In a striking display of confidence and leadership, LeBron James made a powerful statement during the Lakers' game against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, despite not playing in th

The thing is, James holds all the cards. He has one of those rare NBA no-trade clauses, along with a 15 percent trade kicker, so he’d get a huge amount of money if dealt. Maybe there’s a way to waive that if it means James gets another shot at a ring?

Here's a look back at Los Angeles' storied history of continuously reloading by adding some of the biggest names in the NBA.