Will LeBron leave the Lakers?

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[@DFavre13]

Spurs need to draft Bronny and team Bron up with Wemby hahaha

[@MakaveliCVW]

And trade luka and kyrie to the spurs also since bron needs so much help

[@DFavre13]

@@MakaveliCVW honestly 🤣🤣

[@leonardofabbri7930]

Together (Bronny and Wemby) they could do another Kobe-Kwame 82

[@Magnificent86]

I love this comment! 😂

[@Bills2Fly4U]

I actually said dis months ago. B4 Bronny made goods announcement. However I had put an extra twist to it. AD leaves wit Bron to join Bronny, & Wembanyama, & somehow if possible Reaves joins eventually. But yeah Bron goin wherever Bronny goes, & AD leaving wit Bron is real possible

[@Lunit30]

Steph Curry is not more “box office” than LeBron 💀🥴

[@karl-heinzjean-francois8554]

Not on the basketball Court. Stop it.

[@devontacosby8593]

@@karl-heinzjean-francois8554nowhere on the court or outside the court

[@MakaveliCVW]

Yea he is no one cares about leroid anymore

[@ChristianJDY]

@@MakaveliCVWNot really. The all star votes Steph wasn’t even second, Jerseys either. Is Steph huge? Yes

[@devontacosby8593]

@@MakaveliCVW you saying that like it matters 😂😂 goat James about to be 40😂 he killed Steph dynasty last year 🤷‍♀️ and Steph not winning anything 😂 so it’s most definitely ok 🤷‍♀️ well let Steph get a lil shine😂 we’re doing podcast now

[@louismorris1520]

Steph will never be bigger than Lebron on the court bro!!! WTF you talking about!!

[@frankovance2163]

Exactly tf he talking about….he must be referring to the head to head match up only….and he don’t got a case there ether kd and Steph was crazy and nobody respect kd and without kd Steph stuck at 2 and not 4

[@cobs9420]

I learn to appreciate Kobe,MJ & Lebron. But Bron has nothing more left to prove. Time to hit the sunset & chill. His contemporaries are either all retired or in the coaching staff

[@kingrambo519]

I think ppl appreciate him he’s just extremely different than Kobe & MJ & he shows it every chance he gets lol ppl point out the differences an LeBron fans get mad he has 4 rings played with more all stars than MJ & Kobe put together, he gets every coach that coaches any team he’s on fired (except Spo & he even TRIED to get him fired) I think it’s harder for ppl to appreciate everything he brings to the table because of all the bullshit that comes with him. He’s been in LA 6 seasons now one (Bubble) championship & a bunch of drama before & after that title lol

[@cobs9420]

@@kingrambo519 i just think socmed has extremely evolved and people magnify each actions more than the past

[@CASxH]

If Jeanie doesn’t fire Ham he will

[@mrobitwice77]

She needs to sell the team

[@Davechappelle445]

He’s also about to be 41. And will be 43 at the end of that contract

[@yomama629]

I can't believe he's 45 already. The Lakers would be crazy to renew a 47 year old player on a 3 year deal, he'll be 53 by the end of it

[@gregpollard7158]

LBJ ain't leaving LA!!! A City of ⭐️ Stars with the Best Weather ☀️ in The US outside of San Diego & Hawaii!!!

[@mattchris83]

LA smells like piss

[@kingrambo519]

I honestly hope he does, I’m tired of the LeBron drama on my team man, it’s gotten out of hand, he asked for Vogel loved him won a championship with him then soon as shit went left he scapegoated him, just like he did with Russ, just like he is doing now with Darvin Ham, nobody pays attention to LeBron not playing a lick of defense but will sprint full speed for a wide open dunk in a heartbeat, he’ll end the game with 35 but he had no real impact on the outcome it’s CLEAR stat padding lmao

[@johnathantwinz810]

Bron should go play with Curry. They can both get their rings. AD is the softest tissue on the shelf. He won't win with Pillow AD

[@MakaveliCVW]

Bron is tissue paper too

[@JaySwavo]

@@MakaveliCVWnobody cares about LeBron but apparently you do 😂

[@MakaveliCVW]

@JaySwavo nahhh he is the worst thing to happen to the nba I will be glad when leroid retires

[@Reaper13-hi3yo]

@@MakaveliCVW Is that why you have posted 10x to this video about Lebron? Weirdo, go get a hobby

[@JaySwavo]

@@MakaveliCVW you should get a head start and stop watching him today

[@williecatch9]

I don’t know. The Lebron drama is really getting old. And then when the lakers don’t win the title (again) we have to hear that it’s somebody else’s fault and not the guy getting a max deal with a no-trade clause?!

[@lilyusi]

Lebron doesn't have a no trade clause

[@hoyjohn5126]

They need better coaching staff. HAM is relying on LEBRON and AD to win games.

[@hoyjohn5126]

They need to fire HAM!

[@Th3gamer77RB]

Lebron james knees to leave the Lakers asap. We don't want him here.😮😂😂

[@Ojtheking12]

We suck, are rookies suck, AD out on eye injury, did you see what happened when Minnesota came and cooked us without LeBron and AD. If LeBron was not here and AD was injured we would lose every season. Austin Reeves is not a star, are rookies are not stars, and Dlo and Rui can only be somewhat consistent. Without LeBron we don't win that 2020 championship, and these are the same people that call AD soft and want him gone, okay without both of are future hall of famers, we still don't win that 2020 championship. And without both of them this season, we would probably be in the 12th seed.

[@Ojtheking12]

As a team we are in the 9th seed. And if you had this team without LeBron, and Anthony Davis. We have shown how bad of a team we are without these guys. You get mad when Anthony Davis is out or LeBron, Because you are afraid that you would lose. Why get mad, why would you be mad about the so called soft AD, and old LeBron. Do the fans really feel like that these players are the saver's of the team. But yet you want them gone, we have seen what happened when they are gone. You don't really need that to happen.

[@The-Endo-SymArmor]

​@@Ojtheking12the problem is Jeanie Buss she doesn't know basketball and when Lebron & AD leave. The Lakers will go back to being the bums they are until Jeanie Buss sells the team.

[@marktuason418]

Stephen A legit question do you hate LeBron

[@Reaper13-hi3yo]

He wont answer, but anyone who has seen enough of SAS, knows the answer to that question. LBJ dont mess with him, at all PS- SAS was seen on TV at the National College Football Title game between Mich & Wash in MJ's club box- rumor has it when he left the club box he had holes in both pant legs at the knee

[@eb2354]

His not going to retire until he plays a season with his son ( according to him ) i can see him signing only a 1 year deal to have the option of becoming a free agent next season.

[@rightonthemoney77]

Lebron has made it perfectly clear he knows his basketball career is coming to an end. He has also made it clear he would love to play next to his son if he is drafted. My thoughts are he wants the Lakers to draft bronny and he will sign a two or three year contract. If the Lakers don't draft him and another team does that's where Lebron will go.

[@kafumbewallacejosephs3850]

I dare lebron to win a chip this season and then retire on top of his game

[@TYE757]

I feel like lebron should go back to Cleveland once father time catch up. Play a udonis Haslem role in Cleveland. Then after that he try to own the team In Las Vegas ( if they do get a team)

[@Otisdic]

How is Steph over Bron but he wasn't top two in all star votes, doesn't sell more jerseys, doesn't get the views... really bad take from Steven A, Lebron is still by far the face of the NBA...Giannis is more popular than Steph...

[@MakaveliCVW]

Actually stephs jersey is the highest selling jersey and because of steph the warriors is the team worth the most right now...I don't care honestly tho I wish they would both retire and maybe just maybe the nba would go back to being good again

[@AnthonyJackson-pr5xm]

This guy haven’t learned yet Stephen a lebron has no talk for you he don’t need your help,you can’t get your ratings up talking about lebron

[@gugy68]

As a Lakers fan I only want him back if he gives Jeannie a friendly contract so the franchise has the means to really build talent around him and AD. If he asks the max, it’s another season wasted. I know Bron is a cash cow but fans want rings and not profits for the franchise. 😂

[@dj66a.]

LBJ is the face of the NBA till he retire!!

[@MakaveliCVW]

And that's why the ratings are in the shitter

[@leonardofabbri7930]

Yes, the 🤡 face

[@dj66a.]

I doubt that was the 🤡face that made LBJ a billionaires and a legend. Hatred causes dishonesty as well!

[@dj66a.]

I doubt a 🤡 face like that made LBJ a billionaire/legend!

[@Ojtheking12]

​@@MakaveliCVWHow about you come and save us, why didn't you declare for the draft?

[@user-iz1ej3vi1j]

Doesn't matter how old he is he still ballin

[@AlEx-mc6tv]

Lebron needs to get out of LA, I still haven’t watched a full laker game since he came in. Dude is still corny and never fit here

[@RonMeek]

It's crazy how some ppl want lebron james to retire like he's doing something wrong he's playing to get to a chance to play with his son

[@user-vi5vd3ty9d]

The man who ruined max’s career!

[@MrBriancall1]

Will LeBron leave LA, let’s hope so. I’m looking forward to seeing what AD, Dlo, Rui, AR, Spencer Dinwiddle, and Gabe Vincent carry the day. He is 40 years old, and time to move on.

[@sacprince_CIF]

Please leave the Lakers thank you 🙏🏾

[@BLACKMAAT]

THE LAKERS SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS 40 YEAR OLD MAN. THE LAKERS ARE IN THE 8TH SEED. LET HIM WALK TO WHOMEVER WANTS HIM ,AND TSKE BRONNY TOO. I AMSURE A COACH IS LOOKING FIR THAT HEADACHE

[@EllaXRob]

LeBalco Jamesssss

[@GS-mh6ub]

As Lakers fans, we are indifferent to Lebron's departure. While he is a skilled offensive player, his impact on winning is not as significant. He lacks defensive effort and monopolizes the ball, hindering the growth and development of his teammates.

[@elgary9074]

So sick of seeing him getting rusted in that trashy team

[@xavierduke4952]

Bron back in Miami with Jimmy and Bam 😳

[@johnfalk2814]

Lebron more box office than Steph fs

[@bladvenci8237]

Go to Miami 1 Year 🤔🤔💯

[@user-fu7mt1pb5y]

Home sweet home storybook ending

[@dapi90]

ESPN always wants to remind us that Lebron is box office over Steph. Why do they keep trying to remind us? 😂😂 Numbers don't lie, and last time I checked, Steph's numbers aren't a joke.

[@CensorTube84]

LeBron should leave the NBA..it’s time.

[@Robby1243]

They can’t afford that, who are they gonna hate on?

[@CensorTube84]

@@Robby1243 They can get back to the old ways and cover the entire league.

[@Itsfloorseats]

@@CensorTube84they never covered the whole league lol 😂 it was magic / bird, then Jordan , then Shaq/kobe then lebron

[@CensorTube84]

@@Itsfloorseats Those dudes were on winning teams. LeBron should be getting phased out so the young blood can get their shine.

[@WitnessFusegaming]

@@CensorTube84Lebron still got a lot left

[@rd806]

Echoing

[@ostry66]

Lmao if I'm Pelinka I'm not giving a 40yo a no trade clause on 3 year deal even if he's LeBron. The Lakers have to rebulid, they're not anywhere close to championship contention and being stuck with that kind of a contract is a last thing they need

[@makedredd299]

There’s nothing good left in LA outside of the sport.

[@luthiellouinordjr902]

I don’t mind lebron retiring but it will be so hard to watch the nba not a fan of 3 point shooting not exciting

[@rudykadous4005]

I sure hope he does...us true Lakers fans never wanted him there in the first place, hence why his mural got vandalized and why if the Lakers are stupid enough to give him a statue next to kobe will get vandalized as well...we in l.a. don't play that ish

[@antno_2064]

Always hating on the man

[@tonymj1973]

Man please!! Dude has a house in construction in Cali.

[@brucehtdallas]

I wouldn’t do it. Is he bigger than the game? Hes hurting the lakers

[@lockedin7741]

The media really thinks LeBron is the end all be all.. 😂 a no trade clause at 40 is CRAZY.. I wish I would smh.. the worst kept secret is only ESPN wants LeBron in LA 3 more years. We as Lakers fans appreciate his service but nah we good champ. We want to win not continually be in the drama of LBJ and potentially Bronny. If that happens. Wake me when it’s over

[@murtajiz545]

Y’all are nothing with Bron right now. Good luck letting AD take y’all to a chip 😂😂😂

[@leonardofabbri7930]

​@@murtajiz545the team runs a way better BB without Bron with DA-AD and all the supporting cast involved

[@lockedin7741]

@@murtajiz545 so you think we winning one with Bron on a no trade at 40 making 60 a year? You crazy as hell 😒

[@hastamojo]

Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Lebron... honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you drive into the paint and strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the rim, and that gorgeous jumpshot. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the court, you're a great husband and father, sometimes I even call you dad. I forvever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, and heartbreak over the years. I remember when you first left clevenland and its like my heart got broken into a million pieces. But a tear still fell from my right eye when I watched you win your first ring in miami, because deep down, my glorious king deserved it. I just wanted you to return home. Then allas, you did, my sweet baby boy came home and I rejoiced. 2015 was a hard year for us baby, but in 2016 you made history happen. You came back from 3-1 and I couldn't believe it. I was crying, bawling even, and I heard my glorious king exclaim these words, "CLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!" Not only have you changed the game of basketball and the world forever, but you've eternally changed my world. And now you're getting older, but still the goat, my goat. I love you pookie bear, my glorious king, Lebron James.😘🫶❤

[@sisasnyman8554]

Hahahahahaha you are definitely obsessed with LeBron James 😂😂😂😂

[@onidtubes]

If you love fighting for a play-in spot year after year then go ahead, sign Lebron.

[@mariorice2007]

Lebron to the mavs or warriors next year

[@albertomontoya8479]

why not,he dont qualify as a laker winning mentality.the local fans dont want himbanymore.

[@JaySwavo]

Don’t resign him!!!! Let him walk…Right into Dallas lol. Hope Mark Cuban is smart and drafts Bronny kus LA looks like they’re going to be right back into the island of irrelevancy. Plus the Laker Fanbase don’t like him anyways, so why stay?

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Yes he will if you know LeBron when his team doesn’t win the chip he bails out

[@Davechappelle445]

Lebron just built a 100m house. He’s not going anywhere lol

[@johnthonig1692]

Prove it, son

[@TheJonOrtiz]

He should

[@kingjaffijoe6893]

SAS be talking like whatever he say go

[@garyspan4209]

Come 2 the sixers .. and get this money 💵

[@leonardofabbri7930]

Hopefully

[@leetraviusmckay314]

He's joining Bronny in the G league 😂

[@KevinHernandez-qz8sb]

He doesn't affect winning anymore. He can come off the bench for the Clippers. For veteran minimum of course.

[@RonaldJones-do6su]

You sound stupid

[@zardsire2012]

As a Lakers fan, I hope he leaves for the fake Lakers fan can leave and so we can properly rebuild without Lebron changing our team each year

[@The-Endo-SymArmor]

Why you ain't winning anything

[@deeess8835]

Let's be real for a minute! LeBron and AD have been healthy for most of this season, and the Lakers are struggling to make even the 9th or 10th seed in the play in tournament. Lakers won before LeBron; 16 rings! Lakers need to thank LeBron and move on from him. No new contract for LeBron, unless you want three more years of no rings, and then start rebuilding in 2027, which would mean about seven years without rings. Rebuild now with younger players, and maybe Purple and Gold will win another ring by 2027. After West, there was Kareem, and Magic, after those two Shaq and Kobe, after LeBron there will someone else. Go Lakers!

[@DanielEscamillaPueblo]

I hope Lebron signs another MAX deal witht he lakers so he can keep messing up their franchise :D

[@AnthonyJackson-pr5xm]

Main speak about someone else,it’s all about lebron this rookie speak on the chosen one trying to be relevant first take is done

[@teemo3139]

First of all .. your nuts. TO say a player like Lebron is not the greatest of all time is simply dumb.

[@ysidropachecoiii47]

Stephen a doesnt like Lebron ......he loves him some Labron Lames ❤❤❤....who Cares that he scores 25 a game.....at the expense of losing not winning ....hes just in it to get stats not win....and he ducks certain players on teams ....and when the team loses blames everyone else wen he plays no Defense.....thats why he got rid of Kuzma wen u pushed him to play defense ....Lequeen needs ti kick Rocks hes a Eastcoast Diddy boy........😮😮😮

[@Countryboy25]

LeBron just need to leave the league it's been time

[@MichaelAnthonyJacksonjr]

Stephen A Smith, let it go. We get it, LeBron James refuses to give you the time of day, and you feel a certain way about that. You make enough money, hire a psychiatrist, and complain about all the unfair treatment that have come your way, at the behest of LeBron James and his inner circle, while sipping on your favorite tea, but brother move the hell on with your life.😂😂😂😂😂

[@PINK-A-LOT]

LoL yeeeeeeaàaaahhh 🏀

[@aaronadams140]

Lebron wants the perfect situation, but this is the nba hardest basketball league in the world. It isn’t supposed to be to be easy or perfect situation. He won’t always have the best team and that’s ok that’s what sports is. Competitive, difficult, and when they one player separates from the rest of the back because he doesn’t have the most talent but still wins is what makes a great player

[@kendrickp5644]

@aaronadams140 you do realize LBJ has not had the best team majority of his career.

[@aaronadams140]

@@kendrickp5644 and what player does? You don’t have to have the best of something to win.

[@aaronadams140]

@@kendrickp5644 from 08-09 on he has had good teams. Let’s stop acting like he plays for the nets or wizards

[@jeronbranon181]

You just proved his point 😂​@@aaronadams140

[@kendrickp5644]

@@aaronadams140 I didn’t say he didn’t play on good teams and dare I say great teams. However people make it seem like only want the absolute best situation and only won when he was in the best situation with the best team.

[@edjeoranje4865]

Who cares about Lefraud

[@The-Real-One-]

Lebron need to retire.. he won't get 5 or 6 chips.

[@calmacalma4905]

I agree with SAS. Steph Curry is the face of the NBA right now. Lebron deserves to get his rest after all he’s done ✅

[@EnyouNicodemas]

Nooooooooo

[@murtajiz545]

He is absolutely NOT the face of the league right now 😭

[@Otisdic]

That is the worst thing he's ever said...Lebron sells more jerseys and is watched way more... gets more all star votes... I'm not sure how Steph is more popular cause even Giannis is over Steph...

[@Kenay2024]

You hate Lebron to much 💩💩💩💩💩

[@johnthonig1692]

We all do, son

[@leetraviusmckay314]

OJ Simpson opted out of his contract with life

[@Echelon-hf9eb]

Time for him to retire. Nothing left for him. 2020 was it for him. Adios amigo. Sincerely a die hard laker fan. 💜💛✌️

[@PGKING911]

LeBron is washed Holmes 😂😂.. he had an amazing career 😂

[@mylilbra1]

He just dropped 40

[@BLACKMAAT]

LEBRON JAMES IS SHOOTING 53% AND AVERAGING 25 PTS A GAME , WOTH 7 REBOUNDS AND 8 ASSISTS BUT HE IS WASHED? ARE YOU DUMB?

[@Otisdic]

Man stick to soccer my guy... your basketball knowledge is non existent

[@PGKING911]

@@mylilbra1 They just LOST!!! 😂😂

[@seanboglejr.5299]

Tell him to worry about his podcast. No one is worried about king James anymore…

[@9663mu]

Go already. Jesus.

[@BLACKMAAT]

WILL ESPN CONTINUE TO PAY STEPHEN A SMITH FIR HIS "DUMB DUMB " SPORTS JOURNALISM, AFTER HIS LATEST "DUMB DUMB" TAKE ON QUENTIN GRIMES PLAYING FOR THE KNICKS IN THE PLAYOFFS?

[@alexdoyal5770]

Bro who knows, who cares.

[@hallking7441]

Yes. To go play with his kid at USC. 😂

[@wademckenzie5133]

Oh pls box office really pls retire now Ram Goat

[@mikechan2942]

when will you apologize to shohei

[@RavagHer]

bro what kind of goat is on 4 different teams?

[@louismorris1520]

What goat won championships for 3 different teams? ❓️

[@WRNIIVIIII]

What kind of goat is second fiddle to half their championships?