Lakers can’t afford LeBron James’ current approach much longer
Key Points:
- LeBron James has struggled significantly with his 3-point shooting in February, hitting just 21.1 percent, despite taking the second most attempts on the Lakers during this period.
- His poor shooting has contributed to a modest offensive rating of 109.0 and a negative net rating of -2.1, ranking him near the bottom on the team in both metrics.
- This season, James is shooting 30.3 percent from three-point range, a notable decline from 37.6 percent last season, including a drop in catch-and-shoot efficiency from 42.0 percent to 34.5 percent.
- The Lakers have managed a 5-3 record in games James has played in February, but