The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the ground running this season, racking up 10 wins in their first 12 games, landing them the NBA’s best record. After their latest 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, Skip Bayless fired another shot, declaring the Lakers absolutely do not miss ‘him’.
Luka’s Return and the Unstoppable Start
That win against the Hawks was a statement. Luka Doncic was back on the court after missing their last game, dropping a massive 32 points to lead the charge. Walker Kessler snagged himself a double-double, and get this: they pulled it off *without* Austin Reaves even being available. That just shows you the depth and fire this Lakers squad has right now. People were worried when ‘he’ left, questioning if they could hang with the big dogs this season. But 10 wins out of 12? That’s not just hanging, that’s owning the league.
Bayless Can’t Let It Go
Even with James having left Los Angeles for the Philadelphia 76ers a few months ago, some folks like Bayless just can’t resist taking aim. He spent eight years with the Lakers, even helped them win the 2020 NBA Championship, but critics like Bayless have always highlighted his shortcomings. And after that Hawks win, Bayless wasted no time, tweeting, “The Los Angeles Lakers now have the NBA’s best record. No, they do not miss him.” It’s pretty clear who he’s talking about, even without dropping the name. It’s a bold claim, especially considering James was, at his best, among the NBA’s elite.
The Lakers are clearly playing with something to prove, showing incredible form even when Doncic hasn’t been available. Whether Bayless needed to say it or not, the message is loud and clear: this Lakers team is competing, and they’re doing it their way. This early season run has completely silenced the doubters and set a serious tone for the rest of their campaign.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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