The Stein Line

The Stein Line

Beginning of the end for LeBron in LA?

Before he delivered a movie-style finish to a memorable All-Star Weekend, almost everything LeBron James said in Cleveland left the impression that time is running out on his Lakers stint

Marc Stein's avatar
Marc Stein
Feb 21, 2022
∙ Paid
22
7
Share

Dramatic drawn-out chalk toss before the opening tip? Check.

Halftime huddle with Michael Jordan after taking his place among the 76 starriest players in league history? Ditto.

Game-winning fallaway J from the right wing to seal victory in the All-Star Game less than an hour's drive from where he grew up? Count it.

It all came together Sunday night for LeB…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Marc Stein
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture