Public complaints from LeBron James and Anthony Davis to upgrade the Los Angeles Lakers roster caused frustration amongst the organization, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic.
James believed that the team was a move or two away from contending, with Davis lobbying the Lakers to acquire a center so he could play power forward.
There was also concerns within the Lakers organization that Davis wasn’t “1-A” material and that he could not be counted as a true top option due to his lack of durability and availability.
The Mavs reportedly decided to pursue a possible deal for only Anthony Davis.