There’s growing buzz around a potential return of LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and former Cavs general manager David Griffin has now weighed in on the speculation.
Speaking about the possibility, Griffin admitted he wouldn’t be shocked if James found his way back to Northeast Ohio.
“There’s a big part of me that would be surprised if he doesn’t, on some level, just because Northeast Ohio means so much to him. It would be surprising to me on some level if he didn’t want to… I can tell you the theater of it excites me, sure.
…He owns every record you could have… And he would give every damn one of them away to win a title here again.”
James’ history with Cleveland is well documented. During his first stint, he carried the franchise to the 2007 NBA Finals, where they fell to the San Antonio Spurs. His second run, beginning in 2014, was far more successful. With Griffin helping assemble a core that included Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, the Cavaliers captured their first NBA championship in 2016.
Now 41 years old and currently with the Los Angeles Lakers, James is averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game this season. He’s set to become a free agent this summer, which has only intensified speculation about a possible homecoming.
Adding fuel to the rumors, Cleveland recently made roster moves before the trade deadline that trimmed payroll — potentially creating financial flexibility should James consider a return.
A third chapter in Cleveland would certainly be historic. As Griffin hinted, the emotional pull of home — and the chance to chase another title where it all began — could make the idea more than just offseason theater.
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