The LeBron James Thread

[Altimus]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

Yeah I just don't see LBJ going to LAL, LAC, or Miami under any circumstance. He wants to build his own legacy while being the #1 option. In Chicago, NY, Cleveland, and NJ this is only able to happen. LAL, Kobe's team, Miami, Wades team, and LAC he is playing right across Kobe which I see as a bigger issue than in playing in the house that MJ built.

Rose is a all star, can be a superstar but he seems like a player that would have 0 issues with being 2nd or a Robin to Batman. He's about winning and he's just very laid back.

[Altimus]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

If Bosh goes to LA or Miami, I would bet the farm that Lebron is staying in Cleveland.

If neither team gets Bosh, Cleveland is way ahead of both Chicago and New York.

What if Chicago or NY is able to land Amare or Boozer instead of Bosh? When Amare is at his full game like last night I take him over Bosh. Boozer is obviously the third but a line up for Noah - Boozer, LBJ - Shooter - Rose is still impressive.

Either way to increase their chances Chicago or NY will have to make a big move in the PF department.

[Cebby]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

Yeah I just don't see LBJ going to LAL, LAC, or Miami under any circumstance. He wants to build his own legacy while being the #1 option. In Chicago, NY, Cleveland, and NJ this is only able to happen. LAL, Kobe's team, Miami, Wades team, and LAC he is playing right across Kobe which I see as a bigger issue than in playing in the house that MJ built.

In theory I could see Lebron joining Wade is New York or Brooklyn (if they had moved), but obviously not in Miami.

The biggest problem with Lebron and Wade with New York's roster is that you'd basically be signing MLE and minimum players for your entire frontcourt.

[Altimus]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

In theory I could see Lebron joining Wade is New York or Brooklyn (if they had moved), but obviously not in Miami.

The biggest problem with Lebron and Wade with New York's roster is that you'd basically be signing MLE and minimum players for your entire frontcourt.

Yeah, I could see both teaming together for a different team. Just not one that is already established by the other player.

You know Shaq would want in if that every happened.

[Cebby]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

What if Chicago or NY is able to land Amare or Boozer instead of Bosh? When Amare is at his full game like last night I take him over Bosh. Boozer is obviously the third but a line up for Noah - Boozer, LBJ - Shooter - Rose is still impressive.

Either way to increase their chances Chicago or NY will have to make a big move in the PF department.

I think Boozer is a no go.

If he goes to Chicago or New York, that team isn't going to have a possibility of making moves for the rest of Lebron's prime. Unless Boozer signs for about 10 a year, I don't see it. With Cleveland, They at least have flexibility over the next 3 years with Jamison and Mo's contracts coming off. I'm just not sure the Bulls plus Boozer is necessarily a lock for the championship.

Amare I think could lure Lebron, but I personally am not a huge Amare fan. He's just too inconsistent for my tastes.

I still think the biggest point to decide Lebron's fate will be whether the Lakers will trade Bynum for Bosh. Until that is decided I don't think Lebron would decide.

[Cebby]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

Yeah, I could see both teaming together for a different team. Just not one that is already established by the other player.

You know Shaq would want in if that every happened.

Shaq would be in, but they'd still need to acquire a PG and 2-3 more big men with no money and no tradeable assets other than Curry's expiring contract.

[ehh]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

I don't think Walsh would give a max deal to either Boozer or Amare.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

People are still on this kick? I still don't see how Chicago is a good fit for LeBron. Never have, and if they don't get Bosh I never will.

Probably isn't a good fit. But out of all the teams that are being considered(Knicks, Nets, Cavs, Bulls)it's probably the best fit over the Knicks and probably the Nets as well.

[Altimus]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

I don't think Walsh would give a max deal to either Boozer or Amare.

I think the pressure would be really high to get Amare especially if it brought a D-Wade with it.

If it doesn't, and LBJ doesn't come than I think NY waits it out one more year and prays Carmelo comes here.

[ehh]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

I think the pressure would be really high to get Amare especially if it brought a D-Wade with it.

If it doesn't, and LBJ doesn't come than I think NY waits it out one more year and prays Carmelo comes here.

If it brought Wade then Walsh would do it in a heartbeat. I'm just saying that Amare won't be our #1. I believe everything Wade has said though, I don't think he's leaving Miami.

[StankonYa]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

Lebron said "him and his team(reps) have plans that they want to put into motion".

More than likely LBJ is leaving, or is looking for the Cavs to do another trade to get him more help.

[OSUFan_88]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

Lebron said "him and his team(reps) have plans that they want to put into motion".

More than likely LBJ is leaving, or is looking for the Cavs to do another trade to get him more help.

Uh, yeah. Pretty much.

[Anavar]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

People are still on this kick? I still don't see how Chicago is a good fit for LeBron. Never have, and if they don't get Bosh I never will.

You're obviously entitled to your opinion, but you are the only one that I know of, to hold this opinion.

[brahmagoul]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

You're obviously entitled to your opinion, but you are the only one that I know of, to hold this opinion.

Ric Bucher doesn't think it's a great fit, either.

I don't think Rose is the prototypical point guard to pair with LeBron because he's not a strong jump shooter. Both are the types of players that work well in an offense with other guys stepping back to knock down a jumper.

Now, if you add Bosh into that mix, then he's in heaven.

[Altimus]

Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread

Ric Bucher doesn't think it's a great fit, either.

I don't think Rose is the prototypical point guard to pair with LeBron because he's not a strong jump shooter. Both are the types of players that work well in an offense with other guys stepping back to knock down a jumper.

Now, if you add Bosh into that mix, then he's in heaven.

The only explanation Bucher has is because of ownership/management.

Rose's jump shot has seen a big difference from the beginning of the season to the Playoffs. He's starting to hit that consistently now and he's starting to expand his game to beyond the arc.