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Was Cleveland the Worst Possible Team for LeBron to Be Drafted To?

Looking back at the 2003 NBA Draft, it’s wild to think how different LeBron’s career could’ve been depending on where the ping-pong balls landed. Raptors — Pairing him with Vince Carter could’ve changed everything. With Bron’s impact, they likely make the playoffs early, and Vince might never leave. Grizzlies — If Memphis landed the No. 1 pick, Detroit wouldn’t have kept it. Pau Gasol + Jerry West as GM? That’s a real foundation. Nuggets — Similar early trajectory as Cleveland, but with better moves (like the Billups trade), they might’ve actually gotten Bron a ring. Heat — Pat Riley’s front office, Shaq coming in, and organizational competence. Enough said. Clippers — This is the real death sentence. Bulls — Might have had better free-agent pull than Cleveland long-term. Cleveland gave him the hometown story — but from a pure basketball perspective, was it the worst spot among the top picks? #LeBronJames #NBADraft #Cavs #NBAWhatIf #NBAHistory #Sports #NBA

Was Cleveland the Worst Possible Team for LeBron to Be Drafted To?Was Cleveland the Worst Possible Team for LeBron to Be Drafted To?
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