LOS ANGELES — Late Thursday night, LeBron James—All-Star, All-NBA forward, four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion—sat in front of his locker to discuss his new status: role player.
The Lakers beat the flailing Bulls, 142–130. Luka Dončić scored 51 points. Austin Reaves added 30. Deandre Ayton chipped in with 23. The most notable numbers though belonged to James. He scored 18 points. He chipped in with seven rebounds and seven assists. Dončić took 31 shots, the most of any player. James attempted 13, fewer than any starter but Rui Hachimura.
