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The basketball world is waiting with bated breath regarding where LeBron James will sign in free agency.
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania already conveyed James’ decision is likely among six teams: the Cavaliers, the Heat, the Nuggets, the Warriors, the 76ers and the Timberwolves.
LeBron James still is mulling his options after deciding to leave the Lakers. Getty Images
James already has played for two of these franchises (Cavaliers and Heat) and has spent two separate stints with the Cavs.
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This is why seeing LeBron spend July 3 (and presumably July 4) in Akron, Ohio, about 40 miles from Cleveland, is drawing interest in the NBA community.
Instagram user @smallzthevillain, who also works for Klutch Sports, made a story post that showed James getting shouted out while at a community center in Akron called House Three Thirty.
There were also videos of James dancing at the center while holding a drink in his hand.
Of course, James was born and raised in Akron, so it’s no surprise to see him there for Fourth of July weekend. And his being there isn’t any indication that the Cavaliers have a hand up in his free agency sweepstakes.
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In fact, Mark Medina of Forbes reported on July 4 that there is “skepticism that [LeBron] would join the Cavaliers on a veteran’s minimum deal.”
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James was spotted in Akron, Ohio, during the Fourth of July weekend. Best Image / BACKGRID
Ultimately, nobody knows where James is going to end up now, and all six teams seem to be viable options for the NBA legend.
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Then again, perhaps being back in Ohio this weekend could convince James that ending his career in the same place he started it (and where he returned during his prime) would make for the perfect full-circle…
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