In his first interview since the Cavs' season ended with a shocking, second-round loss to Boston, James told CNN's Larry King that Cleveland has "an edge" to re-sign him when the greatest collection of free agents in league history hits the open market on July 1.

King, who interviewed James at the two-time MVP's home near Akron on Tuesday, asked the superstar if Cleveland has "an edge going in."

"Absolutely. Because, you know, this city, these fans, I mean, have given me a lot in these seven years. And, you know, for me, it's comfortable. So I've got a lot of memories here. And -- and so it does have an edge," James said.

Also during the interview, James said he can't wait for July 1 to arrive and that he has not yet decided where he'll sign.

"I'm far from close," he was quoted as saying in a transcript posted by The Plain Dealer of Cleveland. "July is still a month away, less than a month away. I've thought about it, but I haven't began to strategize exactly."

Wherever he does sign, James wants it to be a place where he can win multiple championships.

"Well, I mean, to me, I think my ultimate, my ultimate goal is winning championships, and I understand that me going down as one of the greats will not happen until I, you know, win a championship," James told King, according to The Plain Dealer.

"The team that I go to or -- or, you know, whatever the case may be, will have an opportunity to win championships in multiple years and not just because of LeBron James," he told King, according to The Plain Dealer.

While Dwyane Wade's agent tried to downplay the idea of a "summit" where the top free agents will meet to discuss their plans before signing this summer, James left little doubt that he will talk with Wade, Chris Bosh and others, even proclaiming that he will be the "ringleader" for the talks.

"It will be fun to get all the free agents together and, you know, figure out a way how we can make the league better," James told King, according to The Plain Dealer.

He also said that he won't demand a say in who is coaching his new team.

"I'm not one to go into the off year and say this is who I want my coach to be. Now, there are some coaches, that, you know, if I had an opportunity to play for, I would be delighted. But I'm not as far as -- as picking a coach," James said, according to The Plain Dealer.