The Los Angeles Lakers have been uneven so far this season as they incorporate LeBron James and a number of new veterans.
“I haven’t changed anything outwardly, but you know me. You know how I am. I almost cracked [last week]. I had to sit back and remind myself, ‘[Expletive], you knew what you were getting yourself into,’” James told Yahoo Sports while laughing after Saturday’s win in Sacramento. “This process has been good for me. I just have to continue being patient.”
The Lakers have gone 5-1 since Magic Johnson spoke to reporters and said Luke Walton's job was secure following reports of a heated exchange between the two on Oct. 30.
The Lakers have also been aided by the addition of Tyson Chandler.
“He’s huge,” James said about Chandler’s presence after Sunday's victory. “We knew we had a spot that needed some reassurance, and for us to get Tyson in the fashion that we got him and to be able to implement him right away and the impact that he’s made in these three games thus far, it’s great.”