Joakim Noah recently revealed his desire to join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019, but the team opted for Dwight Howard instead, a decision that ultimately contributed to their 2020 NBA championship win. Noah praised LeBron James' leadership during the challenging circumstances of the NBA Bubble and expressed no regrets about not being part of the championship team. Meanwhile, the LA Clippers selected Cam Christie in the 2024 NBA draft, marking a familial connection as his brother, Max Christie, plays for the Lakers. Max acknowledged that Cam will need to adapt to playing alongside stars like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Additionally, former Lakers player Kyle Kuzma criticized the team's management for trading him, suggesting that the Lakers would still be contenders had they kept their championship roster intact. Kuzma reflected on his significant role in the 2020 title run and lamented the loss of team depth since his departure.