LeBron’s time with the Lakers deserves an “A” grade, and there’s no debate. 2019: Missed playoffs 2020: Won NBA championship, Finals MVP 2021: Lost to Suns in 6 in 1st Round 2022: Missed playoffs 2023: Swept by Nuggets in 4 in WCF 2024: Lost to Nuggets in 5 in 1st Round 2025: Lost to Timberwolves in 5 in 1st Round 2026: Lost to Thunder in 4 games in 2nd Round Although many Laker fans expected multiple titles, LeBron joined the Lakers at 34-years-old, and brought the team out of a six-year playoff drought. Winning a title makes his tenure with LA an A- in my book. Some shortfalls, but reached the ultimate goal, as all legends do with the Lakers.