Ex-Teammate Predicts LeBron James’ $56 Mn Sidekick Catapulting the Lakers into West’s Top 3, Leaving Stephen Curry & Co Beyond Top 5

Fans and experts have started their preseason prediction games with just one month till the 2023–24 season begins. Furthermore, because the offseason deals are practically complete, the teams' strengths and weaknesses should already be known. Additionally, the Team USA's FIBA performance already provided a glimpse into the future of numerous players in the league. A former teammate of LeBron James recently described a 25-year-old Los Angeles Lakers player as the team's captain in addition to all the insights. He also advanced Stephen Curry's squad over the fifth slot in his projection, which is significant.

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LeBron James’ Lakers has a new leader, says Perkins

Kendrick Perkins, a former teammate of LeBron James, provided his predictions on the most recent broadcast of NBA Today on ESPN. He gave the Phoenix Suns the top spot in his ranking, praising their offensive prowess. He then introduced the Denver Nuggets, the reigning champs. Following that, he put his trust in the Lakers. He chose the squad's new captain, nevertheless, while addressing the LA team. King James is not used. 

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The former NBA Champion said, “Number three, I’m going with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reeves and the crew, not LeBron and the crew. Austin Reeves and the crew.” It seems like Austin Reaves has definitely made an impression in Perkins’ mind after the recently concluded FIBA World Cup. Reaves came off the bench and registered an average of 13.8 points with field goal percentage of 56.6.

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“Yearly Cry Anniversary”: Months After ‘Outlandish’ Kobe Bryant-LeBron James News, NBA Fans Mull Over Black Mamba’s Historic Night

Months After ‘Classic’ Deal With $8 Billion Worth Company, Stephen Curry Leans On Trillion Dollar Company For Blockbuster Launch