The Lakers failed to give LeBron a well-deserved Christmas present

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to deliver a Christmas Present to their superstar LeBron James, as GM Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss haven't been true to their word and built a contending team. Still, the team loses even after another outstanding performance by "The King."

LeBron James has been away from his family and friends for a record 17th time this Christmas Day. Breaking the record of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with this appearance, the 37-year-old was wearing his heart out on the sleeve, only for his coach and team to fail and have another loss.

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LeBron James has been featured in the Christmas Day lineup since his rookie season. More precisely, this is his 17th appearance. Knowing the legacy of James, he could well be derived as the King of Christmas Day as he has represented all his three teams.

The 4-time NBA MVP and Champion has played eight games as a Cavalier, four as a member of the Miami Heat, and three as a Los Angeles Laker. Although this Sunday on Christmas, LeBron gave his everything and scored 38 points, it wasn't enough.

LeBron sent a Christmas message to his family on his absence

"I know I'm not with y'all today, but I do miss Savannah, Bronny, Bruce, Zhuri, my momma. See y'all soon, love y'all. To the NBA, I appreciate y'all allowing me to play on Christmas once again. Love, love, love!," James said in the game against Dallas.