New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James wasted no time addressing the stir caused by his agent, Rich Paul's recent podcast comments. Notably, Paul floated a potential trade sending popular guard Austin Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies for defensive star Jaren Jackson Jr.

The suggestion, aired on "Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul," quickly drew backlash from fans, raising questions about team chemistry and James' influence behind the scenes.

"I think you all know by now, Rich is his own man and what Rich says is not a direct reflection of me and how I feel," James told ESPN's Dave McMenamin after the Lakers' 141-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.

"And I hope people know that. I hope people know th...