Former Warriors GM Drops Bold Lakers Prediction Amid LeBron James’ Absence

Former Warriors GM Drops Bold Lakers Prediction Amid LeBron James’ Absence
LeBron James (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers recently endured a disappointing defeat against the Boston Celtics, with a final score of 111-101. Adding to the disappointment, star player LeBron James sustained an injury during the game.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that James is expected to be out for at least 1 to 2 weeks due to a groin strain. He will allow the injury to settle over the next 24 hours before undergoing another evaluation. In light of this situation, former Warriors GM Bob Myers has made a bold prediction about the Lakers.

“If [LeBron’s groin injury] goes past two weeks, [the Lakers] could easily fall to 4th [in the West]. The cushion isn’t huge. They’ve got 22 losses, Denver’s got 23, Memphis has 24, Houston has 25. That’s a three-game difference between them and Houston. So, I could see them slipping to four or five.” Myers said in the recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Countdown.

Myers is concerned that the Lakers do not have enough cushion in their performance to feel secure in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. He argues that if James were to miss two weeks due to injury, it would likely lead to the team falling in the standings.

LeBron James Discusses His Commitment To Punctuality

LeBron James (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Imagn Images)

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James is indisputably one of the premier players in the NBA today, showcasing his extraordinary talents on the court. As the oldest active player entering the 2024-25 NBA season, he continues captivating fans and analysts with his exceptional skills and enduring performance. In a recent interview with sports journalist Chris Haynes, LeBron shared insights into his dedication to punctuality, emphasizing how it reflects his professionalism and respect for the game.

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“That comes from valuing other people’s time just measures how you value yours. If you’re not being respectful, when you’re late or you’re not being respectful of other people’s time, that’s a character thing for me. I’ve always been like that every since I was a kid, setting up my alarm clock when I was in elementary school.” James said.

The Lakers are currently in 2nd place in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 40 wins and 22 losses. Their next game is against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.