NBA fans have long speculated about the potential reunion of Kyrie Irving with LeBron James. The LA Lakers made attempts to recruit Irving as a free agent last summer, but he chose to re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets. Rumors of Irving potentially joining the Lakers resurfaced as the trade deadline approached.
Lakers’ Failed Trade for Kyrie Irving
Many Lakers fans believed the team would trade Russell Westbrook for Kyrie Irving. However, the former Nets star ultimately joined Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. The much-anticipated reunion between Kyrie and LeBron has not yet materialized, with the only recent instance of them playing together occurring during the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
A Failed Duo at Dallas Mavericks
The partnership of Doncic and Irving seemed poised to take the NBA by storm. Unfortunately, the superstar duo did not work out as anticipated, and the Mavericks were eliminated from the playoffs this season.
LA’s Fortunate Miss
In retrospect, the Lakers’ failure to acquire Kyrie Irving may have been for the best. The Mavericks’ disappointing performance with the combined talents of Doncic and Irving highlights the uncertainty and unpredictability inherent within the league.