When LeBron James signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, their expectations for the 2018-19 NBA season dramatically changed.
From making the playoffs to contending for championships now, James’ arrival has re-established the franchise’s standard as he is coming off three championships in eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances.
However, based on projections, the Lakers could be the second-best team or not even make the playoffs in the competitive Western Conference. With this significant gap in opinion, there are a lot of questions about how good James and the young core can truly be.