Should the US National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Lakers trade LeBron James?

Op-Ed by Kirk Tanter
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What would you get for LeBron? And remember, the LA Lakers also have freed up money for next year's big free agents. We know LeBron has a no-trade clause, but again, theoretically what would the Lakers GET?

Answer: Trading LeBron, in a three team trade, would demand Two All-Stars and First Round Pick from one team, and a prime player and complimentary Veteran from another team. Plus the two free agents next year from the Lakers freed up money. This trade would be similar to the Hershel Walker trade that propelled the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships (probably more if Jimmy Johnson was not fired by Jerry Jones).

But this trade makes too much sense, as we too know LeBron brings National TV money, higher priced home game tickets, and high-priced vendor leasing agreements - so that trade won't happen.

Young and in-their-prime players (like Kevin Durant) dont want to play with LeBron. LeBron justified this in today's ESPN interview, with James delusionally thinking that NBA All-Stars just did not want to live in Cleveland, as if the City's Lifestyle or freezing cold weather was the issue. Not!!

But the Lakers don't hear me tho'! However, this bold trade would build multiple-championships for a decade, versus "maybe" one with LeBron in his short 4 years stay with the Lakers. This year is already done, with little to no chance of winning a championship this year with current roster - unless a trade is made. Not speaking of a LeBron trade of course, that contractually cannot happen without LeBron's permission with the no-trade clause that he has with the Lakers.