Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into why LeBron James' drawn-out free agency decision has Ken sounding increasingly frustrated, with Lima and the rest of the show accusing him of turning bitter and Ken insisting he's only annoyed at being mischaracterized. The two spar over dueling analogies (a slow restaurant steak, "waiting for sex") that Ken dismisses as bad comparisons for the wait, while drawing a hard line between his emotional 2014 reaction to LeBron's return and how he'd feel now if LeBron picks the Cavs again. The segment opens with John Fanta getting roasted for pulling a wrestling-style "heel turn" after praising the hosts at a broadcasting bootcamp. It closes with youth football scheduling chaos and a jab about Adam Silver possibly being to blame for the delay.
LeBron's Slow-Playing His Return, and It's Breaking Ken Carman
LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City.
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fanatics
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Jul 23, 2026, 06:36 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene weekday mornings is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima from 6-10a! The show guides you through…
