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NBA Fans React To LeBron James’ Comment About His Future With The Lakers: “He Will Request A Trade”

LThe Lakers' front office will have their work cut out for them if they intend to keep one of the greatest players in NBA history to continue suiting up for them.

Aaron Abhishek
Dec 29, 2022
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Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James’ postgame comments after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-98 loss to the Miami Heat sent social media into a tizzy.

The veteran was the driving force for the side again, pouring 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it wasn’t enough to stop the likes of Jimmy Butler (27 points) and Bam Adebayo (23 points) to close out the game in their favor.

Speaking to the media in the aftermath of the loss, James was vocal about his approach to the game while also applying ample pressure on the front office to help bolster the average roster with names that would make them playoff contenders at the very least.

“I don’t wanna finish my career playing at this level from a team aspect,” said James after the game. “I still want to compete for championships. I know what I can bring to any ball club with the right pieces. I’m a winner and I want to win. And I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships,”

“That has always been my passion, that has always been my goal since I entered the league as an 18-year-old kid out of Akron, Ohio. And I know it takes steps to get there, but once you get there and know how to get there, playing basketball at this level just to be playing basketball is not in my DNA. It’s not in my DNA anymore. So, we’ll see what happens and see how fresh my mind stays over the next couple years.”

This had fans debating if James would leave the Lakers after the end of this season. The 37-year-old inked a two-year deal with the franchise but cannot be traded till February 2023.


NBA Fans React To LeBron James’ Future With The Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers’ best chance of making the postseason or even transforming the side into becoming a win-now unit is to blow it up and ship some of their present pieces to get players who serve as good fits alongside James and Anthony Davis.

With the latter ruled out indefinitely following his stress fracture, there’s even more dilemma in the Lakers’ camp to see how they can best approach the trade window. What remains to be seen is how they will fulfill the promise they made James about giving him the squad that can take the side the distance.

Bron just wants to win. pic.twitter.com/8vVKqLiL2W

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 29, 2022

Bron & AD going request out in the same off season it’s going be a sad day in Lakers land https://t.co/tv6QIFVBWH

— Ken 🤟🏾🔥 (@Kendrix39) December 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/blakeonsocial/status/1608459268507992064

Bron asking for a trade w/o asking for a trade https://t.co/QMhcHGFXqg

— EZ Does_it (@EZdoez_It) December 29, 2022

then he shouldn't have signed his extension with the Lakers…completely inexplicable and it's wild to me that still no one talks about it https://t.co/86Q15WylrY

— zetts (@betsyzettsy) December 29, 2022

Tired of seein my team lose , even before you got there bron & AD https://t.co/Pz3PrUlxYn

— 🕷️ IZUP! (@Mfn_TFrank) December 29, 2022

In my opinion, surpass the scoring title and hang your jersey king https://t.co/CeN5EotBEG

— Eng. Nashon Tambo (@Nashon_Tambo) December 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/Fookoo_/status/1608362618506596358

I don’t blame him. The Lakers front office didn’t do shit in the summer or trade deadline to improve the team. https://t.co/nsrNVSiIHc

— Janet 🇲🇽✨ (@Slimjaneyyy) December 29, 2022

Dread it. Run from it.Destiny arrives all the same https://t.co/X2G2t2lT6I

— JBJ ⏰ (@JBJTRW) December 29, 2022

@KingJames time to take your talents to San Francisco mate https://t.co/DG4UtlZz0t

— Yahya (@sy4hya) December 29, 2022

The Lakers’ front office will have their work cut out for them if they intend to keep one of the greatest players in NBA history to suit up for them. On the game front, the side will play the Atlanta Hawks next, followed by another clash against the Charlotte Hornets.

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ByAaron Abhishek
Aaron Abhishek is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication and a Master's in journalism.His passion for the sport began when he saw Michael Jordan take his final shot in the NBA, and he considers himself fortunate to have been a part of the Kobe Bryant era. Now he writes basketball news and analysis while waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 18th title.When not watching and writing basketball, you can find Aaron suited to play cricket, putting in some hard yards at the gym, trying a new coffee, and supporting Arsenal. Expertise: NBAFavorite Team: Los Angeles LakersPrevious Work: MEAWW, Blue Man Hoop, Sportskeeda
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