LeBron James

2022 - 10 - 24

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LeBron James Asked About Russell Westbrook's Shot Selection vs ... (Sports Illustrated)

With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Lakers up by one point over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Russell Westbrook took an open mid-range jump ...

“I can tell that you guys are in the whole Russell Westbrook category right now.” LeBron James appeared frustrated by Westbrook’s decision, and after the game he was asked about his philosophy regarding going for a two-for-one possession in that situation. . . “But I’m not up here to do that. “You guys can write about Russ and all the things you guys want to try and talk about Russ,” James continued. That is not my .

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LeBron James said Lakers can't shoot, and a historically bad start to ... (CBSSports.com)

Only one team in history with at least 100 3-point attempts has posted a worse three-game mark than L.A.'s 21.2 percent.

At present, the Lakers don't have a single player who has attempted at least six 3-pointers on the season with better than a 30-percent mark. Among all players who've attempted at least 10, LeBron James is the "best" at 25.9 percent (7 for 27). Read those numbers again and let that sink in: 6,100 times a team has shot at least 100 3s over a three-game stretch, and 6,099 of them did so with a better success rate than the Lakers have to open the season. Per ESPN Stats and Info, that is the second-worst 3-point percentage for any team in history that has taken at least 100 3-pointers over any three-game span. Through the first three games of the season (all losses, by the way), the Lakers, as a team, are 25 for 118 from 3-point range. It's not like we're sitting here with a lot of lasers on our team."

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LeBron James Air Balling A Logo Three Perfectly Represents ... (OutKick)

Despite being up seven points with under two minutes to play, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday, 106-104.

It’s not like we’re sitting here with a lot of lasers on our team.” But pulling up from the logo may not be the best strategy. To be completely honest, we’re not a team constructed of great shooting.

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“We can't shoot a penny in the ocean” — LeBron James addresses ... (Basketball Network)

LeBron James couldn't help but laugh after seeing the Los Angeles Lakers woeful shooting stats.

But they must improve from the perimeter first if they want a chance. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/los-angeles-lakers) are off to a 0-3 start, and it seems like the issues that hounded the team last season, such as chemistry issues and lack of outside shooting, have still not been addressed. However, those two players are at the bottom of the depth chart. Unfortunately, the organization has failed to do that. The only team to do worse was the 2018 Atlanta Hawks with 21.0%. It makes sense then that the front office should look to surround him with players who can complement his skill set.

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NBA Fans React To LeBron James' First 3 Games Of The Season ... (Yardbarker)

LeBron James has played at an elite level in the first three games of the 2022-23 NBA season, but the Lakers are yet to win a game. LeBron James is a ...

For most of the 2010s, Jansen was considered one of the most dominant closers in the game. The Patriots traded him to the Browns for a conditional fourth-round pick in 2016 and he later agreed to a four-year, $50 million contract. “I know I’ve had a lot of great moments and I’m appreciative of all of that, but the goal is to win. With Craig Kimbrel becoming a free agent and unlikely to resign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team has a vacancy in the closer role and will look to fill it this winter. People say that, people say that I have a good moment but to me, the best moment would be to actually win or actually make the final four. "They're some of the best players in the world," Leddy said. With the Padres still leading 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth, J.T. David Montgomery Anytime Touchdown (+170) (Bet $100 to win $270) If you like the Bears to score, Montgomery to score a touchdown is the best option. The victory comes a week after Larson was on the receiving end of an attack from Bubba Wallace at Las Vegas. Montgomery has a chance to break out for one against the Patriots. With Harris returning from an injury, he'll be expected to get at least a share of the carries in this game with Stevenson. In fact, he is undoubtedly the best player on the current Lakers' roster.

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LA Lakers' failure to address their shooting issues could lead to ... (Sky Sports)

The Lakers three-point struggles are at heart of the 0-3 season start but it was a known issue; Wednesday night sees the live NBA action return as Giannis ...

Once the books are clear of that at the end of this season it should afford Pelinka a little more flexibility but everyone can see how the Lakers are toiling right now and that fact in itself changes the conversation in terms of the value shooters will have for them. The report stated: "While Pelinka has been given the ultimate power to make these decisions, sources say there was a desire for the entire group to come to a consensus. He's nearly 38 and is still one of the most dominant physical specimens in any sport. Despite all of that, in the offseason the Lakers' front office chief was locked into a contract extension which stretches to 2026 – potentially an even more baffling move than the trade for Westbrook, a notoriously bad shooter. Of the players on the current roster to shoot at least six three-pointers this season, not one player has hit at better than a 30 per cent clip. They knew they did not need to close out and guard because their opponents just were not going to make many of the shots. For one person to be in their feelings about when and where and how they should be in the game, I don't have any time for that. It's been proved in the past that if you surround James with shooters, you have a good shot at winning a title (no pun intended). That's the one shot that teams want you to take and want to give up – long twos, contested twos, what have you. Despite having plenty of time to run a play which would allow him to drive to the rim, Westbrook – left unguarded by Jusuf Nurkic, essentially inviting him to shoot, missed a 15-foot pull-up jumper in what he later said was an attempt to go two-for-one. But going 6-for-33 from deep to fall to defeat against a rebuilding Portland Trail Blazers team is just not on for one with a history such as the 18-time champion Lakers. Westbrook finished with 10 points on 4-for-15 shooting, and the Blazers' key 10-point surge to take the lead came after the former MVP was subbed back into the game with 4:42 remaining in the fourth quarter.

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“Los Angeles Brickers”: LeBron James' 8-Word Response to the ... (EssentiallySports)

NBA fans around the league are in disbelief as LeBron James took a look at the Los Angeles Lakers shooting percentage and gave his thoughts on the issue.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below. This undoubtedly has to be a serious concern for the Lakers’ front office. And the Lakers shots a mere 18.2%, going 6-33 from the three-point line for their last game against the [Portland Trail Blazers](https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/portland-trail-blazers/). He really is not helping on that end. Fans went on to Twitter to voice their disconcert. [October 24, 2022] After finding out the ratio of made three-pointers against the team’s attempted three-pointers, LeBron had this to [say](https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1584346169832271872?s=20&t=an5ul4trDMKCAHdMW3PAbw): “We can’t shoot a penny in the ocean.” They are shooting 21.2% for the first three games they have played. The Los Angeles Lakers have been undoubtedly poor from beyond the arc. Although, the problem with the Lakers might be more than just Russell Westbrook’s ill-advised shot selections and plays. ADVERTISEMENT They have lost their first three games in a row, making their record 0-3 for the season.

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Lakers News: LeBron James Refuses To Criticize Russell ... (LakersNation.com)

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James didn't comment on Russell Westbrook's shot selection in the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

After the game, Westbrook explained he made the questionable crunch-time play to put the Lakers in a two-for-one situation. It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! “I can tell that you guys are in the whole Russell Westbrook category right now. We were able to get a couple but we couldn’t get multiple stops in a row. “Shot selection is always a part of the game no matter if it’s the last couple minutes of the game or the first two minutes of the game,” the Lakers All-Star said. “I feel like we were getting some of the same shots that we were getting, obviously just didn’t make them,” James said.

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LeBron James addresses second-worst shooting in NBA history (Basketnews.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers are following in their last season's footsteps, starting the new campaign slowly. After the latest loss against the Portland Trail .

"We can't shoot a penny in the ocean," LeBron James told reporters following the Lakers' third loss in a row. The only team to do worse was the 2018 Atlanta Hawks with 21.0%. "But it hasn't stopped us from competing or defending.

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LeBron James REFUSES to talk about teammate Russell ... (Daily Mail)

The Los Angeles Lakers have not had a start to the season that inspires confidence, especially after an offseason where they needed to sign more players to ...

James is the only Laker averaging double-digits in made field goals. 'I don't like to lose,' James said. On top of that, Westbrook averages 0.3-for-4 shooting from 3-point range. 'I hate to lose at anything. While it's unfair to put the blame solely on one person, the lack of results from Westbrook are particularly important. I don't care what happens throughout the course of my season or throughout the course of my career, I hate to lose. Shooting % Shooting He's averaging a 3-for-12 shooting line through three games and has only hit 28.9 percent of his shots. According to ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry, Westbrook is the only player in the last four seasons to attempt a jump shot with less than 30 seconds left in the game, but more than 15 seconds remaining on the shot clock, with his team up by a point. …That's not who I am.' I won't do it.

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LeBron James Hits Nobu After Tough Lakers Loss (TMZ)

LeBron James got over the Lakers loss with dinner at Nobu on Sunday night.

'cause it was the same getup he wore during his postgame press conference. Twitter Tweet Unavailable hitting Nobu just minutes after his squad fell to the Blazers.

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'They can't play dead in a western': Cleveland Cavaliers' broadcast ... (WKYC.com)

Cleveland Cavaliers legends Austin Carr and Brad Daugherty poked fun at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' 0-3 start to the 2022-23 season.

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End of the LeBron James era? Kevin Garnett names his successor (MARCA.com)

LeBron James entered his 20th NBA season at the age of 37. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' poor start with three defeats in three games, the NBA star is ...

And yes, the league is gonna have to entertain the 4-ball at some point." Despite the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers.html)' poor start with three defeats in three games, the NBA star is averaging more than 20 points per game. You gotta say that we're out of the LeBron era, right?" I think we gotta start putting a lot more of respect on his name, 'cause he ain't done, they're not done. "I wonder what era we're in. [Lucky fan won 15,000 dollars by guessing the players who scored starting baskets in five NBA games](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2022/10/24/63567b39268e3e5e7f8b4597.html)

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LeBron James' reaction to Russell Westbrook taking on a jump shot ... (The Sun)

THREE games into the 2022 season and the Los Angeles Lakers are 0-3.Despite their undeniable star power in the likes of Anthony Davis, Russell Westbro.

That's not who I am." And especially the way we had this game. But give credit to Portland. I hate to lose at anything. I won't do it. I don't like to lose.

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“LeBron James Really Thought He Was Michael Jordan With That ... (The Sportsrush)

Michael Jordan is well remembered for his clutch gene. A gene that some fans believe LeBron James does not possess.

The 2022-2023 season is a huge one for LeBron James. Well, one fan believes The King will never be MJ. Is it LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Last night, the LA Lakers took on the Portland Trail Blazers. The fan went on to suggest that James continues to miss clutch shot after clutch shot. LeBron thought he was Michael Jordan with that fadeaway😂😂 Continuing last yrs streak of missed clutch shots at the end of the game

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NBA World Reacts To LeBron James Press Conference (The Spun)

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 106-104 following Sunday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Leading by one with roughly 30 seconds remaining in the game, ...

I don't care what happens throughout the course of my season or throughout the course of my career, I hate to lose. I hate to lose at anything. I don't like to lose.

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Magic Johnson details relationship with LeBron James on 'Club ... (FOXSports.com)

Magic Johnson joined "Club Shay Shay" to discuss his pitch to woo LeBron, why he stepped down as Lakers president, and more.

I’m so proud of him." The team would go on to finish the regular-season with a 52-19 record in the regular season and earn the top seed in the Western Conference for the first time since 2010. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers-team) were coming off a miserable 35-47 campaign. Johnson opened up to Sharpe about what led to his decision to step down and his belief that the origination needed to make a coaching change. The team struggled in James’ first season in Los Angeles, as he dealt with a variety of injuries, causing him to miss a then career-high 17 games. When asked about his decision, James said playing for a franchise with such great championship history was a "dream come true" and a situation he simply could not pass up at that stage in his career.

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NBA Twitter Points Out Drastic Differences Between LeBron James ... (The Sportsrush)

Twitter ignites, following the Lakers' '0-3' start to the season, collating the differences between Michael Jordan and LeBron James!

However, the roster hasn’t addressed their primary cause of concern in a declining Russell Westbrook. The Los Angeles Lakers are currently at a standstill, having lost all their games to kick off their campaign. Scolded his team & led them to their 1st ever chip after that.They never lost 3 games in a row again for the next 8 yrs” However, with James’ tenure in the league, kicking off right as Jordan’s watch ceased, it might be non-viable for us to directly compare them. The franchise has altered and trimmed its veteran roster from last year, in favor of a hungry and energetic fill of youth. James has missed the postseason every time this happens.

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Jazz's strong start could spell trouble for LeBron James, Lakers (ClutchPoints)

The Utah Jazz have been without a doubt one of, if not the biggest surprise package early in the NBA season. Now at 3-0, the Jazz are now just one out of ...

"Somebody cautioned me before the season: If this [Utah Jazz] team gets off to a good start, don't be surprised if they hang on to some of these veterans for awhile. If this team gets off to a good start, don’t be surprised if they hang on to some of these veterans for awhile,” Shelburne said. Now at 3-0, the Jazz are now just one out of four teams in the entire league that have yet to taste defeat this year.

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LeBron James won't admit it, but this clip proves he's fed up with ... (MARCA.com)

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said in his postgame press conference Sunday night, after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers, that he was not ...

[Lakers fall to Trail Blazers as LeBron James displays atrocious body language](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2022/10/24/6355c53322601d32258b4579.html) [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba-los-angeles-lakers) superstar LeBron James said in his postgame press conference Sunday night, after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers, that he was not going to criticize Russell Westbrook. [atrocious body language he did against the Blazers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2022/10/24/6355c53322601d32258b4579.html), it's important that Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka trade Westbrook as soon as possible to not waste the King's 20th NBA season. - NBA.

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