It has been the furthest of the smooth start in the Orlando Bubble situation for the LA Lakers. The team struggles to find consistent success in the games leading up to the playoffs. Despite that, it just has the level of confidence that the Lakers themselves have not deterred from making a run at an NBA title. LeBron James keeps that much clearer, which has led Anthony Davis to make a massive promise to his teammate.
The Lakers’ fight in the Orlando bubble
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The Lakers entered the bubble situation that was on the verge of securing the top overall playoff spot in the Western Conference.
LA realized that quickly by garnering wins in two of its first three games in the restart by beating the LA Clippers and Utah Jazz. However, the team has struggled overall, and dropped four of the first six games played. Much of that has pointed to the team’s offensive struggle in dealing with lingering injuries.
The Lakers have lost their last three games, which has not caused so much internal concern about their string of defeats. There has been some fuss about comments LeBron James made about issues beyond his control, but the team has moved forward. That was repeated by a statement made by Anthony Davis against James.
The promise of Anthony Davis to LeBron James
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The Lakers’ fight in the Orlando Bubble has sparked a lot of dialogue about their title chances. That has led to questions about whether they can turn it around in time for the playoffs.
These issues have not raised a red flag for LeBron James or Anthony Davis, as they have channeled this into internal motivation to push forward. James took to Instagram to note that the fight did not deter the team, but it is the work behind the scenes that will push them through. Davis responded to James by send a firm promise to his teammate.
‘I get it back my dawg! I promise you that !!
The Lakers star players have the motivation to push this fight through the last few games. It has been a frustrating process, but there is no surprise to their confidence with the playoffs around the corner.
Championship expectations ahead
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Despite recent recruits, the Lakers have been tackled all season as a championship game team.
LA has a veteran-laden roster with proven talent across the board. LeBron James is still performing at an elite level that has driven him to be a finalist for this season’s MVP Award. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis has spoken out alongside James as the team’s primary factor offensively and potentially earning the Defensive Player of the Year award.
The question surrounding them lies in their shortcomings in the Orlando Bubble, which give rise to concerns with the rest of the Western Conference. Teams outside the LA Clippers, such as the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, and Oklahoma City Thunder, have gathered steam in the conversation. Some also believe that the Clippers are the favorite to win the West because of their depth and talent.
The pressure is on the Lakers to get back in shape as the team that demonstrated enormous balance at both ends of the court. LA has been one of the league’s top defensive teams, while their supporting cast behind James and Davis has provided enough of an offensive punch. The pieces are there to make a deep playoff run, which may be the time James seems most likely to lead them.
It’s a challenge that tests the Lakers at various levels with many formidable challenges in the playoffs. That leaves it to LA to prove to the court that they can fight for an NBA title.
