LeBron James just added more fuel to the rumor fire surrounding his murky future with the Lakers. And it wasn’t even through a press conference or a tweet of his own. Instead, it came through a heartfelt message to a longtime friend and newly promoted Cavaliers executive: Brandon Weems.
Weems, now the Assistant General Manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has a bond with LeBron that goes beyond basketball. The two go way back, from playing Pee Wee Football in Akron at age six, to high school dominance at St. Vincent-St. Mary, to winning an NBA title together in 2016. Their friendship has endured the test of time and tragedy, including the deaths of Weems’ mother, sister, and father all moments where LeBron stood by his side.
When news broke that Weems and the rest of Cleveland’s front office including GM Mike Ganse. And President Koby Altman received contract extensions, LeBron didn’t hold back. “YESSIR!!! Congratulations to my brother B.Weems!! Super proud of u man,” James wrote. It might seem like a simple shout-out, but when you’re LeBron James, nothing is ever that simple. Especially now.
With reports of tension between James and the Lakers’ front office, and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul notably quiet, fans couldn’t help but speculate. Adding more intrigue, LeBron reposted an Instagram story with Weems and their Akron crew, writing, “Love my brothers!!!!!!.” While James opted into his $52.6M deal with L.A., his messaging and friendships have fans asking.
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