LeBron James missed his sixth straight game on Wednesday, but that did not stop him from making an impact. The Los Angeles Lakers, playing without their superstar, secured a 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets. While LeBron was not on the court, he was actively involved from the sidelines, cheering on his teammates and even stepping into a coaching role.
Throughout the game, LeBron could be seen giving advice and instructions to his teammates. His determination to see the Lakers win was clear as he passionately coached from the sideline.
LeCoach 🗣️
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 20, 2025
LeBron coaching from the sidelines during Nuggets vs. Lakers. pic.twitter.com/kkgfqYl6a0
Fans quickly took notice, and many admired his dedication and love for the team. Some praised his leadership skills, while others found humor in his new “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
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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 struggled in LeBron’s absence, losing three straight games before bouncing back with three straight wins. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have stepped up in his absence and improved the team to the third seed in the West. Apart from the duo, Jordan Goodwin and rookie Dalton Knecht have also shown improvement in their recent games.
Tim Legler Sees LeBron-Luka-Reaves Trio As Key To Lakers’ Success
NBA analyst Tim Legler recently shared his thoughts on the potential of the LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves trio during an episode of the All NBA Podcast. Legler claimed that having three elite playmakers in LeBron, Luka, and Reaves gives the Lakers a significant 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 said.
The trio has already shown flashes of their potential when on the floor together. Though injuries have slowed the development of their partnership, the fans remain optimistic about what they can accomplish when fully healthy.
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