Social media reaction to LeBron’s move to LA
When it was revealed that NBA superstar LeBron James was headed west to play for the Lakers next season, social media reached a fever pitch - everything from congratulations to sarcasm and everything in between.
For the second time in his career, James has left the Cleveland Cavaliers, this time departing for one of the NBA’s most popular and successful franchises. The move will likely impact the entire league, and the Hawks are no exception.
- Bradley: The NBA's tectonic shift - LeBron takes his talents westward
and the hawks’ path to the nba finals gets that much easier
— Rembert Browne (@rembert) July 2, 2018
gonna be an easy ride with Dennis Schroder and *squints* Oklahoma Dennis Schroder
— Luka Doncic is an MVP & the Hawks traded him (@Hunter_Bishop) July 2, 2018
But some pointed out the serious Atlanta-centered ramifications of LeBron’s departure.
The Cavaliers lose Lebron and get nothing in return for a second time.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) July 2, 2018
If the Lakers can’t swing a deal for Kawhi, the Hawks should offer up Baze and Dedmon for Deng and a 2020 1st.
— Clayton Crowe (@CCroweNBADraft) July 2, 2018
After LeBron’s departure, there’s a decent chance the Cleveland 1st rounder which Atlanta owns never conveys. Surely the Cavs bottom out now, right? https://t.co/p0pt28b6SU
— Glenn McComb (@lenymo) July 2, 2018
The Hawks’ cap space could allow them to absorb the Lakers’ expensive contracts in exchange for future assets.
Lebron to the Lakers helps the Hawks. Likely will send Atlanta draft compensation to take on Loul Deng.
— Phil (@_ATLPhil) July 2, 2018
New Atlanta Hawk point guard Trae Young could only muster a one-word reaction.
Whaaaaaaaat😳
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 2, 2018
Former Georgia Bulldog Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is joining forces with James in Los Angeles.
Free agent guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2018
Congratulations on KCP becoming the new JR.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) July 2, 2018
Others were just left wondering: What if he’d chosen Atlanta?
I wanna make fun of these guys but I can’t, because I know I’d in front of Philips at midnight throwing up a bucket full of cornstarch if LeBron came to Atlanta. So celebrate, gentlemen https://t.co/Eip5jij1cL
— Beth (@beth_lee) July 2, 2018
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