Nearing the end of his infamous ‘Mafiathon 2’, streaming sensation Kai Cenat invited Kyrie Irving as a guest. The enigmatic star, although doesn’t usually appear on such occasions looked to be comfortable around the bubbly Cenat. They played basketball, hung around in his room, and then Irving’s phone rang. With a sigh, he said, “it’s going to be Los Angeles”.

Did the rumors from two seasons ago finally manifest themselves into a reality? Are LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, a celebrated tandem back together on the same side? Sadly, that’s not the case.

It might be common knowledge at this point. The enacted scene was a part of Cenat’s tasks for his guests. In the past, Kevin Hart simulated a photoshoot. Just like that, Kyrie Irving with intense music adding some weight to the moment acted out what it would look like if he did ever get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

It’s not surprising for LA to be the destination. Even though it’s been seven years since they played together, LeBron James expressed frustrations about not being his “running mate” anymore. Furthermore, Kai Cenat himself is an ardent fan of James, and if not the truth, at least wanted a taste of what a potential NBA trade negotiation would look like.

Does this mean the road to LA is closed for KAI? Factually, this could be the last season Kyrie Irving remains in Dallas unless he opts into his player option next season. Moreover, he idolized Kobe Bryant growing up and became his mentee when in the league. The eight-time All-Star could always want to continue the legacy of the ‘Black Mamba’ with the franchise Bryant spent his entire career with.

However, has there been an indication of the same?

Will Kyrie Irving be a Laker?

The NBA is a funny business. The unexpected happens more frequently than it should. Hence, no possibility can be ruled out. Before re-signing with the Mavericks, Irving even attended a Lakers playoff game. That seemed to be an indicator for the fanbase of him mapping out a future in LA. But while he admits “Everything was considered”, the move never went through.

“There were so many different factors in between. When it comes to business decisions, you have to ask the GMs, the presidents why certain things didn’t work out,” Irving said about the potential move. And now, it looks like the time has passed.

The infatuation with with Irving speaks about Dallas and the way the fans have embraced him, his sense of gratitude ties him close to Dallas. Kyrie Irving even admitted wanting to be drafted by the Mavericks in 2011 .“Needing a lot of mentorship, needing a lot of nurturing, I can look back and have 20/20 vision and think – I could have used this,” he said.

Additionally, he has also used his influence to bring in a major contributor this season.

Irving was among the primal spokespersons that lured Klay Thomspon to Dallas during free agency. The Warriors legend was a star on the Lakers’ radar given his childhood and also his father being a former Laker. Aside from that, the Dallas Mavericks have assembled a formidable unit around Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic just one season after they made it to the NBA Finals.

In terms of his goals, “All I care about is winning. It’s all I’ve cared about since I came into the league,” the Mavs are in a position to do so. In terms of performance, Irving has been spectacular for them averaging 24.5 points on some of the best efficiency of his career this season. With all that considered, it doesn’t seem like Kyrie Irving could be in a Lakers uniform anytime soon.

However, it’s the NBA. Anything is possible.