LeBron, Lakers facing more than pressure to make playoffs — the future of
the franchise is at stake
https://yhoo.it/2UgToyj
Chris Haynes, Yahoo Sports, March 2, 2019
Once again, James was on the receiving end of criticism — this time for not
sticking around to congratulate the opponent.
LBJ再一次受到舆论批评，这次是因为对战公鹿后没向对手表示敬意就迳自离场。
"And ..." he told Yahoo Sports after the loss when notified that his early
exit was being condemned. "They're always going to find something to
criticize."
失踪后的LBJ事后告诉记者，已有人告诉他提前离场被谴责，LBJ表示：“球迷永远会找出
能批评的东西。”
But the scrutiny about his early exit will pale in comparison to the
consequences the franchise would face should James and the Lakers fail to
make the postseason.
但是对比检视LBJ提前离场失踪这件事，更严重的是，LBJ与湖人将面对很有可能无法晋级
季后赛的事实。
But that's the price of doing business with the best player in the game. With
what's left of James' prime years, there is a perpetual obligation to
surround him with the talent to contend for championships.
这可是攸关签下篮球界第一人的价值展现，就算LBJ巅峰时代已所剩无几，围绕着LBJ打造
夺冠阵容依然成为一种永恒般的义务。
James has been a playoff participant for 13 straight years, with the only
absences occurring in his first two NBA seasons.
LBJ已是连续13年打进季后赛，他仅在NBA职业生涯前两季缺席季后赛。
Frustration and unease have already set in within the organization regarding
its playoff hopes. But probably the most worrisome issue among some players
is the fear that not everyone believes a playoff berth is attainable.
湖人阵中球员现在已经对于晋级季后赛的希望，陷入挫折与不安。但是阵中某些球员最担
心的问题，则是他们认为不是所有湖人球员都相信本季可以晋级季后赛。
The Lakers (30-33) are 4.5 games back of the eighth and final playoff spot in
the Western Conference. This is a team that hasn't strung together
back-to-back wins in a month and a half.
湖人(30胜33败)距离西区晋级季后赛最后席次的第八位，还有4.5场胜差。然而湖人在最
近一个半月来，已经没有出现连胜纪录。
Time is running out.
时间不多了。