NBA Champion Reveals Why Being LeBron James’ Teammate ‘Sucks’ originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Richard Jefferson might be joking, but he’s also not really joking. The 2016 NBA champion and former Cleveland Cavaliers forward recently shared what it’s like being teammates with LeBron James, and let’s just say, it’s not for the faint of heart.

NBA season gears up for takeoff, rumors suggesting that LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers also seem to be heating up. The four-time NBA champion has been with the Lakers since 2018, after he jumped ship to join Rob Pelinka’s camp from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James may be on the move this summer, and four NBA teams have emerged as potential trade partners. Here’s what’s brewing behind the scenes.