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LeBron James has a big decision to make this summer. Where should he play next season? Here's the reason for why he should play for every team in the NBA.
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Atlanta Hawks: Forget the rebuilding part. Go play in one of the best cities in the south and enjoy the fantastic ATL nightlife. Waffle House is headquartered in Georgia, and really that's just a blessing for any free agent in Atlanta.
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Boston Celtics: Join back up with Kyrie Irving, play for one of the best coaches in the NBA in Brad Stevens, and immediately contend for a title.
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Brooklyn Nets: It has all the benefits of playing in New York with much less stress than playing for the Knicks. James could have a major influence in Brooklyn.
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Charlotte Hornets: James has always had an appreciation for Michael Jordan. Now he can show that appreciation by bringing his franchise a title.
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Chicago Bulls: Forget playing for M.J.. Why not try to outshine him on his old team? It's going to be hard to catch up to Jordan's ring count at this point, but he can still try to define his legacy against Jordan by somehow outdoing him during a brief stop in Chicago.
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Cleveland Cavaliers: James is already a hero in Cleveland forever. If he stays there, he'll have an influence on the franchise that he can't have anywhere else.
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Dallas Mavericks: James has never beaten the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. So why not team up with Dirk Nowitzki and try helping him get a second ring?
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Denver Nuggets: Denver is an interesting dark-horse pick for James. It's a city that pops up every time he becomes available so it's clearly a place in the mix and he'll get to enjoy the mountain air.
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Detroit Pistons: Blake Griffin is a funny guy, and the two stars can probably record a successful buddy cop movie together based in Detroit.
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Golden State Warriors: James joining the Warriors would be the shock of the century, but it would put him in a city where he can use his influence off the court in multiple ways whether it's investment or activism. Winning titles would be a breeze.
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Houston Rockets: The best chance James has at bringing the banana boat crew together is in Houston. Chris Paul is already in town, and the Rockets are legitimate contenders.
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Indiana Pacers: Did Nate McMillan and Victor Oladipo leave such a good impression that James decides he wants to play for the Pacers? There's always a chance!
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Los Angeles Clippers: The other L.A. If James has no interest in dealing with the shadows of former greats in Laker Land then maybe the Clippers are a better option for him.
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Los Angeles Lakers: All-time great players play for the Lakers. This has been true since the NBA's early days. He already has a house there, he has multiple business ventures based in the area, and the Lakers are so starved for wins that he'll be embraced immediately. Add in the salary cap space to sign a second max player, and, as CBS Sports' Brad Botkin says, this is the easiest fit.
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Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis has the best BBQ in the United States. Why would LeBron pass that up?
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Miami Heat: Dwyane Wade is in Miami, and he's said multiple times that it's his last stop. James won his first two titles with the Heat, and the idea of finishing out his days on the beach might seem appealing to him.
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Milwaukee Bucks: Not everybody gets a chance to join up with an NBA phenom like Giannis Antetokounmpo. The plan in Milwaukee should be to make Antetokounmpo into a point forward. Who better to teach him how to become that than one of the best passers in the NBA?
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Minnesota Timberwolves: The Timberwolves are on the cusp of something great. They just need that thing to put them over the top. Maybe it's LeBron James?
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New Orleans Pelicans: From a basketball perspective, New Orleans might be the most fun option for James. The Pelicans play at a quick pace, have an incredible rim runner in Anthony Davis, and a great screen setter in DeMarcus Cousins.
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New York Knicks: Madison Square Garden is the stage of LeBron James. Anytime he plays there it's met with an incredible performance. Why not make that stage his permanent home?
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Oklahoma City Thunder: If Paul George bolts for Los Angeles then that leaves a spot perfectly open for James in Oklahoma City. There's no better revenge on the Warriors than helping Russell Westbrook to a title over Kevin Durant.
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Orlando Magic: The Magic have a sponsorship deal with Disney. They can surely get James and his family lifetime passes to every park.
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Philadelphia 76ers: LeBron already has a relationship with Ben Simmons. His window for contention will be much wider on this young 76ers team.
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Phoenix Suns: Remember when Phoenix was the fountain of youth for all NBA players? If James wants to play for as long as possible then maybe he needs some desert air in his lungs.
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Portland Trail Blazers: The Blazers have had a rough go in the playoffs the past few seasons. If James can push them to the next level, then he'll be a hero in a city that treats its basketball players like royalty.
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Sacramento Kings: Everybody needs a new challenge in life. Is there a greater challenge for James than turning the Kings into contenders?
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San Antonio Spurs: Not everybody gets a chance to play for Gregg Popovich, whom LeBron has repeatedly praised, and James knows he'll always be a contender in San Antonio.
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Toronto Raptors: His letter about why he chose to sign in Toronto will only say, "I felt bad."
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Utah Jazz: Donovan Mitchell is going to be a face of the NBA one day. He has the kind of confidence that James probably admires in a teammate.
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Washington Wizards: John Wall and Bradley Beal need another star to help them reach their full potential. James is the perfect player to do just that with his ability to create for others.
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