Chris Broussard explains why LeBron James with Embiid in Philly is the best fit | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In his discussion with Nick Wright, Chris Broussard looks ahead to the choices LeBron James has on his plate if he decides to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency, revealing which team out of the Rockets, Spurs or the 76ers has the best chance of landing The King.
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Chris Broussard explains why LeBron James with Embiid in Philly is the best fit | FIRST THINGS FIRST
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[@FirstThingsFirst]

What do you expect from LeBron and the Cavs the rest of the season?

[@Marlowe10100]

Cleveland is bad team period. Lebron's system is hurting the team, they're going nowhere this season, stop talking about them.

[@alexe7306]

First Things First: Cris Carter and Nick Wright have you seen what happens when LeBron teams up with a post player? Bosh and love had to turn into spot up shooters. Simmons can't shoot. Terrible fit.

[@user-di8yl1oh1h]

Lefirst

[@seanmcseanson]

They get beat 2nd round, conference finals at most.

[@BigGeneral59]

First Things First: Cris Carter and Nick Wright Look.at old comments on segment with nick and Chris i said that i believe San Antonio, La Clippers, OKC, Det, Phi would Be his Best Title Chances, He needs a good coac or the fitting players around him , him and Westbrook would be a great fit ...Pop would utilize him AND other player's too there potential, Doc has a good winning system the role players defense mindded, Det Good coach defensive minded and big man as well as philly and that coach is Out if the Pop tree.My opinion.

[@omg31693]

When are these guys going to call out Ty Lue for being a bad coach?

[@kinggreen7120]

Exactly..they talk about everything but the real issue

[@ZeroDark24]

omg31693 PREACH!!!✊🏾

[@gregdoyle8737]

damien claxton Idk how tf he still at a coach... It's obvious he doesn't know what he doing

[@Kobe24219]

omg31693 he's not the coach , Lebron is

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

He’s not even the coach, LeBron is, that’s the real isssue.

[@mav5655]

This opinion will change 5 times over in the next 2 weeks lol....

[@jaykelz1528]

Maverick Beska You know it lol Gonna be Houston again then LA twice over, then he should stay in the East then Milwaukee will come out from the shadows again smh lol

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Maverick Beska they make hot takes. If you make a show every weekday you gotta make your content based on the latest information. I mean I personally like shows weekly for that very very reason (I think real time and las week tonight are the best shows in that genre because they have more time) but that’s not his shows format

[@adamstier5265]

When the Cavs go on a 5 game win streak they will say the cavs are now gonna beat Golden State in the final

[@cakeforging2195]

Maverick Beska are you saying you never rethink your opinion and change it you just have one thought and that's it

[@WhoIzHee]

Stg

[@sullivan62091]

This show is so much better with Broussard instead of Chris Carter!!!

[@58demarcus]

sullivan62091 yeah Bc Chris Carter think since he was in the NFL his opinion on professional sports is way more important than anyone else’s

[@baselinejordan1744]

sullivan62091 W

[@legoatjames7812]

Demarcus Jackson I know, he always makes nick feel stupid.. and he always talks over people lol

[@iamcoreycarter]

Yep. He is beyond arrogant.

[@uchennanuelonyia4510]

Any show is much better with Chris on it, he’s the goat 🐐

[@sleuth2077]

I like Nick and Brousard together. These have been some of the best episodes from this show for me. Chris Carter doesn't really debate, he just states his opinion and argues against anything he doesn't agree with and tends to be condescending. These 2 guys have been having some great debates.

[@averyb.476]

Years later and now we get it daily

[@Idkidk55957]

Simmons, LeBron, Embiid. Jesus that's the makings of a great team.

[@alexe7306]

Seb Reni terrible team

[@saminchoudhury2659]

Seb Reni fultz

[@alfredoizg789]

Seb Reni that’s a team that can’t shoot 3s good luck

[@TheonlyGizzy]

Alfredo Izg lol can’t shoot...Covington , Saric, Bellinelli, JJ, TLC, Ilyasova, and embiid tf you mean he can’t shoot lol bron can shoot too

[@jeffgregg2221]

Sbeast Bock he probably hasn't watched a sixer game all season.

[@BrianCheng24]

Nick Wright actually made sense for once here. Philly would be a great fit for LeBron. Embiid and Simmons are scary good. James Harden would not be 2nd fiddle to LeBron, let's be real here.

[@AngelMedina-py5ln]

Brian Cheng and fultz will be back😱

[@chiefmiyagi9802]

Angel Medina hopefully Fultz shot will work by then

[@AngelMedina-py5ln]

Chief Miyagi that kid is special

[@AngelMedina-py5ln]

Costone90 true

[@mbanfield99]

Lebron will also not go to Texas - a RED STATE - to play for the Spurs or Rockets. He's going to the Lakers, folks.

[@JAYLOVE47]

This stupid notion by people in the comment section that somehow LeBron will impede the growth and development of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid is ludicrous... LeBron if anything will expedite their development as players, not only is he the preeminent player of the league but has the highest IQ and most experience. And you somehow think that will be a detriment to a young players growth?

[@percyschannel4187]

JAYLOVE47 because they will no longer be playing ball that is beneficial to their skills, at least with Simmons, Embiid would become more of a perimeter shooter like K.Love and Bosh...and Simmons is basically Bron with a broke shot

[@deswil2557]

JAYLOVE47 LeBron is the fit at Philly be cuz u can sum it up to one word . Philly can " SPELL " LeBron . Philly doesn't need him !! our young legs can give him plenty of rest for the playoffs . his stats will be amazing !! 16ppg , 18 ago etc . the sixers are the best fit . the youngest legs with a high profile veteran that can school them . embed would win MVP . LeBron will turn him into Shaq . # youngest legs

[@suntansuperman26]

JAYLOVE47 It's a reason why people think this way. Playing with LeBron other players' roles and play styles will have to change to fit LeBron's game. The only players who benefit from a LeBron system are spot up shooters.

[@JAYLOVE47]

suntansuperman26 suntansuperman26 I don't agree with that but what you are then implying is that these players are one-dimensional and I don't think Joel embiid style of play will be compromised by LeBrons style of play because they are two totally different players playing different positions. Ben Simmons on the other hand is another story because he plays the same facilitating style that LeBron does he just doesn't have a shot yet. It didn't hurt Bosh and Wade I definitely don't think it will hurt embiid and Simmons

[@deswil2557]

JAYLOVE47 forget the fact of player progression . the sixers give LeBron the best chance for rest . he's coming to a super team in embid and Simmons without experience . ikw that's far fetch but what happens is that u add a extra piece . then there progression would be sped up cuz they will go further in the post season and they will learn how to close games . there's where else for LeBron to go . if he gives Philly even a eastern conference championship u can maybe give him the best player legacy over Jordan . LeBron works hard , he needs rest and rest assured Philly don't need him but it will be great to speed up the " process " with postseason experience . . . to be continued # don't trade foles

[@swaggaboyktg]

This is all the warriors fault tbh. Their team is unreal so it sends the NBA into a frenzy to try and dethrone them. What do you want Lebron to do, go there with a C+ Team every final and lose. No one wants to go to Cleveland, not attractive enough for FA.

[@osmalls1]

I'm gland you said it!

[@osmalls1]

I'm glad you said it!

[@Handle_Edit]

Thats what happens when you play team ball...You actually can win. ISO NBA is dead!

[@fightwithfaith4341]

First things first with : Chris Broussard and Nick Wright

[@blaineday3]

Erik Spolstera is an amazing coach. Give the man credit.

[@itszirvah]

EBDIII but he doesn’t compare to the greats like pat riley and Phil Jackson and poppovich

[@MicDubTV]

EBDIII Amazing is a stretch. He’s a good coach. Above average

[@bigmillionare]

he's getting better and better every year

[@jonlyvboss1]

EBDIII Spoelstra also had Lbj, Dwade and Bosh in there prime with crazy roll players and Soon to be hall of famer Ray Allen.

[@mikeclarke3990]

Spo just a poor man's Riley

[@felix_remmie6048]

I’m just glad they finally stopped saying the Lakers.

[@txrns-7990]

2 years later he wins a ring with them 😭

[@felix_remmie6048]

txrns- yup

[@KBFilmRoom]

They done paired this man up with every superstar in basketball this is ridiculous

[@igot5onit423]

Lawrence Stubblefield its kd fault

[@Facts-hd1yf]

And all them coaches never won without a super star player

[@mikeclarke3990]

Dayron Trudo like ppl sayin Doc is a great coach

[@Xanninja]

Phil won on multiple teams and was success for multiple years, same as Pop and all the legenday coaches. it goes hand and hand, those coaches were as great as the superstat talent. dont compare them to Blatt or Spo or Lue

[@ytaccount6467]

Reasons the Sixers have a legitimate chance: 1. They have money 2. They have many tradable assets 3. Eastern conference is easier 4. One of the biggest markets in the country, can grow his brand as well 5. Young stars now, rich history of legends They have a legitimate shot people

[@alfredoizg789]

Philly where your 3 best players won’t be able to have a consistent jumper... FOH

[@DJSkandalous]

Embiid can shoot the 3, and you have JJ Reddick. One of the best 3 guys in the league. Obviously more people would follow LeBron there.

also lebron can shoot ok so what are you saying bruh

[@EatToxicwatseforBreakFeast]

Toronto still getting disrespected

[@voetbal12]

Are we just gonna pretend Nick Wright didn't just change Chris Broussard's mind?

[@robertgullatt2997]

voetbal12 caught that

[@vincevincent3425]

voetbal12 😂😂 he did

[@Peek935]

Great episode today

[@philadelphiainjurylawyers3456]

love this

[@philadelphiainjurylawyers3456]

awesome!

[@OgLoC2]

"would you want to see toronto in the finals" the disrespect the raptors get in the media is unreal.

[@jayhooper7539]

Chris, we love you bro. These highlight shows need you. Just stop yelling lmao.

[@nicksteadman6823]

The process would be complete...I can see the memes now. Game of zones would be lit.

[@JVYL]

I like the idea of Lebron Retiring in Philly.

[@johnnytimestamp8224]

6:50 "Do you want to see Toronto in the Finals? oh my gosh" 💀

[@Zach-lc6bs]

toronto is an excellent basketball city

[@jacobbolle1376]

Zach imagine if lebron went to toronto

[@ajking_7477]

What is wrong with Toronto making it out the east always discouraging Canadian ballers 😡😡😡😠😠

[@titanax03]

ignore them, you should be use to it by now, we keep balling and keep working #wethenorth

[@imperial7873]

Derozen isn't a superstar plus they choke every playoffs

[@Mistershongmail]

aquijada wet he north 🤔

[@julywalner7273]

imperial7873 eastern conference finals, only team in the East to win ANY games against the Cavs in the year when Cavs go on to beat the Warriors in the finals yet Raptors are the consistent chokers while other teams around the league like the Rockets or Celtics have a shot...you idiots sound as dumb as the so called analysts

[@theilluminati4406]

As long as Lebron is in the east. The raptors are going to lose.

[@shawnchia3611]

76ers want Lebron bad and their superstars in the making, Emblid and Simmons (esp. Simmons) look up to Lebron and will do what he asks and allow him to lead them. Also, Simmons is on a freaking rookie contract playing like an All-Star which means there is enough cap to get a deep bench. That's good enough reasons for Lebron to go there.

[@mikoto6719]

the disrespect to Toronto is Ludicrous , i mean they are a really good team (boston fan )

[@ericcruzstealth]

Idk why people think Houston is a great team. They haven’t proven anything. They only have 2 stars. 2 stars will not beat 4 stars and iguodala

[@bestlifestyle1013]

Not to mention the shooters, Sargic is a pretty good shooter and Reddick is a nightmare

[@kefkapalazzo1]

If I were philly I’m not giving up ben Simmons or stifling his growth. These guys have a one two punch that could dominate for the next 10+ years

[@emmanuelakingbemi8282]

kefkapalazzo1 I just said this too. LeBron is a cancer with all due respect

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Emmanuel Akingbemi I wholly but respectfully disagree. Lebrons style and control can be a detriment at times yes that’s undeniable, but it’s overshadowed by his overall impact on the court to a significant degree

[@basketballgod2791]

kefkapalazzo1 who said they would give up Simmons???

[@phillyjackson45]

Brando Williams Exactly

[@jpkclutch7780]

They would not have to give up Simmons they have a bunch of cap space available

[@NotYourAverageCitizens]

This would be similar to Kobe joining OKC in 2010

[@Wietzkinho]

in my opinion Spoelstra is a great coach.

[@subjektproductions6426]

Ok, I'm gonna be honest, I edit my comment because I didn't agree at first but from the break down Nick gave, they would have a big height advantage on GSW. Get Fultz back healthy with Lebron, Embiid (if he stays healthy) and Simmons...The only problem in Philly is.........................These guys would have to put in extra minutes a game....they don't have a threatening bench

[@sportscentral4905]

Their problem is a coaching problem. Lue is not that smart of a coach. If you play according to plan, and the plan is mediocre, what can you do? This Coach Lue should be at best an assistant Coach. Lebron won't win with this guy

[@ozzyfifa6053]

LeBron will no way leave the east after he's ran all the stars out of it. Philly is the best young team & i'm a wizards fan but i also want Simmons to do well being an Aussie & Simmons is very close to LeBron like Chris said.

[@mikeclarke3990]

Jimmy2k don't sleep on Boston, Hayward will be back soon.

[@bodjee123zilwa]

If I was Lue, I would start the next game with the 4 players that finished the game with Osman in the place of Hood because Rodney doesn't play defence very well and Osman brings energy to the floor. The Cavs need to play Osman more minutes, let him foul out if needs be. I don't understand why Lue is not getting technical fouls to draw attention on the none-calls on his best player.

[@namewhat122]

Houston with LeBron,Harden, Cp3, Capella Jesus that team would be a dynasty.

[@WestleeSapp]

“Issa pickle” - Chris Broussard

[@ryanhuff561]

This show is 1000x better without CC

[@jesseokyere]

wow chris broussard just dissed canada .

[@Zach-lc6bs]

Spoelstra might go down as an iconic coach, legacy isn't over yet of course but he's done a good job with the talent he's had post-lebron

[@tygray8343]

Grew up loving Iverson and kobe 76ers and Lakers use to be the squads if lbj goes there simmons lebron and embiid would be nasty. But come on lebron if you decide to leave come to the Lakers Lol if not Kewhi come on 😅

[@jeffgregg2221]

i really want lonzo to reach his potential and the 76ers - lakers rivalry to be reignited.

[@Jordan-bv7on]

San Antonio would be a terrible move for his legacy. I just don't believe in joining any team you've lost to in the playoffs, let alone the Finals, in the past. I'm still mad at KD for joining the team that beat him.

[@chrundelthegreat4292]

He really loves saying “lebraaaaaan”

[@tl1074]

Houston is great and Harden is the sure bet to be the MVP this season, but c'mon who can forget his performance on Game 6 of last year's playoff.

[@robbiefernandez9517]

Ben Simmons + Lebron James as both point forward/small forwards/ would be unbelievable. I would pay to watch that.

[@junkmail5946]

What's up with the Toronto shade there Broussard?!? please expand on that...

[@Mrdrivereight]

Junk Mail its a smaller market. They said the same thing about Philly in the super. The media didn't want to see it but it turned out it was one of the best games.

[@junkmail5946]

I hear you on the perception... but reality though is that Toronto is probably within Top 10 in terms of media market size.

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Nick Wright looks like the only action he's ever gotten in athletics is offering someone a drink of Gatorade.

[@HardAsChrome]

I for one think the nba is entertaining enough without talking about the offseason in march....

[@plefevre]

Harden gotta play some D every now and then to be MVP.

[@austinellis5591]

LeBron at San Antonio 3 rings minimum 5 max

[@PrinceJayReal]

6'10" Ben Simmons 6'9" Robert Covington 6'8" LeBron James 6'10" Dario Saric 7'2" Joel Embiid Good luck defending that

[@atlien1988]

Y’all think a non shooting Ben Simmons will flourish alongside LBJ who likes to run the point as well? If anything, Embiid would be asked to shoot more jumpers. I’m not a Philly fan, but leave that core alone. I would like to see how great Embiid/Simmons can become on their own. How about LBJ just stay in Cleveland and help management retool the team around him for one final push for a chip. When it gets tough people always start looking for an out.

[@JPacerox1]

Philly lineup PG - Ben Simmons SG - get a 3 and D guy like Avery bradly or Pat Bev so you can switch 1 and 2 SF - LeBron PF - Saric C - Embiid Markelle Fultz of the bench to allow him to develop If you can also bring in some shooters of the bench this team would beat golden state easily

[@RonneyJOnDaBeat]

Jocelyn Pace you forgot JJ

[@JPacerox1]

Ronald Marrow I like JJ but I think he’d be more lethal off the bench. If they could somehow replace him with a more solid perimeter defender who can also shoot I think they are unstoppable. But if they can’t JJ is still a good fit

[@alexe7306]

Jocelyn Pace Philly would be terrible. Simmons can't shoot. Emiid eats up the paint. Where is LeBron gonna be spotting up? He will make emiid a spot up like he did with love and Bosh both dominant post players

[@JPacerox1]

A Elezovic I disagree, if the SG and PF can knock down shots that’s all you need. Philly wouldn’t have to be a pace and space team like GSW. The big 3 would be so incredibly athletic that the pick and roll would be un-guardable. You can’t switch ever! LeBron can shoot if you make him and, Embiid can stretch the floor. Post play would be dominant and fast break offense would be unstoppable as well. No one can stop Bron or Simmons so the trailing bigs will always get open 3s. Who will Curry guard?

[@jpkclutch7780]

They would be dominant Saric and Covington are great 3 point shooters plus Reddick off the bench if he takes the minimum would help the spacing.

[@wochaoainigejiba1211]

"do you want to see toronto in the finals" lmao

[@antronj83]

Great fit with San Antonio

[@DMVrepersenter]

How do people think Ben Simmons and LeBron could fit on the court at the same time... Lol who is going to play off ball?

[@karlakarina6442]

Thats 2 superstara in phlly already

[@deepanshu4866]

Broussard I can't agree, .. Simmons and James play similar style, u want one to sit out.

[@JAYLOVE47]

He will routinely take them to the post season giving them a taste of success and showing them how to play at a high level on the biggest and most momentous stage of the game... you can only get better playing in the post season consistently because that's where you are tested the most, get to face the most challenging aspects of the game, and get everyone's BEST! The post season builds your game and character as a NBA player... it makes you a smarter player, and let's not act like LeBron doesn't make p-layers around him better, he isn't Kobe Bryant who plays selfishly.. so they will still be able to performance and develop in the process

[@5starathlete804]

Who was Phil before he got with MJ? A coach is only good because of the roster they have at their disposal

[@melojordans23]

Lebron, Simmons, Embiid, Saric, and Fultz. That lineup is straight filthy. GSW can’t guard their bigs so they can’t play their death lineup to abuse the sixers. If this happens the process is complete. Hinkie died for this.

[@cmanning30]

Rudy Gobert, Donavan Mitchell, Lebron James, come to Utah. Let’s go!

[@rocklee1341]

Lebron would ruin the 76ers chemistry and the analyst would blame everyone else but him.

[@58demarcus]

Rock Lee stick to naruto Bc you don’t know basketball

[@TheonlyGizzy]

Rock Lee lol I’m sure bud

[@carltonwakefield4356]

Lol yea the greatest player of all time would hurt chemistry😂😂

[@TenThumbsProductions]

How would Philly win with two players that have the exact same game and can't shoot? LBJ and Ben both need the ball to play, not a good fit, I don't think so anyways.

[@DheeMarioBroz123456]

It’s probably just me who thinks this but i believe Ben & Lebron just don’t fit. They do basically the same thing, except Simmons can’t shoot which will make playing D on Bron easier because Simmons man can play help d

[@deranged1313]

Cavs looks like a first round exit, but hey I am no NBA analyst...

[@Aaron-fj1hl]

Join Philly Bron Come on man.

[@TheKingkenry]

Embiid's stat line is wrong

[@maxcellaneous1066]

Replace Carter with Broussard! His energy is so much better + him and Nick have better chemistry!!

[@InterMilan011]

Cavs should draft Embiid in 2014

[@pistabacsi462]

For the haters, look at LeBrons team right now. Who is the man LeBron can count on? There are no allstars on this roster. Dont say KLove, he is a good player but not an allstar (only in the east) + he cannot play defense. LeBron again is carrying a bunch of random mid level talent plus a rookie head coach (when compared to Pop or Phil Jackson) to the finals. Jordan had Pippen, Steph has Durant, Klay, and Green.....Lebron has what?

[@pistabacsi462]

So you mean to tell me Lebron's sidekick was IT? a 5'8" PG who can gets blocked on the regular and cant play defense to save his life? Try again idiot. Kyrie is a great player? what did he do before Lebron got there? nothing. Wade was good but hes knees betrayed him towards the end in miami. Where is Lebrons MVP teammate? when has lebron had a scottie, rodman, kerr and phil jackson on the sideline? Never.

[@pistabacsi462]

I know that he wasnt drafted number 1 overall. I know that he retired 3 times. I know that he couldnt make the finals until scottie came along. I know that he never faced any all time great teams in the finals. I know the amazing hand check defense was not as intense as everyone remembers it to be. I know that after MJ retired the first time Scottie still got the bulls to what 54 wins? Stop romanticizing Jordan and admit he is not GOD. JOrdan made a ton of mistakes and was not as great as the old timers like you think he was. He couldnt shoot 3's, his passing was average, rebound average....

[@pistabacsi462]

Jordan was a great mid range player, great finisher, all time great closer, great motivator, great athletically, and insanely competitive but lets not act like he was GOD.

[@TheSweetswed]

Kevin Love is an ALL_STAR EVERY YEAR. Korver was an All-Star like 2-3 years ago. He CHASED away Kyrie the Best Close in the NBA. He got JR PAID got Thompson PAID. Bron had Kyrie and Love which Steph didnt have KD for the First ring. Bron has the HIGHEST PAYROLL IN THE NBA for HOW MANY Striaght Years. GTFOH. So what all these guys are just Bums cause Bron fans say so LOL NOPE. Hill Avg 17ppg Last year Love 20+ PPG EVERY YEAR. Hood 16PPG Last year,. Just Stop. Guy is in the Lux tax EVERY YEAR but has NOONE LOLOL No He did this to himself so just Stop. He could've Had Wiggins and Kyrie and Cap which is easily there with Steph,Klay,KD then get a D guy like Donkey boy. He got rid of Wiggins n Kyrie

[@TheSweetswed]

Chicago Traded a ton to get Pippen. MIA gave NOTHING to get Bron n Bosh. CLE tanked for years to get Kyrie and Wiggins n Missed on Bennet but Bron has joined n Manufactured Superteams his whole Career. Oh Poor Lebron has the HIGHEST PAYROLL IN THE NBA. Soo Sad he has no help LOLOL Shut up

[@Braselton21]

PG - LeBron James SG - Kawhi Leonard SF - Paul George PF - Anthony Davis C - Deandre Ayton

[@osmalls1]

Game over. On what team?

[@swaggaboyktg]

And also all the “Bron needs rings to pass jordan” people don’t want him to ring chase. What else is he supposed to do?. His teams were never good enough to beat the warriors.

[@fredwright3580]

Kawhi Leonard has an ego two guys he would think he's the best player on his team too

[@WhoIsRah]

Fred Wright he would be

[@fredwright3580]

Alchemist no but he would think so lmao

[@jojacko]

The sad thing about Bron career is he lost 7 or so championships. With all his accolades, with only 3 rings his legacy is sort of looking like blah. I think at this point everyone just wants Bron to win at least 1 more. We all rooting for him. He cant go to another finals and loose though

[@turboroman5718]

He wil stay in Cavs. Cavs will have nice playoffs with Kevin Love and everyone fit and they will lure great player to Cavs in off season

[@JuicyMcnamus]

Hide steph? Why do people not realize steph plays above average defense

[@ralphthompson355]

An MVP should play "solid" defense, not just be a great scorer.

[@jacobbolle1376]

Ralph Thompson true ik you are talking about james harden

[@osmalls1]

An MVP should be the most valuable player on their team. I would ask myself this question when choosing an MVP: What would the team be like if that player couldn't play? That's why I don't think anyone from GS should win MVP. They are all great players - for sure. But they are not MVP's on their team.

[@sthao1733]

terrible fit. simmons and lebron are basically the same type of player. where is simmons gonna play with lebron orchestrating the offense? on the wing where he cant shoot? lol

[@anhpham3654]

Lebron has his freedom to sign with any team he wanted to. This man is role model on & off the course and why the media not appreciate while He is still playing

[@lowtempo711]

James Harden did not play defense the last few years....... This year is different.

[@here4lolz295]

who are these 2 guys talking?

[@ToneCre8]

The key to beating the Cavs is to never double Lebron.

[@samurai3991]

San Antonio if he wants to win 2 more. Bright lights and money hit La and probably win one more. Philly if he wants the easiest path to the finals.

[@isaac4580]

Honestly if Lebron leaves Cleveland, which I don’t think he will, the only other place that makes sense is San Antonio. Playing with Pop would be the only thing that can make him better.

[@djdarklyceum]

the hate for toronto is real LMAO

[@stuartperry8141]

Simmons and Lebron are the same guy . What will Simmons do if Lebron came on the team?

[@Lexyboogie]

The coach argument is why I think LeBron is the best player of all time.

[@vhennyg2427]

Anyone else thinks nick wasn’t invited to CCs wedding?

[@ericcruzstealth]

Not to mention Ben Simmons could make it tougher for Durant and if he gets by Simmons he still has to go through embiid. This should mean lebron wouldn’t have to guard the best player. Phillip is LBJ next team it makes the most sense.

[@FATTACULAR1]

it's a very good fit, but he needs another guy like Paul George or kahwi to go with him

[@laeldestan1536]

BUT would LeBron James actually play in the San Antonio Spurs system under coach Popovich? He's been the MAN for years in Cleveland but in San Antonio he would have to go with what coach Pop tells him.

[@yeetgod3426]

I think the Pelicans would be a great fit for Lebron with AD boogie and Jrue holiday that’s a big 4 that can contend with golden state

[@EMBERFIY]

not enough shooting

[@alexe7306]

Aleandro Mirabal he will be back for next year.....

[@alexe7306]

Yeet God LeBron turns post players into spot up shooters boogie and AD post players.

[@theSkateDayss]

how would that be possible unless boogie and lebron took major pay cuts which they wouldnt

[@darnellharris2886]

Yeet God that's what i said they would be unstoppable

[@ChungScholes18]

Chris always have much sense. Spurs with healthy kawhi and pop, they will be a scary team. But James would unlikely go west. Philly probably the best chance in the east

[@plnthn]

This is very interesting. Most of these analysts often makes these educational guesses based on their own desires rather than any hints from the players themselves. Look...there's nothing from Lebron to suggest that he's leaving Cleveland. However, what is apparent, based on the trades in February, is that Cleveland is pushing to at least be a contender in the eastern conference playoffs championship race. Now, if at the end of the season Lebron decides to go somewhere else, whether Cleveland retains that title or not, it would have certainly been driven by the idea of winning another ring. But what if Cleveland actually pull off another unthinkable act by winning it all this year ? Do you think that Lebron would have *bounced* to another team ? Hmmm....Your guesses are as good as mine. Well, what if the Cavs should reached another NBA finals against any of the top 4 teams in the West and lost, should Lebron *bounced* to another team ? Bearing in mind the kind of year they have had going into the playoffs. So the only thing that perhaps absolute in all of this, in most people's minds, is that Lebron wants more championships. But do you not think that he does also wants something far more important than that ? Well, what about the notion of him wanting to left an indomitable legacy to the place that gave him the opportunity of becoming the person we all come to know, and that is Cleveland ? We all know that as far as basketball goes in the mind of most of the people in Cleveland, Lebron is their Michael Jordan the GOAT. He may still leave and go somewhere else, inspite of all that and still held in that esteem position by many in Cleveland, but the given hint in all of this is when he had decided to leave Miami and come back to Cleveland, who at that time had no chance of winning an NBA title even within two years. The question is why ? The next thing is that it may appear to many that Lebron has this insatiable desire to have a Hall of Famer coach coached him to a title. Perhaps that is true but have you ever considered that the opposite is also equally fitting in the making of his legacy, and that is winning titles, and becoming the face of the NBA without the help from an Hall of Fame coach. What if it is about redefining the notion of greatness in this league ? Still this is all too subjective for my taste, and hence it's left to be seen in which direction he would've *bounced* to when the season is over.

[@Andrew2296]

Please Adam silver change the playoff format. All 8 teams rn in the west would take 2 games at least off the cavs, Raptors, and Celtics and they’re most likely gonna be in the finals lmfao. If they change the format lbj is leaving the east for sure, 76ers are the best fit in the east but overall I’d put him on the lakers, spurs, and rockets as a better fit than the 76ers just based off of ben simmons literally having no shot, come playoff time everyone will see.