The San Antonio Spurs have the means to sign LeBron James to a one-year contract and have become increasingly vocal about signing the superstar.
After the San Antonio Spurs signed Tobias Harris to a two-year deal, any murmurings of their interest in LeBron James faded. Of course, James would be an upgrade over almost everyone on the roster and has made it clear that he would sign with a contender for the minimum, although the Spurs are no longer seen as frontrunners.
Even after Victor Wembanyama signed a smaller contract (perhaps to entice James), teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers all seem more realistic.
While the Spurs' organization as a whole hasn't issued a statement relating to James' free agency, some of his would-be teammates have made it clear that they want to play with him.
Luke Kornet Makes LeBron James Plea
On his blog, Luke Kornet is unabashedly entertaining, often shedding light on the "behind the scenes" of being an NBA player, all while being delightfully self-deprecating.
At his core, though, he's chasing his second title after winning a ring with the Boston Celtics in 2024. He thinks James might be the missing piece for the Spurs to land title number six.
"I just wanted to, you know, kind of extend the invitation to come over here to San Antonio," Kornet said in a YouTube video uploaded to his channel. "We got a great thing going. A lot of young talent, you know. It's an easy place to live, tax-free, you know, that's always something."
In James' past free agency periods, notably 2010 and 2018, suitors like the New York Knicks paid for billboards to entice him to sign with their teams. Kornet's approach isn't as flashy, but seems to be genuine.
"You should just, you know, come swing on by, try it out," he added. "We'd love to have you."
On the court, James could be the missing piece the Spurs need. He's a great passer and scorer, still, and remains the best on-court leader in the entire NBA. If he wants a storybook ending, then returning to Cleveland makes sense.
If he wants to chase down Michael Jordan and win a ring or two in his final seasons, it's hard to imagine a better landing spot than San Antonio for him to ride it out. He could be the first player to win titles with four different teams.
