Utah Jazz Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL) 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Mike Conley, F/C Kelly Olynyk, F/C Rudy Gay 

Of course, Lakers star LeBron James is no stranger to capitalizing on opportunities. 

When his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t put a contender around him, he capitalized on the opportunity to join the Miami Heat. After taking his talents to South Beach, James won two NBA titles over the course of four Finals appearances. 

After that, he took the opportunity to go back home. Once again, James appeared in four straight NBA Finals. His Cavaliers only emerged victorious from one, but realistically, that ring meant more to him than any other by a considerable margin. 

Finally, James capitalized on the opportunity to play in Hollywood. He won a championship as a Laker as well, but since then, the Finals have been an elusive goal for them.

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In 2021-22, they didn’t even come remotely close to getting there. 

Could this deal get them closer in 2022-23?