When LeBron James was with the Cleveland Cavaliers and saw that Kyrie Irving was angling to leave, James suggested to the Cavs front office that they trade Irving for Damian Lillard, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Bucher also says the Cavs never contacted the Portland Trail Blazers about such a swap.
Lillard is quoted in the story on the topic of partnering with LeBron, as the two have been a popular theoretical duo:
“I love where I am,” Lillard said. “I play for a great organization.