NBA Analyst Slaps LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers With Harsh West Reality Amid Coaching Search

Apar from winning the In-Season Tournament, nothing went right for the Lakers in the race towards the playoffs. Even with a healthy Anthony Edwards, Darvin Ham was unable to make the most out of the roster and finish the regular season strong. In the end, Los Angeles lost again to the Nuggets in the first round of this year’s playoffs.

Now that James and company are out of the playoffs, the front office will have to find a replacement for Darvin Ham after he was let go. Among the names being targeted are Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell and NBA analyst JJ Redick.

Bill Simmons Drops Harsh Reality on LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers Amid Coaching Search

As the search is going on, various personalities have publicized their preference to get the job. But for The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, though, nothing will change. In a video shared by NBA Central on X:

As seen during the past year, the number one guys Simmons mentioned have all taken a leap in their respective careers. On the other hand, James is getting older and is nearing retirement from the NBA.

It remains to be seen whether James can prove Simmons wrong or he ends up playing for another team next season with Bronny. In any case, the West is going to a lot more exciting in the years to come.