Power Ranking: Lakers Top 5 Targets for 2014
By Jacob Rude
Jun 20, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) reacts during the fourth quarter of game seven in the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
1. LeBron James
Logic says LeBron James should stay in Miami. He’s won two titles there, never had a better team or front office around him, and never had as much talent around him. Logic says he’s never looked happier, never been more well-received, and never had his past indiscretions farther behind him. But logic said he wouldn’t leave Cleveland, nor would he leave in a manner in which he did.
The Lakers certainly won’t be the only ones courting the world’s greatest basketball player. Any team with enough cap space will make a bid on James, but the Lakers would rightfully be one of the favorites. Given their history as a successful franchise, James will likely at least consider the Lakers pitch. You thought the Dwightmare was bad? Imagine The Decision mixed with Los Angeles media and Lakers fans. Here’s to hoping LeBron handles the process in the best way possible!