"LeBron being in and out of the lineup is a trend" - Chris Broussard on LeBron James' struggles with Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis compared to his old partnerships
"That will be determined exclusively by the postseason" - Nick Wright asserts that the LA Lakers are yet to see the dividends from the offseason bet they placed on Russell Westbrook
"LeBron just empowered players and I think it’s a good thing" - Chris Broussard on how LeBron James changed the trade dynamic in the NBA with his move to Miami Heat
“He can put up the numbers but he can’t impact winning like he used to” - Chris Broussard says LeBron James would’ve led the current LA Lakers team to wins with his individual efforts in his prime
"I wonder if LeBron James would consider demanding a trade back to Cleveland?!" - Kendrick Perkins speculates about the 36-year-old talisman's future after the LA Lakers' constant struggles
"But the way he prepares himself & the liveliness he brings to the game, I don’t" - LA Lakers assistant coach David Fizdale not concerned with LeBron James' workload
"Me playing with 'Bron was really a dream come true" - Jared Dudley recalls his time with LeBron James and LA Lakers, reflects on his current role for Dallas Mavericks
“This man’s mind is a stinking computer” - Channing Frye on LeBron James’ stellar basketball IQ, recalls how James would predict opponents’ substitution patterns
"As LeBron journeyed towards year 19 in the league and then year 20, we couldn't rely on him as the sole engine" - Rob Pelinka on why Russell Westbrook was acquired to support LeBron James
"He's been the third-best forward in the league this year" - Nick Wright asserts that LeBron James is still one of the best players in the NBA despite not being at his best
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