Rocio Robles
After the Los Angeles Lakers’ failure in the 2021-22 NBA season, LeBron James finds himself in the middle of many rumors, especially regarding the stars that could join him to return to the playoffs.
Here is a list of 5 players who have what it takes to form a lethal duo with James, in what will be the last year of his contract with the Californian team.
NBA stars who could shine with LeBron:
Kawhi Leonard
Leonard did not play in the regular round of the current NBA season due to a serious knee injury. He has, however, already proven with the Raptors that he has the ability to lead a team to the title.
In his playoff career, the current Los Angeles Clippers player averaged 21.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Damian Lillard
Beyond being one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA, Damian Lillard can contribute in several aspects of the game. Furthermore, he has shown on numerous times that he is not afraid to shoot a ball in high-pressure situations.
The stellar point guard finished the 2021-22 season with averages of 24 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds. These numbers demonstrate what was said in the previous paragraph.
Kyrie Irving
It’s no secret that Kyrie Irving has been embroiled in a slew of scandals since joining the Brooklyn Nets, so a reunion with LeBron James, with whom he won the 2016 NBA Finals by defeating the mighty Golden State Warriors, would be immensely beneficial for him.
Irving and James have already proven to be a successful duo, so it would be extremely exciting to see them together in Los Angeles. In addition to what Anthony Davis, who will surely remain in the team’s ranks, is able to do.
Kevin Durant
For years, we have enjoyed Kevin Durant’s greatness as a scorer, and basketball fans are enthralled by the prospect of seeing him play with LeBron James.
Both players remain among the NBA’s elite and are two of the best players in history. They are, however, at an age where they are vulnerable to serious physical difficulties, which raises doubts about making a move that could bring them back together.
In his career in playoff games, Durant averaged 29.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4 assists.
1.- Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors’ stellar point guard Stephen Curry is LeBron’s favorite player, and that fact automatically sparks rumors that we could see them play together in the coming years.
After starring in tense NBA Finals matchups, James and Curry have earned each other’s respect and could certainly see eye-to-eye when it comes to securing victories in the league. This duo would cause a real explosion in professional basketball, although that would definitely not guarantee winning a title, something that became clear with the disaster that occurred in the 2021-22 version of the Lakers.
