Iman Shumpert (Photo : Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
LeBron James admitted that he's still not ruling out the possibility of him and pal Dwyane Wade joining forces on the same team, the Cleveland Cavaliers star said in an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
James said he was indeed interested in teaming up with Wade once more, but sadly the Cavaliers couldn't afford his asking price. After ending his 13-year tenure in Miami, Wade signed a two-year, $47M deal contract with the Chicago Bulls.
Nevertheless, LeBron remains hopeful that one day he will team up not only with Wade, but his friends Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul.
James has spoken often about his friendship with Wade and the possibility of someday teaming up with him, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. He also addressed the sudden break-up of the dominant Miami teams, while hinting that a reunion with Wade could still occur some day," via Hoops Rumors.
James signed a three-year, $100 million contract with a player option after the 2nd year. Wade, on the other hand, can become a free-agent after this season by opting out of the second year of the deal.
-With J.R Smith finally agreeing to a four-year, $57M contract with the Cavaliers, rumors are flying that Iman Shumpert will be traded to avoid more tax penalty.
Shumpert is coming off one of the worst statistical season in his career, averaging 5/7 points on 37 percent shooting. On the other hand, the 26-year old remains the best perimeter defender on that Cavaliers roster.
Joe Vardon of Northeast Ohio Media Group believes Shumpert will continue to be an important cog for the Cavaliers in their attempt to a two=peat this season. Smith might be their best shooter, but Shumpert's ability to lock in wing players makes him indispensible.
