LeBron James will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. There is no debate that he is the greatest player to ever play for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Regarded for his longevity, James has achieved loads of accolades and has rewritten several NBA records.
In the 2003 NBA draft, LeBron James was drafted by the Cavs as the number one pick, and the rest is history. James spent 11 seasons with the franchise over two stints. During his time with the Cavs, he brought relevancy to the franchise.
The former MVP took them to five NBA Finals, helped them win their lone NBA Championship in 2016, and achieved numerous accolades. Since his departure in 2018, the Cavs have struggled to find success in the postseason, underscoring his influence as a leader and a player.
While James has shown no signs of slowing down after turning 41, he is nearing the end of his career. But some believe that the 'King' will return to the Cavs and want to end his career where it all began.
A bombshell ESPN article pointed out that the relationship between governor Jeanie Buss and LeBron James might be strained. The supposedly strained relationship paired with James approaching the end of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, it is looking likely that an exit may be on the cards.
Former NBA player John Wall, who announced his retirement a few months ago, had his say on James' future on NBA on Prime.
I think he going back home. I think he going back to Cleveland. I think that's where he wants to be.
John Wall saidThe Cavs were never the most appealing team in the NBA, but James' arrival changed that. They became contenders. Alongside Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, they became the most feared team in the Eastern Conference. Beyond basketball, he transformed the franchise financially as well.
While James is not the player he once was, he would still be an invaluable asset if he decides to join the likes of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden in Cleveland next season.
The 2025-26 campaign represents James' 23rd season in the NBA. It is a number that no player has achieved in league history. While James is at the backend of his career, he has still put up impressive performances after a slow start to the season. He is currently averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and seven assists.
With James contract coming to an end, ESPN's Dave McMenamin spoke to SportsCenter about the four-time NBA champion's return to Cleveland.
I was told by some league sources and some Cavs team sources that if LeBron chooses to extend his career this summer, the Cavs would welcome him back with open arms for a third stint in Cleveland. So that's certainly one thing to look at.
ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin saidIt remains to be seen what James decides to do in the offseason. Cavs fans will be hoping to see their greatest player back for the final time before hanging up his boots.
While the Lakers suffered another defat to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, James did go on to break another record. After knocking down a baseline turnaround jumper, the 41-year-old went past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals made in NBA history, reaching 15,838 career makes.
During his interview, James was asked about surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most FGM in league history.
At the end of the day, just my name being linked to some of the greatest that have ever played this game has always been humbling and it's a pretty cool thing. I grew up watching, reading, idolizing a lot of the greats. If I was ever able to be a part of the NBA, I wanted to put myself in position where I could be named with some of the greats by doing something right. So that's pretty cool.
LeBron James saidAnother game and another record broken for the King. The Lakers are scheduled to take on the New York Knicks next at the Crypto.com Arena on March 8.
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