Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

Jeanie Buss Wanted LeBron James GONE And Traded To The Clippers... Draymond Green Responds

24 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this monologue, NBA player Draymond Green offers his perspective on recent speculation surrounding Los Angeles Lakers ownership and player movement. He suggests that a member of the Buss family is upset with Jeanie Buss over a sale, interpreting the rumor of trading LeBron James to the Clippers as a possible retaliation. Green dismisses the likelihood of LeBron being traded to the Clippers, noting that such a move would be improbable. He then shifts to discuss Bronny James, acknowledging both his family connections and his personal work ethic, arguing that while LeBron’s presence may aid Bronny’s draft prospects, Bronny earned his status through talent and effort. Green concludes by emphasizing that he lacks insider access to the Lakers locker room, framing his comments as external observations rather than insider knowledge.

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What do I make of this arc? Someone in the Buss family is very pissed off at Jeanie. Probably didn't agree with the sale. Probably didn't have much control over it. And this is their way of getting back. That's what this reads to me. Trading Bron to the Clippers. I don't buy that either. You're not sending LeBron James right up the street to the Los Angeles Clippers. Maybe the Clippers called, I don't know. But you're not just sending LeBron James up the street to the Clippers. I don't buy that. Felt LeBron was not great for the Lakers, drafted Bronny. Do you bow down and kiss the ring? You say thank you, you're appreciative. I've seen Bron speak out about how he's appreciative to the organization. But also Bronny did do some work. Like Bronny worked to become who he's become as well. It's not like this kid wasn't a top recruit and didn't play at a top college. Like give Bronny some credit as well. He worked. Does LeBron being with the Lakers help Bronny get drafted there? Of course. But don't tell me the owner's son that's a general manager or something else don't help. When you're in great positions and you've put in work, it helps. That's just the reality. That's the world we live in. But I don't know. I don't live in the Lakers locker room.