The LeBron James Thread

[King_B_Mack]

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There's also the interesting story of his tax information changing from Cleveland to Chicago. Another smoke screen or more?

So many things going on... the tax story, Carmelo's wedding in NY and the Miami info. Either way LBJ got what he wanted, the whole world will be watching.

Don't forget the mysterious LeBron James Bulls jersey that was on the NBA Store website. I think Chicago is still very much alive in this thing, but ultimately I can see him remaining with the Cavs.

[ehh]

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Yeah the tax stuff is odd cause its not like its a rumor or someone faked it. It's public record and it is legit. And it wouldn't really make a ton of sense unless he just really likes that group he's switching his tax stuff to.

That was the only rumor that didn't get a lot of publicity even from scrub sites like RealGM. I feel like if there was even the slightest bit of validity to it that it would have been reported by several outlets.

[Pringles]

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i see a sign n trade labron goes to miami and in order for him to get max money they trade michaely beasly to the cavs in order for them to give him max money. that way clevland gets something in return for losing there superstar

[ehh]

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i see a sign n trade labron goes to miami and in order for him to get max money they trade michaely beasly to the cavs in order for them to give him max money. that way clevland gets something in return for losing there superstar

Cleveland said a long time ago that they will not S&T LeBron.

[King_B_Mack]

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That was the only rumor that didn't get a lot of publicity even from scrub sites like RealGM. I feel like if there was even the slightest bit of validity to it that it would have been reported by several outlets.

http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/7/7/1557813/lebrons-tax-bills-are-going-to

That wasn't something that was rumor or made up or anything. That's real.

[Jistic]

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That was the only rumor that didn't get a lot of publicity even from scrub sites like RealGM. I feel like if there was even the slightest bit of validity to it that it would have been reported by several outlets.

It really is valid though. You can look it yourself at their website. HOWEVER, it may not mean a damn thing.

I think for the good of the league he should go to either NYC or CHI and balance out the East a little more. My gut just tells me all this Miami stuff is BS.

[Vast]

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2 more hours to go.

Can someone explain to me how the hell Miami could afford all 3 superstars?

[bigfnjoe96]

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2 more hours to go.

Can someone explain to me how the hell Miami could afford all 3 superstars?

They can't right now unless:

1. All 3 take a pay-cut to play together.
2. They trade Micheal Beasley

[King_B_Mack]

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2 more hours to go.

Can someone explain to me how the hell Miami could afford all 3 superstars?

By hoping for quite a few people, with quite a few egos, to do a whole lot of work for the least money possible just before they'll never be able to see the kind of money they can get from some places ever again. Essentially they are a part time summer job as it translates to millionaires.

[Gotmadskillzson]

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Easy......Wade & Bosh take a pay cut, they trade Beasley. Then they fill the rest of the roster with league minimums.

[ehh]

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http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/7/7...s-are-going-to

That wasn't something that was rumor or made up or anything. That's real.

Ah, thanks for that. I totally misinterpreted the tweet until reading that article. So all it meant was that his taxes are being handled by a Chicago firm. I thought it had something to do with him purchasing new property in Chicago.

[JohnDoe8865]

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I'm gonna go on record as a LeBron ***** and a Miami Heat ***** if he joins the Heat. I would be pulling for the downfall of that team so hard, that I might just learn voodoo, LOL.

At this point, I'm not sure that any team wants LeBron the person in their city. Lebron the player, maybe Miami and Cleveland, some ppl in NY and CHI but not the majority ... the tide of public opinion is gonna be so hard against him if he goes to Miami.

[Vast]

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Thanks for the response fellas.

Easy......Wade & Bosh take a pay cut, they trade Beasley. Then they fill the rest of the roster with league minimums.

That doesn't sound easy at all.

[Pringles]

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Cleveland said a long time ago that they will not S&T LeBron.

if your the cavs gm and you know your going to loose labron james no matter what how do you tell your fans that you could have gotten michael beasly for nothing. it makes no sence to not pick him up for nothing
he was the second ovrall pick 2 years ago with a bright future if i am that gm i make that deal all day long. i would rather have something rather then a empty hand i can explain that to my fan base but to just let him go and get nothing in return is poor management

[nuckles2k2]

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if your the cavs gm and you know your going to loose labron james no matter what how do you tell your fans that you could have gotten michael beasly for nothing. it makes no sence to not pick him up for nothing
he was the second ovrall pick 2 years ago with a bright future if i am that gm i make that deal all day long. i would rather have something rather then a empty hand i can explain that to my fan base but to just let him go and get nothing in return is poor management

Since Beasly only has one year left on his deal it would be low risk and high reward if he plays well, but just taking players for the hell of it in a S&T can be dangerous if you get saddled with bad contracts and over paid players. Cleveland should think about figuring a way to get a handful of draft picks for him. Doesn't seem likely tho.