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<p>Even though we’re talking about one of the greatest players of all time, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> still has his fair share of haters around the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. Even so, the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> superstar will always have his fans right there to stand up for him.</p>



<p>Whenever <em>The King</em> is questioned, regardless of who makes that comment or when, we will immediately see those who admire James firing back. One of his teammates learned that first hand <strong>by accident</strong>.</p>



<p>We’re talking about <strong>Jalen Hood-Schifino</strong>, who has just been drafted by the Lakers 17th overall. “<em><strong>I saw that … and was like, ‘Dang, LeBron’s old!</strong></em>’” he said in regard to the fact that he was just seven days old when LeBron was drafted by the Cavaliers in 2003. His comments didn’t sit well with James’ fans, which is why the rookie <strong>later set the record straight.</strong></p>



<h2>Jalen Hood-Schifino clarifies controversial remark about LeBron James</h2>



<p><em>“<strong>I would never disrespect LeBron</strong>,”</em> Hood-Schifino said on Instagram, via <em>ClutchPoints</em>. “<em><strong>He’s one of the best players to ever play this game and I’m blessed to be able to play alongside him! If anything, I’m giving him praise for what he’s doing at his age.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>It’s safe to say Hood-Schifino <strong>didn’t mean to disrespect</strong> LeBron, but in the era of social media, things can get blown out of proportion. Hopefully, this will be nothing but water under the bridge sooner rather than later.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> </strong>hinted at retiring and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> fans sounded off the alarms. </strong>But that’s not happening; he’s just not walking away from the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> after being swept.</p>



<p>James has made it loud and clear that he wants to play with <strong>Bronny,</strong> his older son. He recently committed to USC, and will be eligible to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft.</p>



<p>Notably, James has been keeping tabs on his heir’s draft stock, and he recently <strong>teased a move to the </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Atlanta Hawks</strong> </a>after they were projected to take Bronny next season.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="595" height="1024" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/28113605/FzrX9E3acAA4_oS-595x1024-595x1024.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-19429" sizes="(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px"></figure></div><figcaption>via LeBron James</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Hawks Are Clearing Cap Space</h2>



<p>Notably, and perhaps coincidentally, the Hawks are expected to go through a major roster overhaul soon, as they hinted by dumping<strong> John Collins</strong> to get rid of his salary:</p>



<p><em><strong>“The Hawks have many veteran players available in trade discussions. Virtually everybody among their veterans, except for Trae Young</strong>, have really been part of {trade talks} for the Hawks,”</em> reported Evan Sidery. </p>



<p><em>“Two players who fit this criteria are Clint Capela and De’Andre Hunter. Woj also mentioned yesterday <strong>Atlanta wants to work on long-term extensions for Dejounte Murray, Onyeka Okongwu, and Saddiq Bey,”</strong> </em>he added.</p>



<p>Of course, <strong>a lot of things can happen</strong>. Bronny could rise or slip in the Draft, and the Hawks might not even get that pick. But James wants to play with his firstborn, and they could have enough money to make it happen.</p>


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<p><strong>LeBron James</strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong>&nbsp;had an amazing playoff run last season as a No.7 seed in the Western Conference. However, they couldn’t reach the <strong>NBA Finals</strong> after being eliminate by the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a></strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Nikola Jokic</strong>.</p>



<p>Now, the big problem in the quest for a championship ring is the star caliber rosters formed by other teams. <strong>Chris Paul</strong> will play for the Warriors, <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> with the Suns and <strong>Marcus Smart</strong> has arrived to Memphis.</p>


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<p>Considering <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> could be <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-receives-incredible-message-from-lakers-about-nba-retirement-20230524-BUS-3503.html">close to retirement</a></strong>, the Lakers have to make some moves for him to stay. Now, after so many <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/bradley-beal-and-chris-paul-are-part-of-a-blockbuster-trade-between-wizards-and-suns-20230618-BUS-13402.html">blockbuster trades</a></strong> in the <strong>NBA</strong>, the process has started. </p>



<h2>Jarred Vanderbilt will stay with the Los Angeles Lakers</h2>



<p>According to a report from Dave McMenamin, the <strong>Lakers</strong> are ready to exercise the $4.7 million team option for <strong>Jarred Vanderbilt</strong>. That locks him with Los Angeles for the 2023-2024 season and, after the first days of September, the forward will be eligible to receive a four-year contract extension of almost $70 million.  </p>


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<p>Vanderbilt is only 24-years old and has become a tremendous prospect. Furthermore, the <strong>Lakers</strong> already announced that they extended qualifying offers to <strong>Rui Hachimura</strong> and <strong>Austin Reaves</strong>. As a result of that, both become restricted free agents, but, it’s almost certain they’ll stay.</p>



<p>Now, the big question is <strong>LeBron James</strong>. After Game 4 against the&nbsp;<strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>, he wasn’t sure about his future. <em>“We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know.&nbsp;<strong>I have a lot to think about to be honest.</strong>&nbsp;Just for me personally going forward in the game of basketball. I have a lot to think about.”</em></p>


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<p>Of course, a massive factor could be his son, <strong>Bronny James</strong>, as LeBron might wait two years to play alongside him in the<strong> NBA</strong> after his college career at USC. <em>“<strong>Just because that’s my aspiration and my goal (to play with him), it doesn’t mean it’s his.</strong>&nbsp;My job is to support my son whatever he wants to do.”</em></p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-2023-who-is-the-rookie-the-lakers-picked-to-play-alongside-lebron-james-20230623-BUS-16196.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16196_Hood-Schifino.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The second half of the season was an indication that LeBron James still can lead a team to the championship. With that in mind, the Los Angeles Lakers picked Jalen Hood-Schifino to continue their growth.
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<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> are at a crucial juncture as free agency approaches. Following a season marked by roster changes to support<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>, the team now faces the challenge of retaining key players like<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a></strong> and<strong> Rui Hachimura</strong>, both of whom are set to become free agents.</p>



<p>Despite being swept by the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a></strong> in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers showed noticeable improvement throughout the season. LeBron reaffirmed his status as a premier player, forming an unstoppable partnership with<strong> Anthony Davis</strong> when the center is healthy.</p>


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<p>Looking ahead, Lakers general manager<strong> Rob Pelinka</strong> has emphasized the importance of strategic moves in free agency to strengthen the roster. Pelinka himself shared the team’s offseason plan in the rookies’ introductory press conference.</p>



<h2>Rob Pelinka addresses Lakers’ free agency</h2>



<p>The moves made at the trade deadline were the reason why<strong> the Lakers turned around what was destined to be a disastrous season</strong>. That’s why the main goal for the front office is to keep most of their players in the current roster.</p>



<p>“<strong>We want to try our hardest to keep this core of guys together</strong> and also improve around the edges and on the margins to not only get back to where we were last year but hopefully take the next step and get into the NBA Finals. We believe in the proof of concept of this group, and we saw defensively what we were able to do to finish the season out. I think defense and rebounding wins championships. We want to lean into that”, Pelinka said according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.</p>



<p>Lakers’ general manager provided some more insight on what their approach regarding free agents is going to be: “<strong>If there’s a way we can improve the roster, of course we’re going to do that</strong>. I think probably less focus of, ‘Hey, what is Team X or Team Y doing?’ And more focus on, ‘How can we optimize us?&apos;”.</p>


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<p>There are big decisions to make for the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> once free agency opens. Last season they had to change most of their roster at the trade deadline to help<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>, so they can’t afford to lose players like<strong> Austin Reaves</strong> for nothing.</p>



<p>Reaves emerged as a great third option behind James and<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a></strong>, especially in the postseason. With<strong> D’Angelo Russell</strong> unable to remain as a primary option, he stepped up in their way to the Western Conference Finals.</p>


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<p>However, he can leave this summer. The Lakers announced on Tuesday <strong>they have officially extended qualifying offers to Rui Hachimura (7.7M) and Reaves (2.2M)</strong>, so they are going to become<strong> </strong>restricted free agents.</p>



<h2>The Lakers could reportedly pay up to 100M for Reaves</h2>



<p>Ideally, the Lakers wouldn’t have to compete to retain the player. If that’s the case,<strong> they could offer him a four-year deal worth 54 million dollars</strong>. However, it doesn’t seem likely that Reaves won’t have any other suitors.</p>



<p>Considering his ascension late in the season, there are teams that might be ready to put Los Angeles in trouble.<strong> Being just a restricted free agent means the Lakers could match any offer</strong>, something they might be willing to do.</p>



<p><strong>The Lakers are reportedly ready to offer Reaves a contract of up to 100 million dollars</strong>. A four-year contract for that price might be their limit, according to what Jovan Buha of The Athletic recently said on The HoopsHype Podcast. What the potential new deal means is that the front office is going to make sure LeBron doesn’t lose one of the most important players in the team.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> is one of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-says-michael-jordan-was-a-horrible-player-while-praising-lebron-james-20230527-BUS-4285.html">greatest players</a></strong> in NBA history. However, the legend is 38-years old and the rumors of a possible retirement are once again knocking on the door.</p>



<p>A few weeks ago, James had a magnificent run during the playoffs leading the Lakers to the Western Conference finals. LeBron seemed very close to his fifth championship, but, the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong> and <strong>Nikola Jokic</strong> stopped him.</p>


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<p>Now, the big question is if <strong>LeBron James</strong> will have another season in him with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong>. After very busy days in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>, there’s a lot of uncertainty around his future.</p>



<h2>Will LeBron James retire with the Los Angeles Lakers?</h2>



<p>The last official statement by<strong> LeBron James</strong> about retirement came after Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>. It was a shocking message which left a lot of doubts.</p>


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<p><em>“We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know.&nbsp;<strong>I have a lot to think about to be honest.</strong>&nbsp;Just for me personally going forward in the game of basketball. I have a lot to think about.”</em></p>



<p>From that moment on, the NBA star has been very active on social media going to special events such as the <strong>24 Hours of Le Mans</strong>. However, he hasn’t said a word about his future.</p>



<p>In fact, at least for the moment, all his attention is in the college career of his son. Just a few days ago, LeBron couldn’t hide his excitement on <strong>Instagram</strong> when <strong>Bronny James</strong> announced the number he’ll wear at <strong>USC</strong>. <em>“Let’s go 6!!!!!!! I love it Bronny!!!”</em></p>



<p>One thing to remember is that <strong>LeBron James</strong>&nbsp;has been very outspoken about his desire to play alongside Bronny in the NBA though he won’t push it.<em> “<strong>Just because that’s my aspiration and my goal (to play with him), it doesn’t mean it’s his.</strong>&nbsp;My job is to support my son whatever he wants to do.”</em></p>


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<p>Nevertheless, in a very intriguing situation, <strong>LeBron James</strong> remains silent. While the <strong>NBA</strong> sees shocking blockbuster trades with names such as <strong>Bradley Beal</strong>, Marcus Smart, <strong>Chris Paul</strong> or Jordan Poole, the King is still thinking about the most important decision of his career.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama">Victor Wembanyama</a> </strong>is ready to start his career in the <strong>NBA</strong> with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs">San Antonio Spurs</a></strong>. As expected, he was selected with the first overall pick in the <strong>2023 Draft</strong> after playing for Nanterre 92, ASVEL and Metropolitans 92 in <strong>France</strong>.</p>



<p>Considering his talent and size (7 ft 5 in), many experts believe Wembanyama will be a historic prospect. Furthermore, he’ll be mentored by a legendary head coach such as <strong>Gregg Popovich</strong>.</p>


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<p>Now, as a young star in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>, Victor Wembanyama was asked about the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-says-michael-jordan-was-a-horrible-player-while-praising-lebron-james-20230527-BUS-4285.html">greatest basketball players of all time</a></strong>. There are a lot of surprises in that starting lineup. </p>



<h2>Victor Wembanyama picks Top 5 NBA best players of all time</h2>



<p>During the 2023 NBA Draft, <strong>Victor Wembanyama</strong> was asked about what he’ll do if planet Earth had to be saved in a basketball game against the <em>Monstars</em>. Yes, just like it happened in <strong>Space Jam</strong>.</p>


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<p>Wembanyama’s spectacular team included <strong>Michael Jordan</strong>, LeBron James and lot of size to face those unforgettable movie characters. <em>“Gotta go with Steph (Curry), (Michael) Jordan, LeBron, Timmy (Tim Duncan) and Shaq.”</em></p>


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<p>By the way, in the interview with <em>For The Win</em>, Wembanyama had the opportunity to include himself in that incredible starting lineup, but, he declined the offer with a powerful reason. <em>“I haven’t proven anything man.”</em></p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/gregg-popovich-weighs-in-on-victor-wembanyama-and-comparisons-to-lebron-james-and-tim-duncan-20230623-BUS-16471.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16471_victor-wembanyama-1-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="As great a prospect as he is, Gregg Popovich doesn&apos;t want to hear Victor Wembanyama&apos;s name mentioned alongside any other former NBA legend right now.
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<p>The upcoming<strong> FIBA World Cup</strong> holds immense importance for international players, but<strong> Team USA</strong> has a different approach. It’s usually the Olympics where NBA stars are more likely to play, so there are significant missing names in<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-kerr">Steve Kerr</a></strong>‘s roster.</p>



<p>The unavailability of marquee players has forced Team USA to reshuffle their roster and rely on emerging talents. Despite the absences of megastars like<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong>,<strong> a former first pick</strong> has stepped up to represent the nation.</p>


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<p>As the FIBA World Cup draws closer, fans should be prepared for a rocky participation unless someone else joins the group.<strong> Team USA had already failed in the last edition</strong>, being eliminated by France in the quarterfinals. However, that early exit didn’t change the mindset for this year.</p>



<h2>Paolo Banchero commits to Team USA</h2>



<p>Team USA doesn’t look like a contender with the current roster, but at least they have some young talented players that might be eager to prove their worth.<strong> Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic</strong> can be included in that list, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.</p>



<p><strong>The initial belief is that he was going to represent Italy</strong> because of his family’s roots. He was even expected to represent the European country in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. However, the postponement of the competition during the pandemic opened another chance for the USA.</p>



<p><strong>Banchero was the first pick in 2022</strong>, which he validated by being selected as the Rookie of the Year. He is going to be joined by the top pick from 2020 like Anthony Edwards was with the Minnesota Timberwolves.</p>


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<p>Unsurprisingly, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>San Antonio Spurs</strong> </a>didn’t hesitate to <strong>get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a> with the first overall pick in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft. </strong>Every single team in their position would’ve done the same.</p>



<p>Wembanyama is a unique player, a basketball unicorn as we had never seen before. He’s — perhaps — the <strong>most perfect prospect</strong> to ever set foot on a basketball court.</p>



<p>But as great as he is, there’s still a long way to go for him to even be good at the next level. That’s why<strong> Gregg Popovich</strong> doesn’t want to hear anything about the comparisons with <strong>Tim Duncan, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>, Kobe Bryant,</strong> or anyone else.</p>



<h2>Gregg Popovich Doesn’t Want To Compare Victor Wembanyama</h2>



<p><em><strong>“Because of all the hype, he’ll have a target on his back. </strong>More than O’s and X’s to <strong>begin with, we’ll be most interested in setting a framework, an environment where he’s comfortable. Where he can be Victor.</strong> He’s not LeBron or Tim or Kobe or anybody else, he’s Victor and that’s who we want him to be,”</em> the coach said.</p>



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<p>That’s one of the many reasons why the Spurs were<strong> the perfect organization for him. </strong>Popovich will keep the main thing first and won’t be distracted by all the outside noise.</p>


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<p>Every player has a different path to stardom. The Spurs have a long track record of success developing players, but <strong>there are no guarantees when it comes to the NBA Draft.</strong></p>


Victor Wembanyama's jersey number with the Spurs

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> are teams to watch ahead of the 2023-24 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> season, since both <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> want to get back to glory days before their championship window closes.</p>


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<p>Neither of them could stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets this year, but they definitely have <strong>enough left in the tank</strong> to try it at least one more time. This offseason, therefore, will be crucial.</p>


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<p>The Suns seem to be one step ahead of the Lakers, though, as they’ve already landed Bradley Beal from the Wizards. <strong>On top of that</strong>, the team recruited a member of the Lakers for next year.</p>



<h2>Suns add Dru Anthrop to Frank Vogel’s staff</h2>



<p>The Phoenix Suns have officially announced former Lakers video coordinator and player development coach <strong>Dru Anthrop</strong> will work as an assistant coach to Frank Vogel. This means Darvin Ham will have to continue retooling his coaching staff.</p>


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<p>Either way, the Lakers have <strong>more important things to think about</strong> this offseason, including LeBron James’ decision. After the loss to the Nuggets, <em>The King</em> suggested he would contemplate retirement this summer.</p>


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<p><strong>LeBron James</strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> had an amazing playoff run, but fell short in the Western Conference finals against the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a></strong> and <strong>Nikola Jokic</strong>.</p>



<p>They seem to be just one or two pieces away from being a favorite in the NBA. However, there have been no moves in the offseason. Meanwhile, the <strong>Suns</strong> got <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> and the <strong>Warriors</strong> acquired <strong>Chris Paul</strong>.</p>


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<p>Furthermore, the <strong>Grizzlies</strong> will be stronger with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant">Ja Morant</a></strong> getting <strong>Marcus Smart </strong>and the <strong>Sacramento Kings</strong> are a young team on the rise. It’s gonna be very complicated for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> if there’s no help on the way.</p>



<h2>LeBron James doesn’t speak about trades in the NBA</h2>



<p>Of course, with all these big transactions in the <strong>NBA</strong>, thousands of fans are looking for a response by <strong>LeBron James</strong>. He has to be thinking about it when Nuggets, Grizzlies, <strong>Warriors</strong> and Suns seem to be ready for a championship run.</p>


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<p>Believe it or not, LeBron remains silent. In fact, the last NBA thing he put on Instagram was a <strong>cryptic message</strong> answering <strong>Mike Malone</strong> and, in recent hours, all his attention has been on his son <strong>Bronny James</strong>.</p>



<p>After his son picked to wear number 6 at <strong>USC</strong>, this was LeBron’s reaction on social media. <em>“Let’s go 6!!!!!!! I love it Bronny!!!”</em>&nbsp;The message was accompanied with an emoji of Bronny wearing a king’s crown.</p>


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<p>Nevertheless, in an unexpected turn of events, no comments at all about the trade rush in the <strong>NBA</strong>. Whether silence is a sign of things about to come for the <strong>Lakers</strong>, only time will tell. </p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny James</a></strong>, son of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>, chose a few weeks ago the University of Southern California (USC) as his next destination.&nbsp;The 6-foot-3 point guard from&nbsp;<strong>Sierra Canyon High School</strong>&nbsp;is a great prospect and, of course, the national media will follow him closely as a possible heir for the King.</p>



<p>As a father, that was a major moment for LeBron during the NBA playoffs. “One of the best days of my life. First of all, congratulations to Bronny on the decision he made. Super proud of him. It’s even more special to me because it’s the first time someone out of my family to go to college. Obviously, I didn’t go to college either.&nbsp;<em><strong>No matter the outcome of this game, I couldn’t lose today</strong></em>.”</p>


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<p>Now, <strong>Bronny James</strong> announced the number he’ll wear while playing at <strong>USC</strong> and it was a massive surprise for the star of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong>. His reaction is just priceless and, who knows, maybe one day they’ll switch jerseys in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. </p>



<h2>LeBron James gets emotional after Bronny James picks number at USC</h2>



<p><strong>LeBron James</strong> has been very outspoken about his desire to play alongside Bronny in the NBA though he won’t push it. “<em><strong>Just because that’s my aspiration and my goal (to play with him), it doesn’t mean it’s his.</strong></em>&nbsp;My job is to support my son whatever he wants to do.”</p>


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<p>However, every step of the college career will be very special for his father. The latest example was Bronny’s announcement that he’ll wear number 6 with <strong>USC</strong>. The same number of his father at the <strong>Lakers</strong>. </p>



<p>“<em>Six has a lot of meaning to me. From my family and numbers and things of that nature to what I believe in and things of that sort, but my mentality doesn’t change</em>“, said LeBron when he made the switch from 23 to 6 with the <strong>Lakers</strong>.</p>


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<p>Now, in an Instagram story, <strong>LeBron James</strong> was hyped by his son’s pick. <em>“Let’s go 6!!!!!!! I love it Bronny!!!”</em> The message was accompanied with an emoji of Bronny wearing a king’s crown. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="606" height="1024" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/28114202/lebronbronny-606x1024-606x1024.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-16412" sizes="(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px"></figure></div><figcaption><em>Instagram / @kingjames</em></figcaption></figure>


LeBron James' emotional message to Bronny after his son picks number with USC

LeBron James' emotional message to Bronny after his son picks number with USC - Bolavip US

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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lebron-james-lakers-have-multiple-deals-in-place-for-draft-night-20230622-BUS-15641.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230622_BUS_15641_lebron-james-lakers-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With the 2023 NBA Draft just around the corner, the Los Angeles Lakers could be pretty active in making moves.
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<p>There are some teams that should always be contending for titles. The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> are one of those brands that can’t settle with less, especially having<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> playing at a high level. Their season ending was a complete shock compared to how it started, but things then changed.</p>



<p>A rush of moves made near the trade deadline turned their season around. From being far in the playoffs race, they reached the WCF. The loss to the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a></strong> was unforgettable because it a sweep, although nobody would have pictured the Lakers there before the All-Star break.</p>


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<p>LeBron carried the team while he was healthy despite being 38 years old. However, he is now going to have help from a young player to improve what was a decent run.<strong> That’s why Los Angeles selected Jalen Hood-Schifino</strong> <strong>with the 17<sup>th</sup> pick</strong>.</p>



<h2>Who is Jalen Hood-Schifino?</h2>



<h3>How old is Jalen Hood-Schifino?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino is <strong>20 years old</strong>. He was born on June 19, 2003. His place of birth was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.</p>



<h3>How tall is Jalen Hood-Schifino?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino is <strong>6’6”</strong>.</p>



<h3>How much does Jalen Hood-Schifino weigh?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino weighs<strong> 215 lbs</strong>.</p>



<h3>What position does Jalen Hood-Schifino play?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino is a<strong> point guard</strong> / shooting guard.</p>



<h3>What college did Jalen Hood-Schifino play for?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino played just one season for<strong> Indiana</strong>.</p>



<h3>Jalen Hood-Schifino’ s college stats</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino started every one of<strong> the 32 games he played in college</strong>. He averaged 33.1 minutes per game, with a 41.7% field goal percentage and a 33.3% for three. His average numbers were 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.</p>


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<p>To say the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> left a lot to be desired this season is an understatement. While <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> made the <strong>NBA</strong> Conference Finals against all odds, <strong>Luka Doncic</strong> and company didn’t even make the playoffs.</p>



<p>The Mavs were one of the biggest disappointments of the year, since they were expected to go much further after trading for Kyrie Irving. The good news is the team plans to learn from this <strong>to come back stronger</strong>.</p>



<p>As long as Doncic is in Dallas, they will always have <strong>reasons for optimism</strong>. So, it’s safe to say they won’t stop until they help Luka succeed. According to reports, the Mavericks are considering the idea of signing a former champion with LeBron in LA.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Mavs could sign Kyle Kuzma</h2>



<p>Matt Moore of <em>Action Network</em> reports that the Dallas Mavericks are among a group of teams interested in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-kuzma">Kyle Kuzma</a></strong>, who will become a free agent after declining a player option with the Washington Wizards.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>The Jazz and Mavericks are among the teams known to have interest in Kuzma, with the Jazz said to be one of the few teams willing to put up big money in various talks early on,” </strong></em>said Moore.</p>


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<p>Kuzma was part of the Lakers’ team that won the 2020 championship in the Orlando bubble, leaving LA in 2021 as part of the Russell Westbrook trade. The 27-year-old is <strong>expected to draw plenty of interest in the open market</strong>, so the Mavs would face competition.</p>


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<p>For years,<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> scouts</strong>, fans, and analysts alike have discussed<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/Bronny-James-profile-Age-height-weight-college-girlfriend-position-real-name-and-social-media-20230506-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bronny James’ </a></strong>every move, whether it’s minor or major. That’s the kind of pressure and attention that comes <strong>with being <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>‘ firstborn.</strong></p>



<p>It’s not a secret that Bronny intends to follow in his father’s footsteps in the <strong>National Basketball Association,</strong> and he’s quickly risen in most big boards and mock drafts throughout his high school career.</p>



<p>That’s why plenty of people were expecting his name to be called at some point during the <strong>2023 NBA Draft.</strong> Nonetheless, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> star will have to wait a little longer before his son makes it to the league.</p>



<h2>Why Didn’t Bronny James Declare For The 2023 NBA Draft?</h2>



<p>Simply put, Bronny didn’t declare for the 2023 NBA Draft because he couldn’t. <strong>He </strong>wasn’t eligible, granted that he had to be at least one year removed from high school.</p>



<p>Bronny recently committed to play for the<strong> USC Trojans</strong>. There was plenty of speculation about his future, with some even thinking he was going to take his talents to the G-League.</p>



<p>So, Bronny will need to continue bulking up and working on his craft before taking his talents to the pros, and don’t be shocked to see him<strong> crack the top 10 in the 2024 NBA Draft.</strong></p>


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