AD can create some offense, but no ones inbounding him the ball, he’s not used to get a team into their offense. He may ultimately have a bigger impact, I think that can be debated, but take Lebron away and AD would struggle to lift the Lakers. He needs Lebron more than Lebron needs AD. Though at this stage in his career, Lebron needs AD too, just not as much.

It’s why Giannis is better than AD as well. Giannis can run the offense, he can be the point guard. AD can’t. Though I also think Giannis would benefit from being allowed to just be AD from time to time.