Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James commented on the Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic trade late Saturday night.
James called out NBA insider Bill Reiter after he reported there was a conflict between him and Davis. Reiter went as far as to say James had grown frustrated with his Lakers teammate, suggesting he had orchestrated Davis' departure from Los Angeles.Reiter's report directly contradicts what NBA insider Shams Charania shared less than an hour after he broke the news of the shocking trade.
“LeBron James had no idea this was coming, Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming," Charania said on ESPN. "I'm told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade.”“LeBron James had no idea this was coming, Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I'm told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade.”It appears the trade transpired in the dead of night, with no speculation or rumors previously hinting toward seismic change imminent in Los Angeles.
Many basketball fans have expressed differing opinions on the trade. Some feel the transaction was lopsided, while others feel it has caused some uncertainty within the league.“ didn’t even get the entire package from the Lakers," Windhorst said. "Yes they got Anthony Davis. They didn’t get Austin Reaves. They only got one of the two first round picks. The Lakers are still holding a first round pick.
“I don’t think the Lakers were looking to do this. I think the phone rang from Dallas saying ‘Do you want Luka Dončić?’ And they said ‘A 25 year old? Who is potentially a multi-time MVP? They traded out a 31-year-old for a 25-year-old. I think it’s a no-brainer for them. It’s a phenomenal situation. I’ve never really seen anything like this before.”
The unprecedented trade has sent shockwaves through the sports world. While James took to social media to deny an NBA insider's report, the Lakers star is likely still processing the news.
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