The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled again on Monday night, suffering a crushing 109-80 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite an impressive career spanning two decades, LeBron James has found himself in a rare and troubling shooting slump that continues to deepen.
The loss wasn’t just about the scoreline; it was a reflection of James‘ ongoing struggles. The 38-year-old star, playing in his 1,800th career game, managed just 10 points while shooting an abysmal 4-of-16 from the field. Adding to his woes, James missed all four three-point attempts during the game, extending his streak to 19 consecutive misses from beyond the arc.
These struggles have been a recurring theme for James in recent weeks. Over the past six games, he has failed to score more than 20 points in five of them and has consistently shot below 45%. His on-court rhythm, once his hallmark, seems increasingly elusive.
When pressed after the game about what aspect of his play is most out of sync, James offered a terse yet telling response: “It’s everything.”
James assures he will get back to form
Expanding on his comment, James admitted that his struggles are rooted in a lack of rhythm that has plagued him for several games now. “I just feel off rhythm the last few, three or four games,” he told reporters.
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The Lakers, now sitting at 12-9, are grappling with inconsistency as they prepare for a Wednesday showdown against the Miami Heat. For James, the trip to Miami represents a chance to recalibrate in a familiar environment. The matchup comes at a critical juncture, as the star forward approaches his 40th birthday later this month and faces growing scrutiny over his ability to maintain elite-level performance.
Whether James can reverse course in time to help his team regain momentum remains to be seen. For now, the superstar’s uncharacteristic struggles are casting a shadow over a season filled with questions about his longevity and the Lakers’ postseason hopes.
REPORT: Jeff Bezos Emerges As The New Favorite To Purchase One Of The NFL’s Most Valuable Franchises
Clark Hunt, Jeff Bezos and Dean Spanos (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has emerged as the new front-runner to purchase one of the NFL’s most valuable franchises.
You may recall that Jeff Bezos had interest in purchasing the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder, but they wound up selling the franchise to the Josh Harris-led group for $6.05 billion.
There have also been rumors about Bezos potentially buying the Seattle Seahawks. Since Paul Allen’s passing in 2018, the team has been run by his sister, Jody Allen.
Speculation is growing about New York Jets owner Woody Johnson potentially selling the team as the Jets finish out another disastrous season. The Jets entered 2024 with Super Bowl expectations, but Aaron Rodgers and company have been a giant disappointment with a 3-8 record.
According to Bovada, Jeff Bezos is now the betting favorite to purchase the Jets from Johnson and take over as their next owner. Johnson has owned the football organization since 2000.
