Unless something drastically changes over the next few months LeBron is leaving the Cavs to pursue another challenge in LA.
According to Bleacher Report NBA execs have that same feeling.
The prevailing sentiment among the league executives B/R contacted remains that when it comes time to exercise the option on his final contract year with the Cavaliers, James won’t.
“He’s out,” a Western Conference scout says.
“Foregone conclusion,” one Eastern Conference general manager adds.
“I don’t see him staying in Cleveland,” another thinks.
With all that in mind, league executives not only expect James to leave but have circled his destination—the Los Angeles Lakers—for a host of reasons. The top three are:
• Setting up his post-playing career in TV and movie production.
• Attempting the unique feat of leading three different teams to a championship.
• Creating a path to an ownership stake in the Lakers.
Be prepared for the LaVar & LeBron show.