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8/24/2009  10:37 AM

Answering another question about the summer of 2010, LeBron James said his loyalty is to Akron, Ohio, apparently drawing a distinction between his hometown and Cleveland. James said that he's looking forward to free-agency and acknowledged that he could end up playing in a different city.

"My loyalty is to Akron. I'm looking forward to this upcoming season, but I'm looking forward to the summer of 2010, too, to see what may happen. No matter what happens that summer, you know, I'm still here. I've got a nice big house here that I'm always coming back to. You know, I love this city and I'll always give back to this city no matter what my profession, if it takes me somewhere else," James said.

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LOL @ Cleveland.

Wow, yeah... he's not exactly giving Cleveland ringing endorsements these days is he.
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8/24/2009  10:48 AM
I am about 98% sure that Lebron is staying. Honestly, Lebron probably makes $50-$70 million a year in endorsements and his NBA salary now. How much more is he really going to make in New York and even if he could make significantly more, is the money really worth it to him? Cleveland has shown they are willing to spend. Lebron will probably do another deal that will allow him to opt-out in 3 years and if Cleveland fails to produce a championship team by then, he will bolt when he is like 28-29 yrs old. The only way Lebron leaves is if Cleveland really bombs out in the playoffs this year and he feels the current squad will never be able to get over the hump. I don't foresee that happening.
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8/24/2009  10:58 AM
Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]
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Posted by Moonangie:

Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.


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8/24/2009  11:17 AM
Good Lord. This is going to be a LONG season. I'm in the "whatever happens happens" camp.
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8/24/2009  11:41 AM
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Good Lord. This is going to be a LONG season. I'm in the "whatever happens happens" camp.

For the most part, I am too. If we get Lebron great. If not, we should still be putting together some pieces to build a solid team. We don't have to pay Gallo for two more years and have another year of CHandler for cheap. Either way, Walsh needs to be make some hard decisions over the next 1-2 years to make sure we know who we want to keep and who we can let go. It was not all Walsh's fault, but we really had no plan as far as Nate and Lee. We should have traded Nate in February and even with the cap drop, we would have been able to sign two max players (or come fairly close to it).
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8/24/2009  11:44 AM
Posted by TheGame:
Posted by Moonangie:

Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.



First, let's narrow it down from over the 'last twenty years' to since the last Collective Bargaining Agreement... because we all know the rules changed. The first 'superstar' that bolted that comes to mind is Elton Brand. Next, I am thinking Baron Davis. Next, how about Kevin Garnett-- who forced a trade. Next I am thinking of McGrady from Orlando to Houston... again a forced trade. Now, you can re-characterize your argument to make it more likely and look for FAs that changed town by simply signing elsewhere... now you have Shaq, McGrady, and Grant Hill. I don't know that Kenyon Martin (who was a RFA at that time) counts as superstar, but he looked real good taking passes from Kidd before he signed an offersheet with Denver.

That being said, historically since the current CBA has come into effect, there has not been a situation where 14 teams have had the space to sign a max FA. Most of the time there has been maybe one team and that team has been a small market team. AND, it seems like every time a big market team (LA, NY, CHI) gets significant salary cap space, they get a top notch FA. I don't think 2010 will be any exception.
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8/24/2009  12:17 PM
Posted by EwingsGlass:
Posted by TheGame:
Posted by Moonangie:

Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.



First, let's narrow it down from over the 'last twenty years' to since the last Collective Bargaining Agreement... because we all know the rules changed. The first 'superstar' that bolted that comes to mind is Elton Brand. Next, I am thinking Baron Davis. Next, how about Kevin Garnett-- who forced a trade. Next I am thinking of McGrady from Orlando to Houston... again a forced trade. Now, you can re-characterize your argument to make it more likely and look for FAs that changed town by simply signing elsewhere... now you have Shaq, McGrady, and Grant Hill. I don't know that Kenyon Martin (who was a RFA at that time) counts as superstar, but he looked real good taking passes from Kidd before he signed an offersheet with Denver.

That being said, historically since the current CBA has come into effect, there has not been a situation where 14 teams have had the space to sign a max FA. Most of the time there has been maybe one team and that team has been a small market team. AND, it seems like every time a big market team (LA, NY, CHI) gets significant salary cap space, they get a top notch FA. I don't think 2010 will be any exception.

What top notch FA did we get? Houston? I seem to recall that Houston, while a nice pick up, was more of a secondary consolation prize.
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8/24/2009  12:30 PM
Lebron is indebted to Akron and its all nice.

If I made 70 mil year Im not sure I'd want to live in Cleveland phucking Ohio!

Im not hating on Cleveland mind you, but if you got mega money and have a choice, well thats what im talking about.

Want sun? Play in Miami get a place on fischer island. Beaches of Malibu are pretty nice also! Want the limelight? Go to NY.

This ain't about the team, cleveland Cavs organization have been great, but if Knicks can put somting together then its COMPELLING for him to think about it.

Im not 2% sure of Shoyt, but if it was salary he would have extended by now.
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8/24/2009  12:35 PM
Posted by EwingsGlass:
Posted by TheGame:
Posted by Moonangie:

Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.



First, let's narrow it down from over the 'last twenty years' to since the last Collective Bargaining Agreement... because we all know the rules changed. The first 'superstar' that bolted that comes to mind is Elton Brand. Next, I am thinking Baron Davis. Next, how about Kevin Garnett-- who forced a trade. Next I am thinking of McGrady from Orlando to Houston... again a forced trade. Now, you can re-characterize your argument to make it more likely and look for FAs that changed town by simply signing elsewhere... now you have Shaq, McGrady, and Grant Hill. I don't know that Kenyon Martin (who was a RFA at that time) counts as superstar, but he looked real good taking passes from Kidd before he signed an offersheet with Denver.

That being said, historically since the current CBA has come into effect, there has not been a situation where 14 teams have had the space to sign a max FA. Most of the time there has been maybe one team and that team has been a small market team. AND, it seems like every time a big market team (LA, NY, CHI) gets significant salary cap space, they get a top notch FA. I don't think 2010 will be any exception.

Baron Davis ??? Kenyon Martin ??? First, I am talking about superstars and second, I said players whose team was willing to pay them and had bent over backwards to support them. Elton Brand left after the Clippers played around alittle, plus its the damn Clippers, everyone leaves the Clippers. McGrady left because he did not want to be in the shadow of Vince Carter. When did Kevin Garnet leave through FA. He was traded after remaing loyal to Minny, of all places, for 10 years. Shaq left for more money and Orlando dissed him in the papers saying he was not worth it. The only superstar player that I recall whose team really wanted him and who bent over backward to keep him was Grant Hill. That is it from my recollection.

I am not saying it is impossible, but based on history, it is highly unlikely. I hope he comes here. But I am far more convinced that Lebron's lack of commitment longterm has more to do with keeping the pressure on Cleveland to bring in good players rather than any real desire to leave.

[Edited by - thegame on 24-08-2009 12:37]
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8/24/2009  2:25 PM
We have to remember that Danny Ferry royally screwed the Cavs cap space next year when they could have had the opportunity to sign a Chris Bosh/Amare Stoudemire to the team and instead used that cap space to sign Varejao/Anthony Parker/Jamario Moon. IMO I dont see Lebron resigning to that team unless theyre able to aquire another all star player that can help them win championships and I dont think Shaq is the answer. So we'll see. In the meantime Donnie has to try and add some pieces to our roster that can improve the team yet be cap friendly (e.g. guys on rookie contracts). Hopefully we can get some value for Lee/Nate if or when we get them signed and give Lebron a young core to build with.
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8/24/2009  3:34 PM
Posted by TheGame:
Posted by Moonangie:

Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.


Well if this was a 98% probability why wouldnt he have signed by now? Why put the city of Cleveland through a tortuous season of not knowing if he is going to bolt or not?

He can become an ICON of mythic proportions if he comes to NY and turns us around. Hell, look at Derek Jeter...and Jeter is just a really good ball player. Bron is obviously aware of all this. He wants the spotlight, scrutiny, passion ext..that only NY can provide.

I'd say his chances of coming here are in the good range.
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8/24/2009  3:54 PM
Checks it out you all-- TODAY I saw LEBRON on ESPN! He said that he will 'always love Cleaveland no matter where his professional obligations take him'.

So that's it, it's wrapped up. He's moving!
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Checks it out you all-- TODAY I saw LEBRON on ESPN! He said that he will 'always love Cleaveland no matter where his professional obligations take him'.

So that's it, it's wrapped up. He's moving!

Yep.

LOL@ no matter where my professional obligations take me. And some of ya'll think he's staying in tired ass Cleveland?
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What ever tired ass, boring ass, lazy ass Donnie does is really what he is NOT doing.

Not running up his cap, and keeping his wild cards in place to move pieces.

CP3 or Dwight can be free in two years if we keep our space.

Say what you want about Lebron coming, but if he does I think he can recruit.
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Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.


Well if this was a 98% probability why wouldnt he have signed by now? Why put the city of Cleveland through a tortuous season of not knowing if he is going to bolt or not?

He can become an ICON of mythic proportions if he comes to NY and turns us around. Hell, look at Derek Jeter...and Jeter is just a really good ball player. Bron is obviously aware of all this. He wants the spotlight, scrutiny, passion ext..that only NY can provide.

I'd say his chances of coming here are in the good range.

Like I said, Lebron wants to keep the pressure on Cleveland so they will continue to spend to get him good players, so naturally he is not going to sign an extension until the season is over.

Now I will say this, if Chandler blows up, Gallo blows up this season, and we sign Sessions and he blows up and our teams squeezes into the playoffs, then the chances of signing Lebron improve significantly, because he will at least think that he has some talent to work with. If Walsh can somehow trade Curry and Jeffries for expiring contracts and we can free up enough cap space to sign two max players, then that also would improve our chances.

Obviously, if we could add a Lebron and Bosh to a team with Chandler, Gallo, Darko, Sessions, Hill, and Douglas, that would be a pretty damn good team and Lebron might want to be part of that.

That is why Walsh really screwed up when he did not move Nate and Jeffries last season. Hopefully, he can come up with a move to redeem himself.
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Posted by TheGame:
Posted by sebstar:
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Posted by Moonangie:

Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.


Well if this was a 98% probability why wouldnt he have signed by now? Why put the city of Cleveland through a tortuous season of not knowing if he is going to bolt or not?

He can become an ICON of mythic proportions if he comes to NY and turns us around. Hell, look at Derek Jeter...and Jeter is just a really good ball player. Bron is obviously aware of all this. He wants the spotlight, scrutiny, passion ext..that only NY can provide.

I'd say his chances of coming here are in the good range.

Like I said, Lebron wants to keep the pressure on Cleveland so they will continue to spend to get him good players, so naturally he is not going to sign an extension until the season is over.

Now I will say this, if Chandler blows up, Gallo blows up this season, and we sign Sessions and he blows up and our teams squeezes into the playoffs, then the chances of signing Lebron improve significantly, because he will at least think that he has some talent to work with. If Walsh can somehow trade Curry and Jeffries for expiring contracts and we can free up enough cap space to sign two max players, then that also would improve our chances.

Obviously, if we could add a Lebron and Bosh to a team with Chandler, Gallo, Darko, Sessions, Hill, and Douglas, that would be a pretty damn good team and Lebron might want to be part of that.

That is why Walsh really screwed up when he did not move Nate and Jeffries last season. Hopefully, he can come up with a move to redeem himself.

First off, sorry if I sounded snide. Wasn't my intention. I was responding to what I figured to be the ridiculous assessment you made of Lebron's moves next summer. I would put the Knicks chances at about 50/50 on LBJ, for the reasons already stated by many of us in response to your post. And I agree with you that if our young talent blows up this season and/or we move Burgerboy and Fishlips, our chances improve considerably.

No offense to Cleveland, but why the heck would a superstar like LBJ, with his super-sized ego, feel satisfied with winning in Cleveland when he could be remembered for generations by making the "mecca" of hoops back into what it should be: The Greatest Place In The World For Hoops? And if he wins a few here, that's exactly what will happen. The hype out of NYC would dwarf the hype from his winning anyplace else. Not to mention the LBJ balance sheet from the endorsement potential of such an accomplishment. And do any of you doubt that LBJ doing it here would not happen with the right moves by DW?

I don't. LBJ in NY next year or I'll eat my words.
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8/24/2009  5:19 PM
Posted by Moonangie:
Posted by TheGame:
Posted by sebstar:
Posted by TheGame:
Posted by Moonangie:

Game, you are about 98% sure of nothing. Even LeBron doesn't know what he's gonna do next summer. But one thing's for certain, he LOVES the big stage, he loves the spotlight focused tightly on him, he loves to produce big moments, and he loves advertising/acting/business.

New york is the top tier in all three areas, and he recognizes that. Doesn't mean he wants to play hoops here, but there's certainly more than a 2% chance of it. Sheesh.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 10:59 AM]

Dude, first of all, it is my opinion so the snide comments are uncalled for and unappreciated. Second, he might love all those things, but he also loves Ohio and players develop a love for the team that drafted them. What superstar player bolted the team that drafted them for another team, when (a) their original team had bent over backwards to give them everything they wanted; and (b) that team was willing to pay them max money to stay (and Cleveland can pay Lebron more than anyone else). Name me one superstar player (top-10 in the league) that did that over the last 20 years, and even if you could name one, that would be 1 or 2 out of probably 40-50 players that were at that superstar level and had to make that decision. Hence, the chances of him leaving Cleveland are very slim based on history.


Well if this was a 98% probability why wouldnt he have signed by now? Why put the city of Cleveland through a tortuous season of not knowing if he is going to bolt or not?

He can become an ICON of mythic proportions if he comes to NY and turns us around. Hell, look at Derek Jeter...and Jeter is just a really good ball player. Bron is obviously aware of all this. He wants the spotlight, scrutiny, passion ext..that only NY can provide.

I'd say his chances of coming here are in the good range.

Like I said, Lebron wants to keep the pressure on Cleveland so they will continue to spend to get him good players, so naturally he is not going to sign an extension until the season is over.

Now I will say this, if Chandler blows up, Gallo blows up this season, and we sign Sessions and he blows up and our teams squeezes into the playoffs, then the chances of signing Lebron improve significantly, because he will at least think that he has some talent to work with. If Walsh can somehow trade Curry and Jeffries for expiring contracts and we can free up enough cap space to sign two max players, then that also would improve our chances.

Obviously, if we could add a Lebron and Bosh to a team with Chandler, Gallo, Darko, Sessions, Hill, and Douglas, that would be a pretty damn good team and Lebron might want to be part of that.

That is why Walsh really screwed up when he did not move Nate and Jeffries last season. Hopefully, he can come up with a move to redeem himself.

First off, sorry if I sounded snide. Wasn't my intention. I was responding to what I figured to be the ridiculous assessment you made of Lebron's moves next summer. I would put the Knicks chances at about 50/50 on LBJ, for the reasons already stated by many of us in response to your post. And I agree with you that if our young talent blows up this season and/or we move Burgerboy and Fishlips, our chances improve considerably.

No offense to Cleveland, but why the heck would a superstar like LBJ, with his super-sized ego, feel satisfied with winning in Cleveland when he could be remembered for generations by making the "mecca" of hoops back into what it should be: The Greatest Place In The World For Hoops? And if he wins a few here, that's exactly what will happen. The hype out of NYC would dwarf the hype from his winning anyplace else. Not to mention the LBJ balance sheet from the endorsement potential of such an accomplishment. And do any of you doubt that LBJ doing it here would not happen with the right moves by DW?

I don't. LBJ in NY next year or I'll eat my words.

No problem man. It is all speculation at this point anyway. Until we see how good a team we have and how good of a team Cleveland puts together and how far they go, no one can really predict what Lebron will do. I agree that he would like the big lights and spot light in NY, but he ain't coming unless he thinks there are enough pieces here to compete within the next 1-2 years. I definitely think the outcome of the Cavs season (and our own season) will be a big factor in his decision process.
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8/24/2009  7:17 PM
No problem man. It is all speculation at this point anyway. Until we see how good a team we have and how good of a team Cleveland puts together and how far they go, no one can really predict what Lebron will do. I agree that he would like the big lights and spot light in NY, but he ain't coming unless he thinks there are enough pieces here to compete within the next 1-2 years. I definitely think the outcome of the Cavs season (and our own season) will be a big factor in his decision process.

True, everything hinges on what happens this season. I think the Cavs are gonna be really good, but not on the same level as the Lakers or Celtics. Missing KG really put the kibosh on last season for them, but the Celtics are the team to beat in the East this season.

I think the Knicks will stink, but we'll finally see the emergence of top shelf talent in Gallo and Chandler, and I hope our new guys fit in someplace (since our draft standing next season is totally FUBAR - thanks Isaiah, for the legacy.)

My fingers are crossed that we manage to expunge at least one of "those" two contracts. I am counting on Eddy to represent, such as it is his audition to have an end of career. And he has mad scoring skills. Should be fun to watch him this year at the new weight. Anything could happen there.

I am keeping all of my digits crossed for some mentor/disciple magic regarding Rubio, but I realize it's still a long shot. If t-Ricky came into the fold, 2012 through 2017+ are looking potentially unforgettable in the NBA, with the Knicks (and MDA's system) at the center of the NBA's re-emergence as a popular spectator sport (especially on TV, where regular season ratings have been fubar, too).

I'm down for keeping talk about the Knicks civil and will strive not too post any flip responses. But dude, 98% chance? Puhleese.

Lebron is a Yankee fan, where else would he want to establish his dominion than in the City where his favorite sport franchise (i.e., besides his own) may be turning the corner into a strong five or six year run of greatness? And should that happen, it would only serve to enhance the marketing opportunities for the star players on BOTH teams, sometimes in the same commercial. It's mind boggling to think what the agencies would come up with given that scenario. And it will coincide with the revival of the stock market (it's under 10k stilland may retract again this year), with brands seeking to stake a claim on the next huge phase of growth in our economy. It's gonna be interesting. LBJ is smart enough to get it. He just gotta play it cool until the cards are all down next summer.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-24-2009 7:30 PM]
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8/24/2009  8:17 PM
i think LeBron is coming.

when shaq left the magic for the lakers in 1996, the magic clearly had the better roster and had been in the NBA finals as recently as 1995. shaq wanted the big city, the big lights. he has a super-sized ego. so does bron. bron will want the big city.
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