LeBron James is taking full control of how he wants his free agency to go.
The 4-time NBA MVP is the most sought-after free agent in recent memory, with the superstar scorer reportedly open to signing a below-market deal for the right team. What team that ultimately ends up being remains the big question mark.
NBA reporter Chris Haynes has shed some light on where LeBron’s head is at when it comes to laying out his options. According to Haynes, James will forego the usual route where teams pitch top free agents such as himself.
At present, there are reportedly “no plans” for James to meet with any of his suitors. Per Haynes, agent Rich Paul is speaking to teams on James’ behalf and relaying any information to help the 41-year-old decide where he wants to spend his record 24th NBA season.
“There will be no meetings, no pitches that will allow teams to sit down with LeBron,” Haynes said on NBA TV. “LeBron will make his decision based off of the intel that he’ll receive from his agent, Rich Paul.”
Haynes added that James is “in no rush” to make his decision. Whether James signs with a team right before training camp or decides to wait and see how the season plays out, anything appears to be on the table at this point.
The report aligns with the news that teams have yet to hear anything from LeBron or his camp.
Teams usually pitch free agents on the lifestyle in their city, the franchise’s competent front office, or the promising fit the player would have in their lineup. But at this point in his career, James may believe he has all the intel he needs to decide between the comfort of his own home.
LeBron doesn’t need a place to be his forever home. He just needs somewhere to close out his career the way he believes it should end.
