This is not just tonight’s game, it stems back to the 20-21 season after the Lakers won the championship. We know he is inconsistent but why?

• Are teams guarding him in specific ways?

• Does he have weaknesses offensively that teams exploit?

• Is he slow? This can definitely make guarding a bit easier if you’re not as mobile.

We know what he’s capable of so it is mind-boggling how up and down he can be. He’s not a #1, but that doesn’t mean you play like a #3 every other game.