You know those moments in sports where someone says something simple, but it somehow clears up months of confusion? That is exactly what happened the night LeBron James finally addressed the narrative about whether he could “fit in” with this new version of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Finally, he did not dance around it. He did not leave hints on social media. He just said it plainly, and immediately, you could tell the entire conversation around the team shifted.
Bill Simmons picked it up instantly. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, he emphasized how important that clarity was, saying, “What he said I thought was very encouraging… I am glad he said it out loud.