This is nothing new, the dynamic unchanged over the four seasons in which James and Davis have played together on the Lakers. For argument's sake, say James returns after he is reevaluated in three weeks. Davis strained his groin in Game 4 of that series and the Lakers' season was over. The game before his 39-point outburst against the Warriors, Davis scored 38 in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The possibility of a healthy James and Davis leading the Lakers back to glory feels considerably less likely.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 07, 2023 03:57 UTC