CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If the Lakers fail to land LeBron James’ preferred choice of hybrid big man Anthony Davis via a summer trade, could the Lake Show make a play at free-agent-to-be Kyrie Irving if he’s leaving Boston?
Irving, a West Orange, N.J., product, mostly has been linked to the Knicks if he bolts, but the recently rekindled LeBron James relationship bears watching. The Lakers have cap space, albeit not enough for two max players like the Knicks.
During All-Star Weekend, James had no problems shedding light on the January phone call a frustrated Irving gave to James, essentially saying he was too young to appreciate the veteran’s advice in Cleveland.