Just like the regular playing season in the NBA, the off-season does not disappoint. And especially this off-season as there is a buzz going around the NBA world about the reunion between two of the league’s brightest stars. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, the former Cavilers teammates are leaving the fans in a frenzy with their potential reunion.
For two consecutive summers, there have been speculations about these superstars joining forces again on the same team. Fans are curious about the future of this dynamic duo with rumors changing from Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles Lakers.
Are we going to see the dynamic duo together?
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Kyrie Irving and LeBron James have played together before with the Cleveland Cavilers. Irving, the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and joined the Cavaliers after they lost LeBron James. Irving averaged 18.5 points in his first season and won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. He didn’t make it into his first NBA playoffs until LeBron James moved back to Cleveland in 2015. Cavaliers then qualified for the NBA playoffs in 2015, with Irving, James, and Kevin Love, who formed a formidable Big 3.
Kyrie Irving and his draft rumors are the most talked about subject in the NBA. Although Irving’s name has been associated with many teams, joining LeBron James in Los Angeles has received the most media attention. Basketball fans look forward to seeing these talented players together again, who excelled in Cleveland. And they eagerly anticipate the Lakers winning a championship by forming a new Big 3, James, Irving, and Anthony Davis.
Due to the influence James has on the Lakers, if he wants to play with Irving, the Lakers will not ignore his wishes.
And on the Athletic NBA Show, Sam Amick and Jovan Buha were discussing this reunion and had some inside news. They said, “LeBron has potentially been very keen on playing with Kyrie again. I wouldn’t be surprised if this trade rumor pops up again, closer to the trade deadline, depending on what happens at Dallas.”?
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Is there a possibility of James and Irving’s reunion?
Recently, the Mavericks offered a $126 million deal for 3 years to Kyrie Irving. Apparently, Irving told James about this deal and people speculate it was his strategy to put pressure on the Lakers.
The Lakers, on the other hand, have not yet shown any keen interest to sign Irving. Fans wonder if the Lakers are plotting a larger strategy by remaining silent about this matter. As bringing Irving to the Lakers would undoubtedly increase their chances of competing for an NBA title.
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Will the Lakers make the bold move to bring Kyrie Irving to their team? Or are these all just hoax rumors for hype? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the basketball world is eagerly waiting for the final chapter of this interesting story.
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