Faced with the struggles of the Lakers and his advancing age, wouldn’t it be better for LeBron James to end his 2021-22 campaign? It is in any case what advises him a former player of the league. The latter’s arguments make sense, but not sure that’s enough…
With 27 wins for 35 losses, the Lakers will have to play the Play-In if they want to go to the playoffs. And yet, given the current form of Frank Vogel’s men, even that scenario could be in jeopardy… The frustrating thing about all of this is that LeBron James continues to perform at a high level for his people. With nearly 29 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists on average, the quadruple champion does not let go and it is to his credit, at 37 years old.
Unfortunately for him, that was not enough to win the Californians who took a beating after a beating, the latest having taken place against the Clippers (132-111). For some observers, the cup is full: nothing more can be expected from LA. at the same time, the King has had a few injuries during exercise and we can fear a more serious relapse in the coming weeks. This is why Kendrick Perkins believes that drastic measures should be taken:
Kendrick Perkins advises LeBron to end his season
At some point the Lakers might need to consider shutting Bron down! It’s no more hope for them… no need putting more miles on the old man who’s going to be in his 20th season next year. He’s given everything and more. On top of all that he’s playing on a hurt knee! Real Talk.
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) March 4, 2022
At some point, the Lakers may have to consider stopping Bron! There is no more hope for them…no need to put more miles on this old man who will be entering his 20th season next year. He gave it all and more. And in addition, he plays on an injured knee!
Given the critical situation of the Pourpres et Ors (9ᵉ in the West) and the advanced age of the Chosen One, the argument of the 2008 champion is not so unreasonable as that. However, there’s little chance he’ll make the parties listen to reason in LA, with the L-Train side saying he’ll give it his all until the last game of the season. It remains to be seen whether it will be a regular campaign meeting or the playoffs…
Moreover, knowing LBJ, it is hard to see him stopping now when he is still chasing the all-time scoring record of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At his current rate, he will achieve this without difficulty by the summer of 2023, but for that he must play the matches that come his way. Given the incredible feat that awaits him, the winger will certainly ignore the rest and continue to chain the boxes … which reproach him many of his detractors, convinced that he is doing this to the detriment of the collective.
LeBron James should rest according to Kendrick Perkins, the season being already to be forgotten according to him. An injury from the King would indeed be a disaster if he pushed hard, his body showing signs of weakness. Given the mentality of the man, we can nevertheless doubt that he decides to do so.
