Despite winning two straight games for the first time in what felt like a very long time, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now two games away from matching their win total last season. It's not something that fans wanted to celebrate, especially since there were much higher expectations prior to the season.
The Lakers won't be making the playoffs for the sixth straight year, and for James, it has been a tough pill to swallow. But in his interview with Lakers beat reporter Ryan Ward, the four-time champion said his mindset remains the same despite the fact that the purple and gold won't be making the playoffs.
“It’s been difficult in between days. Can’t sit here and lie. Knowing, mathematically, we won’t be in the postseason. It’s like March Madness for college kids for me. Being able to go to March Madness and play that game at the end of the day once the game is here and I’m playing and I know I’m physically able to play, when I suit up, it’s all business. I never change my approach. I go out and try to make plays happen.”
“Like I said, I can’t make every shot, but I try to make every play and make every play for my teammates. Make them feel great on the floor. Try to make plays for myself as well when I have the opportunity.”
LeBron's streak of 13 straight postseason and eight straight Finals appearances have also ended this season, but the three-time champion has plans to bounce back the following year and bring the glory days back in Los Angeles.
But for now, the goal is to end the season on a positive note.
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