Lakers’ Season Declared Over by NBA Champion: Time to ‘Shut Down’ Injured Stars?
NBA champion Kendrick Perkins has delivered a harsh assessment of the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff prospects, declaring their season over following injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Perkins believes asking a 41-year-old LeBron James to carry the team is unrealistic and suggests shutting down Dončić to protect his future. He also cites internal team dysfunction as a major contributing factor to the Lakers’ struggles.