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Things aren’t looking good for LeBron James and the LA Lakers.
On Friday night, the Lakers suffered an embarassing blowout loss to the dysfunctional Brooklyn Nets.
Final: Nets 130, Lakers 112
The Lakers drop back below .500 to 21-22. Tonight was a step backward. This loss is in contention for LA's worst loss of the season. A lifeless second-half performance in which they were outscored 68-44.
Up next: vs. Portland on Sunday.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) January 20, 2024
After the game, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham spoke about the team’s latest lackluster effort.
“They started to make a run and we just kind of fell apart.” Ham told the media “We just have to decide which team we’re gonna be.” “It’s over for the excuses, we got to play basketball.”
When asked about how he’s going to make sure this loss doesn’t carry over into the next game, LeBron responded by saying that he’s going to watch the NFL playoffs tomorrow.
Reporter: “How do you make sure this doesn’t carry into another game”
LeBron James: “Watch the NFL Playoffs tomorrow”pic.twitter.com/BKKa4WzDCE
— The Laker Files (@LakerFiles) January 20, 2024
LeBron’s answer has Lakers fans believing that their star is already checked out this season.
Lebron checked out and I can’t blame him lol https://t.co/5nHWGWGl1C
— JuBlue (@Unfukwittable31) January 20, 2024
Bron checked out ? I’m out too until further notice ✌🏽 https://t.co/7ZAHqI3gtN
— #23 (@ballcontext6) January 20, 2024
The Lakers are currently 10th in the west but it seems like they’ll be getting some help soon.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team is looking to trade for Bruce Brown before the trade deadline.