Would LeBron Have Ever Played for Cleveland Without the Draft Lottery?
Would LeBron Have Ever Played for Cleveland Without the Draft Lottery?  
Podcast: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published On: Wed Jul 29 2026
Description: Fresh off Friday's news that LeBron James chose Philadelphia over Cleveland, callers Rick and Dan debate whether LeBron would have ever considered Cleveland at all if the 2003 draft lottery hadn't landed him there, with both agreeing his character and legacy remain untouchable even as they say they'll boo him. Lima and Nick note LeBron, at 41, is still an elite player who averaged 27 and six last season, and lament what his star power and playoff storylines would have meant for the Cavs and for talk radio. The conversation shifts to Browns training camp optimism, spotlighting an afternoon-show segment where analyst Nick Wilson praised nearly every player on the roster, including a surprising shoutout to running back Rocket Sanders despite his modest 27 carries last season.