**************************** What did we miss?
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So… what did we miss?Was it LeBron James? Six years removed from his last MVP award, James ismaking a strong case for another one. His offense continues to be otherworldly — the 26. 1 points, the league-high 10 .7 assists — but it’s his defense that has been the shocker. James has always been capable of elite defense, but the combination of age (he’ll bein a couple of weeks) and enormous offensive responsibility has reduced him to a part-time defender in recent seasons.****************** Not this one. Motivated — James seems fueled by the idea, perhaps manufactured, that some view him as washed up — James is having his most complete season since he played in Miami.
works.The supersized front court works. Danny Green works. The Lakers shooting, a question mark before the season, has been a surprising strength. LA is in the top half of the NBA in three-point shooting with Green, Rajon Rondo and Kentavius Caldwell-Pope leading the way. They figure to be better when Kyle Kuzma, who has battled injuries this season, finds his rhythm.
Pelinka, too, has to be on any early short list for Executive of the Year.
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