Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may learn the hard way that your reputation and past accomplishments don't always go far in the NBA trade market.

Because James has a no-trade clause though, the Lakers wouldn’t get much for him in return as far as assets go. They typically do right by superstars, but L.A. would obviously want something of substance back if they were to trade James, whether it be useful players or draft picks to flip down the road.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been the central figure of the franchise for the better part of the last seven seasons. After opting into his $52.6 million contract extension for next season,