February 23 News Today, NBA reporter Nick Wright talked about the Lakers’ dependence on LeBron James in a TV show.
“The Lakers started the season 2-10, and we knew from the beginning that bad start was possible. That’s the pit they’ve been trying to climb out of ever since. Since the 2-10 start, they’ve made
25 wins and 22 losses, which would have placed them fifth in the West from a winning percentage standpoint. I know there will be objections to, ‘So how much of a reason the Lakers are still mediocre after that start is the same as LeBron’s
Attendance related?’
“Let’s get the facts right here. LeBron has played 45 games this season, Durant has played 39, and the Nets — I know he’s not there, but he hasn’t played for the Suns yet.
— The Nets have 10 games above .500. Stephen (Curry) has played 38 games this season, while the Warriors are currently at .500. Kawhi Leonard has played 34 games this season.
Not as many games as LeBron, and the Clippers’ record is 33 wins and 28 losses.
“The Lakers’ inability to be a competitive team in LeBron’s absence, especially when he’s on the bench, is a bottomless pit. When LeBron James plays, despite the season
They have so many setbacks and the Lakers are as good on the floor as the Bucks. I’m talking about the plus/minus stats. The Bucks are sixth in the league in plus/minus this season and that’s what the Lakers are doing when LeBron is playing
Level. When he is not on the court, this data is worse than the Hornets. They won 13 or 14 games? The bottom five teams in the league. This is the problem of lineup construction, which is also due to the lack of formation before deadline
The incompetence of a competitive supporting roster that they added too late probably caused them to fall behind too many games,” Wright said.
According to statistics, the Lakers so far this season:
3.1 net rating when James is on the floor (tied with the Bucks);
When James is not on the court, the net rating is -6.6 (worse than the Hornets).