McMenamin’s 23 Questions to LeBron
Dave McMenamin offered a look at both the Lakers’ missed opportunity in game one and LeBron James’ current mindset. Los Angeles did enough defensively to make Shai Gilgeous-Alexander uncomfortable, but failing to capitalize exposed just how little margin for error exists against Oklahoma City. McMenamin believes LeBron mentioning Luka’s absence was more honesty as opposed to excuse-making. Beyond the playoffs, McMenamin explored LeBron’s evolving perspective on retirement, from his appreciation of playing alongside Bronny to his blunt dismissal of broadcasting as a post-career path.