In his latest e book A Hollywood Ending: The Desires and Drama of the LeBron Lakers, creator Yaron Weitzman presents a compelling overview of LeBron James’ tenure with the Los Angeles, which the Spurs are scheduled to face Wednesday evening.
Weitzman describes the Lakers’ 2020 championship within the NBA bubble as the height of the LeBron period. Highlights corresponding to successful the inaugural NBA cup and surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar because the league’s all-time main scorer got here within the midst of entrance workplace dysfunction and training adjustments, in response to the creator.
When the Spurs final confronted their longtime rivals, Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 35 factors, and James completed the evening with 19 factors, 15 rebounds and eight assists in a 132-119 loss. It was a group win for the Spurs, with seven gamers in double figures, together with a season excessive 30 factors from Stephon Fort together with 20 factors from De’Aaron Fox.
Anticipate one other robust exhibiting from San Antonio’s stellar backcourt because the Spurs look to defend dwelling courtroom earlier than returning to the street, with stops in Boston, Minnesota and Oklahoma Metropolis.
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