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In 1968, player-coach Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship over the Lakers. In a shocking text message to a high school friend, LeBron James has mentioned that he may become the first player-coach to attempt to accomplish the same feat.

It really makes sense. If the Cleveland Cavaliers want to keep what could be the best athlete of all-time, why not give the controls to him?

Is James ready for a challenge with so much responsibility?

He is the two-time reigning MVP in the NBA. Why not go for Coach of the Year and MVP next year?

Many Cavaliers fans would argue that James already runs the team and Mike Brown was just a formality. Brown and GM Danny Ferry were unable to achieve the ultimate success of an NBA title and exited Cleveland. Cavs fans will agree to whatever it takes to keep the King in their beloved city.

Tom Izzo was in Cleveland on Thursday to entertain the thought of replacing Brown, but his apprehension may have pushed LeBron to step into what would be one of the most storied moves in the history of the NBA.

Fans will have to wait and see whether James actually can talk Cavs owner Dan Gilbert into letting him hold a dual role.

Cleveland Cavaliers tickets sales would sky rocket if this signing truly takes place. Fans filled the seats last year as the Cavaliers had the best regular season record in the league. Those same seats could be empty without their hometown hero in 2010-2011.

Stay tuned!

Contributing Source: Author’s Imagination