LeBron James sat out his sixth consecutive game on Wednesday; however, his influence was evident. The Los Angeles Lakers, without their star player, triumphed over the Denver Nuggets with a 120-108 score. Although LeBron was not playing, he took an active role from the sidelines, supporting his teammates and even adopting a coaching mindset.
Throughout the match, LeBron was visibly engaged, offering advice and guidance to his teammates. His desire for a Lakers victory shone through as he passionately directed from the bench.
LeCoach 🗣️
LeBron coaching from the sidelines during Nuggets vs. Lakers. pic.twitter.com/kkgfqYl6a0
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 20, 2025
Fans quickly recognized his commitment, with many expressing their admiration for his dedication and team spirit. Some commended his leadership qualities, while others humorously remarked on his unexpected “coaching” role.
LeGM, LeCoach, LeEverything—Bron really does it all.
— Silhouette (@silhoue_tte42) March 20, 2025
Gonna be a great coach some day
— Condoriano Ken (@kdazilma) March 20, 2025
He just doing stuff with his hands man lmao
— Nando 🍀 (@nando17celtics) March 20, 2025
LeDouche
— GJM (@uawildcat76) March 20, 2025
Trying to take credit for Luka being better than him…blowing out Lebron’s daddies…
— backwards basketball (@backwardsball5) March 20, 2025
The Lakers faced difficulties without LeBron, suffering three consecutive losses before rallying to win three straight games. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have risen to the occasion during his absence, contributing to the team’s advancement to the third seed in the West. Additionally, Jordan Goodwin and rookie Dalton Knecht have displayed notable progress in their recent performances.
Tim Legler Sees LeBron-Luka-Reaves Trio As Key To Lakers’ Success
NBA analyst Tim Legler recently discussed the potential of a trio comprising LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves during a segment on the All NBA Podcast. Legler asserted that having three top-tier playmakers like LeBron, Luka, and Reaves offers the Lakers a considerable advantage.
“You started to see even Luka is finally starting to shoot the ball better. You’re starting to see how dynamic this is going to be with him and LeBron, and then, oh, by the way, your third guy is Austin Reaves. You got three elite playmakers, and I think that end is going to be so difficult for teams to deal with,” he commented.
This trio has already hinted at their immense potential when playing together. Although injuries have hindered the development of their synergy, fans are hopeful for what the future holds once they are all back at full strength.
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