?Are the Lakers Rumors True??: Unseen Banter Between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving That May Upset LeBron James Sends NBA World Berserk

The 2023 NBA All-Star weekend provided an extensive display of premier basketball action for fans in Salt Lake City. Amid all the star-studded festivities, we witnessed some of the most decorated moments of the season so far. Even though the All-Star game in and of itself isn’t the most competitive match-up of the season, it never disappoints in producing some of the most hilarious and memorable moments between the All-Stars. However, amid all the fun and games, a seemingly wholesome moment between two elite NBA stars presented a strikingly harsh reality for LeBron James, prompting fans to chime in on the Internet with their hilarious memes.

The King rightfully received his due honors for becoming the all-time leading scorer in the presence of the biggest names in the league. However, the Los Angeles Lakers forward failed to escape the clutches of his failed aspirations at the NBA trade deadline. In fact, his worst nightmare seemingly materialized itself on his own All-Star team.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving bond in front of LeBron James

It is no secret that LeBron James actively pursued a Kyrie Irving trade at the NBA trade deadline. However, though the Los Angeles Lakers were able to significantly improve their roster, they failed to reunite the King and Uncle Drew. Consequently, the star point guard took his talents to the Dallas Mavericks and paired up with Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade. Since then, the NBA world has produced a mixed bag of opinions on the failed Irving-Lakers trade. In fact, on multiple occasions, King James expressed his disappointment after the NBA trade deadline.

However, his disappointment may have heightened amid the All-Star weekend. After all the festivities and a humorous draft, interestingly, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Luka Doncic ended up on the same team. Needless to say, it must have been extremely awkward for all the parties involved. However, during the game, James seemingly witnessed his dreams getting shattered in front of his eyes.

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Doncic and Irving also shared a wholesome moment during the All-Star game amid many wholesome and viral moments from the weekend. In a hilarious clip that has taken social media by storm, the Slovenian superstar can be seen amicably bonding with the 8x All-Star. It certainly signals an optimistic future for Dallas. But for King James, the hopes of landing his former teammate in the off-season are waning by the day.

NBA world erupts in hysteria

Unsurprisingly, after the viral clip surfaced, the NBA world slipped into a major frenzy. Moreover, trolls, like always, dragged James onto the center stage.

Here are some fan reactions on Twitter:

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What are your thoughts on Irving’s fit with Doncic? Let us know in the comments below.

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