Heat Court 41-Year-Old LeBron James as Riley, Antetokounmpo Push Miami Return
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 17
Heat Court 41-Year-Old LeBron James as Riley, Antetokounmpo Push Miami Return
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 17
Summary
Pat Riley said Miami has spoken with LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, and would welcome the 41-year-old star back for his 24th NBA season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said he would be "very, very excited" to team with James, calling him still one of the league's best and a day-one championship boost.
Riley stressed no decision is close, saying a reunion would have to happen "organically" and that the Heat, like the rest of the NBA, are waiting on James and his family.
Miami is pitching familiar advantages — no state tax, weather and James' history there — after his 2010-14 stint produced titles in 2012 and 2013.
The comments underscore how James' free agency is still shaping the market, with Miami and Golden State among teams monitoring where he plays next.