LeBron James is once again on a team where he is putting up insane numbers, but the team’s record is not getting any better with each passing game.
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 16-16 start to the year and rumors have started to circulate about LeBron James’ future with the team. With Anthony Davis injured and looking like a shell of himself when he is on the court, rumors have him getting back to where it all started: Cleveland.
The Cavs are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 19-12 record and have an exciting young roster. This is the best team the franchise has put out at anytime since LeBron has left the squad twice in his career.
The team may be good, but aren’t real contenders, but adding a player like LeBron could certainly change things very quickly. Former player and LeBron teammate Kendrick Perkins questioned if the superstar would request a trade to his former team.
Fans of the purple and Gold can now chill out after Rich Paul responded to those rumors via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic. He said those rumors are “absolutely false.”
“I’m here to inform you guys, that’s not a real thing. I don’t pay attention to random tweets, comments and things like that,” Charania said on the Pat McAfee Show Wednesday. “I spoke to LeBron’s agent Rich Paul and he said that talk in itself is ridiculous and totally false. LeBron James is not leaving the Lakers. He’s going to be on the Lakers.
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LeBron James turns 37 at the end of December and continues to be their best player. He’s averaging 26.4 points a game with 6.6 rebounds and assists.
Despite his greatness, AD not staying healthy wil barely make them a playoff team, let alone a championship contender.
Something needs to change and quickly.
