Should the Chicago Bulls pursue LeBron? Here's the case for (and against)

Reality check: The short answer is no. At least not for the rebuilding Bulls, who are now committed to a youth movement (code for losing) for the next couple of seasons. It would make zero sense to bring in King James with a new front office and a new coach at the helm.

Yes, but: Could it make complete sense? LeBron could come and be a field general for the squad, teaching young talent like Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Josh Giddey how to play championship-level basketball.

Flashback: This week marks the 15th anniversary of LeBron taking his talents to South Beach.

• But according to historical accounts, the Bulls were close to landing James and fellow superstar Dwyane Wade to pair with Derrick Rose.
• The deal never happened, but it remains one of the biggest "what-ifs" of LeBron's career.

The intrigue: LeBron loves Chicago. While his roots are in Cleveland, Chicago would offer something neither Cleveland nor Miami could: the chance to author one final chapter in the NBA's most iconic basketball city.

• Off the court, Chicago also checks plenty of boxes, from business opportunities to a world-class food scene.
• And he'd get to eat at Sushi San. All. The. Time.

The bottom line: No, the Bulls shouldn't do it. But after years of rebuilding, retooling and resetting, can you really blame fans for wanting one last swing with the greatest player of his generation?