​The whole basketball world is holding its breath, waiting on LeBron James to pick his next team. He’s got a massive call to make before his 24th NBA season even kicks off. Fans are expecting a quick announcement, but James? He’s showing zero rush. That patience has lit a fire under speculation across the league. And a recent golf outing? It hints at a massive shift in his plans. Think about the pressure.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJames spent July 14 on the links with some close friends. The crew included Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. Comedian Kevin Hart jumped in the group too. These three are tight—no kidding. The event suggests James is totally comfortable with the Warriors circle. It signals a potential reunion that many thought was unlikely. Not great for the competition.This timing is huge for the free agency market. Teams are sweating while the King relaxes on the course. The lack of urgency from James puts serious pressure on other franchises. Everyone knows the stakes are incredibly high for this season. A new chapter in his career is about to start. That’s a lot of money on the line.That’s a lot of pressure.LeBron James had a surprise golf outing with NBA star Draymond Green. Kevin Hart also participated in the event alongside the duo. Steve Stoute shared photos of the trio on his Instagram Story. The images show the group enjoying the game together. Green and James were recently in Puerto Rico together. This makes the golf outing surprising so soon after that trip. Classic misdirection.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementReports suggested Green used the vacation to recruit James for the Warriors. A July 13 article from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel noted this connection. The piece stated Green’s efforts left James giving stronger consideration to the idea. That idea involves joining the Warriors in free agency. However, the golf day didn’t seem to feature much recruiting. Look, the vibe was totally different.Related: Shams Charania reveals LeBron James must pick his next team nowInstead, several Instagram Story posts show jokes being cracked between the trio. Steve Stoute was at the golf event with James, Hart, and Green. The atmosphere looked relaxed and fun rather than serious business. The interactions suggest a strong bond remains between the players. This bond could be the key factor in his final choice. The world watches to see if fun turns into a contract. And here’s the kicker.And here’s the kicker.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJames doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone anymore. He has won everything possible in the NBA. So why would he return to Golden State? The answer lies in the chemistry shown on the golf course. Draymond Green and LeBron share a history of success and tension. That history is now being rewritten with smiles and jokes. It’s a total shift.Related: LeBron James Roasts ‘Non-Factor’ Take With LaughterRecruiting usually happens in private meetings