For some odd reason, there is a group of people out in the NBA community who have talked themselves into the idea that the Los Angeles Lakers are better off without LeBron James. That is a ludicrous thought considering what the team stands to gain from adding back a player of his quality.
James was sixth in MVP voting last season. The Lakers superstar made the All-NBA Second Team after an impressive campaign with averages of 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.0 steal in 34.9 minutes per game, shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 37.