LeBron James’ agent reveals REAL reason why superstar quit Cleveland to join the Lakers

LeBron's journey to LA, calculated move to climb the mountaintop once again

LeBron James’ agent reveals REAL reason why superstar quit Cleveland to join the Lakers

LeBron James and Rich Paul (image via Twitter / X)

In an era where players legacies are often defined by their unwavering loyalty to a single franchise, LeBron James has chosen a different path, one marked by accepting new challenges and reaching unparalleled heights. His decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 was a bold move.

In a recent appearance on Gil’s Arena, LeBron’s long-time agent and close friend, Rich Paul, opened up on the motivations behind LeBron’s significant move to LA. According to Paul, the choice was influenced by a mix of James’ quick-to-bored nature and the young talents the Lakers’ had on their roster at that time.

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“If anybody knows him (LeBron James), he gets bored fast,” Paul said. “Right and so my conversation was looking at the talent at the time; they had Jesse had done a great job in the draft Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart the talent who’s young but was there, if you’re going to leave Cleveland where you going right at that time”

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Paul added: “Now obviously if you go here and win, you’ve been in three different destinations and you won three different places, no matter how many times you’ve been, you won – a different conversation…”

Paul further explained the broader perspective that James had, hinting at his objective to build a legacy characterized by victory across various teams. A vision based on respect for the game’s history, its legacy, and a relentless pursuit to continuously reach “the mountaintop.” LeBron’s time with the Lakers has been a roller coaster, but he has also displayed individual brilliance by averaging 27.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.0 assists over the course of 278 games.

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LeBron James’ mixed fortunes with the Lakers

James’ journey with the Lakers has been a roller coaster of victories and setbacks. The blockbuster acquisition of Anthony Davis in 2019 drove the Lakers to the championship title in the 2019/20 season, proof to James’ magnetic ability to build championship-caliber teams. The exchange saw the Pelicans receiving Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and four first-round draft picks in return.

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Lebron James (image via Twitter / X)

In the past five years, the team missed out on playoff action twice, and despite reaching the Western Conference finals last season, they suffered a humiliating defeat, losing four consecutive games to the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron’s desire to reach the “mountaintop” seems to be an ongoing story, a quest to constantly redefine his own legacy. As the Lakers gear up for the new season, all eyes will be on James, the man who has often demonstrated the willingness to pick himself up and reach the top.

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