One NBA writer believes LeBron James should finish his legendary career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report believes James could win another title with the Cavs.
“There’s real star power on this Cavs roster, a group that includes All-Star starter Donovan Mitchell, a pair of 2022 All-Stars in Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen and one of the league’s best young big men and third-place finisher for Defensive Player of the Year in Evan Mobley,” Swartz wrote.
“The Cavs just won 51 games and were the No. 1 defensive team in the NBA with a core four that averages 23.8 years in age,” Swartz explained. “All that’s missing? An upgrade at small forward, one who can generate some offense after they looked stuck in the mud during their first-round meeting with the New York Knicks.”
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With James back in the fold, the Cavs would have the missing piece in the team’s starting lineup that was exposed against the New York Knicks in the playoffs.
“A starting five of Garland, Mitchell, James, Mobley and Allen would be the best in the East, if not the entire NBA,” Swartz explained. “With the Boston Celtics taking a step back this season, the Philadelphia 76ers possibly losing James Harden to free agency and the Milwaukee Bucks’ core growing older, the Cavaliers would quickly take over the conference once again by adding a talent like James to an already impressive young roster.”
James signed a two-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers offseason. He can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024 if he declines his 2024-25 player option.
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The King will be 39 years old in 2024.
“James should continue to play into his 40s, with what appears to be a few All-Star seasons left in him,” Swartz wrote. “Joining the Cavs would give him a chance to compete for championships until his final days in the league, whenever that may be. When he finally does decide to retire, he’s made it clear what his next chapter will be: ownership.”
James is the best player in Cavs franchise history. He’s also beloved in Cleveland.
With that said, it would be cool to see LeBron finish his career where it all started.
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