First, let’s get this out of the way: LeBron James and Anthony Davis wanting the Lakers to trade for Russell Westbrook is hardly breaking news. For one thing, it was already reported back in August that James preferred the Westbrook trade to the Buddy Hield one.
And, like, did anyone think Davis agreed to play more center to make room for Westbrook because he didn’t want the trade? That James and Davis hosted Westbrook for a dinner to discuss their fit because they weren’t onboard? Exactly.
But still, as this season starts to rapidly unravel before our very eyes while Westbrook gets benched by a coach who is probably about to get fired, it’s worth discussing how we ended up here.