When Collin Sexton Openly Asked LeBron James To Stay With The Cavaliers During The 2018 NBA Draft: “Let’s Go Back To The Finals”

Collin Sexton was excited to possibly play alongside LeBron James when he was drafted to the Cavaliers in 2018.

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The 2018 NBA Draft was one of the best ones in the modern era, with multiple players already playing in All-Star games and making All-NBA teams. Collin Sexton could’ve been one of those players, as he was drafted with the No. 8 overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavs were coming off the NBA Finals but were contending with the inevitability of LeBron James leaving the team that summer. Sexton was drafted before free agency, so he made a hilarious pitch to LeBron to stay minutes after being drafted.

“Man, LeBron let’s do it! I see you need a few pieces! Let’s go back to the finals! Let’s do it!”

Unsurprisingly, LeBron left the Cavs for the Los Angeles Lakers that summer. The Cavs were in a rebuild with Sexton, as he averaged 20.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in four seasons with them. 

He was sent to the Utah Jazz in the Donovan Mitchell trade and averaged 14.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 48 games last season, hoping to have a breakout season next year.


Will LeBron James Have A Cleveland Homecoming?

With James a free agent this summer, the prospect of James returning to Cleveland and leading their extremely solid young core to a title has been floated around. If the Cavs can also get Bronny James through the NBA Draft, it may be the perfect situation for LeBron. 

The Cavs made their first playoff appearance without LeBron in multiple decades this season, so they can easily move to contention by slowly developing their core. But if James is willing to come back to Cleveland and bring another title to his home city, it’ll be the perfect way to wrap up one of the greatest careers in league history.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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