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NBA Free Agency 2018: One reason LeBron James should sign with every team

By Ben Ladner

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 21: Anthony Davis
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 21: Anthony Davis /

New Orleans Pelicans

Though LeBron almost certainly won’t sign in New Orleans, this is one of the most interesting possibilities on the board for him. The Pelicans desperately need an upgrade on the wing and a combo forward capable of switching on defense. The trio of LeBron, Anthony Davis, and Jrue Holiday would be best three-man group outside of Golden State and capable of challenging for a title right away. Those three offer more than enough on- and off-ball pull to mesh together, and few teams have good enough defenders at the point, wing, and center spots to guard them effectively. New Orleans would be more than willing to let DeMarcus Cousins walk in free agency if it meant adding LeBron to a core ready to compte right now.