“That’s the most talented Lakers team since Kuzma,” Former NBA player Kenny Smith believes the Lakers and LeBron James can make a deep playoff run
The new-look Lakers seem promising in terms of talent. Kenny Smith said that they are the most talented Lakers since the Orlando Bubble.
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LeBron James and the Los Angles Lakers finally have a new look roster and perhaps a new hope for the season. Kenny “The Jet,” Smith said on NBA on TNT that since Kyle Kuzma and the team that James played with during the Orlando Bubble, this Lakers squad is the most talented. However, Charles Barkley said that playing against a team like New Orleans Pelicans does not prove anything. The Lakers defeated a Zion Williamson-less New Orleans Pelicans in their last game by 120-102.
Speaking about the possibility of going deep into the postseason, Smith said that the new-look Lakers have a lot of talent on their team. “I’mma tell you what. I watched the Los Angeles Lakers play last night,” Smith said. That’s the most talented Lakers team that LeBron has been on since [Kyle] Kuzma and those guys in the bubble. Without question. That has a lot of talent on that team,” he added. Although the Lakers are 13th in the Western Conference, the fans have much to be excited about.
The Lakers have added D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, Devon Reed, and Mo Bamba to their roster. All these players are good players at their position. Players like Bamba and Vanderbilt will bring that defensive presence on the court. Russell can not only create shots for others and make his own shot, but he is also a good perimeter shooter, which opens up the floor for James and Anthony Davis.
How far can the new-look Lakers go with LeBron James
LeBron James has been playing at an unprecedented level at age 38 for the Lakers. So far into the season, he has averaged 30 points, 8.4 rebounds, and seven assists a game. After sitting out since breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, he made a comeback against the Pelicans. The new roster clearly looked more dominant, with the 4 x NBA champion leading from the front. Many NBA pundits have predicted that the new-look Lakers might have a chance to make it into the postseason after the trade.
D’Angelo Russell isn’t a playmaker, but he can play floor general when necessary. He might also serve as an alternative ball handler outside of Bron. Mo Bamba is one of the league’s top corner three-point shooters among big men, which creates space in the paint. When healthy, Anthony Davis is an MVP-caliber player who can transform the complexion of the game on both ends of the court. He is a monster not just on the offense but also one of the best defensive players in the league.
Given everything goes well for the Lakers, they have the talent on their roster to put up a fight against the best teams in the league.
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