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ESPN analyst and former Cleveland Cavaliers player, Richard Jefferson refused to put LeBron James on the list of the greatest Lakers players ever. As it turns out, the 42-year-old NBA veteran thinks that the Lakers superstar hasn’t done enough for the Lakers to make it to the list among some of the greatest players of all time. Incidentally, Jefferson played with LeBron James during his stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have won a total of 17 NBA championships, more than any other franchise in the NBA except the Boston Celtics. In their dazzling and opulent history, the Lakers have housed some of the greatest players in the history of basketball. Legends like Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal among others, have dominated the court wearing purple and gold.

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According to Richard Jefferson, LeBron James hasn’t accomplished enough accolades for the LA team to be considered for that exclusive list. Incidentally, James secured the 2020 NBA championship for the Lakers.

Lakers fans react to LeBron James not making it into the list of Lakers greats

Richard Jefferson won the 2016 NBA championship with LeBron James. However, the LA native has made it clear that he doesn’t let friendship influence his opinions.

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LeBron James has not done enough as a Laker to be on that list,” Jefferson declared. “[LeBron has]been in there four seasons. Two years, they haven?t made the postseason. One year, they lost in the first round. And one year, they won a championship.”

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Meanwhile, Lakers fans seemed to agree with Jefferson for the most part. They chimed in with their thoughts on King James’ reign in LA. Here are some of the best reactions.

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LeBron and the Lakers in the upcoming season

The Lakers face a lot of unresolved issues before the start of the 2022-23 season. A disappointing showing last season revealed a lot of flaws in the organization.

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Meanwhile, owner Jeanie Buss fanned the flame of rumors of inner conflicts through a cryptic tweet. In the tweet, Buss called Kobe Bryant the greatest Laker ever and underscored his leadership qualities.

She also highlighted his selfless tendencies in putting the team before himself. However, many construed the tweet to be an implicit jibe at LeBron James.

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With multiple questions floating around his identity as a Laker, it will be interesting to see LeBron’s approach next season.