Brian Windhorst Raises Eyebrows With Brutal Claim About Lakers Playing Without LeBron James

Brian Windhorst Raises Eyebrows With Brutal Claim About Lakers Playing Without LeBron James

LeBron James (Image Credits: Imagn) LeBron James missed several weeks at the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season due to right-sided sciatica. During his absence, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves impressed fans and analysts alike with their outstanding performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to significant success. However, when all three superstars played together, the Lakers struggled defensively. Many in the league, including Kendrick Perkin…

“Luka and LeBron’s Skill Set Is Too Repetitive”: Paul Pierce Believes Lakers Are Better Off Without LBJ

The Lakers have been a pretty good team when LeBron James has been in the lineup. They’ve also been pretty good when he’s had to sit, as he did in yesterday’s 110-97 win over the Knicks. The numbers bear that out, as L.A. is 28-19 in games that LeBron plays in, and 11-6 without him. There’s been a strange discourse around the Lakers all season. From the jump, they’ve hung tough in the Western Conference playoff race, and are currently tied with …