Ex-NBA Star Explains Why LeBron James Has 'Fully Accepted' New Role at the Lakers

The Lakers’ recent success is sparking a new conversation about LeBron James’ evolution. For over two decades, the philosophy was to give LeBron the ball and let him do the rest.  However, in the 2026 season, the league is witnessing a whole new version of the four-time NBA champion.

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