Lakers' LeBron James takes responsibility for recent struggles: 'I promise we'll be better!'

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took full responsibility for the team’s recent struggles, including a 133-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James looks for a call against the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

"#LakerNation I apologize and I promise we’ll be better!" James wrote on Twitter.

The Lakers’ performance against the Nuggets was so disappointing that former team president and franchise icon Magic Johnson tweeted out his thoughts about their recent play on the court.

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

"We as (Lakers) fans can accept being outplayed but we deserve more than a lack of effort and no sense of urgency," Johnson wrote.

Entering Monday, the Lakers are barely over .500 (16-15) with James in the lineup. The Lakers have been outscored by 0.2 points per 100 possessions overall in 1,137 minutes with the 17-time All-Star on the floor.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, tries to move past Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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James is averaging 28.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game this season.