LeBron James detractors often discredit his 2020 title with the Los Angeles Lakers, claiming it means less since it came in the NBA bubble at Disney World in Orlando.

The Lakers, the league's best defense since Jan. 15, will have to rely more on that end of the floor to generate transition offense.

As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the playoffs, LeBron James remains confident in his team's ability to compete at the highest level, even amid recent setba