A popular theme is developing among former NBA players in the Los Angeles Lakers, and even now, this Lakers feel loud: It's time to move on from superstar Lebron James.

The latest former actor named him the concept Rashad McCants, a four-year veteran in the league (Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings), who was outstanding at the University of North Carolina, won the national championship in the 2004-05 season - a year after James entered the NBA.

"100% getting rid of LeBron brings some young assets," McCarts told basketball insiders in an exclusive interview on Thursday, May 8. He still has enough energy to go there and guaranteed some good players for him. ”

McCants took a further approach, suggesting that the Lakers also moved on from the general manager and had the potential to trade with guard Austin Reaves - all to rebuild the franchise around Luka Doncic.

"You got rid of GM Rob Pelinka and you might have to move Austin Reaves," McCarts continued. "You really might have to start all over again because Luca isn't sure if he's going to re-sign."

Doncic qualifies for the extension in early August, although he doesn't necessarily need to re-escalate immediately, even in the offseason, if he chooses.

Given James' age - who will turn 41 in December - he will break the league record in his 23rd NBA season, if he returns to Los Angeles for the 2025-26 season, plus the amount of money he owes ($56.2 million next year), it's the theoretical logic for Lex to move forward.

But this also feels that the concept lacks a key context.

Although the award has not been released yet, James will likely earn a spot on one of the three all-NBA teams in the league. If he gets that honor, he will have 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds at the start of the 70 regular season with 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds.

Additionally, James has a player option in the final year of the contract (2025-26) and no trade terms. This means he has all the cards. James can choose to play next season and force the Lakers to keep him in the roster, paying him every penny — there is nothing in Los Angeles in fact.

Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce, a fierce rival to James in the Eastern Conference in the late 2000s and early 2010s, made a similar suggestion earlier this month that the Lakers would move forward from James.

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