The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered from injuries throughout the season. Although superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were missing from the team, the team was unexpectedly decent against elite competition.

In their last game where they played against the Dallas Mavericks, the champions finally welcomed back Davis. The 28-year-old returns at a crucial time, and now, Davis can ramp up his game and bring his best to the table.

Lakers’ assistant coach talks about LBJ’s probable return

While AD‘s return is an absolute treat to the champions, more good news might be on their way pretty soon. LeBron James, who has been out due to a freak high ankle sprain, might make his return soon.

Assistant coach Mike Penberthy took to Instagram and had a stern warning about LBJ’s return. Penberthy wrote, “Next up King James….coming soon. Always good hearing his thoughts on the sidelines, but that’s enough already.”

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This news is certainly promising for all Laker fans all around the world. The team has been bolstered by the return of a superstar in Anthony Davis, but LBJ is certainly the key to Frank Vogel’s system.

The team has certainly struggled on numerous occasions without Bron. But in his absence, Dennis Schroder has been the primary playmaker for the team. While the German has particularly fared well in the 36-year-old’s absence, it will be interesting to see how Schroder will perform once Bron returns.

Why will the Lakers be favorites once LeBron James returns?

In the absence of their superstars, the Lakers were rather a mediocre team. This has propelled teams like the Suns, 76ers, Jazz and the Nets to play some of the best basketball they have played in a while and thus better their records.

But the massive impact Bron leaves on the court cannot be underestimated. Known for his all-round game play, King James will make an already locked in defense better and open up more and more opportunities for his teammates.

Considering the number of options he has around him available for pick and roll situations like Anthony Davis and Andre Drummond and players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Wesley Matthews for shooting combined with their lock down defense, the Lakers will instantly become the favorites for the championship.