Lakers Notes: LeBron Passes Jordan, JJ Shuts Down Barkley, Aggressive Trade Plans

Jeremy Hanna | Jan 5, 2025

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Who is the GOAT: Michael Jordan or LeBron James? This is likely the most common debate you will find between basketball fans. Now, James has made a further argument for the title after he passed yet another record set by His Airness.

Additionally, head coach JJ Redick has responded to a retaliation from NBA analyst and lving legend Charles Barkley, who claims that Redick is a "dead man walking" given the team's history with head coaches.

Finally, reports suggest that Los Angeles is being aggressive when it comes to acquiring a talented wing player from an Eastern Conference rival.

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