LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a rare win against the Detroit Pistons. However, they can’t seem to catch a break from fans berating them online. Recent reports suggesting more Lakers and Kyrie Irving trade rumors have left NBA Twitter in shambles. Following the release of this information, fans were, yet again, quick to call the Lakers organization out.
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NBA Insider Chris Haynes recently spoke about how no team is interested in a Kyrie Irving trade. He mentioned the Lakers explicitly. This development seems to have occurred after Kyrie Irving’s suspension. He said, “His name is not really coming up, even for the Los Angeles Lakers, who he was tied to for much of the offseason.”??The Lakers have always been interested in Kyrie Irving. However, the trade failed to happen during the off-season.
NBA Twitter attacks the Lakers
Following the release of this information, NBA Twitter gave its take and berated the Lakers. Fans stated that Irving’s talent and expertise are what the Lakers require at the moment. However, the Lakers’ turning a blind eye to this was worrisome for some fans.
?Lakers are being so dumb,? said one tweet in particular. Fans claim that at this point, the Lakers simply need a win. For them, the seven-time NBA All-Star could be the right man for the job. They also had a few words for Rob Pelinka, the general manager of the Lakers.?
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ownhimwrath/status/1594038016837836802?s=20&t=f1PbCzTZE_vzQg4MB_-Rag
Lakers should see value in trading for any player at this point
— ᴀᴜꜱᴛɪɴ (@KyriesEliteIG) November 19, 2022
Fire every GM then because they don’t understand basketball. https://t.co/0EZmD7QzNH
— Jasna King Grewal (@JasnaGrewal) November 19, 2022
Rob pelinka opinion doesn’t matter
— Josh Nelson 🤘🏾 (@joshh______) November 19, 2022
😐 lakers are 4-10 talking bout they don’t see much value 😂 idc if it’s Satan himself… butter put that mf in your lineup
— NephewOfTheKing👑 (@BuiltbyRoyalty) November 19, 2022
Idk why… lakers need a win🤷🏾♂️😂 https://t.co/kLWUSaxS4K
— aLEAN🥸 (@YoLifeX_x) November 19, 2022
Lakers and other teams: 🤡
— 🐐 (@Bron6SZN) November 19, 2022
lol narratives are so freaking wild, this man a walking bucket and they talmbout "no value" FOH
— Cryptonsports (@kb81244) November 19, 2022
https://twitter.com/shiftyreaprr/status/1594038056184872960?s=20&t=rP2e9jhrgmszJYHxXrjDIw
An update on LeBron James
LeBron James missed the game against the Detroit Pistons. While the organization reported that a call on his availability will be taken day-to-day, he remains questionable for Sunday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Meanwhile, the organization has been banking on its other star Anthony Davis to lead them from the front. So far, Davis has arguably answered the call. In the words of Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, Davis has “been a big force for the team”.
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The nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook?also spoke about the importance of his teammate Anthony Davis. Westbrook said, “He’s very important. He gives us the best chance to win.”?With 10 points and 12 assists, Westbrook had a good game himself too. He believes that his skill of reading the game well helped him with making crucial assists and plays.
Despite having found some winning momentum, the fans in particular are looking for something more. Many believe that Kyrie Irving would be a beneficial addition to the team. Having said that, they also hope the Lakers continue their winning streak. The Lakers are currently 14th in the Western Conference table with a 4-10 record so far this season.
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What do you think about the Los Angeles Lakers?reportedly not being interested in Kyrie Irving? Do you think they should try to sign him? Let us know in the comments below.