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LeBron James Gets Brutally Honest On The Lakers After 0-3 Start: “We Can’t Shoot A Penny Into The Ocean”

LeBron James had to get really honest about the Lakers' inability to shoot after the team fell to their 3 straight loss of the season.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 24, 2022
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LeBron James put in yet another 30-point performance as the Los Angeles Lakers were in battle with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier today. However, the Lakers could not win the game after losing to a clutch Jerami Grant layup that gave the Blazers a 2-point win.

LeBron is trying to stay optimistic in public about this season, as the Lakers look entirely horrid. While the team can defend and is a top-5 defense in the NBA right now, they are easily the worst offensive team in the league. Their shooting efficiency is dead last as well. LeBron pointed out, after falling to this tough loss, that the Lakers couldn’t even shoot pennies into the ocean.

LeBron James: "We can't shoot a penny in the ocean."#NBATwitter #LakeShow https://t.co/YSO8XkVMGX pic.twitter.com/D8j77koGTB

— 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧' 𝐍𝐁𝐀 (@_Talkin_NBA) October 23, 2022

LeBron has already openly criticized the Lakers’ inability to shoot, complaining about the same after their opening night loss to the Golden State Warriors. It doesn’t look like this season is going to go as planned for James and the Lakers, as they are as far removed from contention as any team in the NBA.


What Can The Lakers Do To Salvage Their Season?

The Lakers are technically in a prime position to win the tank race for Victor Wembanyama, but they won’t have control over their pick next draft. They traded their 2023 first-round pick as a pick swap with the New Orleans Pelicans in the Anthony Davis trade. The Pelicans control whichever pick between the Lakers and them is higher.

Tanking won’t help, as they’ll further strengthen the Pelicans. The only way to contend is to remove Russell Westbrook from the equation and get players who can stretch the floor in return. The Lakers have had offers from teams like the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers to consider, but they haven’t bit the bullet just yet. If they continue losing like this, it seems they won’t have a choice and have to trade Russ elsewhere to gain some shooters.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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