There has been some speculation that LeBron James could look to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers when his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers expires after the current campaign.
James began his career in Cleveland after the Cavs selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 Draft, and as an Ohio native, it would be a fitting place for James to end his career.
Donovan Mitchell would be open to playing with LeBron James in Cleveland
If James did return to Cleveland, it would mean teaming up with Cavs star guard Donovan Mitchell – a possibility that Mitchell was asked about during a media session at All-Star weekend.
While Mitchell acknowledged that he would appreciate the opportunity to play with James, he stressed that it wasn’t a top focus of his at this point in time with the Cavaliers potentially poised for a deep playoff run this season.
“As a Bron fan, being a teammate would be special,” Mitchell said. ‘But that’s not in my control. There’s always going to be reports, that’s natural, it’s gonna be a thing. At the end of the day, my focus is trying to get this championship. Whatever happens, happens.”
“It’s LeBron James, right?”
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James and Mitchell could potentially form a pretty potent duo together. At this point in their careers, Mitchell could theoretically serve as the top option while James played more of a secondary role.
This is all just hypothetical, though. At least for now. We don’t know what James will decide to do beyond the current season. There’s certainly no guarantee that he’ll go back to Cleveland. But, it’s still fun to speculate about.
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