The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked to a nostalgic free agency move for quite some time.
While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a shell of his former self, there’s no question that it would be exhilarating to witness him reunite with the Cavaliers in the offseason and end his career on a high note.
On Wednesday, the Cavaliers received a positive free agency update regarding James.
“Multiple team and league sources told ESPN the Cavaliers would gladly welcome James back this summer if he wanted to return to Cleveland for his 24th NBA season and third stint with the team,” ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported Wednesday.
James is the best player ever to wear a Cavaliers uniform. The former No. 1 overall pick started his career in Cleveland after an outstanding high school career at St. Vincent-St. Mary.
James’ combination of brute strength, contact balance, and above-the-rim athleticism made him one of the most unique prospects the NBA has ever seen.
James earned two MVP awards, Rookie of the Year honors, six All-Star invitations, and led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals during his first stint with the organization. The 41-year-old left Cleveland for the Miami Heat in 2010, but returned to his original NBA home in 2014.
During his second stint with the Cavaliers, James led the franchise to a dramatic 2016 NBA Finals victory over the Golden State Warriors, which was its first-ever championship.
Needless to say, there would be nothing better than to watch James cap off his illustrious career with another championship in Cleveland.
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