Draymond Green reflects on various career stages of LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

As the NBA season approaches, debate continues regarding the most effective version of LeBron James throughout his career. Philadelphia 76ers newcomer LeBron James joined the team this summer on a two-year contract following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently weighed in on the discussion, characterizing the Miami Heat stint as the most athletic and the second Cleveland Cavaliers tenure as the most dominant. Green noted the impressive longevity shown by LeBron James during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, while acknowledging that all three career phases were significant enough to warrant Hall of Fame consideration. The 41-year-old LeBron James now joins a Philadelphia 76ers roster featuring Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe. He aims to help the franchise secure its first championship since 1983.
- •LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract this summer.
- •Draymond Green described LeBron James' time with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers as distinct, high-level career phases.
- •The Philadelphia 76ers have not won an NBA championship since 1983.
- •LeBron James joins a lineup including Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe.
- •The NBA 2026-27 season is scheduled to begin in less than one month.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James’ Best Version Debate Gets Shut Down By 4-Time NBA Champion
"LeBron James is already nearing the end of his career after joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract. Fans are now busy debating which part of his professional journey was his best version. Was it the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Los Angeles Lakers? With the NBA 2026-27 season less than a [...]
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