“Maybe he is the best coach for himself” Fred Roggin suggests Lakers to appoint LeBron James in player-coach role 

“Maybe he is the best coach for himself” Fred Roggin suggests Lakers to appoint LeBron James in player-coach role 

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With Los Angeles Lakers looking to make extreme change ahead of the start of the 2022-23 season, they have already got rid of coach Frank Vogel. With numerous candidates floating in the rumor mill, Fred Roggin believes that the purple and gold franchise should appoint LeBron James as their coach itself. Moreover, the King could be the guide for his talent. 

On the ‘Going Roggin’ show on NBC Sports Los Angeles, Fred revealed an outrageous solution for the Lakers in order to fight for the championship. As seen by the fans as well, during LeBron’s injury hiatus in the 2021-22 season, the 37-year-old was often seen coaching the younger lads. So, is he the right option? Surely take a look at Fred Roggin’s opinion. 

Fred Roggin on Lakers appointing LeBron James as coach-player 

LeBron James
LeBron James

Roggin stated, “I don’t know if LeBron’s Lakers will get the HBO treatment, but this idea will get a few eyeballs. Make LeBron James a player-coach. Deadspin writer, Chuck Modiano thinks it’s their best shot at winning another championship. There’s so much talk on who can coach LeBron; maybe LeBron is the best coach for LeBron.” 

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LeBron James

On the other hand, other personnel on the panel, Parker was against this particular idea, though, while Cates concurred with Roggin. The former pointed out that LeBron James is much better as a player than being in control of a roster. He supported his point by stating that he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to give the coaching to someone like Sam Cassell.  

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Parker added, “Stop it already. It’s a half-baked idea. Let LeBron just play. Go give Sam Cassell the job or somebody whose put in time and energy into wanting to be a coach. No, we’re not turning back the clock. This is not Bill Russell, and this is not the ’60s.” 

What changes are made in the purple and gold franchise? Remains to be one of the most speculated moves this off-season? Will the Lakers be able to move enough to bring the right pieces supporting King James? Who goes out? Time will unravel all answers.

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