LeBron James at the Lakers: there is a lot to unwrap here

James naturally wants more rings and surely believes that the Lakers will continue to make moves to build the kind of team that can actually help him win his fourth – presumably by continuing their efforts to exchange for Kawhi Leonard. But he is also not going to force himself to go to Philadelphia in the name of an easy path to the playoffs if he and his family prefer to live in Southern California. I've always said that I would not dare to leave the Eastern Conference, always indulgent, if I was it, but it should be clear enough now that it has little of interest for external opinions. I'm not sure that he even hears the shouters of the debate-show.

His choice causes all kinds of chaos on a zillion basketball front. The Western Conference is now home to all seven active MVPs in the league: James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki and Derrick Rose. This list does not even include Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, Donovan Mitchell and two other Golden State All-Stars: Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. The gap between the two conferences, which seems to date back to Jordan's second retreat with the Chicago Bulls in 1998, has never been so big.

The Clevelanders and their Cavaliers lost more than ever. Note that the unfortunate acquisitions of Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr in February to save their season helped the Lakers create the space to captivate James. 19659002] Another uncomfortable truth: The Lakers may have already won in the summer by winning James' draws, but the Warriors can not really lose him if none of the other 29 teams have not won. legitimately closed the gap. open at the end of September

The Lakers themselves, frankly, still have some questions to answer, having followed James's coup by immediately agreeing with the Prime Minister of world, LeBron James Irri. So much: Lance Stephenson. The coexistence of James and Lonzo Ball, infamous father of LaVar, in the same postal code, is another source of curiosity, which is why several rival teams are already waiting for the Lakers send Lonzo Ball to the first opportunity.

Yes, there is a lot to unpack here.

But we have time to get into all this. The summer of LeBron does not usually move this quickly. Let the magnitude of the moment sink for at least a few days before the fretting begins seriously.

James did not win a championship in his first season with Miami, nor did he win anything in his first season after returning to Cleveland for his second stint with the Cavaliers. When he moves to a new arrangement, as suggested by a four-year deal with the Lakers, we also do not need all the answers.