Teams Court LeBron With Voice Memos Through Paul
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- LeBron James' free agency has stretched into a second week with "no timetable" for a decision, as the 41-year-old spends time with family and on the golf course.
- Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports and James' agent, has been relaying voice memos from team executives to James as an indirect pitch — and previously told ESPN that money won't determine James' choice, allowing teams to fill rosters without waiting.
- Bob Myers, president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (which owns the Philadelphia 76ers), went further by appearing on the "Game Over" podcast Wednesday alongside Paul and co-host Max Kellerman to publicly espouse the Sixers' merits.
- A few other teams have had their owner, president, or general manager record a voice memo for Paul to pass along to James.
- It is unclear whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have joined the voice-memo practice, though James has intimate familiarity with both franchises from prior stints.
Why it matters: James' reported lack of urgency — he's on vacation with no timetable — combined with Paul's declaration that money won't decide the outcome lets suitors fill out rosters without waiting while still improvising unusual pitches (voice memos, podcast appearances) to stay on his radar.
