{"id":1332,"date":"2024-12-16T18:01:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T22:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/stephen-a-smith-claims-lebron-james-shouldnt-be-traded-to-the-warriors\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T18:01:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T22:01:24","slug":"stephen-a-smith-claims-lebron-james-shouldnt-be-traded-to-the-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/stephen-a-smith-claims-lebron-james-shouldnt-be-traded-to-the-warriors\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen A. Smith Claims LeBron James Shouldn’t Be Traded to the Warriors!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Recently, ESPN’s Michael Wilbon proposed a bold move in the NBA landscape, suggesting that the Golden State Warriors should consider acquiring LeBron James. This topic was fervently debated on ESPN’s First Take<\/em> last Tuesday, with Stephen A. Smith generating the most attention due to his headline-grabbing stance.<\/p>\n

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Indeed, LeBron joining the Warriors could significantly enhance their chances of reaching the NBA Finals again. Under Steve Kerr’s leadership, the team currently holds a 14-9 record and the fifth seed in the Western Conference. At 39, LeBron is still a top-tier player and his addition could be one of the most significant trades in sports history, potentially offering him a greater shot at another deep playoff run, given the Warriors’ well-rounded team compared to his current Lakers squad.<\/p>\n

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However, this move could lead to an uncomfortable scenario, as LeBron’s son, Bronny James, is part of the Lakers’ roster.<\/p>\n

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Despite the buzz, Smith is not in favor of this potential transfer.<\/p>\n

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“I don\u2019t want to see it because LeBron James does not deserve it,” he stated emphatically.<\/p>\n

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This outspoken remark drew a strong response from Shannon Sharpe, while Kendrick Perkins seemed resigned as he braced to understand Smith\u2019s reasoning.<\/p>\n

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.@stephenasmith<\/a> doesn’t want to see LeBron and Steph play on the same team together <\/p>\n

“I don’t want to see it because LeBron James does not deserve it.” pic.twitter.com\/aP5Fj6NYmK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 First Take (@FirstTake) December 10, 2024<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Smith continued, questioning LeBron’s decisions while with the Lakers.<\/p>\n

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“Stay where you are in L.A. You won a title in the bubble, and yes, the following year you exited in the first round. You had Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Alex Caruso. Then you let them go to bring in Russell Westbrook.”<\/p>\n

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Smith emphasized how LeBron’s influence might have hindered the Lakers due to the roster changes he pushed for.<\/p>\n

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“We often get so dazzled by his on-court brilliance that we overlook the impact of his off-court decisions, which arguably set the franchise back,” he commented.<\/p>\n

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Smith concluded by emphatically advising LeBron to remain in California.<\/p>\n

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While the discussion makes for compelling TV, it also highlights the less-discussed aspect of LeBron’s career as a de facto general manager, which has been a controversial topic for years.<\/p>\n

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Moreover, it’s hard to argue against the idea that few other players have earned the right to join forces with Stephen Curry and chase an NBA title as much as LeBron has throughout his illustrious career.<\/p>\n

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