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When LeBron James decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2018, it signaled a brighter future for the storied franchise.
After Kobe Bryant retired, the Lakers were mired at the bottom of the Western Conference standings but James’ arrival meant they would be relevant once again.
Although his first season in Los Angeles ended with them missing the postseason, the organization was able to trade for Anthony Davis and get right back to contending.
The 2019-20 NBA season was filled with plenty of obstacles, most notably the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that forced the NBA to go on hiatus.
Eventually, the season and playoffs continued in the Bubble where the Lakers eventually won the 2020 NBA Championship after beating the Miami Heat in six games.
James explained that his original goal was to put the purple and gold back on the map and now has a new goal in mind via Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints.
“Move one of those Larry O’Brien trophies to the side and put another one up,” James said.
LeBron James on his time with the Lakers: “When I came here, I felt like I didn’t just want to be here for a short stint. I came in with the notion that I wanted to help this franchise get back to the postseason…and be able to put another one of those Larry O’Brien trophies back…
— Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvoNBA) October 21, 2023
James has been all about winning championships during his career and the 2023-24 NBA season represents his best chance to add a fifth ring to his collection.
The front office did well in the offseason to re-sign and add complementary players around James and Davis and the team is expected to be one of the best ones in the league.
The Western Conference remains as tough as ever with several squads having an argument to win it all, but a healthy and motivated James is a force to be reckoned with.
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