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brahmagoul · 05-15-2010, 10:59 PM

From a basketball standpoint, Chicago is the only team that makes more sense than Cleveland. And by basketball, I mean the roster and depth.

If he goes to New York, and it's with Bosh -- which is the best free agent I think you could pair with him -- that team would win 50 games and be eliminated in the second round. Still not better than the Cavaliers with LeBron, and wouldn't be for a few years.

The Nets' record this season speaks for itself. Lopez is overrated as is Harris, who might not be there if the Nets land John Wall and the No. 1 pick.

So, if LeBron is going somewhere to win, it's Chicago or Miami, and I have a tough time picturing him with Derrick Rose or Dwyane Wade. All three are facilitators that require the basketball.

Meanwhile in Cleveland, you have a franchise that has bent over backwards for him and will continue to do so. They built a new practice facility in Independence, Ohio, which is literally on the way to The Q from Akron. Plus, Danny Ferry didn't go throw punches at Mike Brown for not playing J.J. Hickson this last series when he could have traded Hickson in an Amare Stoudemire deal.

Come July 8, we're going to find out what kind of guy LeBron truly is ...

Altimus · 05-15-2010, 11:30 PM

I've changed my vote.

If he wants to win now he'll go to Chicago and NJ can be put in that spot as well. If he wants marking, it will be NY.

I voted Cleveland but the more I think about the more I think he's gone from there.

brahmagoul · 05-15-2010, 11:32 PM

Ya know, considering how this series went with Boston, he very well could just take his player option at the last minute. And we go through all of this for another year!

Altimus · 05-15-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brahmagoul


	Ya know, considering how this series went with Boston, he very well could just take his player option at the last minute. And we go through all of this for another year!

With the CBA around the corner he will not take a player option. Last thing LBJ wants to have is no contract with a possible lock out looming.

23 · 05-15-2010, 11:55 PM

Especially when the new CBA will be focused on players taking a paycut

NYJets · 05-16-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by brahmagoul


	From a basketball standpoint, Chicago is the only team that makes more sense than Cleveland. And by basketball, I mean the roster and depth. If he goes to New York, and it's with Bosh -- which is the best free agent I think you could pair with him -- that team would win 50 games and be eliminated in the second round. Still not better than the Cavaliers with LeBron, and wouldn't be for a few years. The Nets' record this season speaks for itself. Lopez is overrated as is Harris, who might not be there if the Nets land John Wall and the No. 1 pick.

The Cavs went for it this year and didn't come close. They don't have many young players, they don't have cap flexibility or high draft picks. They don't have many opportunities to make their team better next year.

Knicks and Nets both have young players, and cap flexibility. If they Knicks paired him with Bosh and then just filled out their roster with cheap contracts, they could either trade Curry's expiring for another big piece if it comes along, or wait until next year and sign another big free agent. It's not going to be a few years. I agree somewhat that way too many people are hyping up the Nets talent, but Lopez is legit, and that is a huge piece. I think the lottery will have a huge impact on how good a situation that is, and if they are able to create any more cap room.

Lebron could stay with the Cavs and probably have a better team next year, but if they don't make a move that would put them in position to win a championship(s), and I don't think it's likely they will, than what's the point.

brahmagoul · 05-16-2010, 12:20 AM

With two max players, you're going to have little flexibility. And this year's New York pick going to Utah is huge. If the Knicks had a John Wall type coming in, things would be different, but LeBron would be starting over completely in New York.

The reason the Cavaliers fell short was because in the regular season they won in spite of Mike Brown. Against Orlando last year and Boston this year, the difference was him getting out-coached.

Scott812313 · 05-16-2010, 12:21 AM

There are 3 teams that LeBron could realistically go to that would be loaded with good young players. First off if the Nets win the lottery, he's going to NJ. Wall, Lebron, Lopez, T-Will and whatever they get for Harris will make them a force.

Secondly, he could go to the Bulls and team with Rose and Noah and whatever they can get for Deng. That would be the foundation of a great team. Also, don't forget that it will be much easier for him to get FA's to come to Chicago than Cleveland. They haven't signed anyone worth a damn since LeBron has been there, most of their pickups came via trade.

Thirdly, the scenario that doesn't get much play, is going to the Clippers. LeBron, Gordon, Griffin and Kaman would form a really good nucleus of young players that complement each other well. They also have a lottery pick this year to add another young guy to the mix.

Only way I can see him going to the Knicks or Miami is if they can find a way to get 3 USA guys on the same roster. Odds aren't good on that.

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05-15-2010, 10:59 PM	#145
brahmagoul MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH	Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread From a basketball standpoint, Chicago is the only team that makes more sense than Cleveland. And by basketball, I mean the roster and depth. If he goes to New York, and it's with Bosh -- which is the best free agent I think you could pair with him -- that team would win 50 games and be eliminated in the second round. Still not better than the Cavaliers with LeBron, and wouldn't be for a few years. The Nets' record this season speaks for itself. Lopez is overrated as is Harris, who might not be there if the Nets land John Wall and the No. 1 pick. So, if LeBron is going somewhere to win, it's Chicago or Miami, and I have a tough time picturing him with Derrick Rose or Dwyane Wade. All three are facilitators that require the basketball. Meanwhile in Cleveland, you have a franchise that has bent over backwards for him and will continue to do so. They built a new practice facility in Independence, Ohio, which is literally on the way to The Q from Akron. Plus, Danny Ferry didn't go throw punches at Mike Brown for not playing J.J. Hickson this last series when he could have traded Hickson in an Amare Stoudemire deal. Come July 8, we're going to find out what kind of guy LeBron truly is ...

05-15-2010, 11:30 PM	#146
Altimus Chelsea, Assemble! OVR: 58 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Shed End Posts: 27,294	Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread I've changed my vote. If he wants to win now he'll go to Chicago and NJ can be put in that spot as well. If he wants marking, it will be NY. I voted Cleveland but the more I think about the more I think he's gone from there.

05-15-2010, 11:32 PM	#147
brahmagoul MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH	Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread Ya know, considering how this series went with Boston, he very well could just take his player option at the last minute. And we go through all of this for another year!

05-15-2010, 11:55 PM	#149
23 yellow OVR: 65 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 66,563 Blog Entries: 4	Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread Especially when the new CBA will be focused on players taking a paycut

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05-16-2010, 12:20 AM	#151
brahmagoul MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH	Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread With two max players, you're going to have little flexibility. And this year's New York pick going to Utah is huge. If the Knicks had a John Wall type coming in, things would be different, but LeBron would be starting over completely in New York. The reason the Cavaliers fell short was because in the regular season they won in spite of Mike Brown. Against Orlando last year and Boston this year, the difference was him getting out-coached.

05-16-2010, 12:21 AM	#152
Scott812313 MVP OVR: 11 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Grove City, Ohio	Re: The Official "Where is LeBron going?" Thread There are 3 teams that LeBron could realistically go to that would be loaded with good young players. First off if the Nets win the lottery, he's going to NJ. Wall, Lebron, Lopez, T-Will and whatever they get for Harris will make them a force. Secondly, he could go to the Bulls and team with Rose and Noah and whatever they can get for Deng. That would be the foundation of a great team. Also, don't forget that it will be much easier for him to get FA's to come to Chicago than Cleveland. They haven't signed anyone worth a damn since LeBron has been there, most of their pickups came via trade. Thirdly, the scenario that doesn't get much play, is going to the Clippers. LeBron, Gordon, Griffin and Kaman would form a really good nucleus of young players that complement each other well. They also have a lottery pick this year to add another young guy to the mix. Only way I can see him going to the Knicks or Miami is if they can find a way to get 3 USA guys on the same roster. Odds aren't good on that.

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