Hold onto your courtside popcorn, NBA fam! LeBron James just threw some serious shade on those juicy rumors about a near-miss trade to the Golden State Warriors.
Speaking on TNT’s Inside the NBA before the All-Star Game, King James himself addressed the whispers, throwing some major shade in the process. When asked how far the deal went, LeBron delivered a blunt, “It didn’t go far at all.” ♂️ Talk about shutting down rumors faster than a Steph Curry three!
But wait, there’s more! The Lakers legend dropped another truth bomb, admitting, “I actually heard about it when everybody else heard about it.” That’s right, folks, apparently LeBron was as surprised as the rest of us!
LeBron on the Warriors trade rumors last week:
"It didn't go far at all. I actually heard about it when everybody else heard about it." pic.twitter.com/C4eUOLOLVt
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) February 18, 2024
Remember those reports by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne that neither the Lakers nor LeBron were interested? Well, LeBron just confirmed it with a mic drop moment, adding, “It never even got to me.”
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So, what does this mean for the future of King James and the Lakers? It seems the rumors of a Golden State adventure can be officially filed under “trade fiction.” The Lakers might be struggling currently, but LeBron’s loyalty remains as strong as his game.
But hey, don’t forget the real drama here! Draymond Green apparently tried to recruit LeBron with a text to Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul. Did he really think a casual text could lure The King away from L.A.? We might never know, but one thing’s for sure: Draymond just added some fuel to the already fiery Lakers-Warriors rivalry!
So, there you have it, NBA fans! The LeBron-to-Warriors saga is officially over, leaving us with more questions than answers about the future of both teams. But one thing’s for sure: the drama in the NBA never sleeps!
P.S. Don’t forget to share your thoughts on this juicy gossip in the comments! Who do you think would have won if LeBron joined the Warriors? And what does this mean for the balance of power in the NBA? Let’s discuss!
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