LeBron James Injury Will Start Lakers Decline

When looking at successful teams in the NFL or NBA playoffs...often times it's not about who has the more talented roster...it's about who has the healthiest roster. Keeping your star players healthy through the regular season is critical if you want to have a chance at winning the championship.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has missed half the regular season due to injury...and now LeBron James is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain. With the playoffs just two months away...things are looking bleak for Frank Vogel and the Lakers.

The truth is...the Lakers have a deeply flawed roster...and LeBron James has been covering up their weaknesses all season. We explain how Frank Vogel could find himself in a situation where they're rushing LeBron back from injury...and how the Lakers have no chance at playoff success without LeBron and Anthony Davis being fully healthy.