Joe Vardon joined Daryl Ruiter and Dan Menningen filling in for Andy and Jeff on the midday show and shared his insight on LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers. He talked about what makes the most basketball sense, if the Cavaliers dropped the ball in wooing the superstar back home, and if Philadelphia makes the most sense for LeBron in his final years playing in the NBA.
Joe Vardon: Cavs had a compelling basketball case for LeBron, they just didn't do it
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles up court during a 116-106 Lakers win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on November 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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