Not long after LeBron James announced he was returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, it became clear what kind of roster general manager David Griffin planned to build around him.
Just three days after James' letter went public, Griffin abandoned his pursuit of young talent, opting for experienced veterans instead.
First came Mike Miller, James' friend and playoff hero from their time together with the Miami Heat. The following day, Cleveland reached an agreement with James Jones, another ex-Heat member with championship rings. Shawn Marion, a title-winner on the 2011 Dallas Mavericks, signed in September, while Kendrick Perkins was acquired following a February buyout with the Utah Jazz.