Brian Windhorst Gives Grim Update to Cavaliers Fans on LeBron James

A majority of Cleveland Cavaliers fans are probably hoping LeBron James signs with them. Not only would it be satisfying from a narrative perspective, but it would also hypothetically increase the team's chances of winning the title exponentially.

There is some bad news for the fans hoping this would be the case, though. That news comes from NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, who shared his belief that the best fit for the 41-year-old is actually not with the Cavs.

Windhorst emphasized on 'The Hoop Collective' that he is also an Ohio native, but objectively speaking, he doesn't think a homecoming is the best move for James.

"You know that I'm from Cleveland, and you know my ties there," Windhorst said. "The more I've looked at this, and the more I've had conversations, the more Miami makes sense to me. And now, when I hear him thinking about a couple of years it makes even more sense."

When he was pressed to explain why he thinks that, he explained how well James will fit in with the new-look Miami Heat

"I think that's where he goes and fits," Windhorst explained. "He can go there and have the ball. He also can go there and be protected on defense. In Cleveland he can be protected on defense, sure. But he wouldn't have the ball."

Windhorst clarified that he believes James can play with anybody. Fit-wise, though, the Heat just offers the best collection of talent.

On paper, both the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers have squads assembled for the playoffs. Interestingly, though, the Cavs might just have the edge in terms of overall collective talent.

How Would LeBron James Fit In With the Heat and Cavs?

LeBron James has one of the highest basketball IQs in the NBA. He can effectively control the pace of the game and the flow of his team's offense, provided he has the ball in his hands.

Skills-wise, he can still drive down the lane explosively and draw in defenses. He has also added a more reliable 3-point shot now that he's in the latter stages of his career.

With the Miami Heat, he will likely be the primary ball-handler for a roster that currently does not have one.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong, long athlete who can easily dominate inside, although he can't reliably stretch the floor.

Bam Adebayo can also give the team around 20 points per game, based on how he's performed over the last six seasons.

James bridges the gap between them, providing a player who can slow the game down, feed his teammates, and direct the offense on a nightly basis.

Where the Heat are lacking is in the 3-point department, which should be the priority when they consider how to build their backcourt.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers already have two All-Star quality players in their backcourt in James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Both of them are elite shooters with shifty handles and the strength to finish inside.

Harden also has great court vision and can set his teammates up with his passing.

In the frontcourt, the Cavs have stalwart defenders in Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Allen can also easily serve as a rim-running, board-crashing big man, while Mobley has shown that he can consistently handle the interior scoring.

If James were to join the Cavs, they would technically have a starting five with virtually fewer weaknesses. However, the question is how Harden, Mitchell, and James will split ball-handling responsibilities.