The Los Angeles Lakers have a big three as a result of adding Russell Westbrook to their pre-existing duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Despite the fact that Westbrook is a massive talent upgrade for the team, a lot of people have questioned how Westbrook would pair with LeBron James and the team overall. After all, both stars are fairly ball-dominant players, and there have been claims that Russell Westbrook’s inability to shoot well from beyond the arc at the PG position would cramp the spacing for James.
It seems as though LeBron James isn’t too worried about any chemistry or fit concerns about him and his co-star. LeBron James has recently posted a series of photos of the two stars working out together with coach Phil Handy, with an ironic caption referencing the doubters who don’t believe James and Westbrook can’t work together.
While there may be initial concerns about the two stars fitting well together, we won’t truly know how it will work until we actually see the duo on the court. The Los Angeles Lakers have also brought in a lot of shooters onto the roster, which should alleviate some of the spacing questions. It definitely seems as if LeBron James isn’t worried, and oftentimes talented players find ways to make partnerships work even if the fit between playstyles isn’t ideal. Russell Westbrook responded to James’ post, and it seems as though both are in agreement that everything will work out just fine.
There is no question that the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the favorites for the title just from a talent standpoint. However, developing chemistry and coming together as a unit will be key for the team. It definitely looks as though LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are already gearing up for next season, and perhaps they’ll be able to win another title for the purple and gold next season.
