LeBron James turned 40 on December 30, a huge milestone in his incredible career. Over his 40 years and 22 NBA seasons, he has broken many records and made key decisions for his team. People already know he’s been involved in some team trades and even helped pick JJ Redick as the Lakers’ new coach.
Now, former Lakers center Dwight Howard has claimed that LeBron was behind the D’Angelo Russell trade, even though everyone thought Lakers GM Rob Pelinka made the decision.
The Lakers recently traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, and people started talking about it. Former Lakers player Dwight Howard suggested that LeBron James was behind the decision.
Dwight Howard on the Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell to the Nets:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 30, 2024
“LeGM made the Decision. LeGM said it's enough D’Lo.”
(via @LandonBuford)pic.twitter.com/PQsTHzMBy8
The trade, which sent Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, has gotten different reactions from fans and analysts. Howard’s claim also sparked controversy, with some people now believing LeBron, not the Lakers’ GM Rob Pelinka, made the trade happen.
In a live social media session, Howard expressed his surprise over the trade, stating, “D-Lo went to the Nets. What’s going on Lakers? LeGM made the decision. LeGM said it’s enough D-Lo. They traded D-Lo for Finney-Smith? Let me be the GM. They just be doing anything.”
Fans react to Dwight Howard’s claims on LeBron James
Former NBA star Dwight Howard might have missed an important point about the trade. D’Angelo Russell wasn’t playing well this season, scoring only 12.4 points per game and struggling with his shooting.
During the live social media session, Howard’s claim ignited a significant debate about LeBron James’s influence within the Lakers. Fans shared their thoughts online, with some agreeing with Howard’s view.
@TheOneFortyPlus commented, “LeGM is responsible for your one and only ring.”
LeGM is responsible for your one and only ring.
— Mr McCant (@TheOneFortyPlus) December 30, 2024
@CeoNocap wrote, “lmfaaooo it will all come out sooner or later.”
lmfaaooo it will all come out sooner or later
— Kana (@CeoNocap) December 31, 2024
@SportsTokUS noted, “I mean he ain’t wrong.”
@KIBasketball wrote, “LeGM back at it again.”
LeGM back at it again
— Keep It Basketball (@KIBasketball) December 30, 2024
@DRtheSETTA noted, “I said the same sh*t 😆.”
@wagerkingz_ asked, “Was it LeGM or Rob cuz when it was you who got sent away it didn’t seem like you thought it was LeGM.”
Was it LeGM or Rob cuz when it was you who got sent away it didn’t seem like you thought it was LeGM
— WagerKingz (@wagerkingz_) December 30, 2024
