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LeBron James challenges the Packers’ front office, and his co-hosts question him.
James questioned why the Packers won’t design a roster to maximize Aaron Rodgers’ abilities on Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football.”
“If you have a transcendent franchise player like Aaron Rodgers, why not surround him?” “James?”
If only there was another famous athlete nearing the end of his career.
Football or basketball? Paul Rivera, the show’s co-creator, questioned James’ Lakers position.
James: “Football” “It translates, but I won’t talk about myself.”
Rodgers’ displeasure with the Packers and how they’ve constructed around him boiled out in the 2021 offseason. The two-time MVP wasn’t thrilled that he wasn’t involved in personnel choices.
In 2020, the Packers drafted quarterback Jordan Love, Rodgers’ successor apparent.
They agreed to retain him in Green Bay. Rodgers committed to a three-year, $150.8M deal in March. Davante Adams was dealt to the Raiders.
Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 17, 2022, versus the Titans.
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James? The 3-10 Lakers host the Pistons on Friday. James questioned the Lakers’ roster last month, citing their lack of shooting.
James’ words on “TNF” might have been a veiled message to the Lakers’ front management concerning their 2027 and 2029 first round choices.
LeBron James plays the Clippers in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 2022.
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James inked a two-year, $97.1 million contract with the Lakers in August. 2024-25 is his player option.
The alternative broadcast of “The Shop” included Maverick Carter, Jalen Ramsey, Dez Bryant, Jamie Foxx, and Rob Lowe.