[Guide] According to Mitchell Thompson, a friend of Irving and son of ESPN Lakers radio commentator Michael Thompson, Irving said
If he chooses to leave the Cavaliers after his rookie contract expires, the Lakers will be his choice.
Coupled with the previously rumored Love will vote in 2015, the Lakers are expected to rise rapidly by then.
Irving joins the Lakers
on February 12th, according to Los Angeles media reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Irving played very unhappy this season. Many experts believe that Irving will leave Cleveland after the end of the season. According to ESPN Lakers Radio
Commentator Michael Thompson revealed that once Irving leaves the Cavaliers, he will choose to join the Lakers.
“My son Mitchell is a friend of Irving. He said that Irving once said that if he wants to leave the Cavaliers after the rookie contract expires, he will choose the Lakers.” Thompson said on the show.
Michael Thompson has served as a Lakers commentator for many years and is the father of Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. His other son, Mitchell Thompson, used to be teammates with Irving.
Irving is one of the top point guards in the league. This season, Irving averaged 21.3 points, 6.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game.
In this All-Star Game, Irving was also selected by the fans as the Eastern Conference starter.
On the other hand, the Lakers are basically hopeless this season, and their eyes should be on the future.
At the beginning of the season, there were rumors that the Lakers would chase Anthony and other superstars, but this was not reliable.
Nevertheless, the Lakers rely on their deep background, it is not difficult to attract stars.
Not long ago, a certain league manager said that the core of the Timberwolves, Love, wanted to go to the Lakers, and everyone knew.
If the Lakers successfully recruit Love and get Irving to vote, they will have two potential new stars, and they will rise rapidly.