First came the glowing praise of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Now LeBron James is commenting about missing the company of close friends.
For Cleveland Cavaliers fans, it's another ominous sign that James is learning that he can't go home again.
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So he might as well leave.
On the heels of causing a minor uproar for going to Miami to work out with close friend and former Heat teammate Dwyane Wade -- a situation in which LeBron exacerbated with his defiance when asked about it -- James sent out some curious tweets upon his return, via USA Today Sports' For the Win.
LeBron James' Praise For Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich An Ominous Sign For Cavaliers Fans
It's ok to know you've made a mistake. Cause we all do at times. Just be ready to live with whatever that comes with it and be with.....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2016
those who will protect you at all cost! — LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2016
Can't replace being around great friends that reciprocate the same energy back to you in all facets of life
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 3, 2016
Cleveland.com's Joe Vardon explained the first first two tweets with his own, via For the Win, saying that both James and Kyrie Irving were clamoring for an enforcer-type big man.
The "news" from LeBron: the Cavs don't have an enforcer and he's never won a title without one — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) March 3, 2016
Kyrie Irving just offered the same kind of endorsement for an enforcer. Interesting
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) March 3, 2016
The last James tweet, however, is more problematic.
His weekend romp with Wade already sparked rumors that he feels he made a mistake leaving Miami -- and could be thinking of returning.
The problem with a Heat reunion is Chris Bosh's blood clot issue in his legs - for the second consecutive year - leaves his future very much in the air. And though Wade has had a relatively healthy season - he's played in 55 of Miami's 61 games, he's 34 years sold and on the back side of his career.
That's what makes James' comments about Popovich more intriguing. Erik Spoelstra is proving to be an adept NBA coach, still keeping the Heat competitive without LeBron, the Cavs star never has had a coach the caliber of the Spurs' Pop.
"I believe he is one of the great basketball minds that we've ever had in this game," James said of Popovich as Cleveland.com reported. "I wish I could be around him every day so I could just pick his brain, what he does, what he thinks."
The 31-year-old James who already is in his 13th NBA season, certainly would extend his career by joining the Spurs, where Popovich rests his stars regularly and limits their minutes in the regular season. And James certainly would make San Antonio a dominant force in the league - even if Kevin Durant joins the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors.
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