can turn it around. Replying to the Lakers legend, one fan thinks if Kobe Bryant would have been in place of LeBron, the situation would’ve been different. The reality is completely different. While in his 19th year, Kobe and the Lakers finished 15th in the league.
Fans react to the tweet
Here are some of the best reactions to the prediction made by Artest.
Yeah if Kobe was the superstar on the team not with Bron running things
kobe wasn’t that good at lebrons age so no
And make the playoffs? I'm not sure man but maybe. Not sure that there is even much point though just to get smacked by the Suns or Warriors in the 1st round 😂
60 games in with no improvement? Seasons done my boy
With that kind of effort? Sorry Ron. They might not make it to the play in too. Season is over for me.
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