According to an NBA champion, LeBron James is no longer the first option with the Los Angeles Lakers. He, alone, is not enough to bring a championship to the Lakers. This is similar to Michael Jordan's time when he was with the Washington Wizards.

Shaquille O'Neal reveals how he motivated Kobe Bryant using comparisons to LeBron James and Michael Jordan. In the latest episode of the “OG's Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared insights into his time playing alongside Kobe Bryant during their tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers.

What could the potential trade package look like if the Los Angeles Lakers trade LeBron James at the age of 40?

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not only one of the best basketball players of all time but he is also one of the funniest. We saw our latest example of this on his Instagram story on Tuesday afternoon.

Only the most ardent haters dispute the on-court greatness of NBA icon and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. His combination of skill, ability, basketball IQ, composure and durability undeniably earn him a special place in the sport’s history.