THE TIME IS NOW‼ Stephen A. on LeBron James & Lakers’ LAST CHANCE to win a championship | First Take
This in my opinion this is the last dance with LeBron James playing the way that he’s playing I don’t expect him to be better next year than he is this year I you expect him to be worse I’m not saying that but I said I don’t expect
Him to be better I’m not expect I would not disrespect him like that he’s too great for me to assume that because we’ve seen him defy far the time and odds for so long but I don’t expect him to be better I damn sure don’t expect
The rest of his crew to be better and so I’m looking at the Los Angeles Lakers and I’m like yo the time is now because guess what Oklahoma City ain’t going to get worse Minnesota ain’t going to get worse Denver ain’t going to get worse Dallas ain’t gonna get worse that’s the
Only team I’m concerned about who the Nuggets okay but that’s why I’m saying if you don’t do it this year what you think your Chan is going to be next year and Beyond this is it that’s why I’m saying this question is relevant because to me what I’m seeing from LeBron and
What I’m seeing from the Lakers this is it don’t get much better for you moving forward that’s what I’m saying and by the way it hurts me to say that cuz we all know where I want to be come here Ste Steen facts are facts I can’t say
That I disagree with you because they’ve gotten 70 games out of Anthony Davis and he’s giving you 24 and 12 and a half DLo has been Sensational since the tra trade deadline and he’s been consistent not withstanding the uh uh the Indiana game but other than that he’s been solid
Average giving you about 20 a night a and ruy haimura has been great so you’re absolutely right the likelihood of we getting ad to play another 70 plus games next year and LeBron still I’m not worried about LeBron because I still believe because of the way he’s shooting
The ball he still can get downhill and you have to respect his ability to drive the basketball but the pieces are everything seemingly had fallen in place this year with Anthony Davis health LeBron James heal remember Stephen A he didn’t have to deal with that foot injury uh this year Anthony DAV didn’t
Miss 35 40 games this year so a lot of things went well for the Lakers and you’re absolutely right they need to cash in on it this year because there are no giv that everybody will be healthy again next year and this team will come back they’re going to be
Looking to to add some pieces and maybe some solid pieces go but as long as LeBron and AD are there I like their chances this year especially if DLo gives me what he’s been giving me and ruy has been coming on as of late but I can’t disagree with you there is no
Guarantee that the health factor in 2425 will be what it was in 23 24 well well I I’m saying but what I want you to understand is that health is one component let’s not ignore that and I appreciate you mentioning that but I’m talking about skill I’m talking from the
Standpoint that you’ve got some young thoroughbreds on the come up along with seasoned veterans that are champions in Denver literally standing in their path look at the teams above them in the Western Conference who’s fading who’s falling who’s falling off none of them and I’m saying to you if you’re the Los
Angeles Lakers time is not on your side the level of urgency has to be now the level of urgency you’ve got you’ve got to propel yourself to another level this season this season right now as opposed to asking ass soon to be 40y old entering his 22nd season next year along
With Anthony Davis to save the day for you because these brothers out west they’re not going away so if to me if you’re the Los Angeles Lakers the time is right now because of how LeBron looks because of how ad looks because of the way they’ve come together over the last
Month a month and a half or so you’ve got to capitalize on this moment now if you don’t you don’t have a chance in the future as far as I’m [Applause] concerned is
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate whether this is LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers ‘Last Dance’ as serious title contenders in a loaded NBA Western Conference.
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39 Comments
What an insightful headline lol LeBrons window is closing lol Stating the obvious and these people need to step their game up.
Lebron if you ever see this which I doubt please let us see OLD OLD MAN James. Shave that head grow a mustache move down to the post at 42 and give us 15 15 and 10. Let's see mailman lebron!!!!
9th seed lakers lmao
Next year will be the last dance! Lakers will win the chip for Bron.
The West is stacked. Lakers are going nowhere.
This was said when he joined LA …. The west standings are crazy 8. Durant 9. LeBron 10. Steph
Another day of Lebron hate Stephen really scared of that podcast
Heat & Lakers were in the play in last year and each made an incredible run to the playoffs
Lakers made the WCF while the Heat made the Finals, and BOTH WERE IN THE PLAY IN
lets be real. the man is not going to retire in the next 2 years thats for sure. hes putting up top 10 numbers as per usual still at age 40. i think physically he can do it till 45….it will come down to the mental aspect. if he wants to mentally endure another few full seasons when he really doesnt need to. but the man loves basketball and imo i think he will play till like 43
If the Lakers get into the Playoffs, they can make the WCF again. The Nuggets are the only thing stopping LeBron from winning another title.
OKC and Minnesota will not beat the Lakers in seven games.
Talking about the Lakers as if they are in 1st or 2nd place. This has gotten ridiculous
We’ve been saying this is Lebron last chance since 2018 if Lakers had perimeter defenders they’d be top team in league so this offseason couple right moves next year they can contend too
A 40 year olds title window is closing who would of thought
I’d still think it’s tough unless they stopped calling Jokic daddy
Mind the Game has Stephen A rattled
If the Lakers somehow win it all, LeBron should retire immediately. The Lakers will need to recruit another superstar after LeBron retires.
Preach
Lakers in 4
Man stop playing LeBron will never win another championship unless he has Stephen Curry and Giannis on his team other that he will never win another championship period
we are talking about PLAY IN TEAMS 😂😂😂😂…
His window is closing lol. This is his 21st season but it doesn't matter because as long as Lebron is in the league, his window is never completely closed. If he's still playing in year 26, his teams window will still be open.
The sun sets and rises, the ocean has water in it. I mean like what are we talking about. Kids are young and grandparents are old. Like come on guys.. smh
Maybe lbj can slime his way on to nuggets
Defy Father Time means steroids
So ESPN still thinks the Lakers can win the chop but says Steph won't win another ring. OK.🤔
I’ll tell you what if Bron play one more or two more season he will be the same player as this year or even better. He won’t get worse.
That window ain't slim , that window closed.
Title window been closed
Lebron is great but this team cant win
Unless Lebron James Team up with the Warriors
In a 7 game series with matchup changes, home game advantage, experience, size and multiple factors in play. The lakers are not your ideal first round. Especially to a younger squad
Sas praying for bron downfall 😅
Shannon is such a bronsexual is just obnoxious 🙄🙄 Lakers are 9th seed!!! I would pass all the talk if Lakers were Top 4 on the West since the bubble, but Lakers SUCK if not for the play-in!😂😂
SA being lebron hater. While licking the but of Draymond and being a pssy while talking light on the altercation.
stephen A always speak nonsense even pelicans put his college numbers thats how little he know basketball
Stephen A is nothing more than an MJ mouthpiece.
Memphis is coming back next year also