Skip Bayless criticizes LeBron James indirectly blaming LA Lakers management for their current situation: "This is unbecoming of LeBron”
LA Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to win. That's just what the forward said after Wednesday night's 112-98 loss to the Miami Heat.
Wins have been hard to come by for LeBron and the LA Lakers (14-21) this season. After starting 2-10, the Lakers were trending in the wrong direction before a sensational stretch of performances from Anthony Davis and James got the Lakers back to a respectable 10-12.
However, an injury to Davis put the star forward on the sidelines. The Lakers announced that there is "no timetable" for Davis' return earlier this week. That means that the Lakers will have to find a way to survive until he is ready.
The Lakers have won just one of their last six games. After the loss in Miami, James reiterated that he just wants to win. On "Undisputed," analyst Skip Bayless pointed out that LeBron "is better than this."
"This is unbecoming of LeBron," Bayless said. "He's better than this. I get it. He wants to win. He's ashamed at being in the middle of this. He had a lot to do in getting in the middle of this. "
LeBron says "I'm a winner and want to win" after scoring 27 points in a Lakers loss to the Heat
"This is unbecoming of LeBron. LeBron is better than this." — @RealSkipBayless https://t.co/AvAjKrBmr1
LeBron James focused on winning with the LA Lakers
LA Lakers forward LeBron James continues to impress with his play at the age of 37 years old. Unfortunately, for the Lakers, it hasn't been enough when it comes to the win column.
In his last 10 games, James is averaging 31.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. He's shooting 55.1% during that span. The Lakers will need to find a way to get James more support when it comes to their contributing pieces.
"I'm a winner and I want to win. And I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships. That has always been my passion... Playing basketball at this level just to be playing basketball is not in my DNA. It's not in my DNA anymore."
- LeBron James https://t.co/Oq01mbborx
Los Angeles continues to be a team that is expected to make some moves ahead of the NBA's trade deadline. However, with a lack of future assets, the front office will have to be strategic with any potential moves.
The Lakers are set to have two games remaining on their current road trip. They will face the Atlanta Hawks (17-18) on Friday before heading to Charlotte (9-26) to take on the Hornets on Monday. After that, the team will return home for a two-game homestand.
The Lakers, who are 8-8 at home and 6-13 on the road, have a lengthy homestand in January. They will play seven of eight games at home from Jan. 12-25.
Los Angeles was 17-18 at this point last season before finishing 33-49.