The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing in earnest for the upcoming season. Recently, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joined Sportscenter to discuss how LeBron James is preparing for his 21st season. A source close to LeBron told McMenamin that when asked how LeBron was feeling this year, the term used was “renewed energy.” The good news for the Lakers is that the energy appears to be contagious.
In the weeks leading up to trade camp, LeBron James It is said Have been doing the “2 times a day” exercise. In fact, McMenamin said Hachimura noticed LeBron’s dedication and began meeting with LeBron at the Lakers’ practice facility in El Segundo for a 7 a.m. workout. Last January, the Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks. In the Lakers’ playoffs, Hachimura averaged 12.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, shooting 55.7% from the field.
In addition to LeBron and Rui’s workouts, Lakers players organized their own minicamp in San Diego before training camp, which Austin Reeves discussed on his Los Angeles Post podcast. In addition to 100% attendance, Anthony Davis is said to have not missed a single shot. With this level of commitment and dedication, it’s easy to see why so many analysts have high expectations for the Lakers this season.