The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, giving NBA fans another look at one of the most storied rivalries in league history. Speaking to Dave McMenamin, LeBron James opened up about the upcoming game and what it means for his team.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a blunt admission on the defending champion Boston Celtics ahead of their January 23 matchup.

LeBron James made it clear that the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do before they can consider themselves on the level of the Boston Celtics.

Needless to say, the Lakers will face a huge challenge when they host the defending NBA champion Celtics on Thursday.

A lot of notable people were in attendance at the game in Atlanta, and one person who was there was Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The Lakers had a game in Los Angeles (on Sunday), and they will host the Washington Wizards (on Tuesday).