In part one of my series on how LeBron James changes the Lakers I took a look at his devastating work in transition, while part two focused on his increasing aptitude in post-up situations. In part three, I take a look at the astounding versatility of his pick and roll game.
The Lakers haven’t had a dual scoring and passing threat on ball screens since Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles tendon on that fateful night in 2013. Lou Williams and Jordan Clarkson could get theirs at an efficient clip but were hardly distributors.