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Los Angeles Lakers News: Frank Vogel Comments on Lebron James and His Best Duo Partner

Published 02/22/2020, 11:34 AM EST

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Los Angeles Lakers continue to impress as they have now won 42 games on the season. The franchise was able to get the best of Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Alex Caruso continues to prove his worth, especially when sharing the floor with LeBron James. Caruso chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, a steal, and one shocking dunk. Although those numbers aren’t all that impressive on paper, his impact was felt and praised by LeBron as well as head coach Frank Vogel.

Lakers on the chemistry between LeBron James and Alex Caruso

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LeBron James talked about playing alongside Caruso and what he brings to the table for this Lakers team. He said both of them work well together and they are just trying to be productive while playing together. He also mentions that they are a great combination

Caruso spoke about his budding chemistry with LeBron and how the two play off one another while sharing the floor. He said that he does a good job playing off of LeBron as he has plays smartly and quickly judges the situation on the court.

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Vogel has been a big supporter of having Caruso and James on the floor at the same time. The Lakers head coach talked about his net rating when they share the floor and how the team will continue to explore the potential of this duo without forcing it moving forward.

“There’s the eye test, but LeBron and Alex together is one of our best combinations throughout the season from a net rating standpoint,” Vogel said of the Lakers duo. “We’ll continue to explore ways that we can make sure that’s getting out there enough without over-doing it. The last two games, he’s just been playing out of his mind. He’s given us great depth throughout the season, so we’ll continue to evaluate.”

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The Lakers team still lack another ballhandler especially when LeBron is on the bench. Alex Caruso may be the answer that Lakers are looking for.

Caruso continues to prove himself time after time when called upon.  However, his success has come mostly when he is on the court with LeBron. It remains to be seen whether he can replicate his success when LeBron is off the court

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