Prior to the NBA suspending operations amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Los Angeles Lakers held the Western Conference’s best record at 49-14.
This also came after a weekend in which the Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers in back-to-back games. LeBron James led the charge, playing incredible basketball at the time of the hiatus.
Although Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the clear cut MVP all season, James was beginning to insert himself into the conversation with the way he transformed the Lakers on the court. During the hiatus, he remained a leader by safely organizing workouts with teammates before the practice facility opened.