Top 5 big men LeBron James has played with in the NBA

#3 Kevin Love

Kevin Love (#0) of the Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James' demanded the Cleveland Cavaliers sign Kevin Love during his return in 2014. Determined to build a championship team, James believed Love would be a great option.

Love's signing paid dividends, as he was a big who could space the floor for King James to have open lanes to the rim. Although both stars did not have the smoothest of relationships, they successfully put aside their differences to bring a championship to Cleveland.

It was not an easy transition for Love, as he had to evolve his game to fit in with the Cavs. Despite being the third scoring option, he averaged 17.1 points and ten rebounds during his four-year run playing alongside LeBron James.

---

#2 Chris Bosh

LeBron James (#6), Chris Bosh (#1) and Toney Douglas (#0) of the Miami Heat

Chris Bosh played a role during the start of the player empowerment era that was championed by LeBron James. Both superstars took significant pay cuts to form a big three at South beach.

Bosh had to adapt to a new role while playing alongside LeBron James. He had to tone down his physicality and dominance in the paint to develop a shooting ability. It was a strategy devised to help spread the floor for James and Dwayne Wade to drive to the rim.

On this date in 2013, with the Heat facing elimination in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Ray Allen’s game-tying 3-pointer forces OT against the Spurs.Miami goes on to win 103-100, with Chris Bosh’s block sealing the win. The Heat won Game 7 95-88, giving LeBron James his 2nd ring. pic.twitter.com/yByXLyQaTc

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 18, 2020

While that reduced Bosh's efficiency in offense, he was a defensive anchor for the team. Perhaps his most important contribution as a Heat player was grabbing a clutch rebound over Tim Duncan and finding Ray Allen, who sunk a dagger 3-pointer in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals.

---

#1 Anthony Davis

LeBron James (#23) of the LA Lakers talks with Anthony Davis (#3)

The LA Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship due to the partnership of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Although James won the NBA Finals MVP because of his all-around play, Davis was more effective in getting buckets and making stops at the other end of the court.

Davis is arguably the best big man LeBron James has ever played with because of his versatility. He can post up, spread the court and is an elite rim protector.

The best duo in the NBA through the first 8 games of the 2020 Playoffs:LeBron James:27.6p / 9.6r / 9.0a / 1.4s / 1.3b• 58 FG% (135 FGA)• 41 3P% (49 3PA) Anthony Davis:29.3p / 10.8r / 4.0a / 1.5b / 1.4s• 59 FG% (142 FGA)• 42 3P% (21 3PA) pic.twitter.com/bZMDVpRnps

— JustAnotherNBAFan™ (@AnotherNBAFan) September 9, 2020

Injuries derailed the superstar duo's 2020-21 season, though. The Lakers were placed well to compete for back-to-back championships, but their bright start to the season was cut short after Davis sustained an injury in February.

LeBron James and Davis will have another go at the NBA championship during the 2021-22 season. If both players can stay healthy and develop chemistry early on with Russell Westbrook, they'll have a good chance of winning another NBA title.