The rumbles of arguably one of the biggest trades in NBA history have begun to calm down. Luka Doncic was present at the Intuit Dome tonight to watch LeBron James and the Lakers demolish their city rivals and tie the season series. Although parting with Anthony Davis, a bonafide two-way beast has been tough, the city of LA is glamorous with the acquisition of Doncic. The Slovenian is touted as the future of the franchise, a move even he envisioned to transpire one day.
But for the Akron Hammer, coming to terms with the trade wasn’t easy.
Davis and James share a close bond. He calls him his “best friend”. For star teammates, no other player spent a longer time besides the 40-year-old than The Brow. And this move materialized in the shadows. Jeanie Buss and Pelinka saw an opportunity that they capitalized on. And while LeBron James does feel sorrow, he also understands the cruel nature of the “business”.
LeBron’s first post game interview since the trade gives his thoughts on his close friend Anthony Davis being traded for superstar Luka Doncic and how they will look together on the floor for the Lakers pic.twitter.com/q1xEdMdJQ9
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“Been a whirlwind. I can’t even imagine how AD, Luka, Max Christie and Maxi Kleber and obviously Hood-Schifino was one of our teammates as well. It’s been challenging for sure especially for me. Anytime I have six years with AD, win a championship with my guy, obviously one of my best friends. But it’s a business you understand that. It’s the business of basketball and we understand that. And I know he’s going to do good out there in Dallas,” James said about the trade.
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