[Windhorst]: Lakers ownership informed Luka they were selling; did not inform LeBron

[Lockdown504090]

all the lakers are doing is giving doncic a preview into how he will be treated once he signs a long term deal.

You sound out of touch.

The Lakers are in the situation theyre in now because LeBron had too much power. Nike agent had to secretly gift Luka to them in order to save the franchise from purgatory.

lebron let kcp and caruso walk in 2020? lebron failed to trade for irving when his value was low and he had great focused basketball ahead of him? lakers could have made a title run with kyrie the year he went there with the mavs.

[ScrantonBulls]

don't forget the stupid westbrook trade that set them back 5 years and signing a bunch of Klutch players and choosing THT over Alex Caruso.

The Lakers bent over backwards for Lebron.

Wait so now you think LeBron chose THT over Caruso? LeBron wanted them to keep Caruso.

Look man, I know you really hate LeBron given that you legitimately stopped watching your favorite team, the Lakers, ever since he joined. But you shouldn't lie things. Have you thought about talking to somebody about your hate towards him? I'm not joking. To stop watching the team you love because a non-criminal player joined is pure insanity. I can't fathom hating somebody so much that I completely stop watching the Bulls for 7 years - especially if they got me a title. MAYBE if they signed a player who got away with a brutal hate crime or murder I could see it. Even then I probably wouldn't. It's just pure insanity.

I don't hate any player more then I love my team.

THT was Klutch. That's the whole reason they drafted and chose him over Caruso. And a slew of other players who were represented by Klutch.

Hate can not get me to stop watching. Indifference can. I hated Karl Malone and watched every game he played as a Laker. This is more "hit the snooze and wake me up when it's over." Knowing it's Luka's team now has rejuvenated my interest.

But anyway you seem to be aware of my post history or we've interacted before. I don't really look at usernames so I have no idea. But it's impressive considering how rarely I post here. I must've made quite an impression.

Yes you did make quite the impression. I don't know anybody else that literally stopped watching the team they love because a non-criminal player joined their team. Sure, you definitely don't "hate" him, he just singlehandedly got you to stop watching your team for 7 years despite winning a championship

Karl Malone and his disgusting escapade that I won't repeat didn't get you to stop wathing the Lakers, but LeBron James is where you draw the line You definitely don't hate him though, lol.

[MavsDirk41]

all the lakers are doing is giving doncic a preview into how he will be treated once he signs a long term deal.

You sound out of touch.

The Lakers are in the situation theyre in now because LeBron had too much power. Nike agent had to secretly gift Luka to them in order to save the franchise from purgatory.

lebron let kcp and caruso walk in 2020? lebron failed to trade for irving when his value was low and he had great focused basketball ahead of him? lakers could have made a title run with kyrie the year he went there with the mavs.

Maybe the Mavs had a better trade offer for Irving.

[JellosJigglin]

Wait so now you think LeBron chose THT over Caruso? LeBron wanted them to keep Caruso.

Look man, I know you really hate LeBron given that you legitimately stopped watching your favorite team, the Lakers, ever since he joined. But you shouldn't lie things. Have you thought about talking to somebody about your hate towards him? I'm not joking. To stop watching the team you love because a non-criminal player joined is pure insanity. I can't fathom hating somebody so much that I completely stop watching the Bulls for 7 years - especially if they got me a title. MAYBE if they signed a player who got away with a brutal hate crime or murder I could see it. Even then I probably wouldn't. It's just pure insanity.

I don't hate any player more then I love my team.

THT was Klutch. That's the whole reason they drafted and chose him over Caruso. And a slew of other players who were represented by Klutch.

Hate can not get me to stop watching. Indifference can. I hated Karl Malone and watched every game he played as a Laker. This is more "hit the snooze and wake me up when it's over." Knowing it's Luka's team now has rejuvenated my interest.

But anyway you seem to be aware of my post history or we've interacted before. I don't really look at usernames so I have no idea. But it's impressive considering how rarely I post here. I must've made quite an impression.

Yes you did make quite the impression. I don't know anybody else that literally stopped watching the team they love because a non-criminal player joined their team. Sure, you definitely don't "hate" him, he just singlehandedly got you to stop watching your team for 7 years despite winning a championship

Karl Malone and his disgusting escapade that I won't repeat didn't get you to stop wathing the Lakers, but LeBron James is where you draw the line You definitely don't hate him though, lol.

When did I say I don't hate him? You seem to think you're uncovering some 20 year conspiracy I've been hiding on RealGM lmao. I've been consistent and transparent about that for very long so his stans can skip my posts or block me. You obviously read a post I wrote a very long time ago and it's been living in your head rent free all this time. He's a douche. Can't stand him and I'm so happy his days are numbered.

edit: just noticed yesterday was my 21 year anniversary on RealGM. I've been on here longer than many of the posters have been alive

[ScrantonBulls]

THT was Klutch. That's the whole reason they drafted and chose him over Caruso. And a slew of other players who were represented by Klutch.

Hate can not get me to stop watching. Indifference can. I hated Karl Malone and watched every game he played as a Laker. This is more "hit the snooze and wake me up when it's over." Knowing it's Luka's team now has rejuvenated my interest.

But anyway you seem to be aware of my post history or we've interacted before. I don't really look at usernames so I have no idea. But it's impressive considering how rarely I post here. I must've made quite an impression.

Yes you did make quite the impression. I don't know anybody else that literally stopped watching the team they love because a non-criminal player joined their team. Sure, you definitely don't "hate" him, he just singlehandedly got you to stop watching your team for 7 years despite winning a championship

Karl Malone and his disgusting escapade that I won't repeat didn't get you to stop wathing the Lakers, but LeBron James is where you draw the line You definitely don't hate him though, lol.

When did I say I don't hate him? You seem to think you're uncovering some 20 year conspiracy I've been hiding on RealGM lmao. I've been consistent and transparent about that for very long so his stans can skip my posts or block me. You obviously read a post I wrote a very long time ago and it's been living in your head rent free all this time. He's a douche. Can't stand him and I'm so happy his days are numbered.

edit: just noticed yesterday was my 21 year anniversary on RealGM. I've been on here longer than many of the posters have been alive

Haha I just find it funny and interesting. I can't fathom hating a player more than I like my team. You must not be a big fan if your hate of LeBron surpasses your love for the Lakers. I'm assuming it stemmed from him surpassing Kobe all-time fairly early in his career.

1-2 more years and you can watch your Lakers again

[Slimjimzv]

Absolutely gutted for Lebron? They've given this idiot everything he's asked for, and the team was on the verge of mediocrity death because of it, when they fell backwards into Luka. Maybe he'll let you wipe your tears with his hundreds of millions of dollars.

How is LeBron a idiot ?

Confused as how a guy that was the best player on their team all year is an idiot. Actually consistently their best player for years… way past his prime, even Last Year with Luka, Lebron was their best player. If anyone’s an idiot on that team, it’s Luka for not being his best self when they needed him.

I don’t get the hate for LeBron from basketball heads- non-basketball people hate his off the court… I get that - but his on the court is no worse than the second best player ever lol

His performance on the court is completely divorced from his influence on the front office. Yeah, he's a great player. And an idiot.

[Edrees]

Can't believe any of you actually still believe windhorst has any inside info

[Onlytimewilltel]

Absolutely gutted for Lebron? They've given this idiot everything he's asked for, and the team was on the verge of mediocrity death because of it, when they fell backwards into Luka. Maybe he'll let you wipe your tears with his hundreds of millions of dollars.

How is LeBron a idiot ?

Confused as how a guy that was the best player on their team all year is an idiot. Actually consistently their best player for years… way past his prime, even Last Year with Luka, Lebron was their best player. If anyone’s an idiot on that team, it’s Luka for not being his best self when they needed him.

I don’t get the hate for LeBron from basketball heads- non-basketball people hate his off the court… I get that - but his on the court is no worse than the second best player ever lol

His performance on the court is completely divorced from his influence on the front office. Yeah, he's a great player. And an idiot.

Agreed lol

[JellosJigglin]

Yes you did make quite the impression. I don't know anybody else that literally stopped watching the team they love because a non-criminal player joined their team. Sure, you definitely don't "hate" him, he just singlehandedly got you to stop watching your team for 7 years despite winning a championship

Karl Malone and his disgusting escapade that I won't repeat didn't get you to stop wathing the Lakers, but LeBron James is where you draw the line You definitely don't hate him though, lol.

When did I say I don't hate him? You seem to think you're uncovering some 20 year conspiracy I've been hiding on RealGM lmao. I've been consistent and transparent about that for very long so his stans can skip my posts or block me. You obviously read a post I wrote a very long time ago and it's been living in your head rent free all this time. He's a douche. Can't stand him and I'm so happy his days are numbered.

edit: just noticed yesterday was my 21 year anniversary on RealGM. I've been on here longer than many of the posters have been alive

Haha I just find it funny and interesting. I can't fathom hating a player more than I like my team. You must not be a big fan if your hate of LeBron surpasses your love for the Lakers. I'm assuming it stemmed from him surpassing Kobe all-time fairly early in his career.

1-2 more years and you can watch your Lakers again

I don't recall ever saying he's the only reason I stopped watching. He's a reason. Since you're such a maestro at recalling my post history I'd be interested to see where I said anything like that. There were multiple reasons I stopped watching and LeDouche was definitely a big one. I can't stand his personality, his narcissism, his need to hold teams hostage to fulfill his main character syndrome, his poor GM'ing which he runs from and takes passive-aggressive jabs at the FO when his moves fail. It feels good to see him with 1 year left, in a position where he doesn't have all the leverage for the first time in his career. F him and be gone.

I also find the modern brand of NBA boring. The obsession with the 3-ball is unwatchable to me. I was a fan of the low post and mid-range. This modern garbage is not my flavor.

I also wasn't a fan of the Buss offspring. I think Dr Buss was the greatest owner in all of sports and his progeny were all born on 3rd base and thought they hit homeruns. The sale of the team is another reason I'm back and interested in the team again. Luka and new ownership is my saving grace. I can't wait for the new era sans douche bag.

I also think Pelinka is another case of Buss kids hiring from within their circle rather than the best available. If Walter runs the Lakers like he does the Dodgers I expect him to fire Pelinka and bring in someone more qualified.

[ScrantonBulls]

When did I say I don't hate him? You seem to think you're uncovering some 20 year conspiracy I've been hiding on RealGM lmao. I've been consistent and transparent about that for very long so his stans can skip my posts or block me. You obviously read a post I wrote a very long time ago and it's been living in your head rent free all this time. He's a douche. Can't stand him and I'm so happy his days are numbered.

edit: just noticed yesterday was my 21 year anniversary on RealGM. I've been on here longer than many of the posters have been alive

Haha I just find it funny and interesting. I can't fathom hating a player more than I like my team. You must not be a big fan if your hate of LeBron surpasses your love for the Lakers. I'm assuming it stemmed from him surpassing Kobe all-time fairly early in his career.

1-2 more years and you can watch your Lakers again

I don't recall ever saying he's the only reason I stopped watching. He's a reason. Since you're such a maestro at recalling my post history I'd be interested to see where I said anything like that. There were multiple reasons I stopped watching and LeDouche was definitely a big one. I can't stand his personality, his narcissism, his need to hold teams hostage to fulfill his main character syndrome, his poor GM'ing which he runs from and takes passive-aggressive jabs at the FO when his moves fail. It feels good to see him with 1 year left, in a position where he doesn't have all the leverage for the first time in his career. F him and be gone.

I also find the modern brand of NBA boring. The obsession with the 3-ball is unwatchable to me. I was a fan of the low post and mid-range. This modern garbage is not my flavor.

I also wasn't a fan of the Buss offspring. I think Dr Buss was the greatest owner in all of sports and his progeny were all born on 3rd base and thought they hit homeruns. The sale of the team is another reason I'm back and interested in the team again. Luka and new ownership is my saving grace. I can't wait for the new era sans douche bag.

I also think Pelinka is another case of Buss kids hiring from within their circle rather than the best available. If Walter runs the Lakers like he does the Dodgers I expect him to fire Pelinka and bring in someone more qualified.

Lebron is the first player that got me to stop watching my team. I watched 90% of Laker games from 84 until around 2021-ish.

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2392375&p=114139063&hilit=Lebron#p114139063

Don't try backpedealling it's right there bro. You literally stopped watching because LeBron joined your team. Lots of exaggeration and dishonesty in your reasoning. That's some crazy hate. I get it though. Select Kobe fans displayed a hate like none other for LeBron once it was clear that he was better than Kobe and he would/did pass Kobe all time. It was hard for certain Kobe fans to deal with the reality that he was going to the Lakers.

[CobraCommander]

How is LeBron a idiot ?

Confused as how a guy that was the best player on their team all year is an idiot. Actually consistently their best player for years… way past his prime, even Last Year with Luka, Lebron was their best player. If anyone’s an idiot on that team, it’s Luka for not being his best self when they needed him.

I don’t get the hate for LeBron from basketball heads- non-basketball people hate his off the court… I get that - but his on the court is no worse than the second best player ever lol

His performance on the court is completely divorced from his influence on the front office. Yeah, he's a great player. And an idiot.

Agreed lol

He hasn’t alienated himself - he is 41 years old making 52 mil - they still have his son on the squad.

The team not telling him about the sell is stupid and weird if they told Luka and not him.

Luka not dumb- today the team disrespects LeBron and in 5 years it’s him being disrespected because the next new hot shot.

Anyone in corp America knows the guys at the top treat the guys at the top on the way out great because they want that same treatment from their replacements at some point. The quality of the golden parachutes of exiting executives is a deciding factor on if the next executive will take a job at a firm… trust me the lakers know this - I think windy is wrong here

[levon]

This thread is still open after they had to admit they fibbed this story?

[Slimjimzv]

His performance on the court is completely divorced from his influence on the front office. Yeah, he's a great player. And an idiot.

Agreed lol

He hasn’t alienated himself - he is 41 years old making 52 mil - they still have his son on the squad.

The team not telling him about the sell is stupid and weird if they told Luka and not him.

Luka not dumb- today the team disrespects LeBron and in 5 years it’s him being disrespected because the next new hot shot.

Anyone in corp America knows the guys at the top treat the guys at the top on the way out great because they want that same treatment from their replacements at some point. The quality of the golden parachutes of exiting executives is a deciding factor on if the next executive will take a job at a firm… trust me the lakers know this - I think windy is wrong here

I don't know if you quoted the wrong message, but I didn't reference anything you brought up. I simply think LeBron has proven he sucks at putting together basketball teams, yet insists on doing so. He did it with Cleveland before running to join Wade and the Heat, and he's done it with the Lakers. He'd be best served to shut up and play basketball. Something he's actually good at and paid millions to do.

[Archx]

Actually consistently their best player for years… way past his prime, even Last Year with Luka, Lebron was their best player. If anyone’s an idiot on that team, it’s Luka for not being his best self when they needed him.

Your hatred for Luka is basically legendary at this point. I can just smile everytime you write something without even checking facts. You will probably level up to new heights next season.

Also.. #’s since being traded to the Lakers




-The team’s offensive rating climbed to 116.1 (7th NBA-wide) with Dončić drawing double teams that create advantages for teammates
-Three-point attempt frequency jumped from 34.3 per 100 possessions (26th) to 42.3 (2nd). When Dončić plays, the team’s 3PA often increases by 6% (94th percentile league-wide)
-The Lakers’ pick-and-roll efficiency metrics reveal a dramatic transformation after Doncic’s arrival in February 2025. Their points-per-possession in pick-and-roll situations jumped from 0.92 to 1.18, placing them in the league’s top quartile. Defensive reactions shifted noticeably, with opponents blitzing Doncic’s screens 41% more frequently. This created four-on-three advantages, yielding a 23% increase in corner three opportunities.

-Since Luka joined the Lakers in February 2025, their offensive efficiency metrics have transformed remarkably, evidenced by their 116.1 offensive rating (7th NBA-wide) compared to their pre-trade struggles. Doncic’s elite pick-and-roll ability generates consistent double teams that create advantages for teammates.

Source: https://www.nbastuffer.com/luka-doncic-impact-on-the-2025-lakers/

[Jedi32]

This thread is still open after they had to admit they fibbed this story?

Just goes to show how low people go to take digs at the Lakers. If a blatant lie like this was spread about a different franchise I'm not sure this thread would still be open.

[zimpy27]

Actually consistently their best player for years… way past his prime, even Last Year with Luka, Lebron was their best player. If anyone’s an idiot on that team, it’s Luka for not being his best self when they needed him.

Your hatred for Luka is basically legendary at this point. I can just smile everytime you write something without even checking facts. You will probably level up to new heights next season.

Also.. #’s since being traded to the Lakers




-The team’s offensive rating climbed to 116.1 (7th NBA-wide) with Dončić drawing double teams that create advantages for teammates
-Three-point attempt frequency jumped from 34.3 per 100 possessions (26th) to 42.3 (2nd). When Dončić plays, the team’s 3PA often increases by 6% (94th percentile league-wide)
-The Lakers’ pick-and-roll efficiency metrics reveal a dramatic transformation after Doncic’s arrival in February 2025. Their points-per-possession in pick-and-roll situations jumped from 0.92 to 1.18, placing them in the league’s top quartile. Defensive reactions shifted noticeably, with opponents blitzing Doncic’s screens 41% more frequently. This created four-on-three advantages, yielding a 23% increase in corner three opportunities.

-Since Luka joined the Lakers in February 2025, their offensive efficiency metrics have transformed remarkably, evidenced by their 116.1 offensive rating (7th NBA-wide) compared to their pre-trade struggles. Doncic’s elite pick-and-roll ability generates consistent double teams that create advantages for teammates.

Source: https://www.nbastuffer.com/luka-doncic-impact-on-the-2025-lakers/

Lakers needed another playmaker all last season after they moved DLo for DFS so it's no surprise that offense improved.

LeBron was better than Luka on the Lakers last season and in the playoffs but also Luka was just poor by his own standard. Injuries and conditioning issues.

Have no doubt Luka will be better this upcoming season.

[MrTribbiani]

That was a mistake by the Lakers' front office.

Some of the folks who made excuses for this would be singing a different tune if for example, the Blazers front office did something similar to Lillard.

[CobraCommander]

Actually consistently their best player for years… way past his prime, even Last Year with Luka, Lebron was their best player. If anyone’s an idiot on that team, it’s Luka for not being his best self when they needed him.

Your hatred for Luka is basically legendary at this point. I can just smile everytime you write something without even checking facts. You will probably level up to new heights next season.

Also.. #’s since being traded to the Lakers




-The team’s offensive rating climbed to 116.1 (7th NBA-wide) with Dončić drawing double teams that create advantages for teammates
-Three-point attempt frequency jumped from 34.3 per 100 possessions (26th) to 42.3 (2nd). When Dončić plays, the team’s 3PA often increases by 6% (94th percentile league-wide)
-The Lakers’ pick-and-roll efficiency metrics reveal a dramatic transformation after Doncic’s arrival in February 2025. Their points-per-possession in pick-and-roll situations jumped from 0.92 to 1.18, placing them in the league’s top quartile. Defensive reactions shifted noticeably, with opponents blitzing Doncic’s screens 41% more frequently. This created four-on-three advantages, yielding a 23% increase in corner three opportunities.

-Since Luka joined the Lakers in February 2025, their offensive efficiency metrics have transformed remarkably, evidenced by their 116.1 offensive rating (7th NBA-wide) compared to their pre-trade struggles. Doncic’s elite pick-and-roll ability generates consistent double teams that create advantages for teammates.

Source: https://www.nbastuffer.com/luka-doncic-impact-on-the-2025-lakers/

Lakers needed another playmaker all last season after they moved DLo for DFS so it's no surprise that offense improved.

LeBron was better than Luka on the Lakers last season and in the playoffs but also Luka was just poor by his own standard. Injuries and conditioning issues.

Have no doubt Luka will be better this upcoming season.

People out here thinking Luka was better than Lebron last year when LeBron was the BEsT PLAYER defensively in the entire playoffs and Luka was the worse- when LeBron was putting up similar numbers offensively while Luka was giving up 41 points in a game
https://youtu.be/DHh35sMm-ho?si=d-INzxHClQe1-rKi

Watch that Video and let me know what you see-

This was the worse version of Luka possible - and ironically the last two champs were better on defense than offense- People not seeing this don’t understand the fundamental flaw of a one sided player - defense wins championships- and Luka was horrible on defense -

Offense makes fans happy but if you can’t stop anyone you ARE part or the problem not the solution

[CobraCommander]

Agreed lol

He hasn’t alienated himself - he is 41 years old making 52 mil - they still have his son on the squad.

The team not telling him about the sell is stupid and weird if they told Luka and not him.

Luka not dumb- today the team disrespects LeBron and in 5 years it’s him being disrespected because the next new hot shot.

Anyone in corp America knows the guys at the top treat the guys at the top on the way out great because they want that same treatment from their replacements at some point. The quality of the golden parachutes of exiting executives is a deciding factor on if the next executive will take a job at a firm… trust me the lakers know this - I think windy is wrong here

I don't know if you quoted the wrong message, but I didn't reference anything you brought up. I simply think LeBron has proven he sucks at putting together basketball teams, yet insists on doing so. He did it with Cleveland before running to join Wade and the Heat, and he's done it with the Lakers. He'd be best served to shut up and play basketball. Something he's actually good at and paid millions to do.

Oh I agree. You don’t want LeGM… you want Lebron the player - even now-

I hate that LeBron is the agent and thus the GM of multiple teams. It’s a crime - it’s a crime happening in broad daylight

[Archx]

This was the worse version of Luka possible - and ironically the last two champs were better on defense than offense- People not seeing this don’t understand the fundamental flaw of a one sided player - defense wins championships- and Luka was horrible on defense -

Offense makes fans happy but if you can’t stop anyone you ARE part or the problem not the solution

And you also think SGA was good on defense in the finals? lol... Masked by the defensive juggernaut team that he has behind him and media driven narrative, then yea sure, he was a beast.