Heading into free agency, most expected LeBron James to either remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers or sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. There were also rumblings of James potentially mulling over the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers.
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On paper, both of those two options presented James with a better path to contending for a championship. Particularly since the Lakers ultimately didn’t sign or trade for a second All-Star.
While James readily admits he is hardly the most patient person, he has preached an understanding there will be a learning process this season.