AD also bought a mansion in L.A. (with no direct ties to the region like PG & Kawhi).

The timing of this public stance by AD makes it clear he wants to go to L.A. If he was open to other teams and not partial to the Lakers - he would not have made this public statement and would take his time w/ this process. This public stance is clearly to make a push for this trade to happen prior to the deadline and prior to Boston being able to get into the mix.


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