LOS ANGELES – Coming into the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are stacked with ball-handlers and playmakers. From Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, to new addition Marcus Smart, and even Gabe Vincent and Bronny James, the Lakers’ roster has players who are comfortable with the ball in their hands. Being able to fit in around those players was one of the main reasons why LeBron James , who has been the face of the Lakers franchise for the past several years, chose to work on his off-ball movement in the offseason.

LeBron James has certainly built a career off having the ball in his hands and making plays. But as he continues to evolve as a player, even at his age, he wanted to allow his teammates to have more freedom in handling the ball while seeks out the catch-and-shoot oppo

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