LeBron James Answers Whether He’d Want Kyrie Irving To Join The Lakers: “Duh”
deadline.comAll-star guard Kyrie Irving will be on the move from the Brooklyn Nets as of Thursday, the NBA trade deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams in the hunt for Irving’s services.
His addition would boost the Lakers chances to go far in the NBA playoffs this spring, adding a weapon to James and center Anthony Davis to create a formidable superstar trio.
James has had his difficulties with Irving, stemming from their time together on the Cleveland Cavaliers. But Irving has allegedly apologzed for his behavior back then, and James seems anxious to bolster his chances of yet another championship in the twilight of his career.
Asked Saturday night if he wants Irving to join the team, James was crystal clear. “Obviously, that’s a — what’s the word you use — ‘duh’ question when you talk about a player like that,” James said following the Lakers’ loss to the Pelicans on Saturday night, according to ESPN.
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