NBA 2018-19: 3 best performing LA Lakers players of the season so far

#2 JaVale McGee

JaVale McGee arrived as a free agent after leaving the Golden State Warriors

LeBron James revealed last week that he personally campaigned for the Lakers to sign JaVale McGee, and it seems as though his faith has been repaid. McGee has been excellent for the Lakers, as the 30-year-old is currently averaging a career-high of 12.1 points per game.

The two-time NBA Champion is also impressing on the defensive end; McGee is averaging a monstrous 2.7 blocks per game, while also pulling down 6.4 rebounds per game.

For a player signed to a veterans minimum deal, McGee has been an excellent addition to the Los Angeles Lakers roster, and the team should prioritize offering him an extension.

#1 LeBron James

LeBron James has been the driving force behind the Los Angeles Lakers' strong start to the season

While there have been impressive contributions from the roster, there is no doubting that LeBron James has been the crucial factor in the Lakers' resurgence. The King still shows no signs of slowing down despite quickly approaching his 34th birthday; if anything, James seems to be getting even better.

The 14-time All-Star is currently averaging 27.8 points, 6.7 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game. He also had one of the standout games of the season when he dropped 51 points on the Heat.

James has been influential in developing the team's younger players, and he has already forged an excellent understanding with Lonzo Ball.

LeBron James has made the Lakers relevant again, and his performances will be the deciding factor in how far the team can go in the playoffs.

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