Brook Lopez’s free agency decision exposed the uncertainty surrounding LeBron’s Lakers future and signaled a possible changing of the guard.

LeBron James has been the face of the Los Angeles Lakers since arriving in Hollywood in 2018. He won the organization its first title in a decade in 2020 and turned in another strong performance last year in his age-40 season.

James sat near L.A. assistant Greg St. Jean for most of the third quarter and spoke with other members of the coaching staff in attendance.