Paul George’s Quick Decision Begs Question: Are LeBron’s Best Recruiting Days Behind Him?

With Paul George opting to return to Oklahoma City and stars like Kevin Durant and Chris Paul also remaining with their current teams, are LeBron's best recruiting days behind him?

There was a time, in the not too distant past, when LeBron James’ recruiting exploits matched his transcendent play. The King on the court was the queen on the chessboard, a centerpiece around whom the NBA’s roster-building game revolved.

His greatest off-season hits have shaped his Hall of Fame career at every turn, and they have enhanced his reputation as an influential player/executive hybrid. James hatched a team-up plan with fellow USA Basketballers Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and plucked Ray Allen from the…