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LeBron James: Can he do a Space Jam sequel on the court?

By Ronald Agers

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on February 08, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on February 08, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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A mismatched squad, coaching drama, injuries and a Mario Hezonja block spelled the end for LeBron James?

Yes, when the Bulls lost to the Orlando Magic, it was believed by some that the reign of Michael Jordan was over. It was nothing compared to what LeBron James had to go through last season especially after the Christmas Day victory over then-champion Golden State Warriors.

Even though the Lakers blew out the champs, LeBron James hurt his groin and Rajon Rondo broke his hand after playing what is considered his best game in a Lakers uniform.

At the time, the Lakers were in the 4th seed in the Western Conference. Then everything changed. The team started losing, LeBron James was supposed to be out a few weeks and it turned into a saga of it’s own.

After a 10 day exhibition of pushing all chips in for Anthony Davis, the season imploded with LeBron James looking at times like he quit on his team. Bad losses to the worst teams in the NBA did little to cover the backlash that LeBron received from the media and fans alike.

Even the night he passed Michael Jordan on the scoring list, he got booed 30 seconds later by the Staples Center faithful for missing the free throw.

Then the bottom fell out. The Lakers lost to the New York Knicks BECAUSE of LeBron James.

LeBron basically shot the Lakers out of the game missing 11-of-15 shots in the fourth quarter, marking the worst shooting quarter of his career.

That led to a 13-1 collapse down the stretch.

Then Walt Frazier called him out for not being a leader. This was the beginning of the end of the season. Soon after the team shout him down for the season along with the other major rotation players.

Now that we’ve seen both at their low points. Let’s see how Space Jam affected Michael Jordan.