LeBron James admitted that there was "a lot of consideration" on his part to come home and rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers this past offseason.
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However, despite that significant regard while confirming that he indeed met the Cavs' front office in free agency, James subsequently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The nature of the meeting, I probably won't discuss much, but it was consideration for sure," James told reporters after he and the 76ers beat the Cavs 116-104.
"Obviously, this is a team that's trying to build towards a championship and things of that nature, and I was trying to decide where I wanted to go with the rest of my career, to finish my career or whatever the case may be, the next step, and a lot of consideration for sure."
LeBron James turns down Cavs reunion by joining 76ers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have generated hype and expectations as one of the top potential landing spots for LeBron James after the 41-year-old superstar informed the Los Angeles Lakers he will not return as an unrestricted free agent.
With James entering the final stages of his illustrious NBA run, many saw a Cleveland homecoming as a fitting moment for both the Cavaliers franchise and the future Hall of Famer.
Yet in the end, James shocked many by choosing to commit to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal. James himself announced that this would be the final stop of his legendary career.
Instead of pursuing a second reunion, James and the Cavaliers now find themselves competing for the Eastern Conference throne as they chase an NBA title.
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