LA sports radio host torches Lebron in blistering reaction: Wasnt a Laker

LeBron James’ blockbuster split with the Los Angeles Lakers has sparked fierce debate across Southern California, with veteran sports radio host Fred Roggin delivering one of the harshest assessments yet of the NBA superstar’s eight-year stint in the purple and gold.Roggin, who co-hosts an afternoon sports show on KLAC and anchors “The Roggin Report” on NBC Palm Springs, argued that while James wore a Lakers uniform, he never truly embodied what the franchise has traditionally represented.“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it now: he wore a Laker uniform, but he wasn’t a Laker.I always felt that way,” Roggin said.The comments came just hours after James confirmed he would leave Los Angeles fot free agency, ending a lengthy run with the franchise after informing the team they could move forward without him.Team owner Jeanie Buss thanked James for his contributions, including helping deliver the franchise’s 2020 NBA championship, while James responded on X by thanking the organization and saying it had been “truly an honor” to wear the purple and gold.LeBron James also broke his silence on his breakup with the Lakers Tuesday morning.

In a post on X, James kept things short, sweet and cordial, thanking Los Angeles for the last eight years with a three-sentence statement.“No, THANK YOU!” He wrote in response to the Lakers wishing him well at his next destination.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story “Truly a honor to wear the [purple and gold] while trying to continuing the greatness & legacies that came before me! Hope I made a few proud during my stint.”James joined the Lakers as a free agent in 2018 and made the All-Star team in each of his eight seasons in Los Angeles.

During that span, he averaged 26.9 poin...