The Knicks are willing to trade 7-for-1 to get James, can this chip really impress the Lakers?
LeBron James is 39 years old, and in the 21st season of his career, he was revealed to be in danger of being traded away by the team. Considering LeBron James' recent remarks, it cannot be ruled out that the Lakers have been completely disappointed in LeBron James and plan to trade him away, build a team around Anthony Davis, and continue to attack the championship.
After LeBron James finished his game with the Knicks, he also publicly stated that he really enjoyed playing at Madison Square Garden, the home of the Knicks. To this end, the American media "Fadeaway World" proposed that the Knicks trade to get LeBron James, and provided him with a 7-for-1 trade plan, let's take a look at the deal plan, whether the two teams can reach a trade agreement.
Los Angeles Lakers send: LeBron James
The New York Knicks send: Fournier, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, Quentin Grimes, 2024 first-round pick, 2024 first-round pick, 2028 first-round pick
The Knicks sent four players and three future first-round picks, an offer that the Lakers would hardly refuse
In recent years, the Los Angeles Lakers have sent a large number of young players and future first-round picks in order to allow LeBron James to lead the team to the championship. However, they only won one championship, and it is clear that the Lakers management is also very dissatisfied with these results.
With LeBron James forcing the palace team to trade for reinforcements again this season, the top management of the Los Angeles Lakers no longer seems to tolerate LeBron James' behavior. After LeBron James tweeted an hourglass countdown and other behaviors, the Lakers did not respond positively to the trade rumors about LeBron James.
It's a little hard for the Lakers to make the playoffs, or go further in the playoffs. They will struggle to rely on the 14th-ranked offense and the 19th-ranked defence, making them the favourites to win the title this season.
Quentin Grimes is a 23-year-old young guard who is averaging seven points per game this season. Mitchell Robinson, 25, is averaging six points and 10 rebounds per game this season, and Mitchell Robinson is a traditional center who can play as a starting center and Anthony Davis as a power forward.
Fournier is a veteran, and the Lakers have the option to drop him in the offseason. Josh Hart is a former Lakers player who has shown his excellent offense and defense in recent seasons, and this time back with the Lakers, he can become one of the team's most reliable defensive players on the perimeter.
Sending LeBron James to the Knicks can allow the Lakers to defend inside and outside and directly raise it to a higher level. As for the offensive end, the changes won't change much.
The New York Knicks acquired James to build a top-tier five-man starting lineup
The Knicks almost did the Lakers get Anthony Davis the way they traded to get 39-year-old LeBron James. It's hard to say whether the deal is worth it or not, as the Knicks are currently in the top three teams in the East. After trading for Anunoby, they barely lost until recently to the Lakers.
If the Knicks win LeBron James 7 for 1, then the Knicks can create a starting lineup dominated by Jalen Brunson, Anunoby, LeBron James, Julius Randle, and Isaiah Hardenstein.
Buja Lumbrunson's playmaking and offense, Anunoby's defense, Julius Randle's mid-range projection are all teammate skills that LeBron James wants. LeBron James has a chance to return to the Finals and compete for a championship with the Knicks.
Overall, LeBron James has a higher probability of returning to the East and winning the championship. Teams such as the Timberwolves, Thunder, and Nuggets are all strong teams in the West. With the Lakers' current strength, it's hard to beat them in a playoff series. LeBron James will have a much better chance of joining the Eastern Conference team and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals and Finals. The strongest competitor in the East is estimated to be the Milwaukee Bucks.