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LeBron James receives humorous free‑agency pitch from San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet posted a satirical voice‑memo video that playfully invited NBA star LeBron James to join the team. In the recording Kornet touted Texas’s tax‑free status, local attractions such as SeaWorld and La Panadería, and the chance to play alongside young talent like Victor Wembanyama, framing the invitation with humor.

The clip quickly went viral on social media, but NBA insiders noted that the Spurs are unlikely to seriously pursue James. The team recently signed veteran forward Tobias Harris to a two‑year, $31 million contract, and analysts such as Jake Fischer said adding James would be redundant. The pitch remains a lighthearted marketing stunt rather than a genuine free‑agency bid.