The Dallas Mavericks could be looking to make a blockbuster trade that would shake up the entire NBA.
The Mavs have recently been linked to a Miami Heat All-Star, but a Los Angeles Lakers superstar is close with several people within the organization, which could lead Dallas to make a move for his services.
LeBron James is finally seeing some decline in his game, but in a different situation, there’s no doubt he could still get it done. A trade could involve Klay Thompson, but that should be a small price to pay because the former Splash Brother is shooting well below his career averages.
There’s no doubt what James could bring to the court each night. He’s still capable of getting downhill, bullying his defenders in the post, and either knocking down the three-pointer or a fadeaway jumper.
Additionally, James’ playmaking skills and basketball IQ are second to none. Bringing those intangibles to a team featuring Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will help bring the Mavs over the top, especially on the game’s biggest stage.
James may struggle to get through the regular season like he was once able to, but Doncic and Irving have him covered in that regard. The four-time MVP has a proven track record playing next to Irving, as both won a championship together with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
James also has a relationship with Dallas coach Jason Kidd, who was an assistant on the Lakers when they won a championship in 2020. Doncic and James could co-lead the Mavs’ offense given their respective playmaking skills and knack for picking their spots to score the ball.
Considering all of this, the Mavs might be the most ideal team for James to be traded to if he wants a shot at a fifth ring.
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