No
Lebron is bordering on retirement and has a player option after this year. Lebron might not be a Laker next year. They have their “guy” for the future.
Luka is the guy. Why would you consult Lebron?
Do you expect me to believe Lebron didn't ok this move beforehand? Lol.
Come on now..
Granted I've said all along AD had to go for the Lakers to even have a chance at a reset after Klutch fuhked the team up
Well, look, I truly believe the Lakers did not consult Bron, and I can understand why because it's a conflict of interests. They didn't want to put that pressure on LeBron having to choose between having loyalty to his brother, AD, and choosing a generational superstar in Luka, but also they had to do what was in the best interests of the team moving forward...
Yes, we all know throughout Bron's career, he's had major influence within the team from offices when it comes to team decisions around trades and signings, but that was when he was younger and had plenty of years left in the league so losing him was something teams didn't want to risk so they let him have influence in management decisions.
He's older now, 40 years old, and has another year or two before he retires, the Lakers did what was best for their future and I don't wanna say it like this because LeBron is my favorite player but the reality is that and I say this with all due respect, there's no longer any incentive or reason to kiss his ass anymore because he's 40 with retirement knocking on the door, worrying about how he feels no longer matters in the grand scheme because he won't be a part of their future regardless, so there's no fear of losing him, just off the fact he's 40 years of age with retirement around the corner.