The Sun must have started to rise from the west because things are turning upside down in the NBA media panel. The most infamous Anti-LeBron James analyst, Mr. Skip Bayless, suddenly reveals he is a big fan of the four-time MVP. Skip is currently part of Fox Sports and co-hosts the “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed” show with Shannon Sharpe. Ever since he joined the network, he has been consistently badmouthing James, and people don’t expect anything different from him.
Skip Bayless has always been linked to the Lakers Star in a negative confrontational way. As a reporter, he has been very harsh toward the King. But suddenly, Skip is saying something opposite to what is expected. Being an unstoppable force of scrutiny towards LeBron James made Skip’s fortune. He has been a tough nut to crack for James, but something has changed.
What Changed In The LeBron James-Skip Bayless Dynamic?
To everybody’s utter shock, Skip Bayless revealed that he had been a fan of the champ since Year 1. He claims he does not miss a James game, and then he complimented Lebron’s current shape and form. Skip called himself a “skeptic” who has been turned into a “fan”. He said, according to Basketball Network, “I never miss a Lebron’s game. He looks fitter than ever. LeBron James even lost a few pounds from last season and turned a skeptic into a fan. Keep it up.”
Now, the question is: what made Bayless change his mind?
This change may have happened after the incredibly consistent performance of the King over seven consecutive matches scoring more than thirty points. In the last few games, LeBron James joined Michael Jordan in the record books, becoming the second-ever player to score above 40 points in a row at 35 or above.
It is not too difficult to acknowledge the greatness of LeBron James and what he is doing at this age. Coming to the 20th year in the NBA, the man from Ohio is at the peak of his career. He is evidently winning matches single-handedly for the Lakers. Also, he is scoring his rebounds, assists are getting better every game. And statistically, James is currently averaging better than his overall career averages.
How Did The Lakers Perform Without Their Key Players?
According to Skip Bayless, the Lakers have shocked everybody by winning against Miami Heat without their prime players. The Los Angeles Lakers were playing without LeBron James and the injured Anthony Davis. But they could still beat the team who handed them a defeat the last time they met. Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook came to their rescue when all the top three top scorers Lakers this season were not playing, not even Lonnie Walker.
Dennis scored the most points with 32, and Russell helped the scoring, winning 21 points. Also, Thomas Bryant needs to be appreciated for his crucial role in this victory, as he scored 21 points and nine rebounds. Bayless seemed impressed with Dennis Schroder as he claimed, “Schroder was inspirational”, according to reports. He added, “This was the biggest upset of the year.”