No way! How could James know about him?
"You might not know this, but LeBron and Stephen are both from Akron, they were even born in the same hospital. Stephen is a fan of LeBron, and LeBron has gone to see Stephen play in the NCAA; their relationship is closer than you'd think," Thomas really knew his stuff.
Hansen couldn't help but laugh helplessly; he had forgotten the 2016 finals mantra "The Akron Son Must Triumph."
Although he didn't know how James and Curry communicated, it was highly likely that Curry's knowledge of him was the reason James knew about him.
And he could play defense with a three-point shot and had the big-game mentality (ready to take the heat). Switching places, he'd choose himself too.
As for the final draft pick, James was Cleveland's "Emperor," his opinion was surely a royal decree to the Cavaliers' management.
Especially since James also had a player option next summer.
