The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers season was highlighted by the historic individual brilliance of LeBron James, who averaged 30.3 points per game and set numerous scoring records despite the team's overall challenges. While the roster faced significant injury hurdles that limited the time their star trio of James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook could play together, the season saw the emergence of young talent like Austin Reaves and solid veteran contributions from Carmelo Anthony. Despite finishing with a 33-49 record and missing the postseason, the team remained a focal point of the league as four players were honored as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. A ten-time NBA All-Star and 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Carmelo Anthony was a prolific scoring forward who concluded his storied 19-season career with the Los Angeles Lakers after ranking among the top ten scorers in league history.