LeBron James’ next move remains one of the biggest stories in the NBA, but one destination reportedly isn’t even worth discussing. According to one prominent insider, the four-time champion would rank the Boston Celtics dead last if he were choosing his next team.
Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, NBA insider Brian Windhorst said there is virtually no scenario where James would choose Boston in free agency, claiming the Celtics would rank “30th” on his list of preferred destinations. Bleacher Report first highlighted the comments as speculation around James’ future continues to dominate the offseason.
The reasoning goes far beyond basketball.
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ames has spent much of his career battling the Celtics, first with the Cleveland Cavaliers, then the Miami Heat, and later as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Those playoff battles helped build one of the NBA’s fiercest rivalries, with James openly acknowledging his dislike of Boston throughout his career.
Windhorst suggested that history still matters.
Despite Boston’s status as one of the league’s premier championship contenders, the insider believes the long-standing rivalry and James’ personal feelings towards the franchise make the Celtics an unrealistic landing spot.
It’s a stance that won’t surprise many NBA fans.
James famously endured heartbreaking playoff defeats to Boston early in his career before finally overcoming the Celtics as a member of Miami during the Heat’s championship years. Those clashes helped define an era of Eastern Conference basketball and cemented the rivalry between James and the storied franchise.
While the Celtics appear to be off the table, James’ future remains one of the biggest unanswered questions of the offseason.
The 41-year-old has already confirmed he won’t return to the Los Angeles Lakers, with multiple contenders expected to pursue the NBA’s all-time leading scorer as he prepares for his record-breaking 24th NBA season.
For now, Boston can safely be crossed off the list.
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