LeBron James Apologizes to Lakers Fans: 'I Promise We'll Be Better!'

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Scott Polacek is the featured Columnist IV of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been the most disappointing team in the NBA this season, and their star player knows it.

After the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, James apologized to the fans and promised they would improve.

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I apologize and I promise we will be better!
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Los Angeles came into this season with a lot of expectations after changing the roster and bringing in some big names.

Even though Anthony Davis is out with a knee injury, the offense features James as a ball-dominant passer and has struggled with efficiency and overall fit for Russell.

In fact, he's shooting 29.1 percent from deep and has 4.3 turnovers per game.

The result has been a lot of responsibility on James' shoulders, and his minutes per game are his highest since he was on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
It is fair to wonder how fresh he will be during the playoffs with more offensive responsibilities for a team that is fighting to make the playoffs.

If the season ended with the current Western ConferenceSTANDINGS, the Lakers would be in the play-in tournament. They had to win an extra game to get into the playoffs, where some of the best teams in the league will be waiting.

Los Angeles doesn't currently look ready to challenge the likes of the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns or even Memphis Grizzlies, but perhaps James' message will help spark a mid-season surge.