LeBron James delivered a championship to the Los Angeles Lakers, which makes his tenure a success, regardless of what happens next, but their first-round playoff exit could mean that success is behind them.
The Lakers can make the argument they would still be playing in the Western Conference semifinals if not for Anthony Davis' groin strain, much less LeBron James' midseason high ankle sprain, and that will provide some level of comfort to a front office that is once again tasked with fully reshaping the roster around them.
Let this be a warning for the Lakers not to get too comfortable.