I almost cried watching the Lakers game last night. Okay, that's a tad dramatic, but there was a specific moment that caused me to think deeply about the inevitability of LeBron James' career coming to an end. In the second half, LeBron switched onto Suns two-way guard Jamaree Bouyea — and was immediately beaten off the dribble for a layup.
LeBron James. Beaten off the dribble by Jamaree Bouyea. A sentence that AI could never possibly write, and one that pains me to write. It was a jarring moment to witness, and also points to a larger developing story within the Lakers: LeBron James is struggling more on defense than he ever has, at the same time that Luka Doncic looks like an average defender — which is really all the Lakers will ask for from him.