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Boston, MA - January 28: Los Angeles Lakers SF LeBron James falls to his knees in frustration after the final play of regulation. The Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, 125-121, in overtime. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers (121) Vs. Boston Celtics (125) At TD Garden (OT)

There’s No Sense In The Lakers Crying Over The Unavoidable

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on January 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Makes History, Looks Miserable Doing It

Philadelphia 76ers v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Still Rules

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Russell Westbrook bricks a jumper late in Lakers-Blazers as teammates Anthony Davis and LeBron James wave their hands in frustration.

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LeBron James “Not Up Here” To Talk About Russell Westbrook After Lakers Loss

The Lakers try to huddle with Russell Westbrook

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Lakers Demonstrate Enhanced Camaraderie In Preseason Loss

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Cleveland Cavaliers v Phoenix Suns

Adam Silver Is The Wrong Man To Ask About Getting Rid Of Robert Sarver

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 11: Bronny James #0 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers handles the ball during the Hoophall West tournament against the Perry Pumas at Footprint Center on December 11, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2021 Hoophall West – Perry v Sierra Canyon

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Bronny James, Basketball Player, Begins To Take Shape

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LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the bench during the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Lakers Head Coach Job Is Only Good For One Thing

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The Lakers Have An Opening For A Fall Guy

The Lakers Are Now All But Dead

Losing Is Turning LeBron Into A Sour Old Grouch

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

If LeBron James Can Score 56 Points Every Game, The Lakers Might Be Alright

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic Went Out Of His Way To Cook LeBron James

Philadelphia Phillies v Miami Marlins

Everyone Becomes A Loser Eventually

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as he attempts to layup against CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

Nobody Likes The Lakers

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers sits courtside before Game Five of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 01, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns – Game Five

LeBron James And Rich Paul Are Turning The Heat Up On Rob Pelinka

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LeBron’s Basketball Mind Leaves Poor Austin Reaves Flummoxed

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Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers Are Stuck With This

The Lake Show Is Awful Television

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after he is called for his fifth foul of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Phoenix Suns foul in the second quarter during game six of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers – Game Six

Rome Didn’t Fall In A Day

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns – Game Two

It’s Anthony Davis Time

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