LeBron James and Dillon Brooks have a contentious history, but they could put it all aside in the unlikely event that James comes to play for the Phoenix Suns. Photo: Mike Christy/Getty Images
LeBron James is on the move again, and suddenly every NBA city thinks it has a shot — so why not Phoenix?
Why it matters: Even at 41, James remains one of basketball's defining figures. He is the league's all-time leading scorer, a four-time champion and one of the only active players whose arrival could instantly alter the trajectory, relevance and national profile of a franchise.
Naturally, Phoenix has to make its case.
The intrigue: LeBron likely wants a team that will contend for a title with him on the roster, and we're not sure the Suns quite fit the bill.
We don't have the star power that teams like Cleveland, Miami, Minnesota and Philadelphia can flex for King James.
Still, we've got our upsides.
The King has heard enough from front-office executives. Now it's our turn.
The pitch: It would be a twist to the LeBron James-Dillon Brooks rivalry. Wouldn't it be fun to be on the same side as Brooks' trash-talking rather than on the receiving end?
And after so many years in Los Angeles and Miami, would you rather spend your winters in Phoenix or a place like Cleveland or Minnesota?
Phoenix probably isn't a championship contender even with James, but the scrappy Suns were one of the biggest surprises of last season, defying expectations to reach the playoffs.
