LeBron James is officially cutting ties with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the biggest free agency domino in the entire league is about to fall. Teams are lining up to pitch the All-Time scoring leader on joining their squad, but the Phoenix Suns aren't even bothering, and you can thank one man for that: Dillon Brooks.
The Villain's Shocking Call on King James' Next Move
That's right, the 30-year-old Brooks, who just had a career-altering year last season setting a personal best in points, absolutely refused to drop his infamous "Villain" antics. He's carried that same energy straight through the offseason, and it's making waves right now. Brooks, who's had fiery, in-your-face run-ins with James all season long, just went on an NBA2K league show and dropped a bombshell plea and a prediction for the future Hall of Famer's next team. Get this: Brooks believes James will join the Golden State Warriors. Talk about a curveball! This feels like pure wishful thinking from Brooks to fuel his own agenda, especially since reports have the final three teams in the running for James as the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat. But the nine-year pro wants James in the Pacific division, desperately. Why? Because if James signs with the Warriors, then the Suns and Brooks would get to face off against his ultimate rival four more times next season. He lives for this!The Unstoppable Rivalry and What's at Stake
This isn't just a casual prediction; it's a declaration of war, or at least continued mayhem. If James signs outside of the Pacific division, Brooks could actually lose that hard-earned rival status he's worked so diligently to cultivate over the past year. He's put in the work! Remember when Brooks was eliminated from the NBA playoffs, but still showed up courtside for Game 4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Lakers conference semifinals just to watch James get eliminated? That's dedication to the rivalry. Regardless of whether Brooks' bold prediction about the Warriors actually comes true, you can bet the antics against James will be at an all-time high for the entire 2026-2027 season. Everyone's buzzing that this could very well be the retirement tour for the 41-year-old James, which just adds another layer of insane stakes to every single matchup. Expect fireworks, folks.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.