LeBron James Speaks At Length About Lakers Losing Out On Kyrie Irving

BYAlexander ColePublished on February 06, 20232.1K Views

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LeBron was very open and honest about the Lakers' failed pursuit of Kyrie.

LeBron James is one of the greatest players of all time. He is just a game or two away from the all-time scoring record, and fans are ready to celebrate him. However, things haven't been fantastic for James. This is because the Lakers are currently 25-29, which puts them 13th in the Western Conference. LeBron is entering the final stages of his career, and he wants to win an NBA title. Although as constructed, there is no way his Lakers are even close to making something like that happen. Consequently, there has been all sorts of talk about what the Lakers could do at the trade deadline.

Of course, the big name that has been thrown around is Russell Westbrook. The Lakers have been trying to trade him for a very long time. Now, they only have four days to do so, otherwise, they have to keep him for the remainder of the season. Over the weekend, a huge opportunity opened up on the front. This was in the form of Kyrie Irving, whom LeBron has been clamoring for since the summer. Lakers fans were optimistic about getting Kyrie, however, he ended up with the Dallas Mavericks instead.

LeBron James Opens Up

Not soon after the trade, LeBron was interviewed by ESPN, and the video is already making its way to Twitter. As you can see in the clip above, James was very honest about how he feels on this topic. In fact, if you're Russell Westbrook, you're probably feeling a way right now. "Well definitely disappointed," James started. "I can't sit here and say I'm not disappointed on not being able to land such a talent but someone I had great chemistry with that can help you win championships. But my focus has shifted back to where it should be and that's this club now."

Now, LeBron and the Lakers will have to continue on as constructed. While there is still hope to do something at the deadline, there is no one quite like Kyrie available. Needless to say, things just keep on going from bad to worse in Laker-land. Hopefully, for LeBron, something changes soon. Otherwise, it will be yet another season outside of the playoffs.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.