Could Another Title Put LeBron James' Tenure With Lakers Ahead Of His Time With Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers?

It is a debate that will follow around LeBron James for the rest of his life.

He's played for three teams during his 20-year career, winning championships with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers.

But which stop was the best?

With the Lakers once again in the Western Conference finals, James is in position to win a second title in Los Angeles. That would tie the amount he won with the Heat.

“I don’t take those moments for granted,” James said after knocking off the defending champion Golden State Warriors in the semifinals. “I don’t take anything that I’ve been able to accomplish for granted, and I’m always appreciative. ... Just don’t take it for granted. Obviously, I’ve got bigger fish to fry. But those small moments, those small wins right there, is all part of the journey, all part of the legacy.”

It's hard to argue with his Heat legacy. He led the Heat to four straight NBA Finals appearances, winning two regular season MVPs. His Lakers tenure has been filled with more disappointment, missing the playoffs twice and one early-round playoff exit.

Still, leading the No. 7 seed past the top-seeded Denver Nuggets would surely carry weight.

“They’ve been the No. 1 team in the West for a reason,” James said. “They’ve played exceptional basketball all year. And we’re going in with the utmost respect for their ballclub. They’re very well coached and obviously we know the dynamic of what Joker [Jokic] brings to the game and also Jamal Murray, being back fully healthy. And the rest of those guys."

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