Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

@MavsFilmRoom
Mavericks are closer to a title than the Lakers, but the Lakers are the Lakers

-Klay’s dad played for the Lakers
-He wouldn’t have to leave California

I love the Mavericks, but most NBA players just view the Lakers as a different level of brand

If the Lakers offer the same money as the Mavericks, it seems tough to think the Mavs have the edge over the Lakers for Klay’s services

Just to clarify things in this tweet, the Lakers can only get to the MLE if Lebron decides to do a 16 mil discount this year. He could do a 1+1 deal, and just sign for more money next year. But at his age that's risky as hell. If he doesn't do that risk, he could do that 3 year deal that's been floated over and over but it will result in about 49 mil paycut to give the Lakers the MLE this year.

Secondly, taxes in California are insane. Klay's take home will be probably less than 5 mil. In Texas it'd be closer to 8.5 mil. 

But I don't disagree that the allure of the Lakers is still a thing. Even if they aren't close to competing for a ring.