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James: You don t need to be the team s scoring champion or keep in possession of the ball to affect the game

7:38am, 17 May 2025【Basketball】

May 14th, today, Lakers forward James' podcast program "The Brain of the Field" aired in the sixth episode of the second season, with James and home guest Nash talking about many topics.

Speaking of himself adjusting more to playing without the ball after Doncic's arrival, James said: "I hope people can understand this. Whether from our conversation or watching me play, you must understand that you don't need to be the scoring champion in the team, nor do you need to be the one who always controls the ball to affect the game. Or you can be a player like that at the beginning, but then you have to have a growth mindset. As time accumulates, you can change your game style and evolve, and that can also influence the game at a high level.

"Winner players are to have that mentality, 'I am willing to do anything. I am willing to grow and accept the uncomfortable feeling so that I can still succeed and play a role for the team. ’Don’t let your awareness of your identity destroy your chances of becoming a winner. ”