Summary
In 2022, the Los Angeles Lakers considered trading LeBron James to the Los Angeles Clippers. This idea came after a disappointing season for the Lakers, where they failed to make the playoffs. Jeanie Buss, the Lakers governor, was frustrated with LeBron's influence on team decisions.
Key Facts
- The Lakers considered trading LeBron James to the Clippers in 2022.
- This discussion happened after a poor 2021-22 Lakers season with a 33-49 record.
- The Lakers missed the playoffs that year.
- LeBron was involved in bringing Russell Westbrook to the team, which did not work out as planned.
- Jeanie Buss, the Lakers governor, was unhappy with LeBron's and his agency's control over team decisions.
- The Clippers finished the season with a better record than the Lakers but did not make the playoffs.
- LeBron signed a contract extension with a no-trade clause in July 2024.
