One of the most oft-made observations about LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was how his mere presence on the roster would help young players like Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart, Moe Wagner and Svi Mykhailiuk.
Not only will James take pressure off of those players on the court by drawing the rapt attention of opposing defenses, but he’ll also be able to lead both by words and by example, something we’ve already seen several instances of this summer.