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Luke Walton believes Lakers can grow into a championship team, even without another superstar

The Lakers have made clear their intention to add another superstar in free agency next summer. It’s why they didn’t give multiyear deals to any player but LeBron James this summer. Who that superstar will be has been the subject of much speculation.

A story in Bleacher Report quoted players discussing the subject, including Kevin Durant, who indicated playing with LeBron wouldn’t be appealing for a superstar both because of the way he plays and the way he is covered by the media.

“I haven’t read the article, so I can’t comment on that, but what you’re asking me, to me the question is: Why would you not want to play with LeBron?