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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were in need of a spark after a slow start to the season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> had played up to their level, but the rest of the supporting cast was struggling to make plays on both ends of the floor, so something had to change before it was too late.



With that in mind, Coach Darvin Ham gave Cam Reddish a chance to start, which seemed kind of odd at first, considering he had been struggling mightily on the offensive end of the floor. 



Somewhat shockingly, Reddish rose to the occasion and was the team’s third-best player, even stepping up when LeBron took a game off to beat the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>with an 18-point performance.



He’s also making his presence felt on the defensive end of the floor, and he clearly has LeBron’s confidence. Even after missing a wide-open potential game-winning shot, James has had nothing but words of encouragement for the former lottery pick.



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<h2>Reddish Is Thriving</h2>



“I was trying to stay ready,” Reddish said when asked about his new role. “LeBron is out there, so you have to be ready at all times. I missed one last game, so I tried to really lock in on them corner shots. Bron told me he believed in me, so I just tried to remember that and shoot my shots with confidence and knocked them down.”



The Duke product admitted that James and the whole team have been great for him. He’s in a supportive environment for the first time in his young NBA career, and he finally feels comfortable on a team.



“It was definitely big-time coming from Bron. But I don’t think it’s just him; I think all of my teammates have done a great job of just pouring into me and telling me how much they believe in me,” Reddish said. “I haven’t had an atmosphere like this; I don’t think in my entire NBA career. So it’s been a lot of fun, it’s been a blessing, and I’m just looking forward to the future.”



<h2>Coach Ham Says He’s Comfortable</h2>



Reddish has always had a sky-high upside and was considered one of the most talented prospects in his class. However, he failed to play up to that level and be an efficient scorer. Even so, coach Ham believes he’s finally settled in because he’s not trying to do too much or force things in offense:



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“I mean, for right now, I just think he’s comfortable with the group, and he’s making plays because he’s not forcing anything,” Ham said of Reddish. “He’s obviously shot the ball well, he’s playing downhill. In these recent two games, he’s guarded tough matchups, he’s rebounded, so it’s he just, he’s another Swiss army knife that doesn’t require touches necessarily but just gets all of his looks in the flow.”


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Reddish is extremely athletic, young, and can make plays on both ends of the floor. He just needed to play for a team that trusted him even if he failed, and he’s found that in Southern California.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a> will face off today at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 2023-2024 NBA season. Despite the game being in the early stages of the season, the stakes are high for both teams. The Lakers led by LeBron James are coming off a disappointing 2022-2023 season, and they are looking to make a deep playoff run this year.



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The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 111.0 points per game as the 20th offense after 10 games. They have a 5-5 record in the 8th place of the Western Conference, the last two games were victories for the Lakers against the Phoenix Suns 122-199 and against the Portland Trail Blazers 116-110. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> is averaging 25.5 points per game, being the player with the best average on the roster.



The Memphis Grizzlies do not have<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant"> Ja Morant</a> available and that is reflected in the poor record they have in the current season after only 10 games, so far they have only two wins and eight losses. They won a recent game against the Los Angeles Clippers 105-101, that was the second win of the season for the Grizzlies.



<h2>When will Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies be played?</h2>



Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies play for the 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season on Tuesday, November 14 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies will be led by Desmond Bane, who is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA this season. Bane averaged 35.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. He will be joined by Jaren Jackson Jr, who is a sharp-shooting guard who averaged 20.5 points per game.



<h2>Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies: Time by state in the US</h2>



ET: 10:30 PM CT: 9:30 PM MT: 8:30 PM PT: 7:30 PM



<h2>How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies in the US</h2>



This game for the 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 14, will be broadcast in the US by <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191276?irad=356361&amp;irmp=3119684" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a> and other options to watch this game in the US is SportsNet LA.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-timberwolves">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> are set to face off today in an intriguing game at the Chase Center in San Francisco for the 2023-2024 NBA season. The Warriors of Stephen Curry want to get to the championship road again but there’s a long way to go, while the Timberwolves are one of the most exciting young teams in the league.



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Golden State Warriors are in the 7th spot of the Western Conference standing with a record of 6-5, they have had problems to start the season and the worst thing is that they are going through a 3-game losing streak that began with a loss on the 8th November against the NBA Champions<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets"> Denver Nuggets.</a>



The Minnesota Timberwolves won the first of those two games against the Golden State Warriors by 116-110 in what was the sixth consecutive victory for the Timberwolves since November 1 when they began a long winning streak with a victory against the Denver Nuggets 110-89.



<h2>When will Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves be played?</h2>



Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves play for the 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season on Tuesday, November 14 at Chase Center in San Francisco. This game should be a high-scoring affair, as both teams love to shoot the three-pointer. The Warriors are averaging 13.6 three-pointers per game this season, while the Timberwolves are averaging 11.1 three-pointers per game.



<h2>Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Time by state in the US</h2>



ET: 10:00 PM CT: 9:00 PM MT: 8:00 PM PT: 7:00 PM



<h2>How to watch Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves in the US</h2>



This game for the 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday, November 14, will be broadcast in the US by <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191276?irad=356361&amp;irmp=3119684" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a> and other options to watch this game in the US is NBCS Bay Area.

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Even though they’ve found some momentum after a poor start to the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> could be exploring ways to improve their roster. And the latest word on the street is that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-caruso">Alex Caruso</a> might be on their radar.



The 29-year-old is one of the most respected role players in the league, having made an impression during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers before he joined the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a>.



According to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, an unnamed Eastern Conference executive believes the Heat desperately need a guard, which is why he sees them as a possible suitor of Caruso:



“They need a guard in the worst way,” one Eastern Conference executive said. “They’re not out there beating the bushes for a trade or anything, that is not how they operate. They’re going to say they like Josh and they like Dru Smith, and all of that. But they’ve got to be concerned and if the Bulls let it be known that Alex Caruso can be traded, they’d have to be the first in line. He is an Erik Spoelstra kind of guy all the way. They have an eye on him, for sure. We all do.”



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<h2>The Heat rotation has changed</h2>



The Heat roster had a few changes on their rotation in the offseason, but they couldn’t land another star next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Damian Lillard was their target for months, but he ended up in Milwaukee.


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In the meantime, Erik Spoelstra lost key contributors to the team’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals. Gabe Vincent and Max Strus walked away in free agency, while Victor Oladipo was traded to Oklahoma.



With the season already underway, Miami may not pursue another big-name player and focus on improving its depth instead. And while Caruso hasn’t been placed on the market yet, the Bulls’ struggles could make them enter rebuild mode.



<h2>Bulls may need to rebuild</h2>



With a 4-6 start to the season that sees them 12th in the East, the Bulls are far from that promising team when Lonzo Ball was healthy. Even with the likes of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic still on the roster, they cannot seem to get things going. If the results don’t change, Chicago could end up trading before the deadline.


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In that scenario, Caruso is a player that could bring an interesting compensation. The 29-year-old’s contribution on both ends of the floor and championship experience makes him stand out from other role players. In fact, the executive understands there are more teams apart from Miami that would like to have Caruso on board. 



“Coveted is a good word for him. If you want to make a trade tomorrow they could trade Alex Caruso,” the executive told Heavy Sports. “Half the teams in the league would be there with an offer. There’s a lot of teams monitoring that situation and they’re looking at Caruso more than anyone on that roster. Just a matter of when the Bulls are ready to make changes and ready to let him go.”



Caruso has definitely made a name for himself in the league, despite being initially overlooked in the 2016 NBA Draft. That’s why, if the Bulls consider the idea of trading him, a number of teams may pick up the phone.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> need<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Draymond Green</a>, for better or worse. That means they need the whole Draymond Green experience, with both the good and the bad.



Green has often left his character to get the best of him. However, that same character has made him the heart and soul of the dynasty, an unapologetic leader who won’t hesitate to get on everybody’s faces and say the things no one wants to say. He’ll live and die by that, and so will the team.



That’s why he didn’t care for all the complaints from Warriors and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans alike after he got himself ejected for double technicals vs. the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers. </a>His team needed him on the court to pull off a comeback, and their hopes of winning the game went down the drain when he left.



<h2>Draymond Green Calls Out The Fans</h2>



“I’m in year 12 and y’all still telling me to stop being Draymond,” Green wrote on Instagram. “Don’t get a tech… blah blah blah. 12 years later and y’all still trying to coach me on how to be ME? I am better at being Draymond than ANYBODY!! Imagine if I told y’all how to do your job. You’d look at me crazy.”



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The former Defensive Player of the Year didn’t stop there. He ripped those who criticized him and called them mediocre and dumb, which obviously isn’t what one would expect from a franchise player:



“I thought y’all should know how dumb you all look trying to tell me how to be me,” he continued. “If y’all had some advice for your own lives, the world would be a much better place and you would be FAR better at your JOB than your mediocre outputs. Happy Sunday good people! Right back at it like an addict!”



<h2>A Blessing And A Curse</h2>



Green is a veteran and a professional and should handle himself as such. Granted that his passion is one of the things that make him special, but he also needs to learn how to dial back a little and not let his emotions get the best of him when his team needs him.



That has come back to hurt the Warriors several times, including in that now-infamous 2016 NBA Finals series, also vs. Cleveland. That’s what being a veteran and a leader is about; that’s why they brought him back with a big contract extension this offseason.



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Every team needs a hard-nosed veteran leading the way and holding everybody accountable. But even those leaders also need to put their heads down and acknowledge when they do wrong.






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It’s not that people don’t want Green to be vocal or fierce or that he should be the only one to blame for their current struggles. But getting himself thrown out of a game when his team is trying to make a comeback will obviously exasperate the fans and grant him some criticism, and dealing with that is also a big part of his job and his role with the organization.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> are winless since trading for<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> James Harden</a>. They may have reached a new low after giving the struggling <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies </a>just their second win of the season, all while dropping their record to 3-6.



Of course, the Clippers aren’t so worried about the regular season as much as they are about the playoffs, but losing habits tend to snowball, and losing five consecutive games leads to frustration.



For coach Tyronn Lue, it’s not so much about the losses but about the way they’re losing. He believes his players are just walking around and lack the intensity they need to get the job done at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> level.



<h2>Clippers Are Going Through The Motions, Says Coach Lue</h2>



“I think playing too slow, just playing too slow,” Lue said, as quoted by The Athletic. “We get rebounds, you get stops, you got to push it. On makes, we got to push it, get up quick and attack early. No, I mean, we just can’t just walk around offensively. Like you got to get to the next actions.”



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The former NBA champion wants his players to go hard on both ends of the floor. He thinks his star players need to lead by example so the rest of the team can play off their energy as well:



“If you don’t do that, you don’t do it hard, you get beat every night and we’re seeing those results,” Lue added. “So until we want to play hard on both ends of the floor, if we want to do things hard: cuts, screens, running the screen, sprinting the floor, then it is going to be tough nights, every single night. And so, you know, it’s up to our guys to change their mentality in that regard. Because we’re teaching it, we’re showing it, we’re telling it. So now we got to perform.”



<h2>He Wants Harden To Be Harden</h2>



Harden’s arrival hasn’t done much to help the Clippers win games — yet. Even so, he’s not the only one to blame for the team’s struggles. If anything, coach Lue wants him to be the same player he’s always been and not overthink his new role too much:



“Just play, like just do your thing,” Lue said. “Like, if you do it too much, we’ll let you know. And he’s a special player. And so we understand that. And when you come into a new situation that you have really good players, you know, it’s always tough to come in and just try to take over. And so with PG [Paul George], Kawhi [Leonard] and Russ [Russell Westbrook], we’ve had these conversations. So we just got to make sure we get James as comfortable as possible, because he’s going to be huge for our team and what we’re trying to do.”




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It’s normal that new teams struggle a little before finding their groove. The Clippers gave up some major contributors to land Harden, and they just need to learn how to coexist with this new group. It might take days; it might take weeks, but the results could be quite special.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden </a>is one of the most talented scorers and playmakers in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. As such, he’s been given a longer leash and more chances than the average player, especially from Daryl Morey, who trusted him from the very beginning of his career.



Morey traded for him and gave him everything he asked for in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets,</a> from big-time money to superstar teammates and even hand-picked coaches. 



Harden eventually decided to leave Houston, and after a brief stop with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a>, he went running right back to Morey, who the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers </a>had just hired. A couple of months went by, and he flirted with going back to Houston, and when his leverage powermove didn’t go his way, he blamed Morey and demanded another trade.



That’s why<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Dallas Mavericks </a>commentator Brian Dameris didn’t mince his words against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a>‘ new star, calling him out for the way he’s treated his teams, his teammates, Morey, and how he still hasn’t been able to lead any team.



<h2>Mavs commentator eviscerates Harden</h2>



“I get on my knees every night and pray for someone to believe in me like Daryl Morey believed in you,” Dameris started. “They traded Ben Simmons for you – how did they pull that off? And you know what, you went there, and you got a partner who got the MVP. He won the MVP. And what did you say afterward? You said, ‘They didn’t hand me the reins.&apos;”



He continued his allocution by reminding him of his subpar performances in the playoffs and even predicted he’d have a tough time finding a new team if things don’t work out for him this season either:



“You’re the point guard; you’re holding the reins. And what did you do when you had the reins? You scored nine points in Game 7 against Boston. You blew a 3-2 series lead,” Dameris continued. “If this doesn’t work this year, in this system with this team, then you’re going to go and point fingers at everybody else. You’re going to go back home, and you’re going to start swiping right for another team, and there’s not going to be anybody left. Because James — you’re not The Beard, you’re not the system, you’re the problem.”



<h2>Joel Embiid Takes Subtle Shot At Harden</h2>



Notably, it seems like Dameris isn’t the only one who’s not happy with Harden’s actions. When asked about the Sixers’ recent surge and great start to the season, reigning MVP Joel Embiid may have taken a bit of a shot at his former teammate:



“I think it’s a lot of credit to the culture that we have,” Embiid said. “No one has an ego on this team. We got new guys, we took them in, we got them up to speed. I think the fact that guys want to play with each other and they like being around each other, I think it helps a lot, too. Guys are unselfish; the ball is moving no matter if the shots are going in or not. Guys are just happy, just worried about the right thing—which is to win. That’s the only thing that matters, and that’s the only thing that should matter.”




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The truth is that Harden is aging, injury-prone, and has zero championships to show for. That’s why teams won’t put up with his antics for much longer, and he might not even find a new team if he forces his way out of the Clippers like he’s done with every team he’s played for.


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Mavs analyst destroys James Harden with epic rant, Joel Embiid agrees - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Clippers</a> took a risk when they acquired <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Russell Westbrook. </a>It wasn’t a big risk, as they got him at a discount and on a rental until the end of the season, and he was one of their best players down the stretch. That’s why bringing him back was a no-brainer, especially considering the massive pay cut he took to be there.



Fast forward to today, and they’ve also added <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> to the mix. They’ve gone 0-3 since inserting the former MVP into the lineup, and while he’s not the one to blame for that — and neither is Russ — Westbrook might be the one who suffers because of his arrival.



Tyronn Lue has had his four stars on the court in the starting lineup. However, the early returns haven’t been favorable. Their offense has gone stagnant and dormant at times, and having Westbrook standing on the corner while Harden dribbles for 10+ seconds isn’t the most efficient way to play in today’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>.



All teams need time to make adjustments, and it was natural to expect some growing pains with Harden’s arrival, as they also had to give up plenty of depth to get him. They might still be able to turn things around sooner rather than later, but for now, it seems like bringing Westbrook off the bench would make the most sense.



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<h2>Westbrook Should Lead The Second Unit</h2>



Shifting Westbrook to the second unit wouldn’t be using him as the fall guy or pointing the finger at him for the team’s struggles. That would be unfair and inaccurate. Still, given Harden’s history of ego issues — and the fact that he’s their new star — he’s not going to come off the bench.



Westbrook has already proved that he’s able to embrace that role. He did it with this very same team last season during stretches. This way, the Clippers would get an instant offensive spark off the bench, a great playmaker who’ll get everyone his touches, and the best backup point guard in the league.



Having Westbrook and Harden on the court at the same time worked in Houston, but that was four years ago. They don’t need two ball-dominant playmakers, especially if Westbrook has never been most of a catch-and-shoot guy or a player who’s efficient wandering around the corner.



<h2>Tyronn Lue Has Enough Weapons</h2>



Also, getting Westbrook off the bench doesn’t necessarily mean his minutes have to take a bump. If anything, Coach Lue can stagger the minutes of all his star players to make sure to always have two or three of them on the court at the same time.



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Sometimes, Harden will get to have the rock on his hands in crunch time. On other days, it’ll be Westbrook’s turn, as they could just take a ‘hot-hand’ kind of approach. As for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, having another star on the team will allow both of them to stay fresh for when it matters the most.


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A second unit led by Westbrook, Norman Powell, and Terance Mann would be one of the best in the league by a significant margin, not to mention the fact that they would finally have an insurance policy for their injury-prone superstars. It’s not a demotion; it’s a personnel shuffle, and it’s for the best.


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LeBron James is one of the greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> history. The King has reached the finals ten times and has won four championships. Two with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>, one with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the most recent one with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>.



Despite being 38 years old, James is playing his 21st season at a high level, averaging 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. It’s worth noting that just a few months ago, there was much speculation about his retirement after falling in the Western Conference finals against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a>.



However, in a statistic that is truly surprising, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> may have achieved the record he is least likely to boast about throughout his career. Here are the details.







<h2>LeBron James sets a new record for turnovers in the NBA</h2>



LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history with 5000 turnovers. The legend is way ahead Karl Malone (4524), Russell Westbrook (4469), John Stockton (4244) and Kobe Bryant (4010).



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The Top 10 in this list is completed by Jason Kidd (4003), Moses Malone (3804), James Harden (3743), Isaiah Thomas (3682) and Hakeem Olajuwon (3667). By the way, Michael Jordan is no even in the Top 20. 





<h2>How many NBA championships has LeBron James won?</h2>



LeBron James&nbsp;has won&nbsp;four NBA championships&nbsp;in his career. Two with the Miami Heat, one with the&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;and one with the&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers. In total, the legend has made 10 appearances in the finals.


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<h2>Who has won more championships between LeBron James and Michael Jordan?</h2>



Michael Jordan&nbsp;won six championships during his career with the&nbsp;Chicago Bulls. Furthermore, in an extraordinary stat, Jordan remained undefeated in the finals (6-0). Meanwhile,&nbsp;LeBron James&nbsp;is still in pursuit as he has two fewer rings.


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LeBron James sets a very surprising NBA record

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have reasons to believe again now that they pulled off a huge win over the star-studded Phoenix Suns. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> put the team on his back to get the victory, but he also counted on his teammates when it mattered the most.



Following a poor start in the first quarter, the purple and gold bounced back, taking control of the game in the second half. While The King was the biggest reason behind their comeback, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a> also played his part but role players were helpful too. Cam Reddish came up with massive three-pointers in clutch moments of the game, proving James right.



LeBron has constantly looked for Reddish during the game, often passing him the ball to let him shoot. The former Knicks star didn’t do great at the beginning, but he ended up scoring crucial points for the win. Overall, Reddish logged 17 points in 28 minutes.



“Because I know how talented he is,” James said when asked why he trusted so much in Reddish, via Spectrum SportsNet. “I just think he’s had a rough couple years to his career. He’s been a few places and hasn’t made the mark that he thought that he would make with his ability. So obviously I was kind of surprised that we was able to get him this summer.”



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Throughout his career, James has always embraced a leadership role. But now that he’s 38, LeBron knows that he has to embrace that even more. The 4x NBA champ understands how much he can help his teammates. “It’s my job to instill confidence and instill a sense of, I don’t know, a care factor in him and some of the other young guys as well. It’s more than just basketball for me when I have the opportunity to be around guys that are trying to make a mark in this league.”


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<h2>James helps Reddish redeem himself</h2>



The confidence shown by James on Friday should mean a lot for Reddish considering what happened at the beginning of the week, when they lost to the Miami Heat by just one point.



In the dying seconds of the game, the Lakers had possession of the ball to try and turn things around. In their final play, James set up an opportunity for Reddish to try a three-pointer, but he missed the shot and the Lakers lost.



Despite the criticism he faced for that decision, James continued to look for an open Reddish against the Suns, and this time it worked. In fact, Reddish scored the three-pointer that sealed the deal late in the fourth quarter.


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“To all the naysayers and basketball savants that don’t know nothing about basketball telling me I should’ve shot that shot in Miami instead of passing to Cam Reddish, well I did the same thing tonight because I trust my teammates and I make the right play every single time,” James told ESPN.



<h2>Lakers aiming to build on last season</h2>



The outlook has significantly changed for the Lakers since Rob Pelinka rebuilt the roster at the February trade deadline last season. The purple and gold went from struggling to get in Play-In spots to making the Conference Finals, but this year they hope to go further.



At the end of the day, last season’s efforts weren’t enough to compete against eventual champs Denver Nuggets, so the team made even more moves in the summer. Pelinka was especially attentive to the free agency, landing Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood, and Cam Reddish.


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The Lakers’ roster scheme, however, drew some early criticism as they lost three games in a row before the win in Phoenix. The season is just getting started, so only time will tell whether they have what it takes to contend. Of course, much of their aspirations will probably come down to LeBron and AD’s health.

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