The Los Angeles Lakers do need a young forward to relieve LeBron James' pressure on both offense and defense. Jonathan Kuminga is a good reinforcement. After all, he has proven his strength in the 2023-24 season. However, LeBron James plays as the starting small forward. Let Jonathan Kuminga start, and LeBron James will be pushed to the power forward position. When Hachimura was there, he could play power forward. Now he is replaced by a player who can only play small forward. The Lakers must find it difficult to accept.The Lakers are well aware that the team needs an all-star player who can play both offense and defense, not a young player who demands a super-max contract.