Skip Bayless takes not-so-subtle dig at LeBron James while celebrating Lakers’ early success

Skip Bayless takes not-so-subtle dig at LeBron James while celebrating Lakers’ early success appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Lakers are flying high at the moment. With their 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, they improved to 10-2, the best record in the NBA. The Lakers had Austin Reaves out against Atlanta , but Luka Doncic returned to lead the team with 32 points and 10 assists. While celebrating the Lakers’ early-season success, noted LeBron James critic Skip Bayless couldn’t help but take a sly dig at the King. “The Los Angeles Lakers now have the NBA’s best record. No, they do not miss him,” Bayless posted on X, formerly Twitter. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) After eight seasons with the Lakers, James moved on this summer and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, who aren’t doing too bad themselves. The Sixers are right on the Lakers’ heels at 9-2 and have the best record in the East . As for the Lakers, there is truth to Bayless’ statement. James’ exit has allowed them to fully transition into a Luka Doncic-centric team, and the results speak for themselves. Aside from their league-best record, Doncic is playing the best basketball of his career. He’s averaging a league-leading 39.3 points per game, with 7.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists. Austin Reaves has emerged as a capable secondary star behind Luka, averaging 25 points per game. Meanwhile, the Lakers’ big gamble on Walker Kessler, who’s Doncic’s preferred type of center, is paying off. The big man is averaging 14.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. But while the Lakers don’t seem to miss LeBron, the King has found an ideal fit in Philly, so it’s looking like a win-win situation for all parties involved. Related: Lakers star Luka Doncic’s 73-point outburst gets eye-opening comment from Quin Snyder Related: Lakers big Walker Kessler’s take on Collin Sexton team-up will hit Jazz fans in the feels