LeBron James, the ageless wonder, continues to shine in his 21st NBA season. Despite being 39 years old, James remains one of the league’s top players. However, there are doubts about his ability to carry the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on his own.
The Lakers currently find themselves in the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 25-25 record, which is far from impressive. This lackluster performance has fueled rumors of a potential trade involving James before the trade deadline.
These rumors gained traction after the Lakers’ impressive 114-105 victory over the Boston Celtics, a game in which James did not play. However, James’ agent, Rich Paul, quickly put these rumors to rest. In an interview with ESPN via NBACentral, Paul stated that James would not be traded and that they had no intention of requesting a trade.
Despite his age, James remains a major asset for the Lakers. Throughout his career, he has been one of the league’s biggest superstars. Trading him would be a disrespectful move by the organization.
Fans who were hoping for a trade involving James will be disappointed by Paul’s comments. Despite his age, James continues to put up impressive numbers for the Lakers this season. He is averaging 24.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. In addition, he boasts a remarkable shooting percentage of 52.0% from the field and 39.7% from beyond the arc.
LeBron James is here to stay, and Lakers fans should be grateful for the opportunity to witness his greatness for however long it lasts.
