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Did LeBron James' agent drop hint about his next team?
LeBron James. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Did LeBron James' agent drop hint about his next team?

LeBron James and his camp have always been extremely intentional about everything they say and do.

That's why, with multiple teams recruiting him, his agent, Rich Paul, has probably calculated every single thing that comes out of his — or any of his associates' — mouths.

Considering that, Miami Heat fans should take notice of what Max Kellerman recently said on the latest edition of "Game Over," the podcast he co-hosts with Paul.

Talking about James' free agency, Kellerman explained why the Miami Heat might make the most sense for the four-time NBA champion, and there was no pushback from Paul.

The Miami Heat might be perfect for LeBron James

“I can see him going to Miami. They lost Norman Powell. They have a great defensive team right now. They have four positions nailed down,” Kellerman said.

Even though things reportedly didn't end well between James, Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley, Kellerman believes that team makes too much sense for the future Hall of Famer, basketball-wise.

“It’s going to be very hard to score on that team. Given LeBron’s age, it’s kind of what he needs: Other guys picking up the slack defensively on a nightly basis so that in the high-leverage moments, he can pick and choose when he plays defense like they used to do in the 80s. I can see it,” he added.

Of course, it's not like Paul was gonna say otherwise on camera, knowing he can't openly burn bridges with one of his clients' suitors.

That said, the mere fact that he allowed that conversation to air and didn't push back speaks volumes.

Is he laying the groundwork for James' South Beach homecoming? Is he using them as leverage?

Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: Nothing is accidental. 

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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