LeBron James disappointed with Los Angeles Lakers not adding Kyrie Irving: ‘We have great chemistry’

LeBron James weighed in on Kyrie Irving. In an interview with ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, James made it clear that he was “upset” why the Lakers haven’t added to the perimeter, though he maintains his approach has already changed.

“It was definitely disappointing“James said. “I can’t sit here and say I’m not disappointed we didn’t get that kind of talent. He’s someone I had great chemistry with… I know I have great chemistry on the court. and someone who can help you win championshipsin my opinion“.

“But my approach has already changed. My focus returns to where it should be: to this team and to what we have in the locker room“.

On February 3, news broke that Irving had asked to be transferred to the Nets and, three days later, it was reported that Brooklyn had traded to the Mavericks from Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a first-round pick and two second-round picks.

The it was the lakers between groups interested in irving after requesting the transfer. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Lakers and Nets even They came to discuss possible deals between Friday and Saturday, but that ultimately the package offered by the Mavericks”gave the Nets a the best chance to surround Kevin Durantplus the chance to acquire three draft picks“.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers offered a package with Russell Westbrook plus two first-round picks in exchange for Irving. The Nets asked “all of his young players, like Austin Reaves and Max Christie, as well as the pick trades“.

James and Irving were teammates on the Cavaliers for three seasons. Together they went to the Finals in each of those campaigns and they won a championship in historic fashion in 2015-2016coming back from 1-3 (the only time that happened in the definition) against the Golden State Warriors.