Bill Plaschke, a seasoned writer for the Lakers, has one wish for Christmas: he wants LeBron James and Anthony Davis to leave the team.
Plaschke’s Bold Opinion:
In an intense article, Plaschke expressed his concerns about the Lakers’ poor start this season. He urged the team to part ways with their two star players. “After a quarter of the season, the Lakers are no better than a bottom seed in the Western Conference,” he wrote. “Itโs over. Already. There is no hope.”
Time for Change:
Plaschke thinks trading James and Davis could give the Lakers valuable pieces to rebuild under coach JJ Redick. He believes that these trades could help create a stronger team in the future.
Fans sometimes feel like drastic changes are needed when things aren’t going well.
Trading these stars won’t be easy because of James’ no-trade clause and Davis’ expensive contract worth over $218 million for four more years.
Voices Echoing Change:
Plaschke isn’t alone in his thoughts. Recently, Jason Timpf also encouraged Jeanie Buss to trade both players and fire Rob Pelinka on his podcast “Hoops Tonight.” Timpf believes starting fresh is crucial for building a strong basketball culture.
Jovan Buha from The Athletic mentioned that if struggles continue, Davis might even request a trade himself.
The Current State of Affairs:
Despite all this criticism, the Lakers have won 13 games out of 24 so far this season. But many agree that they won’t make much impact in playoffs due to their weak defense ranked No. 26 and mid-tier offense at No. 14 after those games.
Maybe it’s time for some serious thinking about what comes next!
