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Out of Warriors, Sixers, Heat, and Cavs, I think Cavs would be the last option for him.

Deep down, LeBron knows he can go back to Cleveland and get that retirement tour whenever he wants. Cavs are essentially his sidepiece in all of this.

I don't think LeBron retires until three more years. He wants one more ring IMO.

If he goes to Cleveland, the retirement tour along with whether or not LeBron is the reason they aren't winning will be too much of a distraction for him and the team throughout the season. He could come to Cleveland in two years for a retirement tour and they gladly take him back.

Honestly, if Warriors pull off AD by trading Butler, I can see him going to the Warriors. Right now, he probably trusts that those guys have been through it as champions and it would be a fluid transition for him where they will gel from day one.

If not, I'm thinking it's: Miami > Sixers > Warriors > Cavs

I just don't see LeBron being ecstatic playing with Harden + Mitchell on the backcourt. Everyone knows that LeBron would be asked to start guarding those perimeter dudes and they're already a questionable fit with all the ballhandlers.

I also think LeBron is allured with the fact that if he wins a ring with four different teams, he would have a strong case to be the GOAT as it would mean every team he goes to, he ultimately wins. That is why I think Sixers are in play for LeBron over Miami.

 

Who knows with James is going to do? Miami is hard to pass up IMO. South Beach is LA east. He probably still owns a home there. Giannis and Bam covers him up perfectly on D. He knows the coach, the city still has love for him, it would be less pressure than going back to Cleveland IMO. NOW he'd probably get less credit for winning with Giannis and Bam, but perhaps the ego isn't what people think it is. We shall see.

Banking on Embiid staying healthy? Probably not a great idea IMO.

 

Get rid of jake and bring in cucamonga

 

C'mon man, you want to say A, just let it go!!...lol.