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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Baus/CSM/Shutterstock (10055402ed) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in attendance during the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California NFL NFC Divisional Playoff Cowboys vs Rams, Los Angeles, USA – 12 Jan 2019 | Courtesy: Reuters
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Baus/CSM/Shutterstock (10055402ed) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in attendance during the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California NFL NFC Divisional Playoff Cowboys vs Rams, Los Angeles, USA – 12 Jan 2019 | Courtesy: Reuters
The NBA playoff season has officially kicked off. With some of the best teams battling out in the first round, there are some teams that unfortunately did not make the playoffs. These included King James’ Lakers and the Wizards. No one expected LeBron James to sit at home during the playoffs, especially this season.
For Lakers fans, this was a hard hit. Criticism started pouring in, blaming the players and the coaches for this downfall. As the teams try to make adjustments for the next season, players look to take a rest before they start their grind. Though some fans reminded the players of their blunder.
LeBron James gets criticized for sitting at home during the playoffs
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After the Lakers’ poor season, fans did not feel like sugarcoating the players after a terrible season. Expectations were high during the start of the season as the Lakers brought in veterans and other players to add depth. The Washington Wizards who had a better record than the Lakers this season did not make the playoffs either. Seeing LeBron and Kyle Kuzma sit at home during the postseason, fans reminded them what they had missed.
Just two dogshit players watching at home https://t.co/7n87cOi4jj
— noah pettit NO/AH (@noahpettit80) April 18, 2022
You must agree is much fun watch the games when your time isn’t on the playoffs. At moment I see possible problems to my time.
— Jomo Machado (@MachadoJomo) April 18, 2022
Won’t be seeing the playoff no time soon so have a ball
— Nba Fatboy (@NbaFatboy5) April 18, 2022
We need you and bron commentating
— mylo (@8DirtyBird) April 18, 2022
Let’s get some live commentary going
— Chester Ming (@will_boman) April 18, 2022
makes sense both didn’t make the playoffs 😂
— POOLE FANATIC (@h3nrythecr3ator) April 18, 2022
Free time watching real talent
— Greggory Davis (@GreggoryDavis4) April 18, 2022
Kuzma averaged 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists this season for the Wizards. The team stood 12th in the East, as they were eliminated from any playoff contention.
Whereas the Lakers had multiple chances during their last games that would’ve kept their Play-In hopes alive, but didn’t manage to win any of them.
What is next for LeBron?
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LeBron James had yet another great season, averaging 30 points per game at 37. Team defense for the Lakers seemed pretty off, which had them lose buckets.
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Feb 27, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) rests his hands on his leg during a time out in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena | Credits: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Though this was an unexpected performance for the Lakers, not only adjusting the roster, but an intelligent coach can help the players a lot.
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Lakers have parted ways with coach Frank Vogel, as they now look for a new head coach. This was the second time that LeBron had missed the playoffs in the last 16 years. King had played in the playoffs for 12 years straight before being eliminated from contention in 2018. It will be interesting to see what the Lakers look for in the offseason.
