LeBron James Discussion: Not Returning To The Lakers

Discussion in 'NBA Discussion' started by therealdeal, Jun 8, 2017.

Page 20 of 1384
  1. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    40,779
    Likes Received:
    68,967
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    Good for you.
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 2, 2017
    #381
  2. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,063
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline


    Hey what's on that wall over there? Some writing? What's it say?
     
    therealdeal, Jul 3, 2017
    #382
    sirronstuff, Battle Tested20, JohnnyComeLately2k6 and 6 others like this.
  3. Lakers2015

    Lakers2015 - Lakers Starter -

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    3,634
    Likes Received:
    6,103
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    "I'm taking my talents to Hollywood."
     
    Lakers2015, Jul 3, 2017
    #383
    RushDelivery, therealdeal, Jaguar and 1 other person like this.
  4. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    It says, "LeBron won't commit, and he's head for Los Angeles."
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Jul 3, 2017
    #384
    sirronstuff and therealdeal like this.
  5. Jaguar

    Jaguar - Lakers 6th Man -

    Joined:
    May 26, 2016
    Messages:
    1,927
    Likes Received:
    3,478
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Offline
    It says "I want to come home."
     
    Jaguar, Jul 3, 2017
    #385
    therealdeal likes this.
  6. KRL

    KRL - Lakers 6th Man -

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2016
    Messages:
    1,369
    Likes Received:
    1,190
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    LBJ so much power !
     
    KRL, Jul 3, 2017
    #386
  7. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    40,779
    Likes Received:
    68,967
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    See this is how LeBron can just wreck a franchise. Valuable young talent gone, all that money spent and then he gives up and wants to move to the next better roster looking team after 2 or 3 years and holds the current franchise hostage. Cleveland can't even sign a GM right now because they are doomed for the immediate future when LeQuit leaves. More about why I so don't like the guy.

    But I think we have a great FO with powerful people in it, like a Pat Riley in Miami that won't get bent over.
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 3, 2017
    #387
    sirronstuff, Barnstable and Cookie like this.
  8. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,063
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    I agree with you, but at the same time I'm also going to put a ton of blame on the franchise. Riley didn't get pushed around by LeBron and I think that's part of why he left. Well at this stage in LeBron's career, if he starts over in a new city, he's not going to get that power. The Lakers will have their young guys and they're keeping them whether LeBron likes it or not. Ball, Ingram, and Zubac are staying as long as they continue to look like cornerstones. The Randles and Clarksons may end up gone. The Harts, Kuzmas, and Bryants may end up gone, but we aren't giving up our future for today. I think we proved that with Indiana.
     
    therealdeal, Jul 3, 2017
    #388
    sirronstuff, Cookie and LTLakerFan like this.
  9. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    40,779
    Likes Received:
    68,967
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    Yes, I had added a little more to the thought already that agrees about our FO being strong like Riles the Dictator.
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 3, 2017
    #389
  10. KRL

    KRL - Lakers 6th Man -

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2016
    Messages:
    1,369
    Likes Received:
    1,190
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Nobody puts Riles in the corner!!
     
    KRL, Jul 3, 2017
    #390
    LTLakerFan and therealdeal like this.
  11. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    40,779
    Likes Received:
    68,967
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    Pau George is staying as well along with Ingram, Ball and Zubac and whoever else. If LeBron coming is inevitable .... then if it's LBJ's fault he's gone after 2 or 3 years I think PG inevitably stays as well.
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 3, 2017
    #391
  12. Jaguar

    Jaguar - Lakers 6th Man -

    Joined:
    May 26, 2016
    Messages:
    1,927
    Likes Received:
    3,478
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Offline
    Nobody puts Magic in the corner!
     
    Jaguar, Jul 3, 2017
    #392
    KRL likes this.
  13. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,253
    Likes Received:
    13,947
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    except Magic lol
     
    Khmrp, Jul 3, 2017
    #393
  14. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    33,506
    Likes Received:
    80,544
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    I would sign LLLLLebron to the longest contract possible, and trade him at the deadline for the best deal possible to a bottom dwelling franchise that had attractive assets.

    Because it would make me happy, that's why.
     
    sirronstuff, Jul 5, 2017
    #394
    gcclaker, GlickenGoshDebate Tactics, Khmrp and 5 others like this.
  15. YoungThundercat

    YoungThundercat - Rookie -

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    355
    Likes Received:
    819
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Offline
    There's 0% chance LeBron signs anywhere ever again without a full no trade clause (which he currently has and has had since the Miami days, if memory serves). Nice sentiment, though.

    Haven't kept up with this thread as much, so someone might have said this, but...

    I know you should only worry about your own team, but I do have some reticence about LeBron coming here for 2 reasons: 1) It doesn't guarantee us the ability to beat GS as they are currently constructed. 2) With the Hayward signing, removing LeBron from the East, you are pretty much turning Boston into LeBron. You are all but guaranteeing they make the Finals year after year.

    Hard Pass on #2.

    EDIT: LBJ would also NEVER sign anything but a 1+1.
     
    YoungThundercat, Jul 5, 2017
    #395
    RushDelivery, Barnstable and sirronstuff like this.
  16. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    33,506
    Likes Received:
    80,544
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Ok, then I would settle with Lebron flying to LA trying to work a deal, telling us he's interested, us releasing that to the world, and then us choosing to go "another direction."

    [​IMG]

    :Laugh:
     
    sirronstuff, Jul 5, 2017
    #396
    gcclaker, RushDelivery, LTLakerFan and 3 others like this.
  17. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,253
    Likes Received:
    13,947
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    can't get no trade clause unless its with Clev.
     
    Khmrp, Jul 5, 2017
    #397
    YoungThundercat likes this.
  18. YoungThundercat

    YoungThundercat - Rookie -

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    355
    Likes Received:
    819
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Offline
    I was wrong. You are 100% correct on this. He still has the LEBRON -NTC (as in, you would be a moron to ever trade him if you had him under any circumstances), but I digress.
     
    YoungThundercat, Jul 5, 2017
    #398
  19. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    33,506
    Likes Received:
    80,544
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    He's playing some risky stuff with Cleveland right now. No "no trade clause" and won't help recruit FA's, and won't commit to stay.

    I trade him if I'm Dan Gilbert to Boston for all their picks and some rotation players/salary.

    If he loses him twice for nothing, he entered idiot territory.

    Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

    A leopard doesn't change his spots

    And


    A flopper doesn't change his plots

    If you can't beat an improving Gokden State this year, then do what's best for your franchise's future. Trade him. He isn't staying Dan.

    ***and I don't care which way he chooses, as either way he loses***
     
    Last edited: Jul 6, 2017
    sirronstuff, Jul 6, 2017
    #399
    The Showtime Mamba likes this.
  20. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,253
    Likes Received:
    13,947
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    just offer Clev Deng/future pick now so Clev doesn't lose Lebron for nothing :Fishwink:
     
    Khmrp, Jul 6, 2017
    #400
    JohnnyComeLately2k6 and LTLakerFan like this.
Page 20 of 1384

Share This Page