VIDEO: Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down on Daring Prediction About LeBron and the Lakers

Stephen A. Smith followed the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game, and he is already doubling down his predictions. Smith was one of the very few people to stand by the Lakers this summer.

The signing of LeBron James was a big deal in the offseason. The king of basketball joined a team based on young talents and veterans. Many thought that LeBron won’t fit in the game led by the young core, but Stephen A. Smith made a bold prediction that the Lakers would make the Conference Finals.

Smith is now doubling down his predictions, and he really believes that the Lakers will have great success this season.

The 2018-19 season will represent a huge transition for many NBA fans. We’ve heard people talking that LeBron made a mistake this summer. Many said that he should have never left Cleveland. However, the king didn’t think twice before moving on with his future plans. He signed with the Lakers on the first day of his free agency, and was really confident about his decision.

LeBron came to Los Angeles to help the team re-paint their image, and rebuild their reputation. The Lakers weren’t considered contenders until LeBron’s arrival in the big city. Now they have a real chance of getting to the Finals. The Lakers fans believe in the “kid from Akron,” and LeBron promised to give his best.

King James played something over 15 minutes in the preseason opener, and he restored our faith in the game.

LeBron, head coach Luke Walton, and the rest of the Lakers will have to work really hard and improve every aspect of the organization. There’s a lot more to be done, and the Lakers are ready to improve whatever they need to improve in order to win more games than last year. And now they have the king on their side.