LeBron James has been defensively elite in the NBA playoffs for the Lakers so far, and there are two stats that back that claim up.

After the Lakers' early playoff exit, LeBron James' future is uncertain. Will he stay in Los Angeles, retire, or move to another NBA team?

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in their first-round playoff series. Despite holding a double-digit lead entering the fourth quarter of Game 4, the Lakers faltered down the stretch, ultimately losing 116-113.