King James Gospel
Fansided

2018 NBA Free Agency: Ranking the Cleveland Cavaliers top 25 options

By Nathan Beighle

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 9: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets talks with LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on NOVEMBER 9, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 9: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets talks with LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on NOVEMBER 9, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
26 of 26
Next
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers sits on the bench late in the game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers sits on the bench late in the game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

No. 1: LeBron James– James has opted out of his contract

LeBron James, who is currently in Los Angeles, opted out of $35.6 million in order to either re-sign with Cleveland or take his talents to LA. After opting out, those two are where many reporters think his interests are boiled down to.

After dropping 51 points in Game 1 of the Finals, it’s clear that James is still the NBA’s best player even after his 15th season in the league. One of the greatest of all time is up for a new contract after arguably his best season as a pro.

Last season, James averaged 27.5 points and a career-high 9.1 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game. The Akron-native has spent the last four seasons in Cleveland, and his entire career in the Eastern Conference.

However, with a home in LA and elite basketball school to send his 13-year-old to, James seems to understandably have a strong interest in LA. Then again, he’s done such work in Cleveland and has stressed the importance of his family in this decision. Understanding his wife also grew up in Northeast Ohio makes you think he could still lean toward returning to the Land.

James conquered the league in Cleveland. He made history in Cleveland, and while he is certainly their top free agent target, no one would burn his jersey this time around if he leaves.

Next: Cleveland Cavaliers: Top 30 all-time greatest players

Well, there it is, the Cavs top 25 free agent options.