Just this past All-Star Weekend, James was back in Cleveland again. Here, he not only played in the All-Star Game, but also participated in the NBA's 75th anniversary series of commemorative events... In addition, he was interviewed by The Athletic, in which he made it clear that the door to his return to the Cavaliers had not been closed, and the news quickly spread on the Internet, causing heated discussions among all parties.
Since James' departure, the Cavaliers have made a quick rebuild in a short period of time, and in recent years' drafts, they have selected Sexton, Garland and Mobley, while bringing in Allen and LeVert in the trading market, and so far this season, they are 4th in the East with a record of 35 wins and 23 losses, which is a youth army on the right way to win.
Even so, however, First Things First host Nick Wright still believes the Cavaliers should welcome back James whenever they have the chance.
"I repeat, I'm not talking about LeBron averaging 13 points per game because that doesn't exist at all. If LeBron can still contribute 25+6+6 per game, which is 85% of his current state, then the Cavaliers should welcome him back. In the Eastern Conference, you need to face top opponents such as Giannis, Durant and Embiid, and LeBron's experience and ability will help you. Wright said.
"The same thing happened in Phoenix, they had Booker, they had Ayton, they had Bridges, these were all young geniuses, but it wasn't until Paul joined that they were on the road to winning. The seasoned veteran led them to a higher level. Wright continued.
It is worth mentioning that in the interview, James also said that in the final year of his career, he will play with his son Brownie; but according to previous reports, Brownie is expected to officially land in the NBA in 2024, and many league executives expect his draft to be a second-round show, while James's current contract with the Lakers expires in the summer of 2023. The Cavaliers don't need any leverage to bring back the greatest star in the team's history and help him fulfill his father-son dream of sharing the stage.