In today's game, LeBron James of the Lakers once again left everyone speechless, breaking NBA historical records!
This 40-year-old veteran is still the absolute core of the Lakers, and his performance simply makes people exclaim: this man is truly immortal!
Look at him, with a triple-double of 39 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists. This is not just a simple triple-double; it is a true witness to history!
Even more astonishingly, this triple-double also set the record for the oldest player in history to achieve four consecutive triple-doubles.
These achievements can only be accomplished by him, and they are truly awe-inspiring!
Not only that, but James' performance in this game also gives people hope for the Lakers' future.
Take Reeves, for example. This young man has recently been like a fish in water, with increasingly outstanding performances.
Look at his game against the Warriors during Christmas, where he scored a triple-double of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, and even made a buzzer-beater in the crucial moment. He was truly the savior of the Lakers!
Honestly, if Reeves can continue to play like this, the Lakers' trio will really make the entire Western Conference teams tremble.
It must also be said that although the Lakers have had a good start this season with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, ranking sixth in the West, it always feels like something is missing. Especially in the competitive environment of the Western Conference, which is akin to the Warring States period, the Lakers will need to rely on the health of James and Davis if they want to climb higher in the rankings.
If James and Davis can maintain their health, and Reeves continues to perform well, the Lakers' prospects are indeed quite promising!
A netizen, upon seeing James' performance, commented: Lao Zhan is 40 years old, when will we see him age?
It's unbelievable!
This isn't real!
How can he be so dedicated!
I think that to achieve this, the effort and persistence behind it are truly unimaginable for ordinary people.
Returning to the Lakers' playoff defeat last season, they were truly overturned in the first round against the Nuggets.
Although the management later made adjustments and fired coach Ham, the team did not make any substantial breakthroughs in terms of player acquisitions, and the offseason strengthening seemed a bit mediocre.
Honestly, the Lakers' roster depth still has many problems.
The James-Davis duo is not invincible after all; if one of them gets injured, the Lakers immediately enter a state of lacking a core.
Last season's playoffs saw James' age and stamina issues, as well as Davis' instability, become the main reasons for the Lakers' defeat.
Look at their lineup; apart from James and Davis, the contributions of other players are barely satisfactory, and they cannot provide enough support for this duo.
Some netizens commented: The Lakers' biggest problem is their lack of depth!
Look at that playoff game against the Nuggets; James could run and jump, but he was just one person!
Davis was in good form too, but he always got injured. Without him, the Lakers had little threat.
This is precisely the problem the Lakers need to solve. Unless they can find a stable third superstar, someone like Reeves who can step up in critical moments, it will be quite difficult for this team to maintain long-term competitiveness.
This is why Reeves' rise has brought hope to the Lakers.
So far this season, Reeves has averaged 17.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists, with a very stable overall performance. Especially his balance on both ends of the court has shown considerable potential to the Lakers.
Look at how he is gradually becoming more confident and more willing to take over games in crucial moments. Almost every game, you can see his outbursts in key moments.
During the Christmas game against the Warriors, his triple-double and final layup buzzer-beater were the most vivid proof: Reeves' future is truly limitless!
Some netizens say: Reeves is getting stronger and stronger. He can not only score but also defend, organize, and dare to stand up in critical moments. This is the future of the Lakers!
And this statement is not an exaggeration at all.
The Lakers do urgently need a stable third player who can share the pressure on James and Davis and help the team go further in the playoffs.
And Reeves is likely to be the answer.
If the Lakers want to truly compete for the championship, they still need to solve several problems.
James and Davis' health remains the key.
If both can stay healthy, the Lakers will have enough competitiveness; the team's depth also needs to be strengthened, especially in the guard and forward positions, where there must be more options.
The Lakers' defense this season still needs to improve. After all, in the West, strong teams abound, and any team's slight mistake could lead to falling behind.
Some netizens analyzed: For the Lakers to win the championship, the health of James and Davis is the premise. But if they can stay healthy, coupled with Reeves' further improvement and the addition of a powerful substitute player, the other Western Conference teams won't have it so easy.
This point is very reasonable. If the Lakers can strengthen their team through trades, they might be able to make this season the year they challenge for the championship.
Although the Lakers' start this season was not perfect, James' continued dominance and Reeves' rapid growth have indeed brought new hope to the team.
No matter what, the Lakers' future is still full of endless possibilities!
If everything goes smoothly, the Lakers might be able to break the competitive pattern in the West and launch an assault on the championship!