LeBron says he 'almost cracked' during the Lakers' early struggles
LeBron James' decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers wasn't his best option if he was looking for the easiest path to a title this year. As LeBron explained, the opportunity to play for a historic franchise in a city like Los Angeles drew him to the Lakers.
But LeBron is admittedly impatient, and the new-look Lakers had been testing that patience at times.
In an interview with Yahoo Sports, LeBron admitted that "he almost" cracked when the Lakers struggled early in the season.
"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."
It took LeBron reminding himself that it will be a process for the Lakers to seriously contend for championships. Plus, his free-throw woes haven't helped down the stretch.
Things are turning around for the Lakers, though. Since starting the season at 2-5, the Lakers have won 5 of 6.
LeBron just needs to trust the process.
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