The Los Angeles Lakers started the season with strong energy and big hopes. The team looked settled on paper, and fans believed another deep playoff run was possible. With star power still leading the way, expectations around the league stayed high.

On December 9, Rich Paul spoke on the “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman, making it clear that the team lacks enough tools to reach the Western Conference Finals. Earlier, he also spoke about what LeBron James must do to keep his remarkable NBA streak alive.

Paul explained his view in clear terms on the podcast. “I personally don’t think the Lakers are good enough to be contenders, not right now. I don’t think they have enough to get to WCF… their style of play will be very easy to defend when you get into playoffs.”

His words gained att

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