As "The Chosen One" puts it, role players take the weight off the stars' shoulders. With so much responsibility already — leading, setting the tone, managing the flow — superstars can't be expected to go full throttle all game long. This is why past championship teams always have the best role players to make things easy.

Morris, who won the 2020 championship with James and the Lakers, knows what it takes to reach the promised land. The veteran believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win his first NBA title this year and etch his name in the history books.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season ended sooner than expected, with a first-round playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the charge, the front office may look to add more firepower this offseason—and Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin could be a prime target.

LeBron James talked about the importance of role players during a recent episode of his "Mind the Game" podcast.

Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton appreciated the shoutout from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who he's build a strong bond with.

Tyrese Haliburton got hot in the second quarter and one of the world's greatest basketball players was taking notice.

December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the basketball against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first quarter of the in-season tournament championship at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images