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Originally Posted by Montecore
Not trading for someone that expressed interest in your team worked out great wrt PG13
And I doubt LeBron is fine with punting one of the last few years of his career and having to struggle to make the playoffs.
I hear what you're saying but maybe Lebron's desire to be in L.A is more than just looking to title this year. His Hollywood career, nice weather, his saving the Lakers narrative etc..
They can still sign Boogie who Lebron likes. But if not can wait 1 year for Kawhi or the many other big name free agents next year. Lebron's career isn't in it's last few years. He's got at least 5 years left minimum.
They still may do the trade for Kawhi if that's what Lebron requested but I think it better for Lakers and Lebron long term to wait instead of give away their young future stars.