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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James surprised everyone by picking the Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving during the All-Star draft. Even though the result of the All-Star game didn’t favor James’ team, the fans enjoyed the trio on the same line-up. Moreover, the fans spotted the Mavs duo having a good time at the Sunday night game. However, an NBA legend didn’t let the fans have their moment, shaking them with a shocking trade rumor. Following the legend’s statement, the fans swarmed Twitter with their takes.

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Irving found his new home in the Mavericks camp after he forced his way out of the Brooklyn Nets team. Moreover, the trade rumors on the fourth-quarter master before the deadline revealed Irving’s interest in the Lakers. Even King James expressed his disappointment in not acquiring Uncle Drew to his side. Weeks after the trade, 2x NBA All-Star Vince Carter opened up further discussions on Irving’s chances at the Lakers’ camp.

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NBA world left unsettled with LeBron James – Kyrie Irving news

Vince Carter read LeBron James’ choice of picking Kyrie Irving in the All-Star as a hint for the Lakers’ trade. He said, “More than likely we probably will see Kyrie in a Laker uniform because of this.” Carter began his career as an NBA analyst with ESPN after his illustrious 22-season-long career. Though Carter impressed everyone through his game, he often failed to dazzle the fans with his television career. He constantly faced heat from the fans for his various opinions about the game. Similarly, the legend’s opinion of Uncle Drew attracted a lot of brutal views from fans on Twitter.

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One user upset with the statement said, “For the love of God can we shut the hell up about this and let him be on his current team.” Following are some reactions from NBA Twitter.

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Irving scored 32 points in the losing game against Team Giannis 175-184. Moreover, the new Mavs star is in a red-form, leading the fourth-quarter scoring board with 412 points this season. The addition of Irving to the struggling Lakers camp would improve their chances for the post-season.

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What do you make of Vince Carter’s statement on Kyrie Irving? Will the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Uncle Drew? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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