What are LeBron's expectations for the Lakers this season?

[Professor Emeritus]

I was thinking, this gotta be weird as hell because he's basically been title or bust for a decade now. Then this year the Lakers didn't even really try to build a title lineup. So what is he actually aiming for?

Ya'all think he's gonna be satisfied with whatever this season until they make the moves next year? Or is he going to think the team needs a certain amount of success this year to be ready? Is he always shooting for a title? Or does he not even care anymore?

 

[BlackAchilles]

Not to interfere with his film and television endeavours

 

[Swagnificent]

LeBron is the master of lowering expectations.

Look for him to expect Lakers fans to shower him with praise if they make the playoffs as an 8th seed.

 

[Houston911]

Gotta see how much the Ingram/kuz/lonzo/Hart developed

I'd say win round 1

 

[Captain Crunch]

Gotta see how much the Ingram/kuz/lonzo/Hart developed

I'd say win round 1

Agreed, going to the WCF would make them look scary for next year though.

 

[Houston911]

Agreed, going to the WCF would make them look scary for next year though.

Unless the young dudes took some outrageous leaps, I can't see WCF without some incredible seeding luck or injuries

 

[Bathing Ape]

Space jam 2

 

[010101]

bron is basically retired

playing for the shyte.show is like playing in a weekend rec league for him

he'll be collecting checks & handling his entertainment deals

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[CarltonJunior]

2nd round exit is probably this teams ceiling

 

[Professor Emeritus]

On paper, this looks like a squad that's going to have to fight to get past the first round.

But I have a hard time imagining that LeBron can really see it that way. Once the season gets going he's going to be frustrated if they aren't winning, and in the playoffs I think he'd see it as a personal offense if anyone other than the Warriors beat them. When was the last time he lost to a team that wasn't truly great? Does he even remember what that feels like?

I think he knows they can't beat the Warriors yet, but if he loses to anyone other than the Warriors he's gonna be disappointed.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Only thing he can match Kobe and Shaq in a Laker uniform with is winning the MVP
Kobe and Shaq each only have one MVP trophy as Lakers
That's Laker Lebron easiest path to matching anything from the Shaq/Kobe era's
50 wins with completely engaged Lebron wins him the MVP easily IMO

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

WCF at minimum, I want to see this team win a title tho.

 

[Darealtwo1]

Oscar or an Emmy

 

[CarltonJunior]

Only thing he can match Kobe and Shaq in a Laker uniform with is winning the MVP
Kobe and Shaq each only have one MVP trophy as Lakers
That's Laker Lebron easiest path to matching anything from the Shaq/Kobe era's
50 wins with completely engaged Lebron wins him the MVP easily IMO

Its gonna be very difficult snatching that from Harden or Westbrook. Those 2 are winning 50+ games while basically averaging triple doubles

 

[tjax03]

Dont get it twisted


He came to LA for bidness and movies.

Basketball is now secondary to him.