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Michael Redd discussed how he nearly joined Cavs, LeBron James in recent conversation

Milwaukee Bucks sniper Michael Redd hugs Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James before a game. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Michael Redd and LeBron James would’ve been a heck of a one-two punch on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James never quite got that elusive second star paired up with him on the Cleveland Cavaliers in his first go-round with them.

But back in the 2005 free agency period, the Wine and Gold almost made that happen, with them appearing to be closing in on signing Michael Redd at that time. Redd, who was a sharpshooter on Cleveland’s division rival, the Milwaukee Bucks, was that player we’re referring to.