Predicting LeBron's Next Team!
Where should LeBron end his NBA career?
Video Transcript
There are only three teams LeBron James should consider going on a retirement tour with.
LeBron said that he's keeping an open mind next season.
He's prioritizing his happiness over cash, which means contenders without cap space have a chance at signing him.
At 41 years old, it's safe to say next season could very well be his last.
With so much uncertainty on his Decision Part 4, his choice will depend on three factors.
Factor number one is if he wants to end his career where he can ride off into the sunset winning a title, signing a minimum deal with the Miami Heat is his best option.
He's familiar with the system, the city, and the fan base, which means LeBron won't have to go through a huge change.
After how many years, Pat Riley finally traded for a star who wanted to join the Heat.
Could it be because he knew LeBron was on the way?
A big three of LeBron, Bam, and Giannis would immediately make the Heat the favorites to come out the east.
If they can surround this trio with a ton of shooters, a championship would be a 99% guarantee.
If he wants to prioritize factor number two, which is to have an ending similar to every feel-good Disney movie, the only team LeBron should consider is making another return to the land.
There's been a trend recently of stars going back to the teams where they're most remembered.
Kawhi just went back to the Raptors.
Dame went back to the Blazers.
LeBron going back to where it all started would be what every Cavs fan dreamed of.
The Cavs won't look as scary on paper compared to the Heat, but their current roster with LeBron would be pretty good, too.
They'd have a starting five of Harden, Mitchell, Bron, Mobley, and Jarrett Allen with a bench mob led by Max Strus, Sam Merrill, and Bronny, who the Cavs have already said out loud that they would pull out all the stops to acquire him if LeBron signs with them.
The dark horse from all the teams to snag LeBron from the Heat or the Cavs are the Golden State Warriors.
Seeing him and Steph on the same team after all their battles in the finals 10 years ago is gonna look a bit awkward at first, but if LeBron's choosing happiness over everything else, this doesn't really matter.
He gets a chance to play with Steph and Draymond, and with extension talks between the Wizards and Anthony Davis going nowhere, this could also open up the possibility of LeBron forging a reunion with his good friend AD.
This won't look like the strongest team on paper, but if this really is LeBron's farewell season, there's no better place to enjoy one last ride with players he genuinely loves competing with.
