Interestingly, it remains unclear whether Cleveland or Miami — two franchises with deep historical ties to James — have participated in the voice note strategy. The reasoning is straightforward: unlike newer suitors, these teams don’t necessarily need to make a fresh introduction. Both organizations have already hosted James in their facilities in the recent past, giving them existing relationships and familiarity that other teams are still trying to build.

The Bigger Picture

The voice note approach reflects the personalized, relationship-driven nature of recruiting a player of James’ stature — treating the process less like a traditional free agency pitch and more like an ongoing conversation shaped by trust, history, and direct communication through his inner circle.