LeBron James eschewed opportunities to grow his ring collection, cement his legacy, and perhaps overtake His Airness himself to satisfy his family, start his production company, and perhaps begin an early retirement.
Kawhi Leonard’s hive-mind of his uncle’s friends decided that the two-way superstar would be playing in Los Angeles next season, and agreed that Kawhi wouldn’t set foot on the court for another team.
Paul George won a victory for small market teams everywhere by proving that loyalty still exists in the NBA. He passed on the chance to head home to Los Angeles and chase titles with LeBron, instead deciding to remain with his friend and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City.