New York will fill its second ball-handler box by adding Jordan Clarkson. That's no reason to pass on LeBron, who remains a top-tier offensive player. The one-two punch between him and Jalen Brunson would be bonkers, alleviating the workload on not only the latter, but Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby as well.

The idea of LeBron James finishing his career anywhere other than Los Angeles seemed very likely a couple of months