LeBron James refocuses on playoffs amid Stephen A. Smith dispute; Patrick Beverley defends James' influence
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SleeperBot• 8 mo ago
LeBron James was involved in a midseason dispute with Stephen A.
Smith, leading to widespread media coverage and criticism from former NBA players, but he has now chosen to focus on the upcoming Playoff run.
Patrick Beverley defended James, likening his influence to that of Barack Obama and calling him the "Black Captain ;
LeBron James refocuses on playoffs amid Stephen A. Smith dispute; Patrick Beverley defends James' influence
Marcus Smart talks about the #Lakers' trouble on defense:
"The scouting report against us is we're not guarding people. And if we want to be great in this league and do what we're trying to do, you have to be able to guard."
@khobi_price
Dalton Knecht will once again be shopped by the #Lakers to find an upgrade to their rotation. 😬
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Per @esidery
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Marcus Smart in tonight’s loss:
26 PTS
8 THREES 😳
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Here is his toughest clip 👑
Deandre Ayton so far this season:
15.3 PPG
8.8 RPG
1.1 BPG
Ayton has been a GREAT addition for this Lakers team 😤
