LeBron James has avoided getting caught up in public opinion so far in his career, but when asked about former teammate Kyrie Irving, James can't resist expressing his feelings.
While James did initially condemn Irving for his recent actions in the Jewish controversy, James eventually chose to support Irving. During Irving's suspension by the Nets, James tweeted his support for his former teammates and insisted the Nets were too harsh on Irving's return to the game.
"I told you I don't believe this is sharing disinformation," James wrote, "Irving apologized, he should be able to play, that's what I thought, it's as simple as that." He does need to keep learning, but he should be given a chance to play, it's just that he is asked to do something to get back into play. ”
Some league insiders said the tweet wasn't just James' expression of support for his former teammate, it could actually indicate the possibility that he welcomed Irving to Los Angeles:
"I can tell you that LeBron's remarks are now being interpreted throughout the league and even within the Lakers as opening the door for the Lakers and Nets to trade Irving. Now that they can trade him cheaper, it won't be two draft picks, maybe one. ”
At present, it is still unknown whether Irving can return to the game as soon as possible, of course, from the situation that many big-name players and media in the league have spoken out for Irving, it is only a matter of time before Irving returns to the game. As for James' tweet being interpreted as another attempt by the Lakers to push rumors involving Irving's trade, that remains to be seen.