LeBron James’ Former Teammate Does 180 in GOAT Debate, Apologizes to Michael Jordan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the past decade or so, the NBA Greatest Player of All Time (GOAT) debate has largely revolved around two players: LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

Now, one of his former teammates has spoken out about James' future. Udonis Haslem, who played with James during his stint with the Miami Heat, made an appearance on " NBA Today" and revealed that he believes the all-time great could finish his career somewhere other than the Lakers.

For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

LeBron James possibly returning to the Cavaliers has been all the buzz this summer in Cleveland. We can now add Kevin Love to the list as well. And hey, Larry Nance Jr. actually is coming back. I joined Sports 4 CLE’s Dave Bacon on Cleveland.

LeBron James’s houses are fit for an NBA legend, and with each passing year, he further cements his status as such. As the current oldest player in the league (the Los Angeles Lakers star is preparing for his 23rd NBA season),

With the Los Angeles Lakers reorienting their plans around Luka Dončić and 2027 cap space, LeBron James finds himself in uncharted waters. For the first time in his career, he's not the focal point of his franchise.

Upon further review, it appears the hat LeBron James was wearing while golfing in Cleveland last week doesn't mean he's destined to return to the Cavaliers for a third stint. Who would've thought?

LeBron James would not be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks, likely only joining the Mavs if he is bought out by L.A.