LABron James Discussion: The Final Year?

In the article where Howard Beck says he’s heard LeBron has “wanted to leave for some time now,” I’m curious…how long is some time? When he helped get his son drafted here? When he opted into his contract less than 2 weeks ago?

I’m okay if Lebron asks out as we can at least get some pieces for him, but we’re in the part of the offseason where podcasters are desperate for attention.

Maybe he feels slighted as he has to come to terms with the fact that we don’t want to be tied at the hip to a soon to be 42 year old making $53M. Doesn’t mean these podcasters are reporting anything more than random speculation.

And sure, technically it’s their job to report what they hear, but there’s a level of professionalism and respectability that no longer exists for most of these so-called journalists.

 

Absolutely.

We retired Wilt’s jersey and he only won once and had 5 seasons. West, Baylor and Goodrich are in the rafters with only one. Pau Gasol won twice but LeBron was a far better Laker.

 

*sigh*, probably true. I don't have to like it though.

 

I shudder that even Dwight Howard might be up there... A championship + HOF membership are the criteria to have your jersey retired by the Lakers. Buuuuut Jeanie might be gone by then. LOL

 

no chance dwight's # gets retired

 

Insider Jovan Buha: “I don’t think LeBron James’ relationship with the Lakers is in the best place right now.”

LeBron James’ relationship with the Lakers is currently not in the best shape.
This was reported by The Athletic insider Jovan Buha.

“I want to be careful with what I say about Bron’s relationship with the front office or the organization, but honestly, I don’t think everything is okay right now.

As you know, there hasn’t been an official announcement that LeBron picked up his player option for next season. Usually, the team makes an announcement — especially when it’s a player of his caliber. Then there were his social media posts and, of course, the statement when he did pick up the option. So I don’t think the relationship is in the best place right now. I’ll just say that, and you can draw your own conclusions,” said Buha

 

My prediction is he'll see out this year in LA and then probably do a final year in Cleveland for the minimum, if they'll take him and still look like candidates.

 

For the minimum? Not a chance in the world.

 

Deandre Ayton Says LeBron James Hasn't Sent Him A Welcome Text Yet; Tensions Rise Between LeBron And Lakers Front Office

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/article/deandre-ayton-says-lebron-james-142159530.html

 

Petty petty princess

 

Could not care less... since we got Luka
Trade his a** to Dubs for anyone but Donkey.

 

100%

LBJ

 

Lol.

All the LeBron haters will fully expose themselves soon.

Newsflash..

Luka thinks that you are all, out of your damn minds!

Don't try to hide behind him with this BS

Listen to your idol Kobe Stans!

 

How bout you go to www.lebronball.com then. Lakers are about winning titles not f***ing stats.

 

Nope. I'll stay right here bovine!..the only stat I care about, is the chip count.

Le Hated on James, gives us the best shot, at collecting another one, anytime soon.

 

the f*** did you call me?!

 

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...tar-transition-nba-history-los-angeles-lakers

 

This reminds me a lot of the early Magic/Kareem tension, which I was not around for and have only read about. That was probably an even more difficult situation because Kareem was still the best player in the league when Magic showed up right out of college. I do get where LeBron is coming from. Someone in the organization needs to put him in a room with Kareem, who can explain to him the value of moving into a different role late in your career. Stay in LA, extend at a lower but still sizable contract number, and enjoy playing with Luka. Kareem being the 2nd best player on multiple championship teams in his late 30s/at age 40 was a testament to his greatness, I think it would be the same for LeBron.

 

I think most on here agree, ain't no love lost. I had no true love for him like Kobe, Shaq, Pau, Fish, etc .


Thanks for 1, but getting only 1 was a fail.