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I was mostly joking around (notice Lonzo getting tossed to the bench too), but....


Lakers 'eager to see' LeBron James at center in their version of Warriors' 'Death Lineup,' report says

"We may not see this on day one, but the coaching staff is eager to see our version of the [Warriors'] Death Lineup with Lonzo [Ball], Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, [Kyle] Kuzma and LeBron," a second Lakers executive said.


Won’t happen. These execs must not have seen Lebron play the last few years
 

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Won’t happen. These execs must not have seen Lebron play the last few years

What does that mean?

"If James were to begin playing significant minutes at the five in Los Angeles, it would be the first time in his career. Per numbers provided by Cleaning the Glass, the Cavaliers were incredible with James at center last season, scoring at a rate that would equal out to 146.3 points per 100 possessions — a rate that would blow the best offenses out of the league out of the water. The Cavaliers also outscored their opponents at a rate that would equal 42.5 points per 100 possessions."

That was only over 54 possessions at the 5 last year, but obviously he does just fine as a center on offense. On defense, what's the problem? Against Golden State he would match up against Draymond Green, Bell, Zaza...you really think that's an issue? Plenty of people are co-signing the "LeBron at center" idea:

Report: LeBron James to Focus on Post Play With the Lakers

Here's why LeBron James makes sense as a center for the Lakers
 
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