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The Lakers’ Defensive Dilemma: Analyzing LeBron James' Impact
In the unpredictable world of NBA narratives, one team's woes have consistently drawn attention: the Los Angeles Lakers. Over the past few seasons, the storyline has been all too familiar—when things go wrong, the blame shifts from player to player and coach to coach. Three years ago, it was Russell Westbrook deemed the scapegoat, followed by Frank Vogel, D'Angelo Russell, and now, Darvin Ham. Yet, beneath this constant blame game lies a troubling truth: the persistent defensive shortcomings of the Lakers are deeply entwined with the performance of their star player, LeBron James.