Winners of the Thunder last week, the Lakers failed to follow up against the Celtics on Christmas Day. A worrying situation on the side of the supporters, as well as LeBron James, realistic about the level of the Angelinos today.

In front of their home crowd this Monday evening for Christmas Day, the Lakers lost to the Celtics, 126-115. The Boston collective (6 players with at least 10 points) did the job, while Anthony Davis (40 units) failed to reverse the trend. Darvin Ham’s men have been in a negative spiral for some time, mainly due to injuries.

LeBron James honest after Lakers loss

LeBron James says the Lakers’ lack of health relative to the league’s top teams has been a challenge in developing the consistency needed to compete at their best. “We’re still trying to figure out our situation as far as how we want to continue to attack each game” pic.twitter.com/JdU0DjoOlQ

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 26, 2023

Gabe Vincent, one of the summer recruits, will be out for 6 to 8 weeks after knee surgery. A hard blow for the Lakers who are looking to find a cruising speed, and LeBron James rather worried about the future. He believes that injuries weigh down his team, preventing them from competing with the best teams. A rare observation for the King.

"I don't think we're where we wanna be to be able to compete against the top teams."👀

– LeBron James on the Lakers

(Via @LakersDailyCom ) pic.twitter.com/GUmUP6hQH5

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 26, 2023

LeBron James: “I don’t think we’re where we want to be to compete with the best teams. »

It is clear that the current formula does not really shine at the Lakers. But is it the fault of the injuries? The squad is showing signs of weakness, not to mention the sometimes very questionable coaching of Darvin Ham. James is in any case worried, to the point where some see him quickly putting on his GM hat in Los Angeles.

LeGM time

— BGN Hoops (@BGNHoops) December 26, 2023

It’s LeGM time

we all know whats coming next now pic.twitter.com/EI5DJ2kAhM

— A ✩ (@adryanashton) December 26, 2023

We all know what’s going to happen now

LeBron James raises his voice in front of the media, perhaps to send a message to his leaders. Darvin Ham is not safe, while the Zach LaVine trade could still gain momentum. Fans have been warned.