02-01-2024, 08:45 PM
(02-01-2024, 08:35 PM)omahen Wrote: I think you are vastly understating one of the strongest franchises of the league. I think trading LeBron for any package will be a big media hit for them. Trading LeBron for a bunch of nothing would be a disaster for the team and everyone involved on Lakers side. Owner, GM,...
Catering to his demands how to improve the team is a totally different thing than losing him
I think they would cater to his demands. The Lakers are different than other franchises in that they are the premiere destination in the NBA for free agents. If they refuse to cooperate with Lebron, he leaves as a free agent this summer and will be very loud and critical of the Laker's organization. This would have a lasting effect on the Lakers. They're better off cooperating if he wants to leave and acquiring a few assets for him. They would rebuild for a few years then go free agency shopping after that.