Lakers reportedly plan on starting LeBron James at point guard next season

The new-look Lakers plan to feature LeBron James at a new position.

Coming off a disappointing season, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to do everything they can to maximize the talent on their star-studded roster next season. How exactly will they do that, you ask? By starting 6-foot-8, 250-pound LeBron James at point guard, apparently.

According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, James will be the team’s starting point guard next season and Danny Green will start at shooting guard.

James, 34, will be entering his 17th NBA season and is prepared to become the floor general in an effort to maximize a roster that’s suddenly built to contend for a championship with the addition of All-Star forward Anthony Davis and a few complementary pieces.

James, a four-time league MVP, and newly acquired Danny Green are expected to start in the backcourt, sources said.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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