During a recent episode of the ‘Mind the Game’ podcast, JJ Redick, the host of the show, asked LeBron James about the Lakers’ loss in the round 1 series against the Denver Nuggets and their early elimination from the playoffs. In response, the Los Angeles Lakers star player admitted that the team made too many errors during the games and missed many opportunities. He also acknowledged that the Denver Nuggets were the better team, which was why they won.
“We had so many opportunities, man. To lose in five, two of them being game-winners by Jamal and his greatness. We had so many opportunities. Being 20 up in Game 2 in their building and losing that game, having so many opportunities in other games, you just feel like sh*t. One play here, one play there could’ve made one hell of a difference, but when you’re playing against a team like that, you have zero room for error. I believe we made too many errors in some of the games.” LeBron James said.
“Emotionally, I feel like we were right there in every game to be able to steal a game. But also, at the same time, we weren’t, and that’s why we lost the series. Shit hurts, obviously, being the competitor that I am. F**k, man, I feel a couple of plays there, a couple of plays here, we could’ve won the series; the better team won, the better team won, for sure. Give credit where credit is due.” James added.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James had a remarkable season, with James averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in 71 games, and Davis averaging 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 76 games. However, despite their exceptional performances, the team fell short and lost against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoff series.
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What’s Next for LeBron James?
LeBron James recently revealed his intentions for the next NBA season. Before retiring from the NBA, the Lakers’ star wants to play alongside his son, Bronny James. Therefore, it is clear that the 39-year-old champion will not hang his boots anytime soon. However, it will be interesting to see if he will remain with the Lakers or move to a different team next season.
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