"He Made a Mistake"- NBA executive claims staying with Los Angeles Lakers damaged LeBron James’ career

NBA icon LeBron James knows the art of diverting media attention wherever he goes. The 40-year-old basketball star has been making headlines even during NBA offseason. According to the ongoing buzz, James’ future with Los Angeles Lakers is quite uncertain.

However, a prominent NBA executive claimed that LeBron James’ stint with the Lakers has impacted his career negatively.

NBA executive claims LeBron James’ stint with the Los Angeles Lakers is his biggest career mistake

From accepting the $52 million player option with Los Angeles Lakers, age factor to his uncertain future with popular NBA team, LeBron James has become the hotbed of discussion during ongoing offseason. He was drafted by the Lakers back in 2018 and the rest is history as he is one of the most bankable athletes in the particular NBA team.Reportedly, James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2003. A prominent NBA executive claims that LeBron James should have stayed with his original team Cleveland Cavaliers, instead of meddling with a player option. As reported by the Hoops Wire, the NBA executive mentioned- “I’m not gonna sit here and tell someone to say no to over $50 million, but LeBron is a billionaire, man,” the NBA exec said. “He has enough money and makes enough off the court.

If I were in his camp, I would have told him to decline his player option with the Lakers and sign with the Cavs. That would have been the smart play.”

He further elaborated-“Do you know how dangerous Cleveland would have been? LeBron starting next to Donovan [Mitchell], Evan [Mobley], Jarrett [Allen] and Darius [Garland]? They would have walked to the NBA Finals and it would have been a storybook ending for LeBron to finish his career in Cleveland.

I think he made a mistake.”Undoubtedly, it is next to impossible to imagine the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James. From being in the roster during the formative years to becoming one of the most reliable athletes in the club roster, LeBron James is not only a cornerstone of Lakers but also one of the biggest NBA icons in the current era.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on the secret behind his great NBA career

During the finale episode of Mind the Game, LeBron James opened up on the secret behind his great NBA career. According to the NBA icon, one needs to fall in love with the process, and the rest becomes easier for them. On being asked about the secret behind ringing in his 40s and still being one of the most bankable players, he said-“I mean the process is the only thing that matters to me. You know, I think um when you fall in love with the process of what you want to do and that's with anything, that's not just basketball. That's what you guys are aspiring to do. You have to fall in love with the process. The end result will happen organically and it'll make it so much more worth your while when you fall in love with the process. Okay?”

He further mentioned-“Like don't cheat the process, don't cut corners, fall in love with the process and everything else will take care of itself.

So that's what I've been able to do for my career. So that's my words of advice to all you guys. The process and that goes for everything. That's not just basketball. That's life, man."Despite all the buzz around LeBron James and Lakers, it is almost difficult to imagine a reputed NBA team without him. He has not only set an example in the NBA world but also inspires millions around the globe with his hard world and dedication. Also Read: “It was really hard for me”- LeBron James’ wife Savannah reveals how being a teenage mother negatively impacted her sense of identity