NBA Analyst Explains LeBron James’ ‘Demotion’ in Michael Jordan Terms

As for James, over the past two weeks, several teams have already indicated interest in signing the star, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Since four clubs contacted Paul and expressed curiosity about dealing for the four-time MVP, the James trade rumors have gained momentum. However, James staying at the Lakers is also not ruled out at the moment.

Teams were alerted when James also exercised his $52.6 million option. Although it’s unknown whether teams explicitly contacted Paul regarding a trade for James, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne stated that the Golden State Warriors were interested in the 21-time All-Star following the Klutch Sports CEO’s comments.

Bomani Jones makes an interesting LeBron James-Lakers case

The Lakers have been quite skeptical in the NBA trade market this offseason. After signing Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade deal, the Lakers were in desperate need to sign a huge center as they failed to succeed in the NBA Playoffs this past season. Notably, the Lakers succeeded in signing their center in Deandre Ayton, from the Portland Trail Blazers on an $8million deal.

However, Bomani Jones said he was perplexed by the team’s choice and questioned why they would bring on a player with a poor work ethic and a lack of winning attitude. However, the Lakers made a big investment in the 26-year-old center, which is not surprising given that Ayton is a low-risk, high-reward option. Jones, though, is dubious about the signing and unclear about how well he meshes with LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

I cannot believe that you would be trying to win a championship and think that bringing this guy is a good idea. The only reason you do that if you’re the Lakers is if you’re trying to make LeBron quit.

Bomani Jones said on his podcast

Jones has a point here, as James’ agent earlier mentioned that they will be keeping track of the Lakers’ offseason moves. Signign Ayton may not charm James, who is aiming for another ring in his illustrious career. To add to this, teams like the New York Knicks and the Warriors are already linked with the Lakers’ star per various reports.

Bomani Jones once clarified a clear difference between LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and the late Kobe Bryant

Few disputes in the basketball world elicit as much fervor as the one comparing LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan. Bomani Jones did not waste time touching on this matter earlier on his appearance on the Gil’s Arena Podcast. Jones clarified the clear difference between the 3 NBA legends’ gameplay and mentality.

I feel like the difference between like Mike and Kobe and LeBron LeBron likes winning, Michael Jordan likes beating people… He wants to beat people, like he is a sociopath, he wants you to lose I don’t think LeBron is built in that way. Kobe is the same way(as Jordan), he wants you to lose.

Bomani Jones said on Gil’s Arena podcast

When describing the main distinction between these three basketball titans, Jones didn’t hold back. Jones asserts that Michael Jordan’s drive emerged from an abiding need to see his rivals fail rather than merely winning. According to Jones’ perspective, Kobe Bryant is more like Jordan than LeBron in this way. As for James, he was more concerned with the winning side.