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USA Today via Reuters

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Los Angeles Lakers started the season with a lack of success and are now fairly dependent on their centerpiece, LeBron James to walk forward in the path of glory in the absence of Anthony Davis.? Therefore, many believe that the Lakers are wasting the twilight years of the four-time champion as they are unable to build a team around him and AD. However, considering the current situation of the Lakers, King James might also think the same. In fact, a recent report from an NBA insider hinted at something similar that grabbed the attention of the fans and made them reflect on social media.

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In one of the latest episodes of the Sedano & Kap Show podcast, NBA insider Ethan Skolnick delved deeper into what he thinks about King James. Skolnick said, ?I honestly believe that if he could be traded before the trade deadline, which he can?t be, he might be pushing for that behind the scenes right now”? Subsequently, clarified that was clearly not an option as he could not be traded.

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Thereafter, expressed his wish of where the four-time MVP should finish his career. The NBA insider said, “He should be finishing his career in a place like Cleveland or Miami?and try to finish up and win there.”?

It was a pretty good hypothesis. But in reality, it is absolutely not possible as he already signed an extension with the Lakers a few months back.

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NBA fans reflected on the ‘insane’ trade rumors of LeBron James

Meanwhile, this mind-boggling news soon became viral on social media and garnered a lot of attention from the fans. They reacted quickly and flooded the comments on Twitter. Most of the fans immediately commented that King James could not be traded.

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While a few tried to guess which team should King James go to. Some even tried to have a good laugh in the comments section. Overall, from the comments, the fans seemingly looked baffled upon hearing the news.

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Here are some of the reactions of the NBA fans:

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James is currently in superb form this season. As a 38-year-old, he is currently averaging 29 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists.? Among the oldies in the league, the four-time MVP is outperforming almost everyone.

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What are your thoughts on this insane hypothesis regarding King James? Please let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league. His unique approach to combining financial aspects with core-sport stories is a testament to his creativity and analytical skills. Ayush draws inspiration from analyses by famous commentators, observing each season's dynamics, and incorporating a financial perspective into his work. His writing is characterized by transparency and credibility, evident in his pieces about the re-purchase of the Philadelphia 76ers amidst an NBA lockout in 2011 and how the Nike-Air Jordans deal remodeled apparel endorsements by basketballers. Ayush shares a fascination for many other sports, but his love for basketball remains unparalleled. He is also a music-lover and spends his time honing his skills on the guitar when he is not sweating it out at the gym.

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