One of the biggest names in the Lakers’ organizational history, Phil Jackson, doesn’t seem keen on having LeBron James in the near future. The Zen Master wants the King to be traded and build around Russell Westbrook. Phil Jackson wants the Lakers to trade LeBron James. However, a recent report suggests Phil wants the Lakers to build around Russ and trade James. The Zen Master was at the receiving end of a lot of criticism, serving as the President of basketball operations for the NY Knicks.
Source: Los Angeles Times May 12, 2022 23:37 UTC