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Magic Johnson Says He Would Love To See Kyrie Irving In A Lakers Jersey

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson says he would love to see Kyrie Irving in their jersey after the Brooklyn Nets star requested a trade.

Gautam Varier
Feb 4, 2023
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For a while, it looked like no major moves were going to take place before the trade deadline. There were some solid players who were potentially on the move, but it didn’t seem like any star was particularly unhappy with the situation they were in.

That changed in an instant on Friday, with Kyrie Irving requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Kyrie’s decision seems to have come as a surprise to the Nets and Kevin Durant, as it would appear it didn’t seem he was unhappy behind the scenes. The focus then shifted to potential landing spots, and there aren’t too many, considering the problems Irving has caused in the past.

There has been one landing spot though, that has been talked about for a while, the Los Angeles Lakers. While not everyone is sold on the move, franchise legend Magic Johnson made it clear that he would love to see Kyrie in a Lakers jersey.

Personally, I’d love to see Kyrie in the purple and gold.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2023

“Personally, I’d love to see Kyrie in the purple and gold.”

If there were no concerns regarding how Irving would act moving forward, this would be a no-brainer for any team, but the fact of the matter is that those concerns do exist. Just for this season though, this might be a great move but there would be some problems after that.


The Lakers Are Unsure About Trading For Kyrie Irving

While a fan like Magic would love the idea of Kyrie on the Lakers, there are a lot of factors to consider for their front office here. The biggest one would be if they are willing to give Kyrie a massive extension in the summer and Brian Windhorst said they are unsure about giving him a $200 million contract.

It comes down to just how desperate the Lakers are to win this year. They aren’t going to win the title this season unless they make a splash but this move, in particular, could potentially leave them in a very rough position after a few years. It doesn’t look like any other major move would be on the table though, so, some serious discussions will be held in the coming days on if they want to take this massive risk. 

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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