Report: LeBron would listen to Warriors, Spurs if they had max slot

Culture is everything in the NBA, and LeBron James knows it.

James would listen to the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat if they were able to have a max slot to sign the superstar forward, ESPN's Chris Haynes told ESPN Los Angeles. Those are the franchises he respects the most in the NBA.

James also wouldn't rule out the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Houston Rockets.

The idea isn't that these are the only teams James would sign with, but that he would definitely listen to what they're selling due to the organizational structure.

James elected to take the route of culture when controversially signing with the Heat in 2010, winning two championships in four years. He is thought to be less keen on a return to Florida than a switch to the Warriors or Spurs as he looks for something different from his next career move.