LeBron James told everyone upon his return that he could fit with any team and any roster. Off the jump, there was truth to be found in that sentiment. After a disappointing December for the Los Angeles Lakers, skeptics have quickly come rushing back in.
Some believe 2025-26 will confidently be the end of the line for the union between James and the Lakers. Among those people are even personnel around the NBA. Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst clued everyone in to that when dropping a round of NBA intel to start the new year.