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“You don’t golf, you play video games” – Gilbert Arenas thinks LeBron was trying to send a message playing golf in Cleveland originally appeared on Basketball Network.
LeBron James refuted rumors that he is plotting another comeback in Cleveland after he was seen golfing in Ohio with a “Welcome home” cap and visiting the Cavaliers‘ practice facility.
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However, one person who is not convinced about LeBron’s denial is Gilbert Arenas, who said it’s fishy that James hasn’t said anything since the start of free agency, and then he shows up in Cleveland playing golf with a “Welcome Home” cap.
“Hmm… It’s been very, very quiet on these free agent streets, and you wanna show up, pop out in Ohio at a golf course with the ‘Welcome Home’ hat on,” wondered Gil.
“One, nobody golfs in Ohio, okay? Yeah, you only got one golf course in the top two hundred. Ain’t nobody going there, okay? Two, we seen your swing. Ni—a, you don’t golf, okay? That’s not what you do. You play video games. Yeah, you Madden. Yeah, you like Madden and Call of Duty. So, you don’t need to be on the golf course right about now in Ohio talking about Welcome Home,” he added. “What’s the plan, ni—a? Yeah. Huh? I got the checks. I don’t got the plan. Yeah, yeah, yeah. If you think you’re about to just leave us with the team we got, ni—a, you fool, okay?”
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LeBron could be the veteran star who takes the Cavs to the next level
James recently opted in to his $52.6 million player option to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Still, shortly after that, his super agent, Rich Paul, talked to the media about his client wanting to compete for another NBA title and being unsure whether the Purple & Gold can build a championship-caliber roster this summer.
The Klutch Sports founder’s statement fueled speculations that LeBron might be trying to force his way out of Los Angeles. Among the teams immediately linked to him was, of course, his hometown Cavaliers, who were the second-best regular-season team in the NBA last season but could not advance past the second round of the playoffs.
It’s unclear whether Dan Gilbert and the Cavs are interested in the 40-year-old star. However, some experts believe that if the Cavaliers can pull off a Bron trade, he would be the veteran presence who could take them to the next level.
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Gil issued LeBron a warning
As James said, there is no truth to that rumor, and he goes to his hometown every summer and trains at the Cavs’ facility while there. Arenas seemed unconvinced, although he sounded half-joking. Agent Zero threatened to kidnap Bronny if Bron doesn’t return to L.A.
“We got your son. Yeah, Bronny James ain’t going nowhere, huh? Yeah, you ain’t leaving your family, huh? You think you’re the only one that got a plan around here, nigga? I got my mask on, boy. Hey, I’m showing up to Vegas right now. Huh? Operation: Hold Barney hostage until that ni—a come home,” Arenas continued.
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LeBron Jr. is expected to play in the Las Vegas Summer League, which begins on July 10th. The Purple & Gold are currently in San Francisco for the California Classic, but Bronny did not play in the Lakers’ Saturday game against the Golden State Warriors. He could, however, suit up for their Sunday matchup against the Miami Heat.
This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
