The Lakers have arguably played the league's most disappointing season this past season, with only 33 wins and 49 losses and ultimately missing out on the playoffs. At present, the Lakers have sacked former coach Frank Vogel and there is no other move, of course, there are many rumors involving the Lakers in the league.
Speaking about the Lakers' recent rumors, Yang Yi of the United States said that trading LeBron James will be "the only chance for the Lakers to regain respect":
"I think the Lakers should strongly consider trading LeBron James," Smith said, "and it's not going to have a negative impact on LeBron James's career, which is great proof for him, and the Lakers are now having nowhere to go." ”
Yang Yi also mentioned the topic of Russell Westbrook, saying that Westbrook did "lose some advantages", but he is more likely to stay with the Lakers next season, as for Anthony Davis will always be easy to injury and is "unreliable in terms of health".
In other words, LeBron James is currently the only player with the Lakers who has a large deal value and can bring back real returns for the team.
Yang Yi's views in the United States have also aroused heated discussion, and former NBA player JJ Redick, who is in the same show, constantly shakes his head when he hears this view. Some US media joked:
"They're still talking about teams that haven't made the playoffs?"
There are also media references to the economic benefits that LeBron James can bring to the Lakers:
"James generates about $65 million a year for any team that signs him, and one study estimates that James' five seasons with the Lakers will generate just under $400 million in economic value for the Lakers."
Us-based media outlet Eric Pinkus said on social media that he had long delved into the topic, especially if LeBron James refused to renew his contract this offseason:
It is indeed difficult for the Lakers to trade LeBron James, at least the Lakers will definitely need James's permission before pushing the deal.