Lakers’ Star Not Close To Returning, LeBron James Makes History 02/19/21 AT 10:35 AM As the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to defend their title, the team’s two stars continue to have drastically different seasons. LeBron James is setting records and potentially on his way to winning another NBA MVP award, while Anthony Davis watches from the bench and recovers from an injury. James was one of the few bright spots in the Lakers’ 109-98 home loss against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night. In addition to putting up 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the league’s top star became the youngest player ever to score 35,000 career points.