The LA Lakers are heading into the 2025-26 NBA season with one goal in mind: adding their 18th championship banner to the rafters. Despite finishing as the third seed in the Western Conference last season, the Lakers suffered a disappointing first-round exit in the playoffs, prompting significant changes to their roster. However, the success of the Lakers will likely still hinge on the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Boosie Addresses LeBron’s Aging and Lakers’ Contender Status
At 40 years old, LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA, yet he continues to perform at an incredibly high level. Last season, he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. Despite these stellar numbers, many doubt the Lakers’ chances of contending for a title in the Western Conference, and rapper Boosie recently weighed in on the situation during an interview with VladTV.
“I feel like ain’t nobody really believing in them with LeBron aging,” Boosie said. “Luka’s gotta come back and show them what it is.” He continued, “I don’t think they really looking at Bron like who can take that m____________ and win a championship by himself.”
Boosie’s Comments on Lakers’ Treatment of LeBron
In addition to LeBron’s aging body, Boosie also addressed the reported tension between James and the Lakers front office. NBA analyst Skip Bayless has suggested that the Lakers have taunted LeBron by treating Doncic better than the four-time NBA champion. Boosie seems to share similar concerns about the Lakers’ treatment of their superstar.
LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers?
With rumors swirling about LeBron James’ future, Boosie believes it might be time for the King to make one final move before he retires. The rapper thinks LeBron should push for a trade to his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, to join forces with Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers’ young stars.
“He say he ain’t got long, I say he should go to Cleveland and team up with them boys. Get one and call it a day,” Boosie stated. He added, “Him and Donovan Mitchell, with those two big old boys, [Evan] Mobley and them boys. That’s a hell of a team.”
The Cavs, led by coach Kenny Atkinson, do indeed have a talented roster, and the idea of LeBron reuniting with them for one last championship run is an intriguing one. However, the logistics of such a trade are complicated. The Cavs would need to match LeBron’s massive $52.6 million salary, which would likely require breaking up the current core of stars Boosie envisions him playing alongside.
The Possibility of a LeBron-to-Cavs Trade
While the possibility of LeBron James heading back to the Cavaliers might be enticing, it remains unlikely that the Cavs will part with key players like Mobley or Mitchell to make room for him. Even so, the notion of James joining forces with that talented group makes for an interesting conversation about his future in the NBA.
As for the Lakers, their hopes of contending will ultimately depend on LeBron’s ability to stay healthy and perform at an elite level despite his age. The upcoming season could very well determine the future of LeBron James and his legacy with the Lakers, but Boosie’s suggestion of a reunion with the Cavaliers certainly adds another intriguing layer to the discussion.
