Video: LeBron James drains shot after shot in training session, looks in sturdy shape for 20th season
There is no slowing down for LeBron James as he continues to hone his craft ahead of his 20th year in the NBA. The LA Lakers All-Star is hoping to carry his team to the title after missing the playoffs last season.
LeBron's 20th year in the NBA is highly anticipated for many reasons. He is close to breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record and becoming the all-time leader in points. The scoring record remained unattainable until a few seasons ago, when James breezed past the players who scored 30,000 points.
Additionally, James and the Lakers are expected to bounce back from their abysmal 2021-22 campaign. Last season, the team finished 11th in the West and missed the play-in tournament.
The front office's questionable roster moves are partly to blame. They formed a squad full of veterans who are in the twilight of their careers. Their health issues didn't help the team's cause either. Anthony Davis missed half of the season due to injuries, and LeBron only played 56 games because of his ankle injury.
On Instagram, NBA trainer Chris Joseph Brickley posted a video of LeBron James. The video showed him draining shots during a workout session.
Based on the video, King James looks ready to take on the heavy task of carrying the Lakers on his back next season.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the only sureshot starters for the LA Lakers
The Lakers tried to tweak their roster to become title contenders during the offseason. They have an abundance of point guards, who are capable of running the Lakers' offense. Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schroder all have the capability to run the team's offense.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the two players that are guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup. The 18-time All-Star already has experience playing with Westbrook and Schroder, so should the Lakers start Pat Beverley? Starting him over Westbrook might create a rift in the team's chemistry, and Beverley isn't a reliable shooter.
As such, LeBron James has a daunting task as he seeks to lead the Lakers back into relevancy.