This could be it — the 2025-2026 season might be the last ride for LeBron James. A legendary career nearing its final chapter. Soak in every second.Do whatever it takes, @Lakers. One last run. One last ring. #Banner18 #Ring5 #TheFinalChapter pic.twitter.com/lnthHi7ywt— Ryan Rueda (@iDude14) May 8, 2025
I felt that once Luka was given to us, the LeBron era was over (as far as winning titles). It’s hard to switch the direction of an entire franchise from one of the elite 2-way post players in the league to one of the elite perimeter scorers the game has seen but no post presence. Hard to do in only 1 1/2 seasons. Lotta moving parts (including a coach still learning on the job) with not alotta time to do it if we’re trying to do it while LBJ is still here. Smart move is to look long-term at building around Luka instead of blowing a buncha capital banking on a miracle run next season.