With the playoffs being out of the question for the Los Angeles Lakers, the focus has shifted to what is best for the team’s future. Many began wondering if head coach Luke Walton and the the Lakers would shut down LeBron James for the rest of the season.
James has a ton of miles on his body and allowing him to rest wouldn’t be the worst thing for his long-term outlook. While it was announced that his minutes would be monitored the rest of the way, it looks as if that is as far as the Lakers will go.