With the Los Angeles Lakers facing elimination in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, they came out with the type of pride, passion and aggression needed to extend the series, at least in the first half.
Behind some inspired play from LeBron James, they took a 73-58 lead at halftime while shooting a very high percentage, including from 3-point rage, and committing just two turnovers.
As always, the stars have turned out at Crypto.com Arena for this contest, and one of those stars is an enigmatic stud who has been linked to the Lakers for nearly a calendar year.
Kyrie Irving was spotted courtside during Game 4 opposite the team’s bench.
Kyrie Irving is back sitting courtside on the baseline opposite the Lakers’ bench. Trae Young is sitting courtside on the baseline near the Lakers bench. They’ve both been to multiple Laker playoff games this postseason.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 23, 2023
Kyrie in attendance for Game 4 in LA 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JBTlPHwOK4
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 23, 2023
Yet again, rumors that Irving wants to join the Lakers and that the Lakers may go after him have heated up, especially with D’Angelo Russell struggling the way he has in this series.