In the seven games leading up to the All-Star Weekend, the Lakers had a good run, winning three in a row and winning 6-1, and if they hadn't lost to the Nuggets, they would have had the longest seven-game winning streak of the season. Due to the Lakers' previous poor record, they are still only 29-26 and temporarily ranked ninth in the West.
Compared with the past two seasons, although the Lakers' record has not improved significantly, the two core players James and thick eyebrows have remained healthy and their attendance is not low, and both of them missed many games due to injuries in the previous two seasons, which is also an important reason for the Lakers' poor record.
Interestingly, although James and Thick Eyebrows have remained healthy this season, the rest of the Lakers have suffered a large number of injuries, so the Lakers' record this season is still tepid, not playing as well as they should, and not meeting expectations.
Although the Lakers' record is still very average, James, who is 39 years old and has become the oldest player in the league, is still performing very well, averaging 24 per game before the All-Star break8 points 72 rebounds 7With 8 assists, he shot percentages from the field, three-pointers, and free throws, and only missed six games, averaging 35 minutes per game.
It is worth mentioning that James has averaged at least 25 points per game for 19 consecutive seasons, while averaging 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game, and this season James is also very close to averaging 25 points per game, with more than 7 rebounds and assists, so James has a great hope of averaging 25+5+5 per game for 20 consecutive years. No player has ever been able to put up such a statistic in his 21st season or after the age of 39, but James has been able to do it.
In addition, in addition to James, the only players who can play an average of 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists per game this season are Doncic and Jokic, both of whom are superstars in their playing years, and the 39-year-old James is not the same. Sabonis Jr. has also performed well this season, averaging a quasi-triple-double per game, but averaging just over 20 points per game, less than 25 points per game.
Although James is not as strong and dominant as he used to be, he is still capable of playing magnificent statistics, which is truly unprecedented in history. With James' form this season, as long as he doesn't suffer serious injuries, it may not be a problem to play for another three or five years.