Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard commented on social media regarding the current playoff position of his former teammate, LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers are trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in their first-round series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 116-113 in Game 4, leaving Los Angeles on the edge of elimination. The Lakers held a double-digit lead entering the fourth quarter but lost the advantage late in the game.
LeBron James delivered a performance with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in the Game 4 loss. Despite his efforts, the team's offense struggled in the final quarter, shooting 27.8% from the field.
James is 40 years old and has experience facing deficits in playoff series. In 2016, he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
Dwight Howard, who won a championship with James and the Lakers in 2020, posted a reaction to the current situation on social media. His post quickly gained attention, drawing thousands of likes and comments.
Fans debated the context of Howard's comment and the Lakers' series performance. Discussions included James' statistical output in the series and the team's overall roster depth.
James is averaging 26.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in the playoffs through Game 4, according to StatMuse. He is also shooting 50.7% from the field.
Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday in Los Angeles. The Lakers need a win to extend the series.
Speaking about the potential for James to lead a comeback from a 3-1 deficit at age 40, Dwight Howard wrote:
"If LeBron comes back from 3-1 at 40 I don’t wanna even hear about a GOAT debate."
