The Los Angeles Lakers made numerous additions to the team before the deadline. Though the team has benefitted so far, the Lakers might be looking to add more height to the team in the absence of star LeBron James. The latest news revealed that a former Cleveland Cavaliers forward has emerged as a potential target for the Lakers. However, fans’ attention is all on his history with reality TV star Khloe Kardashian. Moreover, a former 6’10 Bulls forward might also be under the radar of the Lakers.
With center, Mo Bamba out for a few weeks and Anthony Davis‘ history with injuries, the Lakers have been forced to enter the market in search of a big man. Though the abovementioned players can play a good role for the team in this crucial time, fans do not seem to approve of them. LeBron James and Lakers fans made their feelings clear about the possible addition of either of the two.
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The Lakers, who bagged a crucial win against the Orlando Magic last night, have only 10 games remaining to earn a spot in the playoffs. After the team revealed LeBron James won’t be making his return anytime soon, the Lakers might be looking forward to adding some veterans to help the team bag a playoff spot. According to a tweet from NBA reporter Shams Charania, the Lakers are working out free agents Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley.
Tristan Thompson was a part of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team along with LeBron James. Considering the latest news, there are chances the two might reunite. Troy Bradley, who was a part of the Chicago Bulls previously, was waved by the organization in February.?
Thompson was also a part of the Bulls previously. However, after the end of last season, Thompson and the Bulls parted ways. Further, fans continue to highlight Thompson’s controversies with Khloe Kardashian after the Lakers update.
Lakers fans don’t want to see either of them in purple and gold
Thompson’s relationship with Khloe Kardashian has been well-publicized over the past few years. Several twists and turns in their love tale have often shocked the fans. Even after several complications in his relationship with Khloe, Thompson keeps trying to get back into the NBA. However, fans do not seem to appreciate it.
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Here are some of the fans’ reactions throwing shade at Thompson and Bradley:??
Both of these guys are dog shit with all due respect https://t.co/AJZOoe9tQV
— … (@DrNBA_) March 20, 2023
They just be letting anyone wear the gold and purple these days huh https://t.co/jsTCTFrjPi
— Jojo🎰 (@jojoslyfe21) March 20, 2023
NBA be giving Tristan more chances than Khloe https://t.co/Z3KZAydmbg
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) March 20, 2023
While most fans didn’t want to see Thompson in a Lakers uniform, one fan had a condition in order to make that happen.
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I only wanna see Tristan Thompson hoop again if, and only if, Khloe Kardashian is forced to sit courtside every game.
— Duncan Goldberg (@DuncGold) March 20, 2023
https://twitter.com/icyyyygirlzzz/status/1637692371877105665?s=20
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Do you think the Lakers will add either of the two for the rest of the season? Share your thoughts in the comments below.