LeBron James is still confident the Los Angeles Lakers can compete for the NBA Championship, despite being left disappointed by the failure to secure a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving.
The Lakers had been considered frontrunners for Irving, who demanded a trade away from the Staples Center on Friday, dissatisfied with the new contract offer presented to him. Irving was linked with a number of different teams, but eventually ended up with the Dallas Mavericks.
A trade is still yet to be completed, with the Nets eager to include a third team in the deal to maximise their incomings, but James reacted on Monday and couldn't hide his disappointment. Speaking to ESPN, he indicated he wanted the Lakers to do more, but declared he's confident they can compete with anyone in the post-season.
