Recent Los Angeles Lakers rumors involving LeBron James will surprise some people. It isn’t uncommon for superstars in the NBA to have some input into decisions that their franchise will make. Having your most important players happy is a key ingredient to a team finding success.

Throughout his NBA career, LeBron James has garnered a reputation for having a lot of input. Whether it is the coaching staff or player personnel, he has his hands on everything his team is doing. That is what will make recent Lakers rumors so surprising.

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, LeBron James has not been involved in the team’s head coaching search. “I’m told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers head coaching search..

.James has made it clear that this is the organization’s decision, he’s had no conversions with the Lakers about JJ Redick,” Charania said during a recent segment on Run It Back on FanDuel TV. "I'm told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers head coaching search.

..James has made it clear that this is the organization's decision, he's had no conversions with the Lakers about JJ Redick.

" @ShamsCharania on the #Lakers coaching search pic.twitter.com/4YbscRYII7 The Lakers are looking for a replacement for Darvin Ham, who was fired after two seasons on the job.

One of the candidates who have been connected to Los Angeles is former NBA player and current analyst and podcast host, JJ Redick. Redick has a podcast with LeBron Jam.