""It's hard to forget about LeBron," Redick said. "The reality is when you're focused on the group that you have, you gotta make that group work. Sometimes you can just be like, 'oh my God, we're gonna get LeBron back at some point.' Like it's awesome, but you are focused.""
""When you're missing a guy like Bron, you're not gonna fill that with one person," Reaves said. "... I need to do something a little better. Luka needs to do something a little better, Rui [Hachimura has] got to pitch in a little more.""
LeBron James sat upright on the bench, stoic and inactive, as he missed a season opener for the first time due to a sciatic nerve issue with an unclear timeline and reevaluation in one to two weeks. The Lakers must learn to compete without the soon-to-be 41-year-old superstar while navigating a tight Western Conference. Luka Doncic scored 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, but only Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton reached double figures. Coaches and players emphasized focusing on the available roster, sharing offensive responsibilities, and increasing contributions from Rui Hachimura and others while LeBron is sidelined.
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