LeBron James refocuses on playoffs amid Stephen A. Smith dispute; Patrick Beverley defends James' influence
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LeBron James was involved in a midseason dispute with Stephen A.
Smith, leading to widespread media coverage and criticism from former NBA players, but he has now chosen to focus on the upcoming Playoff run.
Patrick Beverley defended James, likening his influence to that of Barack Obama and calling him the "Black Captain ;
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LeBron James refocuses on playoffs amid Stephen A. Smith dispute; Patrick Beverley defends James' influence
Jarred Vanderbilt on guarding Anthony Edwards, per https://t.co/h1FdMtTLQu.
“He’s super physical... So just continue to just make it tough for him. He can get going quick, so just not to get anything easy for him.”
Last year, Luka wore a headband against the Atlanta Hawks and dropped 73.
This morning, he comes to practice with a headband on 👀
Reaves (ankle) is expected to be available for the postseason.
Austin Reaves - Expected to play in Game 1
Lakers retain Jordan Goodwin, keep Alex Len, do not convert Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko to standard contracts
Kleber (foot) participated in Tuesday's practice, though there's still no clear timetable for his return to game action, Daniel Starkand of reports.
Maxi Kleber - Active during Tuesday's practice
JJ Redick becomes Lakers coach; Steve Nash takes over Mind the Game podcast; LeBron James praises Nash, D'Antoni, and jokes about Austin Reaves' skills
