James: Stars take on heavy responsibilities, but role players can show vitality when the schedule is intensive

May 21st News Today, Lakers forward James' podcast program "The Brain of the Field" aired in the seventh episode of the second season, and James and home guest Nash talked about many topics.

Nash mentioned the need for role players to play in the intensive playoff schedule. James said: "It's true. You've been a star, and I've been a star. We'll take on the heavy responsibility, that comes from the game plan, from the mentality of keeping everyone responsible, keeping everyone in the right position, etc. That's very energy-consuming, especially in the playoffs, there are four or five people against you, there are tall players, and there are small players to play your lower set, and that's going to take the energy. As you said, play a Friday night game and then play a Saturday afternoon game less than 48 hours later, that's the moment when those role players play, and they'll be full of energy when they play. Maybe that guy didn't play for a Friday night game, and then you give him those playing time on Saturday afternoon, and you get the energy the team needs. That's crucial."