Before the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers are on the verge of making the “biggest mistake of the LeBron era

Even though the playoffs are still months away, the NBA Western Conference remains a close race. Only 3.5 games separate the Los Angeles Lakers from the third spot, putting them in the middle of the pack as the sixth seed. On the other hand, they are just 2.5 games ahead of the San Antonio Spurs, who are in 12th place. The Lakers can claim to have the best player in history on their team. Whatever you think of the “GOAT” controversy between LeBron James and Michael Jordan, either player is deserving of the label. However, despite the fact that any team he leads is extremely dangerous, James is 40 years old and no longer the best player in the world.This offseason, the Lakers tried to placate him by draftingJJ Redick was appointed as the new head coach, replacing his son. The Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith last month to strengthen their lineup around him, but they are a dismal 2-3 as a result of the trade. The Lakers must act now, as James is nearing the end of his NBA career, and their failure to develop a championship threat around James is a glaring failure.