"He obviously didn't see this coming. He invited me to come out to his first game in L.A. and I felt like I had to support him."

LeBron James was asked about those challenges after Wednesday's loss to the Hornets, but is understanding of how difficult it can be to pick things up mid-season. READ MORE: Lakers under 'immense pressure' to sign Luka Doncic after Mavericks trade "He still doesn't know all the plays.