LeBron James Discussion: Not Returning To The Lakers

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  1. lakerfan2

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    Can I rearrange my Ball Jersey to save Davis somehow and add a 3?
     
    lakerfan2, Jun 27, 2019
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    Bron's thank you to AD for giving up the $4m.

    Smart financial move, Lakers might have the top 3 selling jerseys next year.
     
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    Yeah worst case scenario he sells a ton more jerseys. :D
     
    therealdeal, Jun 27, 2019
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    Glad I got that limited edition Lebron #23 jersey when it was available
     
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    If he wants 7 rings over MJ he'll persuade Klay or Kawhi over here too :cool:
     
    Jazzygirl205, Jun 27, 2019
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    Weezy, Jun 27, 2019
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    Maybe Bron has matured and isn't the narcissist everyone paints him to be...
     
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    Nah, he is, I think last season was just a slap in the face wake up call on how tough the West actually is and how he’s not as young anymore.

    :Shaqwink:
     
    Weezy, Jun 27, 2019
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    It's also a great gesture for whoever that 3rd superstar is going to be...maybe LeBron can tell Kawhi in the pitch meeting "this is your team"...
     
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    Smart, smart move for Lebron to hand over his #23 jersey to AD. Shows potential free agents (Kawhi *wink *wink) that he may be willing to take a lesser role to pursue championships #4 and beyond for his legacy.
     
    CarolinaLakerFan, Jun 27, 2019
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    It's official, going back to 6...and wearing 6 in Space Jam
     
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    Jazzygirl205, Jun 28, 2019
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    I think he's separating himself from the Micheal Jordan shadow too.
     
    Jazzygirl205, Jun 28, 2019
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    This is super smart on his end.
     
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    Barnstable, Jun 28, 2019
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    Hmm, Kyrie vs Klay... that's a tough one.

    Klay is a much better defender, less of an heachache, is better off-ball, and a slightly better shooter. A better fit to win now, but he's injured.

    Kyrie is younger, a better shot-creator, more consistent (less streaky), and a much better passer/playmaker. He's the better choice if we're thinking post-Lebron also.

    It's close but I think I'd take Kyrie because he's immediately available, which cannot be brushed over given our window with Lebron.
     
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    I’m hoping Klay comes back in 6mo, otherwise I agree it would be a tough wait.

    But I also think Kyrie is too much of a head case. I haven’t seen too much of either team that’s had him be devastated at the idea of him leaving. He just seems like a distraction, too selfish in general, and a bit of a locker room trouble maker to me.
     
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    kyrie's a kook. and it's an issue. i'd take him, of course, but he's lower on my list because of his off-court weirdness and injury history.
     
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    Klay could be back on the court in 6 months but I think it would take him at least another 2-3 months to find his rhythm, which may be a bit too late. He has a tendency to start off slow, and it takes him a while to find his groove. I don't think he'd be better than a healthy Kyrie at any point next season, and team chemistry will suffer accordingly.

    I share your concerns about his maturity though. But he's proven he can work with Lebron and last I heard he's bff with AD?
     
    tada, Jun 28, 2019
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    Normally, I’d pick Klay, but under these circumstances...








    I’ll go for Kawhi.
     
    karacha, Jun 28, 2019
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