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Lebron James and Earvin Magic Johnson during 2007 NBA All-Star in Las Vegas – Jay Z and Lebron James’ First Annual Two Kings Dinner and Party at TAO at TAO in The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage for Anheuser-Busch)
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Lebron James and Earvin Magic Johnson during 2007 NBA All-Star in Las Vegas – Jay Z and Lebron James’ First Annual Two Kings Dinner and Party at TAO at TAO in The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage for Anheuser-Busch)
After signing the likes of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, the LA Lakers tipped to win the NBA championship. However, the season didn’t turn out as they hoped. Lakers had a dismal showing in the regular season, partly due to injuries and rest because of just poor performances. The only real positive for the team was LeBron James.
‘King James’ performed at an MVP level throughout the regular season and averaged 30.3 PPG. But the team couldn’t capitalize and now fans are speculating about his future.
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LeBron recently joked with Kyle Kuzma on Twitter about being in a broadcasting booth for the games. He has tweeted on various topics lately and this has got the fans talking. They are not taking this kindly with many comparing it with Magic Johnson’s bad habit of tweeting.
LeBron James to follow Magic’s footsteps?
Fans are concerned that LeBron may follow a similar suit to Magic in leaving the Lakers after a season that did not meet expectations.
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Magic Johnson left his role as a Laker’s executive towards the end of the 2018-19 season. Even though there are no indications yet, fans fear LeBron may take Magic’s approach of probably leaving the Lakers next season.
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Mar 19, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with guard Malik Monk (11) and guard Austin Reaves (15) drug the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Here are some of the fan reactions –
Lebron tweeting like magic so everyone knows he too is quitting his position with the lakers https://t.co/mVHEbuzrAY
— Tom (@GoCeltincs) April 22, 2022
this is a magic johnson tweet
— Tej Sahota (@boatical) April 22, 2022
“lakers and lebron” as desperate things because bron is leaving this poverty franchise
— anthony edwards' and trae's slut (read PS in bio) (@jamesbonknight) April 22, 2022
Not to mention that Lebron is leaving the organization one way or another within around 2 seasons to join Bronny. So after that, he’ll be stuck with a team that has no assets and no future. Why exactly would he join y’all? Asides from “Lakers mystique”
— AB (@WayToo6ixy) April 21, 2022
I said Lakers should trade Lebron , AD, Russ
Next year is Jokic last in this contract ,same goes for Ja Morant btw surround them by young talent and shooters— Ehab (@CANDYMANCHENK) April 22, 2022
The funniest season ever of lebron on da Lakers cuz he was leaving them muhfuckas on the floor once they missed da offs LMFAOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/Yx7jQOCcMN
— 🤖🇵🇦 (@RRRRRRRAFAAAAAA) April 21, 2022
LeBron and Bronny?
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This season was a failure for the Lakers organization as a whole. They were one of the pre-season favorites to win the west and move to the finals but their season never really took off. The team could never really find a rhythm. Also, the old roster had numerous injuries throughout the season which resulted in the roster never really having a set rotation and never finding its identity.
LeBron has a decision to make. He can stay with the team and go ahead for one more season. Because seldom do locations provide a market like LA. But for that, he will need to commit to his future. Along with AD, Lebron can still win a championship here in LA. The question is, is Lebron’s heart set on winning in LA?
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There might also be a possibility of him playing with his son. ‘King James’ has not been shy about his dream to play with his Bronny. Will he leave the Lakers this season to complete his dream or will wait for the next season, still remains to be seen.
