LeBron James would get to do this in Miami

The conversation always starts with offense when LeBron and his future team is brought up, but the initial intrigue in a Miami Heat system is the defensive freedom.

With an Antetokounmpo and Adebayo backline, while Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, and Pelle Larsson will stay glued to their assignments on the perimeter, the role of James would be this: free safety.

Much like Jimmy Butler did in his time here, he thrived in the passing lanes by making extreme gambles off the ball. The difference on this team is that it's easier to clean up those gambles with the players mentioned previously.

Those chaotic double teams and strip steals lead to an offensive function that not only fits the Heat's best player in Antetokounmpo, but allows James to play out into the open floor in transition like he did with Team USA.

Defensively, LeBron James would have a field day.

The easiest way to translate what the offense could look like between Antetokounmpo and James is going back to the Lakers duo with Anthony Davis.

Lob passes out of the pick and roll, baseline roaming cuts over the top, or those transition connections shown before.

James' play-making and high IQ would make this part of the offense quite easy.

These two guys are probably the two most unstoppable downhill forces in NBA history. If either have a head of steam heading to the rack, there's a good chance it'll be cracking the SportsCenter top 10 the following day.

Looking at some of those clips above, the real offensive gem between the two would be when doubles are sent at either in the mid to low post.

That double would be an indication for the other to start sprinting downhill, leading to open runways neither get to see very often.

Yes, shooting is the number one priority on this roster, but the interior gravity alone would allow for better spacing than expected.

Then of course, the three point looks would begin to open up.

Going back to the James-Davis days in LA during the 2022-2023 season, LeBron was getting around 6 open triples a game due to that inside attention. Fast forward to this past year with a perimeter oriented team next to Luka Doncic, and James' open threes a night sat around 3 and a 1/2.

The main thing is that Point Guard LeBron James would be making an appearance on this roster. And at this point in his career, I believe LeBron would love that setup role to an elite frontcourt of Antetokounmpo and Adebayo.

There are great storylines being discussed. Heading back to Cleveland where it all started. Going to play with an all time great in Steph Curry to finish off their careers.

But nothing makes more sense than returning to one of his teams, while also having a legitimate chance to contend and run the table in the Eastern Conference.

Schematically, Miami is the right decision.