Where Shaq Believes LeBron James Should Sign Next, 22 Years After His Own Lakers Departure
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- LeBron James remains undecided on his next NBA team for his 24th and likely final season, with his choice expected to be where he retires, focusing on winning another championship.
- Shaquille O’Neal believes James will prioritize joining a team with strong title prospects, naming the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers as likely destinations.
- Shaq suggested the Lakers moved on from James to focus on younger talent, noting James's significant control over team decisions while with L.A.
- O’Neal expressed a preference for James to finish his career in Cleveland, highlighting the historical significance of starting and ending with the Cavaliers.
- Reflecting on his own career, Shaq shared that his departure from the Lakers was financially motivated rather than due to personal conflicts, contrasting with James's current free agency situation focused on championship pursuit rather than money.
