ESPN's Michael Wilbon on Lakers Coach Fiasco If Lebron wants to be in the GOAT convo then take accountability like Michael and Kobe They took responsibility GOATs do that not cryptically blame the coach Not look for another coach

Magic Johnson claims he resigned as the Lakers president because the ownership wouldn't let him fire Luke Walton I thought I had the power to do what I wanted to do I wanted to fire Luke Walton he wasn't the right guy or a great coach I didn't want to fracture our relationship so I just exit

The Press Box Brian Windhorst on LeBron He was chasing the figurative ghost with Jordan and now he has to play against a literal ghost the spirit of Bryant He would have never equaled Kobe in Lakers fans' eyes people are at that statue 247

Bill Simmons on LeBron's Free Agency I haven't seen this possibility mentioned yet What if he doesn't pick anybody what if he just says I'm gonna take my time with this watch the league play golf stay in shape and have people keep talking about this for the next 6 months

Mike Brown postgame interview after the Knicks won the Eastern Conference FinalsHe was asked about the 'accountability contract' and he gave a damn good answer

Colin Cowherd Lakers didnt want to re-sign LeBron They really didnt I trust my sources Lakers didn't want to be bullies and say LeBron get out of here They didnt want to alienate Rich Paul who could have great players we want to sign Let's let Rich Paul and LeBron win the PR game today

Rich Paul just plainly laid out Lebron's options on his podcast