LeBron James Discussion: Not Returning To The Lakers

Oh we'll see who has the last laugh when these two signs here

 

I just liked it. Go Lebron!!

 

it's okay sirron, winning cures all and you'll forget what you hate about LBJ and CP3...

 

F****** flopper!

 

Chris Sheridan, who apparently had speculated Lebron to Miami before it happened, reported Lebron’s return to Cleveland before the SI article, and reported in August 2017 that Lebron is definitely leaving, had some interesting stuff to stay on Twitter last night.

Basically he’s sticking to his guns about his report from August that Lebron’s relationship with Cleveland’s ownership is irreparable and Lebron is definitely gone. He’s implying LA is the choice and reiterated that CP3 believes Lebron has already made this decision.

He’s also saying Paul George isn’t necessarily vital in Lebron’s decision making. Sheridan expressed confidence in Pelinka to utilize the second max slot to bring in another star regardless of George’s decision. But implied that it doesn’t necessarily need to be used on another UFA. Could be via RFA or trade.

Also expressed that if Lebron is set on LA, our opening night roster isn’t as important to him as our roster on March 1st. Implied that we could be active at trade deadline but more likely there might be some high profile buyouts that would love to come ring chasing with Lebron. Mentioned Melo by name specifically.

I’m kinda paraphrasing here because he had a lot of tweets and back-and-forth with followers, so you may want to read through his timeline yourself. Some interesting stuff.

 

Guess he doesn't have equal confidence that Rob is not stupid.

Melo. Who are we giving up for Melo. Fans would burn Staples to the ground. Sheesh.

 

We'd have to pay him some tiny millions over other teams though right, or not? And whose minutes?

 

Yeah, Melo for the minimum as some extra bench ammunition heading into the playoffs would not be a bad move at all. Especially with Lebron to keep him in check, and the inevitable backlash that Melo will feel all year in OKC, I think he’d eventually come around to a bench role if it meant getting to play in LA with Lebron. Plus he’d be fighting for a new contract and to prove he’s still worth an NBA roster spot.

 

No Melo, unless he is paying us.

 

I'd take Melo if OKC took Deng and fillers. No one of major significance. OKC could save 9 million this next year if they if they run into lux tax issue.

 

The player hate some of y'all have is so utterly ridiculous, I can't take it seriously. I'm sorry. I understand the max deal hate, but....

IT, Cp3, Melo, Dwight, Rondo... basically any "namer" on a vet min or an exception is a "pull the trigger, ask questions later type transaction."

I enjoy the hating, the trolling, the extreme posturing by fans...but y'all know deep down, that the rang is the thang! The winning will help you bottle up all that haterade, so that we can use it for a victory splash on your "favorite" player in June.

 

Agree with everything in this post, except for one word. Dwight.

 

then we wouldnt have 2 max space if we're trading for melo

 

yea dwight is not doable in any circumstance, i hate cp3 but i dont think he'll destroy locker rooms. Dwight has burned every bridge with every team.hes been on now, look at how much atl/cha hated him to trade him for trash

 

No Melo. And it would be an awesome addition by subtraction. Or rather non-addition. I'd rather Kuzma get all of his minutes. Or BI. OR Moe.

Melo, at this point, is dead spot. Especially as far as defense and ball sharing go.

It is absolutely not an "ask questions later" type of situation, it is as much about culture and fit as anything else.

There will be plenty ring chasers, who are not idiots and lazy Melos.