LeBron James: Lakers 'Out-Talented' by Thunder in Playoffs

Dave McMenamin May 21, 2026, 01:32 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Follow on X

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48836648/lebron-james-says-lakers-were-talented-thunder-playoffs)._