Could Portland Trail Blazers Be A Sleeper Team To Land LeBron James?
Where will LeBron James play next season is the question on most NBA fans’ mind as the regular season draws to a close. But who do we blame? Is it the fans, media or LeBron himself? James keeps giving these cryptic messages about his future and has everyone guessing his next move. Well, according to Nate Mann of Rip City Project, LeBron James is a huge fan of Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.
LeBron, when asked about Lillard and the Blazers had the following to say to the Portland media.
“That guy’s a superstar in our league and he’s showing it right now. He’s leading the team obviously where I don’t think a lot of people thought they’d be at the beginning of the season. But him as the leader of the team he has them in position to fight in the West.”
That sure sounds like LeBron would love to team up with Lillard. But the issue with that, especially for Cavaliers’ fans is that the Cavs cannot afford Lillard and there’s no way the Blazers are going to trade their star player. All that leaves is LeBron coming to Portland to team with Lillard and C.J. McCollum.
Could LeBron James Find His Way To The Portland Trail Blazers?
This has to be something Neil Olshey is seriously considering. To get a deal like this done, the Blazers will have to be smart in terms of money. With LeBron and Nurkic set to become free agents this year, the Blazers will need to find a way to pay both, but not shatter their cap in the process.
While LeBron may have just been messing around with the Portland media, the truth is, a deal can be done. LeBron teaming with Lillard is a real possibility no one thought of until the Portland Trail Blazers went on their incredible run the second-half of the season. Although they fizzled out in the first round against the New Orleans Pelicans, the team is still young enough to make a return trip. With LeBron and the Cavs just a game away from elimination in the NBA Finals, it seems that he may be in search of a new location to take his talents. The league has taken notice, the fans sure have, and now they have managed to catch the attention of LeBron James. Never say never.
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