“He’s had setback, after setback, after setback that has pretty much wrecked this season” - Brian Windhorst believes Zion Williamson and the Pelicans are not on the same page on his recovery process
“Lakers have been an utter disgrace to the game of basketball… Bunch of individuals living in La La and enjoying the sunshine” - Stephen A. Smith says the LA Lakers quit on Frank Vogel
"Our mindset is to go 5-0 in these games and let the chips fall where they may" - Anthony Davis still optimistic to salvage a seemingly-over LA Lakers season with 5 games remaining
"Until it says we're eliminated, it doesn't" - LeBron James defiant in defeat, feels season isn't over after LA Lakers lose a near-must win game vs New Orleans Pelicans
"LeBron couldn't close a car door; no clutch gene!" - Skip Bayless berates LeBron James for airballing clutch 3-pointer for LA Lakers in New Orleans Pelicans loss
"I don't pay attention to this crowd, to be honest" - Russell Westbrook refuses to buckle amid a trainwreck LA Lakers season, says the Crypto crowd doesn't impact him
“LeBron is having a miserable time, he wants to get through the end of the season” - Jordan Cornette believes LeBron James and Anthony Davis should sit out rest of season
“Michael Jordan never missed a big shot; Meanwhile LeBron over the weekend can have 39 points, the Lakers lose; What does it mean for him as the GOAT?" - Nick Wright believes LeBron James is viewed through "prism of nostalgia"
"If we're going to make as much about his successes as we have, then we have to make as big of a deal about his failures" - Ric Bucher on LeBron James and the Lakers missing the play-in tournament
"Knocking LeBron for wanting to play basketball, that seems a little unfair to me" - JJ Redick believes LeBron James should manage his injury and carry on playing this season
"BLIND WITNESSES & LEBRON IDOLATORS: Just give it up!" - Skip Bayless alleges LeBron James' failure to close games is because of his focus on passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record
"Forget the titles, forget the title runs" - Kendrick Perkins claims LA Lakers could be the biggest disappointment in NBA history if they miss the postseason
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