It's easy to put the story together. The Los Angeles Lakers are 10-4, the second-most wins of any team in the Western Conference. They have faced a road-heavy schedule. And the greatest player of all time is about to return after missing the entire start to the season. So why is LeBron James going to ruin everything for the Lakers?
The answer doesn't come down to talent; few players in NBA history are as talented as LeBron James. He also was playing at a high level just last season despite his age; he was a deserving All-NBA selection, his 21st-straight.