The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated their annual media day with an air of optimism despite needing a second-half surge last season just to make it to the play-in tournament, where they were eliminated in the first round.
This optimism was clearly embodied by LeBron James, who is entering his 22nd season in the NBA, matching Vince Carter's record for most seasons played. "I feel great," James stated in his press conference. "I had a great summer." Additionally, he reflected on his victory at the Paris Olympics with Team USA, where he was named Tournament MVP, and expressed excitement about the possibility of sharing the court with his son Bronny James in the league.
James emphasized that he is in excellent physical and mental shape and is eager to start the season. "I haven't thought about what the future holds. I'm just living in the moment. Especially with Bronny here. I don't want to take this moment for granted," he said. His son, Bronny, shared his amazement at being alongside his father: "It's a crazy feeling... Just looking at him and taking photos, it was like, 'What's happening right now?'."
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Meanwhile, Anthony Davis acknowledged that the competition in the Western Conference is intense and cautioned that the team's health will be crucial to their success. "The West has always been tough, so we can't get too high on a win or too low on a loss," he stated.
D'Angelo Russell also commented on his tumultuous past season, recognizing the need to maintain professionalism and maturity as the new season progresses. "I want to apologize for showing a lack of professionalism at times," Russell admitted.
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