The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> are reportedly considering the possibility of parting ways with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul.</a> Once considered one of the best — if not the best — point guards in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA,</a> his age, injury-proneness, and steep salary have made him a bit of an afterthought.



However, multiple teams could still look to make a run at the out-of-favor Point God. And that includes the Los Angeles Lakers, which are reportedly in the market for an upgrade over D’Angelo Russell.



Nonetheless, as much as that thought could appease<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James </a>and his alleged desire to retire, Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Lakers might not even get a chance to reach out to Paul after all.



<h2>Suns Still Want To Keep Chris Paul</h2>



“I’m told that the Phoenix Suns and Chris Paul had a series of conversations today to start discussing his future in Phoneix, including the possibility that the team could use the waive-and-stretch provision on his contract prior to the June 28th date to guarantee his contract,” Woj reported. 



“Chris Paul wants to remain with the Suns and he wants to be back with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant,” Woj continued. “Right now, the Suns are looking at a lot of alternatives, including trade possibilities. They’re going to have talks about Deandre Ayton, so can they move money around to keep Chris Paul on the roster? Or find a trade where they can build out their depth. Right now, Phoenix would like to find a way to financially keep Chris Paul on this roster.”



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So, it seems like the Lakers might have to look elsewhere for their new point guard. That’s unless no team wants to trade for Paul and his massive contract and the Suns have no choice but to waive him.

Chris Paul might not join LeBron James and the Lakers

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> finished the 2022-23 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season much better than predicted, considering they were not even in Play-In spots for much of the season. However, they still have work to do.



Following a major overhaul at the trade deadline, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and company were able to turn their season around, eventually making the Western Conference Finals. But this franchise is about winning, and the Lakers fell short against the Nuggets.



This offseason could see some key adjustments by Rob Pelinka, who hopes to boost his February moves with impactful additions that result in a championship. Kyrie Irving might be a potential target, but an alternative option has recently emerged.



<h2>Will Lakers seize opportunity to sign free agent Chris Paul?</h2>



According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, the Phoenix Suns are waiving Chris Paul ahead of next season. The 12-time NBA All-Star reportedly intends to continue playing for several years and to help a team challenge for a championship.



This could be an interesting opportunity for the Lakers, who have a big decision to make at point guard. D’Angelo Russell was a great solution in the second half of the season, but his playoff performances put his future in question.



Irving has been mentioned as a possible target, but his future may not be outside the Dallas Mavericks. Paul, 38, is not getting any younger, but his availability in the open market could make him a possible candidate to join the purple and gold.

NBA Rumors: Lakers could have an alternative to Kyrie Irving to help LeBron James next season

NBA Rumors: Lakers could have an alternative to Kyrie Irving to help LeBron James next season - Bolavip US

The Los Angeles Lakers will go the extra mile to try and keep LeBron James happy for the foreseeable future. The four-time NBA champion hinted at retirement, and all hell broke loose in Los Angeles.



That’s why Kyrie Irving is trying to make the most of the situation and lure him away from sunny California. They wanted to play together and were close to pulling it off this season, but it didn’t happen.



Irving — who’s now an unrestricted free agent — has reportedly reached out to LeBron to try and get him to join him and Luka Doncic in the Dallas Mavericks, according to the latest reports.



<h2>Kyrie Irving Wants LeBron James In Dallas</h2>



“Sources: Kyrie Irving has reached out to Lakers star LeBron James in attempts to see if James would come to Dallas. Irving is a free agent this offseason,” Shams Charania reported.



However, as much as Kyrie would love to be reunited with his most famous teammate, sports analyst Shannon Sharpe doesn’t see that happening, as James won’t leave his family.



<h2>LeBron Won’t Leave His Family In L.A., Claims Shannon Sharpe</h2>



“I don’t think LeBron James uprooted his family from Cleveland, Ohio to come out here to L.A. to all of a sudden say, ‘you know what, I want to spend my final couple of years in Dallas,&apos;” Said Sharpe.



“I don’t think he’ll move further away from his family,” Sharpe continued. “I don’t know Savannah, but I really do think she likes L.A. I don’t think someone of LeBron James’ caliber says, ‘I want to leave LA and I’m going to go to muggy Dallas’. Compared to LA, it’s hell.”



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That’s a big enough reason to shut down the rumors of James teaming up with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. It was a long shot and it sounded nearly impossible, so people can put it to rest now.

Shannon Sharpe explains why LeBron James won't join the Mavericks

Shannon Sharpe explains why LeBron James won't join the Mavericks - Bolavip US

The basketball community loves certain debates, especially the one about who’s the greatest player of all time. For years, the answer seemed pretty clear, but with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>‘ rise, many wonder whether he’s better than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>.



MJ enjoyed unprecedented success back in the 90s with the iconic <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a>, while The King won rings with three different teams: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Heat</a>, Cavaliers, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a>. Therefore, it’s a very polarizing question.



However, Mario Chalmers seems to be sure that Jordan is above everyone else, including his former teammate in Miami. A few months after claiming no one ‘feared’ LeBron, he doubled down on his take.



<h2>Mario Chalmers insists MJ is the GOAT</h2>



“I feel like Bron is the greatest player to ever play this game but he’s just not my GOAT,” Chalmers said, via Betway. “That’s a personal subject. …It’s not that I don’t like him, I love him but I want, for my GOAT, to live and die on their shot. With [Michael] Jordan or Kobe [Bryant], you know they are taking that last shot every time. …Bron is going to make the right basketball play and nothing is wrong with that… It’s just not what I want my GOAT to do. I want my GOAT to shoot it.”



“Going more into the depth of my statement, you come into a Finals situation. Are you more fearful to face LeBron James or Michael Jordan? MJ is 6-0 in the Finals, and LeBron has 4 rings,” he added. “When I say players didn’t fear LeBron, LeBron has been beaten, MJ has not. When LeBron first came to the Heat, people saw him as a villain. But when you line up next to him, you’re actually fearful of him because he’s trying to prove people wrong.”



Everyone has their opinion, but what it’s unquestionable is that both James and Jordan have inspired millions. Instead of comparing them, we should just recognize their legacies.

Former Heat teammate explains why Michael Jordan is the GOAT instead of LeBron James

Former Heat teammate explains why Michael Jordan is the GOAT instead of LeBron James - Bolavip US

For years, even non-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>fans have kept tabs on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-reveals-his-plans-for-bronny-once-he-makes-it-to-the-nba-20220103-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bronny James</a>. That’s what happens when you’re the eldest son of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James,</a> one of the greatest athletes in world history.



Bronny has made it clear that he intends to carry his old man’s torch and keep the James’ name running the NBA for years to come. He recently committed to USC to get ready for the pros.



However, former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-history-by-year-complete-list-of-all-nba-finals-championship-games-20220601-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA champion</a> Kenny Smith believes things won’t be that easy for him, stating that he shouldn’t just assume he’s going to be an NBA player just because his father is one.



<h2>Kenny Smith Says Bronny Won’t Have An Easy Path To The NBA</h2>



“He has to go through a process to possibly get into the NBA that is very hard to get to,” Smith said on Big Boy TV. “People forget, 75 years of basketball, Big, there’s only been 5,100 players that touch a floor. Ten-day contracts, ten seconds, one second, only 5,100 people in 75 years.”



“To be waiting on your son to be one of those 5,100, that doesn’t even make sense either,” Smith continued. “He’s not waiting on his son. He’s wishing his son would make it.”



<h2>LeBron Wants To Play With Bronny</h2>



For years, people have speculated about LeBron’s desire to team up with his firstborn. Not so long ago, The King himself confirmed those rumors by stating that he does wish to play until Bronny makes it to the league.



“I want him to be in the NBA. I am not going to lie,” LeBron said on Uninterrupted. “I want to be on the court with him. I think that will be an unbelievable moment. He’s about to be a junior so the years, it could get close, but we should see, but I want him to get to the NBA.”



That’s one of the main reasons why people don’t think LeBron will retire after this season as he said. But plenty of things can happen in the next couple of years, so one never knows.

Former NBA star has terrible news for LeBron and Bronny James

Former NBA star has terrible news for LeBron and Bronny James - Bolavip US

It’s widely known that LeBron James and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> want to team up and dominate the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> again. But, given the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers’ </a>salary cap situation, that’s easier said than done.



The Lakers unsuccessfully tried to trade for him last season, but Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai wasn’t going to grant him his wish. Instead, he sent him to the Dallas Mavericks.



Now, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Irving has reached out to James to wonder whether he’s willing to join him and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a> and play for Jason Kidd next season.



<h2>Kyrie Irving Wants LeBron James To Join Him In Dallas</h2>



“Sources: Kyrie Irving has reached out to Lakers star LeBron James in attempts to see if James would come to Dallas. Irving is a free agent this offseason,” Charania reported.



Still, this just doesn’t seem realistic. His family is in Los Angeles, Bronny committed to USC, and his business headquarters are also based in California. Also, why would the Lakers trade him unless they get Doncic in return?



<h2>Lakers Could Still Pursue Irving</h2>



Even so, there’s still a chance the Lakers could make a run at Irving, as Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reported that there’s no true to the rumors of him already having a handshake agreement in place with the Mavs:



“Kyrie Irving was at Crypto Arena – and if you’re D’Angelo Russell getting ready to play a game, that had to be something to look over and see Kyrie there while Kyrie and LeBron are doing their handshakes – and some wondered if this was a leverage play to get the Lakers to make a move to get Irving,” Scotto wrote.



“I’ve heard there’s no truth to any reports that Irving has a handshake deal with Dallas on a new max contract for four years with a player option at this time,” the report added. “Not to say he won’t be back in Dallas. They certainly have all the motivation to keep him after trading for him and the financial resources to make him the best offer possible, but nothing’s done as of yet.”



Unless he takes a significant pay cut, the Lakers will need help from the Mavs to get a deal done with Irving, and neither option seems realistic right now. But we’ve seen crazier things happen.

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving could team up, but not with the Lakers

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving could team up, but not with the Lakers - Bolavip US

Back in the day, a young <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>Finals. However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> were already a veteran team in its prime, so, obviously, they got the last laugh.



Coach Mike Brown had been one of Gregg Popovich’s assistants before taking over the Cavs, so he ran very similar players and the Spurs had a counter for everything they sent.



Moreover, James wasn’t the superstar he later became, so he was somewhat easy to contain. That’s why Robert Horry recently said that it was the easiest of all the rings he ever won.



<h2>Robert Horry Says Sweeping LeBron James Was The Easiest RingHe Won</h2>



“LeBron wasn’t a jump-shooter or a knockdown three,” Horry said on All The Smoke. “He was more of a drive guy, get by you, big body, jump over you. And our whole gameplan was like we gonna double team, every time he come off the pick and roll, we gonna double team him. And then it’s almost like the water boy, because you had Mike Brown over there on the other side.”



“Every play they ran with our plays in San Antonio. I’m like, ‘Dude, what are you doing? You can’t run floppy down, that’s our play. Floppy side, that’s our play. He ran almost every play that San Antonio ran and we looked like, ‘Damn, this is going to be the easiest,&apos;” Horry continued. “And that’s why we swept them man–And it was just one of the easiest championships to win man, cuz they weren’t ready. LeBron was still young, double-teamed LeBron, who else is going to score on that team?”



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That was LeBron’s first experience on the biggest stage, and while it definitely wasn’t encouraging, one could argue that he had plenty of success in his career after that.

Former Spurs player says beating LeBron James was the easiest ring ever

Former Spurs player says beating LeBron James was the easiest ring ever - Bolavip US

All things considered, this was a somewhat successful season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers. </a>They went from bottom-feeders to contending for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship, and they finally gave<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a> a supporting cast who was actually supportive.



But the purple and gold don’t play for playoff exits, and neither does LeBron. Being swept was a major blow for the 38-year-old veteran, who even hinted at retiring.



And even though most people think he’s<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-obvious-major-reason-why-lebron-james-wont-retire-yet-20230524-BUS-3481.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> just bluffing</a> or trying to change the narrative, a Lakers insider reported that there’s a slim chance that he won’t be a part of the team next season.



<h2>Report: 10% Chance LeBron James Won’t Be A Laker Next Season</h2>



(Transcript via Jovan Buha — The Athletic) “Based on conversations I’ve had over the past week or so, I’d say there’s about a 10 percent chance LeBron James isn’t back as a Laker next season, either due to retirement or playing for another team. Everyone with and around the team I’ve spoken to believes he’s returning.



James’ recent Instagram story, in which he stated, ‘I’m suppose to be #1 on everybody list/We’ll see what happens when I no longer exist,’ referencing lyrics from Jay-Z’s ‘What More Can I Say,’ was intriguing. Remember: Jay-Z announced he was retiring, only to return a few years later and make multiple albums since then. Could James be hinting he needs a break? Maybe a year away from the game, only to return to play alongside his son, Bronny, in 2024-25? That could be the case.



But the assumption remains that James will return. The Lakers are approaching this offseason as if he’ll be a part of the 2023-24 squad.”


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James still has two years left in his contract and $100 million on the table, so most people think he’s not walking away; he’s just exhausted, and rightly so. But we’ve seen crazier things happen, so only time will tell what happens.

There's a chance LeBron James won't be with the Lakers next season

There's a chance LeBron James won't be with the Lakers next season - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>has been the face of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> for the past couple of decades. Of course, he’s shared the spotlight with Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a>, and many more, but he’s always been the most marketable guy.



James’ retirement will hurt the league in many ways, and we’re not talking just about basketball. They’ll lose an icon, and they need to find someone who could fill those shoes.



And controversial as it may seem because of the so many incidents he’s been tangled up with already, Gilbert Arenas believes that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja Morant</a> could actually be the next in line.



<h2>Gilbert Arenas Says Ja Morant Could Be LeBron James’ Successor</h2>



“The only person who has the charisma, the style, is the one who’s getting in trouble,” Arenas said on Gil’s Arena. “It’s Ja Morant. He’s the only one with the style of play that will put people their seats. When you’re talking about who’s the face of the league, you’re talking about someone who’s airborne. Dr J., Larr Bird and Magic, then Jordan came, Kobe, LeBron. It has to be someone who can put the people in their seats. To be honest, it is Ja Morant.”



“He has the style, he has the look, it’s just that right now he doesn’t understand who he is and what is asked for him,” Gilbert added. “He might not be mentally ready to take on that challenge. Nobody has even asked him, ‘Do you wanna be the face?’ Coming into the draft, everyone was talking [about] Zion. He inherited this just by the style of his play. So the real question is asking him, ‘Do you actually wanna be the face of this league?&apos;”



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Morant needs to do plenty of soul-searching. He can either be the next face of the league and capitalize on his success, or he can throw everything away with that behavior.

Gilbert Arenas makes shocking prediction about LeBron James' successor

Gilbert Arenas makes shocking prediction about LeBron James' successor - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Laker</a>s fell short of their goal. Despite being one of the best teams in the second half of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season, Anthony Davis’ offensive shortcomings, LeBron James’ age, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets’</a> great play sent them back home.



Notably, the team isn’t too far off from being a legit NBA championship contender. But it’s evident that they badly need an upgrade at the point guard position.



And with all then rumors about<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a> not being much of a fan of D’Angelo Russell, a report by Heavy Sports recently confirmed that he’s pushing for his team to replace him with Kyrie Irving.



<h2>LeBron James Wants The Lakers To Replace D’Angelo Russell With Kyrie Irving</h2>



However, the report also states that the Dallas Mavericks have no interest or incentive whatsoever in helping Kyrie or the Lakers with a sign-and-trade unless Austin Reaves and/or Anthony Davis become available:



(Transcript via Heavy)



“‘While we await a clear indication about the Lakers’ intentions [regarding free agency], with no verifiable signal to date that pursuing Irving is among their offseason priorities, league sources say that the Mavericks would have no interest in a sign-and-trade with the Lakers that features D’Angelo Russell as the primary Dallas-bound player,‘ [Marc] Stein wrote. ‘All indications are that the Mavericks remain intent on re-signing Irving.



LeBron James wants the Lakers to replace Russell with Irving, sources told Heavy Sports. However, Los Angeles doesn’t have the cap space to sign Irving, who is looking for a max contract.”


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Truth be told, it doesn’t seem like the Lakers can pull this off unless Kyrie somehow accepts to take a massive paycut, so Rob Pelinka might have to look somewhere else for his new point guard, as Russell simply isn’t likely to be a part of the team going forward.

LeBron James has made a decision about Kyrie Irving and the Lakers

LeBron James has made a decision about Kyrie Irving and the Lakers - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have made a significant improvement this season. The trade deadline was a huge turning point for a team that went from being out of Play-In spots to making the Conference Finals.



However, the purple and gold were unable to compete against Nikola Jokic and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a>, who swept them to punch a ticket to the next round. Now, it’s time for Rob Pelinka to do whatever it takes to make this team even better.



One of the biggest storylines heading into the offseason is the potential pursuit of a new point guard, considering D’Angelo Russell‘s decline in the playoffs. Unfortunately, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and company may have to cross a name off their list.



<h2>Rumor: Mavs may not be interested in deal that sends Kyrie Irving to LA</h2>



According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks have no interest in a sign-and-trade deal involving Russell and Kyrie Irving, since they’d want to bring the latter back next season:



“A popular topic all week, in the wake of Denver sweeping the Lakers out of the Western Conference finals, was the notion that L.A. could emerge as a potential sign-and-trade destination for Dallas’ free agent-to-be Kyrie Irving.



While we await a clear indication about the Lakers’ intentions there, with no verifiable signal to date that pursuing Irving is among their offseason priorities, league sources say that the Mavericks would have no interest in a sign-and-trade with the Lakers that features D’Angelo Russell as the primary Dallas-bound player. All indications are that the Mavericks remain intent on re-signing Irving.”



Irving has been in Dallas for just a few months, so even if it didn’t go according to plan so far, it makes sense the team wants to run things back. Therefore, the Lakers may have to explore alternatives.

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The teams playing in the NBA Finals haven’t been confirmed yet. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/have-the-denver-nuggets-ever-been-to-the-nba-finals-20230521-BUS-2811.html">Denver Nuggets</a> are waiting for the winner of the Eastern Conference. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/when-was-the-last-time-miami-heat-won-a-championship-20230524-BUS-3412.html">Miami Heat</a> started 3-0, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/when-was-the-last-time-the-boston-celtics-won-a-championship-20230523-BUS-3337.html">Boston Celtics</a> closed the gap to 3-2. However, there is another topic that focused a ton of headlines.



This was the report made by NBA insider Marc Stein indicating that Eric Lewis is being investigated by the league. The reason behind that process is that the referee allegedly ran a Twitter account to defend several calls.


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The situation gained popularity especially after some users took screenshots of all the replies made by the account @CuttliffBlair before it was deleted. It got so out of control that even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> had something to say with a very brief post.



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">NBA ref Eric Lewis has been outed as having a burner account (<a href="https://twitter.com/CuttliffBlair?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CuttliffBlair</a>). Lmaooo this is a momentous day. The account will surely be deleted soon so for the archives, the entirety of the account’s replies. All involving… yep, Eric Lewis. 😂 (h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/Mikey_Wyllin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mikey_Wyllin</a>) thread 🧵⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/6GTvURouOc">pic.twitter.com/6GTvURouOc</a>— Pablo Escobarner (blue check) (@PabloEscoburner) <a href="https://twitter.com/PabloEscoburner/status/1661759530462507009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>LeBron James’ tweet on the Eric Lewis controversy</h2>



James has already been involved with this particular referee earlier in the season. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> lost to the Celtics in a close game largely for a late no-call on a foul against the King. This prompted the anger of the fans, while also noticing that Lewis’ family have been seen supporting Boston before.



The supposedly burner account claimed it was the referee’s brother the person sending the tweets. “This is MARK Lewis. Right family (older brother). I’m sorry that I put E, in this situation, but this ain’t Watergate. You’re right, the account WILL be coming down. Twitter should not be this vindictive. Sorry to inconvenience you” was the answer to the used that posted the screenshots.



In all this controversy there was one opinion missing, although it was just a couple of words. “This Eric Lewis [poop emoji] true?”, LeBron tweeted on Saturday afternoon. It’s such a strange situation that even James seems to be surprised. There is still no definition from the league, but it would be a huge case if it’s confirmed.



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This Eric Lewis 💩 true??? 🤨— LeBron James (@KingJames) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/1662532601712889856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-finals">NBA Finals</a> are going to have a team much better rested than the other. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/have-the-denver-nuggets-ever-been-to-the-nba-finals-20230521-BUS-2811.html">Denver Nuggets</a> are already waiting there after sweeping the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> with four consecutive wins. That appeared to be the end in the Eastern Conference as well, but everything changed.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> started winning the first three games. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/record-of-nba-teams-down-3-0-in-the-playoffs-how-many-of-them-forced-a-game-7-20230522-BUS-3139.html">This advantage has never been wasted</a> in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a>, so they seemed poised to face the Nuggets in the last series of the year. However, that may not be the case.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> emerged to avoid elimination two times. The finals in the East promise a lot of drama still left with things 3-2 in favor of Miami. It could be an historic comeback, and a four-time champion with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-explains-whats-wrong-with-todays-nba-20230524-BUS-3571.html">Draymond Green</a> said who he wants to win the matchup.



<h2>Draymond Green gets real on Boston coming back vs Miami</h2>



Green has always shared his opinion on numerous topics. However, he has been doing it more often since he started his own podcast. This time the multiple champion with the Warriors picked his favorite to win the series citing a personal reason.



“Can they close the deal? I don’t know, man. That’s an interesting one. The first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. We would love to see it, wouldn’t we? Maybe I won’t have to hear about 3-1 anymore if this team comes back from 3-0. Like, you can throw the 3-1 in the dirt. I’m sick of it. Would be a much better story. For me personally, it would be a much better story”, the player said on “The Draymond Green Show”.



This is a reference of course to what happened in the 2015-2016 NBA Finals. Golden State had a 3-1 lead over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>-led Cleveland Cavaliers that put them near their second consecutive title. However, the Cavaliers returned to win the series 4-3. Although it wouldn’t erase that dramatic ending, Green could catch a break for a bit if the Celtics were to come back.

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Scottie Pippen and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> won six championships together with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a>. One of the greatest dynasties in NBA history led by legendary head coach Phil Jackson.



Though Michael Jordan was extraordinary since his debut, the arrival of Pippen became a crucial factor to develop a winning team. Prior to that duo, there were no trophies to show for.


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Now, in an incredible turn of events, the relationship between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/scottie-pippen">Scottie Pippen</a> and Jordan seems to be absolutely broken. That was confirmed in another controversial episode which involved <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>. 



<h2>Scottie Pippen destroys Michael Jordan while praising LeBron James</h2>



After LeBron James and the Lakers were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets, Scottie Pippen appeared on social media to talk about LeBron James and his possible status as the greatest player of all time. 


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“LeBron will be the greatest statistical guy that ever played the game of basketball and there’s no comparison to him. None. So, does that make him the greatest player ver to play the game? I’ll leave it up for debating. I don’t believe that there’s a great player because our game was a team game and one player can’t do it.”



Of course, that answer was totally surprising considering he played alongside Michael Jordan. Then, in an incredible statement, Scottie Pippen just took it to another level. 



“I’ve seen Michael Jordan play before I came to play with the Bulls. He was a horrible player. He was horrible to play with. He was all one on one. He’s shooting bad shots and, all of a sudden, we become a team and we start winning. Everybody forgot who he was.”


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As a consequence, Pippen became a trending topic on social media as nobody expected that kind of statement. We’ll see if there’s an answer from Michael Jordan.

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The season ended in a very bad way for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. They reached the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-playoffs">Western Conference Finals</a> as the N°7 seed in a bit of a surprise, but then they were swept by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> in a clear way.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> played at a really high level in the playoffs. He even almost averaged a triple double against the Nuggets in Lakers’ big loss, although he did so while playing through a foot injury. Now he will have a decision to make in the offseason.


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The King might need surgery to repair <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Lakers-dodge-a-massive-bullet-with-LeBron-James-injury-20230303-0005.html">a torn tendon in his right foot</a>, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This is something that should be determined in the next few weeks, so a potential timeline for James is the next big topic.



<h2>How long will LeBron James be out if he gets surgery?</h2>



James scared every fan in Los Angeles when he got injured during the regular season. It was the game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a> on February 26 when the King went down. Back then the fear was he was going to be out for the rest of the season, but he missed just 13 games.



LeBron would be out for about two months if he gets surgery to repair the torn tendon in his right foot, per Charania. Despite the great performances he put together to eliminate the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/golden-state-warriors-t101550">Golden State Warriors</a>, the injury limited him throughout the postseason. He talked precisely about it after Game 4 against Denver.



“I’m going to get an MRI on it and see how the tendon either healed or not healed and go from there. We’ll see what happens. I knew I could get to the finish line. I knew I had to deal with it and deal with the pain or deal with not being able to be myself before the injury, but there was nothing that made me feel like I couldn’t get to the finish line”, LeBron said in an interview with ESPN.

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