I'll wait a moment as you collect yourselves.

If Isaiah ends up with the Lakers, we won't be able to blame Isaiah or the Lakers. It will entirely fall on the Kings organization. But the Lakers wouldn't be a good reason to overpay Isaiah. If a rival wants to overpay a player, you let them, no matter how much it might hurt to see that player in another uniform.

Personally, the more telling passage of the interview was a little more subtle. It's the first time I can recall any sort of dig at the Kings organization, subtle or otherwise, coming from Isaiah.

The Lakers are a threat to steal away Isaiah Thomas, this is true. But the Kings still control their future as it relates to the Pizza Guy. Isaiah is going to do what's best for him, and the Kings are going to make the decision that's best for the franchise. Neither side should be faulted. It's just the ugly nature of the business.