“When he retires, nobody would have appreciated his greatness. I’m glad I will be one who did,” Anthony Edwards stated about LeBron James. Not long ago, the duo were brothers in arms along with Anthony Davis, taking Team USA to gold glory at the Paris Olympics. And now they’re back to being opponents as the fresh NBA season tips off. However, the fans don’t seem to have gotten over the camaraderie as they demand a fresh Los Angeles Lakers trade.

In Paris, James & Co. had a dominant campaign winning every single team that stood against them. It was almost as if the world witnessed the greatest basketball team ever assembled. And they were even lovingly called the “Avengers”. Speaking of the France experience, King James said, “Felt great to play meaningful basketball. Like, literally play for the highest level, you know.” For a player to drop such a statement with 21 years of professional experience really meant something.

Days after making that statement on Media Day, LeBron James had a chance to catch a glimpse of it once again. Ahead of the Lakers’ preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the superstar along with Anthony Davis linked up with Anthony Edwards in the middle of Acrisure Arena’s court.

All three stars didn’t seem to suit up for the preseason challenge, as they appeared in casual clothing. The trio dapped up and shared a warm hug before they proceeded to share some laughs. And the fans were quick to guess what they were talking about. A Lakers team up indeed.

Lakers fans call for LeBron James-Anthony Edwards to team up!

When the video clip of the trio linking up in the middle of the court surfaced online, fans erupted in the comments with a variety of comments. One of the common threads was the Lakers’ trade. A fan, without any hesitation, wrote, “Ant is a future Laker” and the fan other fan wrote, “All 3 on one team soon.” The important point to note here is that fans didn’t expect all three players to play for the Lakers. While there is a growing narrative of LeBron’s disinterest in the Lakers, let’s take a moment to appreciate the trio together.

In Paris, James started the game while Ant-Man and AD came off the bench on the second unit. Undoubtedly, James had the best outing, winning the MVP award. Meanwhile, Davis and Edwards were the role players, taking care of the defense and offense, respectively. But, whenever the trio took the court at the same time, it was purely magical, a mix of athleticism, shooting prowess, and paint domination.

Another fan even predicted the Lakers trade timeline, saying, “Teammates in a couple months.” However, it’s practically impossible for a player who recently signed a 5-year contract worth  $244 million before December 15 to team up with Bron and AD. Above all, Edwards holds a crucial spot in the Wolves lineup and he can’t leave it hanging.

On the other hand, another fan wrote, “Ant to the Lakers 2025.” This could be a possibility if the current roster doesn’t perform well without Karl-Anthony Towns. Nevertheless, what do you make of fans’ proposal? Let us know in the comments.

Before leaving, do watch the Dual Threat Show hosted by BG12 where Bulldogs’ Asia Avinger details her experience with Kobe Bryant, her WNBA ROTY picks, and more in the video below.