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‘I have a clause’ – LeBron James reveals if he had any concerns on Luka Doncic trade after rumours about his future
LeBron James has broken his silence on the Luka Doncic trade. The 40-year-old spoke to reporters following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-97 win over the LA Clippers and clarified his thoughts on Doncic’s arrival. Doncic was present for the Lakers’ first game since his trade James put up a stunning performance on Tuesday night with 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a thrashing that saw Doncic watch approvingly from the bench. For everyone inside the Intuit Dome, it felt like a new era had begun for the Lakers as the Doncic clapped and fist pumped almost every point scored by his new team. This was the first game involving the Lakers since they opened up the NBA turnstile of talent and shocked the world when they traded Anthony Davis for Doncic. The Slovenian had to watch from the sidelines due to an injury as he struggles with a strained calf but is expected to return on February 10 against the Utah Jazz. Fans have asked if LeBron and Doncic are a good fit but the King James stated he is excited to play with the incoming star. “[We can be] whatever we want it to be,” the four-time NBA champion said. “It won’t take long. I can play with anybody, and I think he can, as well. So, we’ll work well together.” James also addressed reports that he could leave the Lakers after not being kept informed. “If I had concerns about it, I’d waive my no-trade clause and get up out of here,” he said. “I’m here right now. I’m here right now. I’m committed to the Lakers organisation.” “As the leader of the team, as one of the captains of the team, it’s my job to make it as seamless as possible [for the new acquisitions].” LeBron addressed criticism that the trade does not suit him LeBron put up another strong display yesterday with 26 points These comments are the first public statements James has made since the seismic trade occurred and the 40-year-old shared where he was and his initial reaction when the move happened. “My emotions were all over the place, obviously,” James told reporters when asked about how he felt that Davis gone. “I was out with my family at dinner and the first time I heard it, I thought it was for sure fake. I thought it was a hoax, people messing around or whatever.” James then went on to share that he had an uncomfortable video call with Davis. “AD FaceTimed me and I talked to him for quite a while, and even when I got off the phone with him, it still didn’t seem real,” the four-time MVP revealed. “It was definitely a weird, uncomfortable, truth moment for us. Just knowing that he was going to be gone, that was very, very difficult. Very challenging.” When it comes to basketball on the court, James and the Lakers are enjoying life. Nine wins in their last 11 games means they climb to just one game behind the No.4 Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference.
LeBron James has broken his silence on the Luka Doncic trade.
The 40-year-old spoke to reporters following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-97 win over the LA Clippers and clarified his thoughts on Doncic’s arrival.
James put up a stunning performance on Tuesday night with 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a thrashing that saw Doncic watch approvingly from the bench.
For everyone inside the Intuit Dome, it felt like a new era had begun for the Lakers as the Doncic clapped and fist pumped almost every point scored by his new team.
This was the first game involving the Lakers since they opened up the NBA turnstile of talent and shocked the world when they traded Anthony Davis for Doncic.
The Slovenian had to watch from the sidelines due to an injury as he struggles with a strained calf but is expected to return on February 10 against the Utah Jazz.
Fans have asked if LeBron and Doncic are a good fit but the King James stated he is excited to play with the incoming star.
“[We can be] whatever we want it to be,” the four-time NBA champion said.
“It won’t take long. I can play with anybody, and I think he can, as well. So, we’ll work well together.”
James also addressed reports that he could leave the Lakers after not being kept informed.
“If I had concerns about it, I’d waive my no-trade clause and get up out of here,” he said. “I’m here right now. I’m here right now. I’m committed to the Lakers organisation.”
“As the leader of the team, as one of the captains of the team, it’s my job to make it as seamless as possible [for the new acquisitions].”
These comments are the first public statements James has made since the seismic trade occurred and the 40-year-old shared where he was and his initial reaction when the move happened.
“My emotions were all over the place, obviously,” James told reporters when asked about how he felt that Davis gone.
“I was out with my family at dinner and the first time I heard it, I thought it was for sure fake. I thought it was a hoax, people messing around or whatever.”
James then went on to share that he had an uncomfortable video call with Davis.
“AD FaceTimed me and I talked to him for quite a while, and even when I got off the phone with him, it still didn’t seem real,” the four-time MVP revealed.
“It was definitely a weird, uncomfortable, truth moment for us. Just knowing that he was going to be gone, that was very, very difficult. Very challenging.”
When it comes to basketball on the court, James and the Lakers are enjoying life.
Nine wins in their last 11 games means they climb to just one game behind the No.4 Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference.
