It didn’t take long for LeBron James to address a glaring weakness the Lakers have after a poor opening-night showing against the defending champion Warriors on Tuesday.
Los Angeles shot a meager 10-for-40 (25%) from the three-point line in the 123–109 loss. When James was asked about the team’s shooting woes, he gave the big-picture answer.
“I think we’re getting great looks. But it could also be teams giving us great looks,” he said after the loss. “Being completely honest, we’re not a team that’s constructed of great shooting. That’s just the truth of the matter is.