After a lighthearted debate ranking cups, from the NBA Cup to protective athletic cups, Lima and Daryl Ruiter open the phone lines and take calls squarely blaming Koby Altman's front office decisions rather than LeBron himself. One caller argues LeBron was always chasing Michael Jordan's legacy rather than a title, meaning only a historic championship drought like Philadelphia's 43 years could lure him, not Cleveland's 2016 win. The hosts add their own detail, recalling a golf outing weeks earlier where someone close to Mike Gansey insisted the Philly rumors were dead, even as the deal was quietly coming together.
LeBron Chasing Jordan's Legacy Is Why He Picked Philly
Lakers LeBron James (23) walks to the sideline during 4th quarter action in game 4 of the NBA West semifinals at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, May 11, 2026. The Thunder defeated the Lakers 115-110 and swept the series 4-0.
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