<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>‘ championship window won’t last forever, which is why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> want to put The King in a position to succeed in the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



Kyrie Irving has been heavily linked with a potential reunion with LeBron in LA, but it looks like he’s staying in Dallas. However, Rob Pelinka still found ways to improve the roster.



The purple and gold brought back key contributors from last season and also brought new faces in an attempt to have a deep playoff run in 2024. Even so, the Lakers seem to have another star on their radar.



<h2>Lakers reportedly target Trae Young</h2>



(Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic)



“The Lakers have pursued other star guards, including Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry, and Kyrie Irving. Even into this summer, there were some in the organization, including James, who still had an interest in pursuing Irving, though the front office ultimately prioritized continuity. Trae Young has long been on Los Angeles’ radar, depending on how his situation unfolds in Atlanta.“



<h2>When was the last time the Lakers won an NBA championship?</h2>



The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t won an NBA championship since the 2019-20 season, when they won the Finals in the Orlando bubble.



<h2>When does LeBron James’ contract expire?</h2>



LeBron James signed a two-year contract through 2025, though he will have a player option for the 2024-25 season.

Lakers eye surprising target to help LeBron James

NBA Rumors: Lakers eye alternative target to Kyrie Irving to help LeBron James - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Lakers eye alternative target to Kyrie Irving to help LeBron James

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have done a great job of putting together a deep and talented team. As great as<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a> is, he cannot win an<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> championship on his own.



James is far beyond his prime, and while this version of himself is still better than 75% of the players in the league, but he’s not getting any younger. Even so, he recently claimed that he doesn’t get tired and can still ball out at a high level.



That’s why ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith went on record to call him a liar, stating that it’s obvious that he’s exhausted. Even so, he didn’t blame him for that, and instead challenged<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Anthony Davis</a> to help him out.



<h2>Stephen A. Smith Rips Anthony Davis Over LeBron James’ Comments</h2>



“He’s lying,” Smith said on First Take. “He has gotten tired, but that’s okay. LeBron James, of all the things that make him an extraordinary role model, the greatest thing to me is his conditioning and his commitment to being in shape. It was a travesty that this man, in his 20th season, was in better shape than most of the league last year, including his teammate Anthony Davis.”



“When I think about LeBron in shape, the first name that comes to mind is Anthony Davis,” he continued. “This man vouched for you, he put his name on the line for you, but he can’t score 40 points in one game and 11 in another.”



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Smith is right on point there. No team should have to count on a 39-year-old to go the distance, and Davis has failed to be the franchise stalwart the Lakers hoped he’d be. It’s finally time he takes over.

Stephen A. Smith calls LeBron James a liar

Stephen A. Smith calls LeBron James a liar - Bolavip US

Three years ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Austin-Reaves-profile-Age-height-college-parents-girlfriend-and-nationality-20230416-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin Reaves</a> wasn’t even sure if he would make it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. Now, he’s the starting shooting guard for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and gets to play with LeBron James.



Reaves has worked his way up the pecking order. His work ethic, confidence, and determination to get better every single day have made him a fan favorite in Southern California.



But as good as his season was, he was still shocked to see that Grant Hill called him to join <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors’</a> coach Steve Kerr and represent Team USA in the FIBA World Cup.



<h2>Austin Reaves Was Shocked Team USA Wanted Him</h2>



(Via Lakers Daily)



“He was like, ‘You’re not going to believe this,&apos;” Reaves told the Southern California News Group over the phone this week.



The message: Grant Hill, the managing director of the USA Basketball men’s national team, reached out to offer Reaves a spot on the 12-player Team USA roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which the U.S. will kick off with a first-round matchup against New Zealand on Saturday (5:40 a.m. PT) in the Philippines.



“I was just kind of shocked [at] the moment,” Reaves said. “I didn’t see it coming. I was confident in what I could do basketball-wise but it was something kind of caught me off-guard.”


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Reaves is quite down to Earth and he’s still soaking in all this new-found fame. But judging by the way we’ve seen him in the World Cup, that hasn’t taken a toll on his game whatsoever.

Austin Reaves had an epic reaction to Team USA selection

Austin Reaves had an epic reaction to Team USA selection - Bolavip US

For the first time in years, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are going into an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season with serious aspirations. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> ready to run things back, the purple and gold seem to have reasons to believe.



Rob Pelinka finally fixed the roster at the February trade deadline, and this offseason he kept up with the good work by making more moves that put the Lakers in a position to succeed.



But of course, it’s still too soon to tell how far they can go next season. According to Charles Barkley, the Lakers will only have a chance to win if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a> plays at an MVP level throughout the year.



<h2>Charles Barkley says LeBron’s Lakers depend on Anthony Davis to win</h2>



“Sometimes, when sports and the games are close, you are like, man, we are close, but the Lakers aren’t. Now, it will be interesting about all the stuff they did; as I said last season, it will all come down to Anthony Davis,” Chucky said on the Bill Simmons podcast, via Lakers Nation.



“If Anthony Davis, as much as I love LeBron, I said last season and two seasons before. The Lakers are not going anywhere if Anthony Davis is not an MVP candidate. The Lakers were lucky to have a great draw in the playoffs, but AD does not have a MVP caliber season; the Lakers are going nowhere.”



<h2>How old is Anthony Davis?</h2>



Born on March 11, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, Anthony Davis is 30 years old.



<h2>When does Anthony Davis’ contract with Lakers expire?</h2>



Anthony Davis agreed on a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, keeping him with the team through 2028.

LeBron James, Lakers success hinges on one key factor, Charles Barkley says

Charles Barkley claims LeBron James, Lakers success hinges on one key factor - Bolavip US

Charles Barkley claims LeBron James, Lakers success hinges on one key factor

Last season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>accomplished what most <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans and players thought was impossible: Breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record and becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer.



James has been one of the most consistent and durable superstars in major sports history, but even for him, getting to Kareem’s mark seemed like too much, considering not even Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant did it.



That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend Byron Scott believes that record will stand forever, as he just doesn’t see any other player balling out at such an elite level for that much time.



<h2>Byron Scott Says No One Will Break LeBron James’ Scoring Record</h2>



“No, I don’t [Think the record will be broken],” Scott said. “And I think that the reason why is the consistency.”



“LeBron has played 20 years in the NBA and has never really been fully hurt and when he gets hurt, he comes right back; he keeps himself in unbelievable condition, he’s going to play another year or so and I think that he’ll get to the point where he’ll have over 40,000 points in this league and I don’t think that it will be broken especially in our lifetime,“ Scott added.



<h2>How Many Career Points Has LeBron James Scored?</h2>


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As of August 8, 2023 and before the start of the 2023/24 season, LeBron James has scored 38,652 points in the regular season and 8,023 points in the playoffs.

Former player shares the reason why LeBron James' scoring record will hold on forever

Former player shares the reason why LeBron James' scoring record will hold on forever - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were one of the biggest winners of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> offseason. They kept most of their core together, and gave <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>the kind of supporting cast he needs at this point in his career.



Despite being swept by the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers were in contention in every single game in the Western Conference Finals, so there was no need to make big changes.



However, Rob Pelinka could already have a backup plan for the season. According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, the Lakers could target Cole Anthony or Collin Sexton in case D’Angelo Russell struggles again.



<h2>Lakers Could Trade For Cole Anthony Or Collin Sexton</h2>



“The Lakers had a productive offseason, but that hardly means their championship quest is now complete,” wrote Buckley. “They could still have holes that need filling, particularly if Austin Reaves falls short of his sky-rocketing expectations or Rui Hachimura can’t replicate the two-way form he flashed in the playoffs.”



“It’s also possible the Lakers could wind up needing another point guard, as the stage was seemingly set for a D’Angelo Russell deal when he waived his implied no-trade clause upon re-signing with the team this summer. L.A. could catch lightning in a bottle with a young, offensive-minded point guard like Anthony or Sexton,” he added.


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Of course, this would all depend on their asking prices and whether Russell lives up to the expectations or not, as he has the talent but has been fairly inconsistent throughout the course of his career.

NBA Rumors: Lakers have two trade targets

NBA Rumors: Lakers have two trade targets in case D'Angelo Russell struggles - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Lakers have two trade targets in case D'Angelo Russell struggles

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> has become one of the biggest talking points in<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> circles right now. His words about not signing an extension with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> led to all kinds of speculation.



The Greek Freak made it loud and clear that he doesn’t plan to sign an extension unless he feels like everybody’s on the same page. Moreover, he stated that he won’t do it this season because it just doesn’t make sense financially.



However, despite all speculation about the New York Knicks an<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">d Los Angeles Lakers</a> being ready to jump the gun and make a move for him, a Western Conference executive explained to Heavy why that’s simply not possible.



<h2>Knicks And Lakers Can’t Trade For Giannis</h2>



“They will need to get lucky somewhere along the line if there is going to be a trade, and the fact is, it’s always a trade now, it’s never really free agency,” the GM said. “But everyone talks like the Knicks have this giant pile of picks. They don’t. They have three heavily protected picks and probably none of them get you in the Top 10. Those are nice, but that kind of protection is not going to get you Giannis.”



“If LeBron decides to stay with the Lakers and he’s there past 2025–which is probably going to happen–you really can’t get Giannis to the Lakers in that situation,” the GM continued. “It’d be tough.”



“Another executive, with a Western Conference team, pointed out that Antetokounmpo is less enamored of big markets than other major stars, and that the teams poised to make a trade for him – if it comes to that point – are not in places NBA fans might normally expect a star trade,” the report added.



<h2>When Does Giannis Contract Run Out?</h2>


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Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering the third season of the five-year, $228 million extension he signed, so he still has two years left under contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded but not to Lakers or Knicks

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded but not to Lakers or Knicks, says executive Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded but not to Lakers or Knicks - Bolavip US

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded but not to Lakers or Knicks, says executive

K<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">obe Bryant</a> changed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> forever. Even fi they were already one of the biggest powerhouses in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, he made them their team, and became arguably the best player in franchise history.



Kobe won five rings with the organization, staying relevant for almost two decades. He did it while wearing two different hairstyles, two different jersey numbers, and alongside two different big men.



That’s why former NBA champion Robert Horry had a fitting idea for his long-awaited statue outside of Crypto.com Arena. Per Horry, Kobe’s statue should actually have two faces.



<h2>Robert Horry Says Kobe’s Statue Should Have Two Faces</h2>



“It’s going to be the most unique statue there is,” Horry told Sportskeeda. “You think about Kareem’s skyhook, Shaq’s dunk and Magic’s passes. But whoever designs this one has a lot of pressure (laughs). That thing has to be perfect. You’ll have young Kobe on one side and the older Kobe on the other side. 8/24. It’s fitting. Since he has two jerseys retired, it will almost have to be like Two-Face. You have to think about the young and hungry Kobe as well as the wise and mature Kobe.”



“There are so many iconic moments that he has,” Horry added. “He didn’t have one patented move. He had fifty of them. It’s going to be hard. If I had the choice, it would be something with his fist balled up. The picture that people love the most is of Kobe standing on the table with his arms stretched out [after the Lakers beat the Celtics in the 2010 NBA Finals]. But for me, anytime he had his fist pumped, it meant that he was fired up or the job was done.”


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Well, this is definitely a unique idea, but Kobe was also a unique player with a unique mindset and a unique career, so maybe Jeanie Buss will like to take a couple of notes here.

Robert Horry has perfect idea for Kobe Bryant statue

Robert Horry has perfect idea for Kobe Bryant statue - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have always been on the market for the best players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a> From Elgin Baylor to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James,</a> most great hoopers in league history have worn the Purple and Gold.



The Lakers are currently one of the teams to beat in the Western Conference. Even if LeBron isn’t getting any younger, GM Rob Pelinka has put together a very solid squad.



But all great things could be even better, which is why they’re reportedly keeping tabs on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo’s</a> situation with the Milwaukee Bucks, especially after hinting at leaving the team in the future.



<h2>Lakers Will Pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo</h2>



“The Lakers and the Knicks are already being mentioned as franchises presumed to interest Antetokounmpo down the road if he does decide to move on from Milwaukee,” reported NBA insider Marc Stein. 



“Which just made a slew of moves (re-signing Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez and replacing Mike Budenholzer as coach with Adrian Griffin) to try to appease its face of the franchise,” he added.


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" title="Giannis Antetokounmpo threatens to leave the Milwaukee Bucks" publication_id="BUS#20230825#BUS#52260"></div>


Of course, this is all speculation and Giannis is still under contract. But if he refuses to sign an extension as he hinted at, expect the Lakers to be heavy players in their pursuit of the Greek Freak.

Lakers could realistically get Giannis Antetokounmpo

Lakers could realistically get Giannis Antetokounmpo - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers </a>struggled to be at their best at the beginning of the last <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season. They needed players who were a better fit next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>and Anthony Davis.



GM Rob Pelinka found the squad he was looking for, and he was able to make some major moves to help the team compete at the highest level in the second half of the campaign.



One of the most impactful moves was having D’Angelo Russell back on the team. In a recent interview for Patrick Beverley’s podcast, the former lottery pick claimed that he took it upon himself to bring back ‘fun’ to the team.



<h2>D’Angelo Russell Wanted To Bring Back Fun To The Lakers</h2>



(Via Lakers Daily)



“Honestly, it was fun man cause of the buzz around the team, the Lakers was being talked about, you know what I mean? It was kinda like, like everybody was laughing at the Lakers cause we were losing at the time. So, for me it was kinda like let’s bring this new energy and we came with some guys I already knew, that were happy go lucky guys. 



Teams need those energy guys, not energy on the court, but energy like in the locker room, make guys laugh, make guys… you need that offset. With the Vando’s, the Beas’, we came with that energy that we just wanted to make everybody smile again, let’s make this fun again. I don’t know what it was before we left, before we got there. 



Not fun? Y’all were getting your ass kicked. It was fun, it was fun though, getting there and bringing that new energy, we started winning and looked up we had a chance to make a run. We had a successful little run, then we had a chance to make it to the playoffs and go further, we did that. You look up man and we’re in the Western Conference Finals and it’s like, ‘let’s keep going, let’s keep going!’ But, obviously we lost to the champions, it is hard to show up and win it all like that in this league. So, I was more than happy with our success.”


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At the end of the day, the fans would’ve taken a good game in the playoffs over that ‘fun’ he brought, but there’s no denying that the team chemistry was day and night after that trade, and that also counts.

D'Angelo Russell had one plan for the Lakers

D'Angelo Russell had one plan for the Lakers - Bolavip US

Ever since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> became one of the signature names in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, they’ve had nothing but the best players in the league, with legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a>, and now LeBron James.



That’s why having your jersey number retired by the Lakers is one of the greatest honors any NBA player could ask for and why the fans only consider what you’ve done as a Laker — not in your career — for that distinction.



With that in mind, former NBA champion Robert Horry believes it would be unfair for the Lakers to retire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron’s</a> number while Michael Cooper, an integral part of the Showtime dynasty, still doesn’t have his.



<h2>Robert Horry Says Lakers Can’t Retire LeBron’s Number</h2>



“I base everything off Michael Cooper,” Horry said in his podcast. “You know, it is just so hard for me when you retire a guy’s number and you don’t retire Michael Cooper’s number. And it is just, to me, it don’t… nobody should go before him. You know, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, help win championships. He always guarded the people that Magic couldn’t.”



“It’s just so many things that, you know, and that goes to show you have people in the league and NBA and across,” he added. “They don’t appreciate defense unless you’re Ben Wallace or Dennis Rodman. And I just think that if you retire LeBron’s jersey, you gotta retire Michael Cooper’s ‘cause he’s just a Laker legend to me.”


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At the end of the day, chances are the Lakers will still retire LeBron’s number for P.R. reasons. But truth be told, as good as he’s been for them, he hasn’t done enough as a Laker to get that honor, and definitely not as much as Cooper, who won five rings in L.A.

Robert Horry explains why the Lakers can't retire LeBron's number

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In a development that provides clarity, the cause behind <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny James</a>‘ sudden cardiac arrest, which took place late last month, has been disclosed. The incident rocked the basketball world as it unfolded during the preparations for his upcoming debut with the USC Trojans.



Bronny, the son of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> superstar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, experienced the alarming cardiac event on July 24 while in practice. Notably, the incident occurred at the venue where the Trojans play and practice, creating an immediate shock in the sports community.


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With the season scheduled to commence later this year, the untimely health setback has cast a shadow over Bronny’s future as a player. The latest update on his condition was shared by his own side.



<h2>The Cause of Bronny James’ Sudden Cardiac Arrest</h2>



The Trojans’ campaign was expected to be a significant moment for Bronny, but the cardiac arrest has obligated him to pause his plans. Despite there is speculation about his eligibility for the 2024 NBA draft, his health remains as the most important thing. Recently, a spokesperson of the James family gave an update as to what was the cause of the incident.



“After a comprehensive initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center led by Dr. Merije Chukumerije and follow-up evaluations at the Mayo Clinic led by Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and Atlantic Health/Morristown Medical Center led by Dr. Matthew W. Martinez, the probable cause of Mr. James’ sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has been identified.”



This valuable communication then elaborated on the underlying cause: “It is an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect which can and will be treated. We are very confident in Bronny’s full recovery and return to basketball in the very near future. We will continue to provide updates to media and respectfully reiterate the family’s request for privacy.”



<h2>How Old Is Bronny James?</h2>



Bronny James, LeBron’s oldest son, is 18 years old.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant">Kobe Bryant</a> was one of the best players in NBA history. The legend won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in an amazing journey of 20 years. His name is right there in the conversation with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, Bill Russell or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 



Furthermore, Bryant was an 18-time All-Star and won the Most Valuable Player Award in 2008. Kobe also took home twice the trophy as NBA Finals MVP. Just a remarkable career.


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Now, after he tragically passed away in 2020, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have decided to celebrate Kobe Bryant in a spectacular way. It will be a day to remember in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>.



<h2>Kobe Bryant will have a statue with Lakers at Los Angeles</h2>



The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant on February 2 of 2024. Of course, that special date remembers the jersey numbers used by the legend during his career. The historic announcement was made by his wife, Vanessa.


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“Hi, everyone. As you know, Kobe played his entire 20 year career as a Los Angeles Laker. Since arriving in the city, and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here playing in the City of Angels.”


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Vanessa Bryant also revealed the long-awaited location of Kobe’s statue. “On behalf of the Lakers, my daughters, and me, I am so honored that right in the center of Los Angeles, in front of the place known as ‘The House that Kobe Built’, we are going to unveil a statue, so that his legacy can be celebrated forever. Hope to see you there.”



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Dillon Brooks isn’t going to back down easily on the court. However, he didn’t do so outside of it either when it referred to his words aimed at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> in the playoff series against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>.



Brooks played until last season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a>, but his tenure with the team ended poorly because of the postseason. Memphis were the second seed in the Western Conference, setting an intriguing matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.


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Despite being ranked lower in the regular season, a team that has LeBron should always be considered dangerous. The problem was not that the Lakers eliminated the Grizzlies six games. It was Brooks’ decision to target the King what was seen as a huge mistake.



<h2>Dillon Brooks Doubles on the LeBron James Controversy</h2>



Brooks is certain that he was unfairly criticized for the Memphis Grizzlies’ exit in the first round of the playoffs against the Lakers. It’s not right to make one player take the full blame, but his performance was definitely not good enough to defeat Los Angeles.



“I felt like I always had him. I feel like that series was thrown upon me cause of the words that I say. But I’ve been saying things all year, and we won 50 games,” Brooks told Arash Madani of Sportsnet about his sayings towards LeBron during that series.



In the end, it was Brook’s incapability of back his talk with high level of play what ultimately led the Grizzlies to part ways with the player. He finished that series with a rather disappointing shot percentage of 31.2, so the team chose to not bring him back for another season.



<h2>What Team Does Dillon Brooks Play For?</h2>



Dillon Brooks plays for the Houston Rockets after signing a four-year contract worth $86 million.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Austin-Reaves-profile-Age-height-college-parents-girlfriend-and-nationality-20230416-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin Reaves’</a> meteoric rise to stardom hasn’t stopped for months now. He established himself as the starting shooting guard for the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a>, and is now one of the young faces of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a>



Reaves’ stellar play granted him a spot in Team USA’s roster. That’s something just a handful of young stars can brag about, as notable players like Trae Young and De’Aaron Fox didn’t make the cut.



And now that he’s playing with the creme of the crop and the finest young players in the league, he’s making sure to bring some of them along with him and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> to South Beach.



<h2>Austin Reaves Hints At Recruiting Team USA Players To The Lakers</h2>



“It honestly hasn’t set in really yet,” Reaves told The Athletic of his newly-found fame. “I’m a very low-maintenance person. I like to hang out with my family, golf a lot. But to be in a different country and, you know, I was with my family and I was walking through the hotel and someone was screaming, ‘Austin, hey, can I take a picture?’ For that to happen over here, it’s special to me. I never take any of that for granted.”



“I can’t speak on that,” Reaves said of recruiting players. “But I like some of the guys we’re playing with. So … yeah.”


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Team USA features some very interesting young talents that would look pretty good in Purple and Gold, and it wouldn’t be the first time that the Olympics lead to a superteam in the future, so keep an eye on this generation, Lakers fans.

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