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A dominant theme from both voices is that the Lakers’ organizational culture has shifted. Historically, the franchise has been known for passing the torch from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Magic Johnson, then Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and finally LeBron himself. However, that era appears to be concluding. The team now centers around younger, rising stars who are steadily establishing their dominance.
LeBron, at 41 years old, is increasingly seen as a veteran asset rather than the main attraction. The Lakers do not rely on him solely to sell tickets or fill seats—an evolution from past eras when his star power was unmatched in Los Angeles.