NBA discourse, especially in online spaces, has changed drastically in recent years. With the advent of the "superteam" in the 2010s, many conversations about the game's best players became centered on championships.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the best basketball minds on the planet, but he won't be walking the sidelines to impart his knowledge when his playing career is over.

As the offseason gets going, the biggest question around the Los Angeles Lakers remains what the future holds for star forward LeBron James. James is eligible to enter free agency by declining his player option for next season.