LeBron James just wrapped up his 23rd NBA season, and for most of it, he was doing everything the Los Angeles Lakers asked. But a report from ESPN suggests that behind the scenes, James felt the organization was not giving him the respect he deserved. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin , the tension came to a head after a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in late March. James had just become the player with the most combined wins in NBA history, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It was a massive moment. Moments later, Rob Pelinka walked into the locker room holding the game ball. Pelinka, the Lakers' GM, did not give it to James. He handed it to head coach JJ Redick, who had also hit a milestone that night with his 100th coaching win. Sources told ESPN that James saw Pelinka's decision as the Lakers taking him for granted, and viewed it as part of a bigger pattern. That pattern, according to sources, went back to the Luka Doncic trade. James had already felt the franchise was trying to push him out the door.…