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MIAMI - JULY 09:  LeBron James #6, of the Miami Heat smiles during a press conference after a welcome party at American Airlines Arena on July 9, 2010 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
MIAMI - JULY 09: LeBron James #6, of the Miami Heat smiles during a press conference after a welcome party at American Airlines Arena on July 9, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)Doug Benc/Getty Images

LeBron James: Where Could The Globetrotting Sports Fan Show Up Next?

Sam WestmorelandSep 14, 2010

Since he signed with the Miami Heat, NBA superstar LeBron James has become quite the world traveler. This weekend, he was spotted at the Ohio State-Miami game and in Washington, D.C. for the Redskins- Cowboys clash on Sunday night. 

With all the money LeBron is making, he can go to any sporting event, anytime he sees fit to do so.

Where will he go next?

Here are the 10 most likely places to see King James over the next three weeks. 

10. UFC 118

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NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 26:  UFC fighter Frank Mir (L) faces off against UFC fighter Shane Carwin (R) for their Interim Championship Heavyweight fight at UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy Weigh-In on March 26, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Get
NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 26: UFC fighter Frank Mir (L) faces off against UFC fighter Shane Carwin (R) for their Interim Championship Heavyweight fight at UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy Weigh-In on March 26, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Get

Does LeBron like the UFC? I have no idea. But there are several definite draws for the King in Indianapolis Sept. 25. 

First of all, Indiana and Ohio hate one another, meaning people won't be as likely to hassle him. 

Plus, there are huge, muscle-bound guys walking around. People aren't likely to start anything.

Finally, James should probably learn how to throw a punch, given how much he pissed off Cleveland. This is the place to learn to do it.

9. Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans

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LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 12:  Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during the NFL season opener against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland.  (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)
LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 12: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during the NFL season opener against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

LeBron has said before that his favorite football team is the Cowboys, and this Week 3 clash promises to be a good one. 

As an added bonus, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo can give James some tips on how to choke in crucial moments or fall short in the playoffs. 

8. Any Florida Marlins Game

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SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JUNE 30:  Alex Cora #13 of the New York Mets is late with the tag as Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins steals second base during their game at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on June 30, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  (Photo by Al Be
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JUNE 30: Alex Cora #13 of the New York Mets is late with the tag as Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins steals second base during their game at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on June 30, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Be

They're based in Miami, so he won't have to go very far, and they're not terrible this year. Plus, if he tells the Marlins he's coming, they might draw more than 40 people to a game. 

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7. Bengals at Browns

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 12:  Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL season opener game at Raymond James Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty I
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL season opener game at Raymond James Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty I

Remember when there was talk of James joining the Browns as a tight end or wide receiver? Do you think they'd still want him?

Maybe they'd watch him struggle to adapt in one practice and Mike Holmgren would give him a huge contract, à la Jake Delhomme.

Either way, Bron-Bron likes the Brown Browns, and this will be a big game.

6. Miami Vs. Florida State

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11:  Quarterback Jacory Harris #12 of the Miami Hurricanes passes the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Jacory Harris #12 of the Miami Hurricanes passes the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Sure, this game will be cutting it close to the season, but the 'Canes are kings of Miami. Expect James to show up to the game with a Seminoles hat on, though, just to start irritating Miami sports fans. 

5. Florida at Tennessee

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 11:  Quarterback John Brantley #12 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during a game against the South Florida Bulls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Im
GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback John Brantley #12 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during a game against the South Florida Bulls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Im

Don't be surprised to see James standing on the Gators' sideline at Neyland Stadium this weekend, wearing the orange and blue of Florida. Just about everyone in Florida who's not a Miami fan or a Seminoles fan is a Florida fan, so this would be a good way to appeal to the rest of the state. A win-win, right?

But the game is at Neyland Stadium, meaning that King James will be walking into the heart of Volunteer Nation wearing Gator colors.

Given previous PR gaffes, this one is pretty likely to happen. 

4. Ohio State Vs. Ohio University

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11:  Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

LeBron was at the Buckeyes' big game on Saturday and seems to have an affinity for the scarlet and gray. Besides, he seems to take pleasure in rooting against northern Ohio sports teams (save the Browns), so pulling against the Bobcats would be par for the course for him. 

3. Michigan Vs. Michigan State

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Kevin Koger #86 and Perry Dorrestein #79 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate with Denard Robinson #16 after Robinson scored the game-winning touchdown against against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on S
SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Kevin Koger #86 and Perry Dorrestein #79 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate with Denard Robinson #16 after Robinson scored the game-winning touchdown against against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on S

What better way to piss off the last of your fans in the state of Ohio than rooting for the Wolverines? It wouldn't surprise me to see James with the maize "M" on his hat, smiling away for pictures, only to wonder why everyone in Ohio hates him now. 

2. Dolphins at Vikings

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09:  Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

James could go a long way toward ingraining himself into Miami's sports culture by making an appearance at a Dolphins game this week. 

While he's there, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre can give him tips on how to effectively torch every bridge to the state that worshipped you for your entire career. 

1. Yankees at Rays

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NEW YORK - AUGUST 22:  CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners on August 22, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - AUGUST 22: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners on August 22, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

This presents an interesting challenge for James. On one hand, the Yankees are his favorite team, so much so that he was seen wearing a Yankees hat during the 2007 playoff series in Cleveland. 

But the Rays are the team people in Florida care about, meaning rooting against them would be damaging to his reputation. In other words, don't be surprised if you see James sitting in Joe Girardi's dugout in full uniform. 

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