LeBron James went from his hometown to Tinseltown heres where he will likely take his talents next, ranked

After LeBron James decided not to return to the Lakers for his unprecedented 24th NBA season, teams are clamoring to sign one of the greatest players of all-time, who apparently isn’t factoring money into his free-agency decision for the first time in his career. The competition has gotten so intense that even the governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, weighed in by reposting a report about how the state has the US’s best quality of life and tagging James in it.The PGA Tour got in on the fun as well, posting a photoshopped image of James wearing a Tour-branded polo and cap.

Several NFL teams also jokingly shot their shot at the James sweepstakes.With the competition fierce and James’s decision approaching, let’s break down where the four-time champion and four-time MVP will most likely land, based on conversations with league sources.They’re ranked in descending order of likelihood. Pros: James has said that if he could play alongside anyone in the NBA, it would be Steph Curry.

They won a gold medal together at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.They met in four straight Finals from 2015-2018.

They dominated the NBA over the last decade.How fun would it be if they teamed up in the twilight of their careers? It would be the greatest show in town, regardless of how deep they went in the playoffs.

Not to mention, James is good friends with Draymond Green and has a lot of respect for Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Cons: Next season, James will be 42, Curry will be 39 and Green will be 37.That’s geriatric in NBA terms.

How could they compete against vastly younger and deeper teams such as the Spurs and Thunder? And if Anthony Davis is traded to the Warriors as part of the deal to acquire James, they’d just be adding another oft-injured player to a roster that’s already one injury away from disaster. Comment: It would be pure cinema.It would be worth the risk.

It’s where James would have the most fun.Pros: This would tie a bow on James’ illustrious c...