Insider offers opinion on Lebron James' thoughts on Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers built their entire project around LeBron James, but things can change pretty quickly in this business.

That was the case when they shockingly acquired Luka Doncic.

That's why ESPN insider Brian Windhorst believes that the whole picture has changed for James, who's no longer the building block of the franchise.

“A lot has changed for LBJ in the last year. A year ago, the Lakers were offering him a multi-year deal with a player option, drafted and guaranteed Bronny a long-term deal and LBJ was offering to give up money to work with free agents,” Windhorst wrote on Threads. 

Even so, while the Lakers are ready to pivot towards their younger superstar, Windhorst believes that James still wants to stay with the team.

“Now Luka is centerpiece of franchise & the transition has shocked & strained everyone & they’re all dealing with the new reality. That’s playing out partially in real time and in some public. At the end of the day, I think LBJ wants to be a Laker,” he added.

James has opened up about retirement, and he knows he's inching closer to the end of his career, so he will most likely take things one year at a time.

It makes sense that the Lakers now build their team around a younger star, and their championship aspirations will remain the same.

Even so, switching teams again at this point in his career and after all he's accomplished in Southern California might only hurt James' legacy instead of helping it.