The basketball world is on the edge of their seats as LeBron James‘ free agency decision looms, despite the low likelihood of him switching teams this summer. Recently, there have been rumors linking LeBron with the Dallas Mavericks. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst has dismissed these rumors.
“Yes, I would rule them out,” Windhorst stated. “While I believe LeBron has a lot of admiration for Luka, and at one point was very keen on forming a partnership with him (even wanted Luka to wear his own brand of shoes), Luka has taken a different path. He’s found his own superstar partner, and I don’t think the Mavericks need to change anything. They’re in a good place, let’s keep the momentum going.”
LeBron‘s admiration for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is well known. In fact, James even tried to bring Doncic under his Nike brand in 2018. Nevertheless, Doncic opted to sign with the Jordan Brand instead. The Mavericks also feature Kyrie Irving, LeBron’s former teammate from their championship-winning season.
LeBron has been eager to reunite with Kyrie since 2022, and even lobbied for the Lakers to acquire him in the winter of 2023. However, it was the Mavericks who ultimately made the successful deal and now find themselves in the NBA Finals.
LeBron’s decision is related to what happens to his son Bronny
In addition to his own career decisions, LeBron is also closely watching his son, Bronny James, as he approaches the NBA draft. Fans have been speculating about Bronny’s future-whether he will enter the NBA through the upcoming draft or remain in college. LeBron has expressed his excitement about the possibility of playing alongside his son during his final NBA season, a dream that has increased interest in Bronny’s basketball journey.
Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, recently confirmed that Bronny will stay in the draft, sparking excitement from the four-time NBA champion. Currently, Bronny is projected to be a second-round pick and has received invitations to work with several NBA teams, including the Lakers and Suns. Despite the uncertainty, there is anticipation about whether LeBron will fulfill his promise to play with his son. In the meantime, Bronny is likely to join the G-league to prepare for the NBA.
The next few months will reveal Bronny’s destination. If LeBron shares a season with his son, the resultant hype and anticipation will be unmatched. All eyes will be on Bronny to see if he is ready for professional play.