Money talks obviously trumps any speculation/conspiracy I'm about to throw out there...
But is it possible that the Lakers choosing to draft Lonzo Ball has soured the marquee FA's on turning to that market?
Westbrook obviously wants to be the no questions asked, THE MAN, and face of a franchise. Paul George seems to be more of a 1B or a top #2 player. All the Lonzo Ball hype, the shoe BS, the Lavar BS. Seems like a big circus/distraction, that will constantly be a media topic that even a marquee guy like Westbrook would have to address.
The NBA is definitely a fraternity; but it is a "prove yourself" fraternity. For every King James, pre-draft hyped player.....there is 10 Odens, Anthony Bennetts, Darkos. And then you have a kid like Lonzo, who he himself may not be doing much talking, but his entire camp and the hype it brings.....can't be rubbing many of the established stars in the league the right way.