NBA Today: 5 Superstars who need to prove themselves in the 2019-20 season

#1 LeBron James

LeBron James must leave behind the baggage of his first season with the Lakers and deliver a ring

If you are someone who didn't follow LeBron James' career during his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it's imperative of you to believe that King James has always needed help to succeed. I mean, all the three NBA Championships that he has won so far came when he had elite players around him. He was aided by Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami while Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving assisted his cause in Cleveland.

Fans who have seen him grind it out with the Cavs in the 2000s and fans who noticed the insane numbers that he was putting up with Cleveland in the 2018 playoffs, however, know exactly what LeBron is capable of when the chips are down. So when he was unable to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the playoffs last season, there was expected disappointment.

Things have changed now. Now LeBron has all the help that he possibly needs. He forms arguably the best duo in the league with Anthony Davis. The Lakers have brilliant depth. Their roster is as well rounded as it can get. While there is a noticeable lack of youngsters with upside, the team is filled with veterans with a win-now mentality. The coaching staff with whom LeBron arguably wasn't so satisfied with last season has also been replaced.

When your name is mentioned regularly in the greatest of all time debate, even the smallest of shortcomings are scrutinized. The same is the case for LeBron James, who simply has no excuses this time around. He must show the world exactly why he is referred to as the 'King'. He must prove that he can script a legacy anywhere, be it the East, or be it the wild, wild West.