« Maybe it’s me » tweet LeBron James after Kyrie Irving, target of the Los Angeles Lakers, be sent to the Dallas Mavericks. Maybe he wasn’t talking about this subject and it was just a phrase thrown around like that, on the networks. But that’s rarely the case with the King, whose subliminal messages on Twitter have become a trademark. Especially since the timing suggests that he was indeed reacting to this new failure for the Californian franchise. It’s finally a day after he gave an interview to ESPN to give his feelings more clearly.
“I can’t lie to you, I’m disappointed that we couldn’t recover such talent. A player with whom I have chemistry and a player who, in my eyes, can win you a title”, he said speaking of Irving, his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate. “Now I’m focusing again on the squad that’s in place. »
The Lakers offered Russell Westbrook and their two unprotected available draft rounds (in 2027 and 2029). It wasn’t enough for the Brooklyn Nets, who also claimed Austin Reaves, Max Christie and swaps. Does LeBron James blame the leaders for not giving in? They had all the same made an effort by yielding the two picks. The Nets preferred the Mavericks’ offer.
Also not sure that James’ comments please Westbrook, a player who is trying somehow to bring this team by coming off the bench and taking without flinching the words of his superstar who makes it clear that she would have preferred another player than him . Ironic considering the Akron native had pushed to bring the former MVP back to LA two years back. Maybe it’s also his fault, yes.
Kyrie Irving, the winners and losers of the trade