Lakers will never win another championship without LeBron James, says Shaq

Shaquille O’Neal, a four-time NBA champion, delivered a stern warning to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Stating that trading the team’s biggest player, LeBron James, would be a terrible mistake.

“You’ll never win again if you deal LeBron,” O’Neal remarked of the Lakers in an recent interview.

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Despite the fact that the NBA trade deadline has passed, James’ contract with the Lakers expires in 2023. Some believe that trading James would be the quickest and easiest method to resolve the team’s divide.

The Lakers will never win another championship without LeBron James, Shaq said
The Lakers will never win another championship without LeBron James, Shaq said
O’Neal led the Lakers to three titles during his eight seasons with the organization, which he co-led with Kobe Bryant. The 7’1 former center was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004.

O’Neal, who now works as a TNT broadcaster, stated on Monday that the Lakers should focus on surrounding James with the proper players.

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“If you put LeBron with the proper players, they’re going to win,” he remarked. “I believe whoever put together the squad ought to come up and try to rectify it.”

With a 27-33 record, the Lakers are presently ninth in the Western Conference. According to FiveThirtyEight’s Prediction Model, the squad has a 9% probability of making the playoffs. Following a 123-95 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, Lakers fans booed their own team.

“I’ve been booed before, and it’s not a pleasant feeling,” remarked O’Neal.

Shaq made his remarks during the International Franchise Association’s annual meeting. Where he also spoke with CNBC about his experiences as a franchisee and franchisor of many restaurants.

The former All-Star owns nine Papa John’s locations and one Krispy Kreme location. He is also the co-owner and franchisee of “Big Chicken,” a fast-expanding chicken restaurant.

O’Neal refused to reveal the profitability of his franchise. He’s left various businesses throughout the years, including Auntie Anne’s, Five Guys, and 24 Hour Fitness. O’Neal stated he was forced to close his Shaquille restaurant in Los Angeles earlier this year due of the Covid epidemic.