Hi, this is Tania Ganguli, Lakers beat writer for the L.A. Times, here with your weekly newsletter.
There was a moment during LeBron James’ post-game news conference Wednesday when the polished orator gave way to a man standing at his locker, with cameras, cellphones and recorders pointed at him, barely able to take some time to catch his breath before this was demanded of him: Explain what it means for you to pass Wilt Chamberlain as the fifth-leading scorer in NBA history while wearing a uniform.
Had James been asked to characterize how his body felt, and had he been honest, his answer might have been clearer.