After a horrific game produced by one of the league’s All-Time Greats, head coach JJ Redick may look at a different strategy for LeBron James.
James said he wanted to play in all 82 games earlier in the season. This has gained praise and admiration, especially highlighting that he is almost a 40-year-old man; however, many have now wondered if he’s already tired.
After appearing in 21 games this season, LeBron looks fatigued, and Monday night showed it. LeBron shot 4/16 from the field while turning the ball over six times. Not to mention, LeBron, in the last ten games, is averaging 5.1 turnovers per game.
With all this information, Redick has finally weighed in and isn’t sure he agrees with LeBron playing every game.
“I don’t know that’s in the best interest of him and us if he does that, but if he’s feeling well and feeling good, then he should play,” Redick said. “But we obviously want to manage that as best we can.”
LeBron was asked about his goal, and his response has been the same: he’s not thinking about it right now.
“That’s a goal, but we’ll see,” James said. “It’s something I ain’t discussing right now.”
Los Angeles is 5-5 in their last ten games, as after Monday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers fell to the eighth seed of the Western Conference with a record of 12-9.
They get a night off Tuesday before heading to Miami to take on the Heat on Wednesday night.
The 39-year-old averages 22 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in 35 minutes per game.
