LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still fighting for a playoffs spot, being in the ninth position in the West. Their 38-38 record can go either way depending on how the next few games turn out to be. The Western Conference has seen a drastic power shift, with top star-studded teams fighting to compete in the playoffs. However, according to a Detroit Pistons legend, teams still fear the ‘King? and his playoffs form.

Any NBA fan can differentiate between the regular season LeBron James and the playoffs LeBron. They are almost two different breeds! James is known to keep some fuel in his tank for big performances in the post-season.

Pistons legend gives honest take on LeBron James

The very fact that LeBron James can outperform entire teams in the playoffs is a threat in itself. Despite his former teammate saying that no one fears LeBron James, Isiah Thomas still feels otherwise.

Recently the Detroit Pistons legend gave his take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though the Lakers are barely in the playoff picture, according to him, teams still fear the King.

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On the most recent episode of TNT?s Tip Off? Thomas was asked what stood out to him in the Western Conference standings. To that, the two-time NBA champion said, ?The Lakers at eight. I mean the Lakers at eight. A month ago, we had the Lakers dead. I mean just straight dead, everybody hated them, this is the worst season ever.”

“They?re never gonna make the playoffs. And now they?re eight. And not only are they eight but they?re playing well. I forget who said ?nobody fears LeBron? and that other stuff. Them seven teams that are above, one through seven. There?s not one team that?s saying ?I want to play LeBron and the Lakers in the first round.?

Thomas continued to address the fear narrative around LBJ and the Lakers. He said, ?So, there is some fear there. I mean, you looking at the Lakers at eight. That?s the thing that surprises me the most. And that?s the team that nobody really wants to face.?

As much as one would want to discredit Thomas, his perspective does hold some value. A healthy Los Angeles Lakers do have the ability to run through their opponents. And a motivated and replenished LBJ on top of that is just the icing on the cake.

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