LABron James Discussion: The Final Year?

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  1. sk2408

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    Timpf and Buha talked about the ESPN piece yesterday and I found myself agreeing with Timpf. LeBron may just be angry about the contract and not being offered his usual 1+1. Had he gotten that, things would probably be fine. He's not stupid; he understands things are different now with Luka. From his perspective, he had a good year (6th in MVP voting, 2nd Team All-NBA, still one of the 20 best players in the league at the absolute worst) and any other player in the league with that profile would get a 1+1 at the max if he asked for it. From the team's perspective, LeBron being this good now into his 40s is unprecedented so its hard to just assume he'll keep defying the age curve. Plus you have a new 26 year old franchise cornerstone that changes everything about your teambuilding.

    That team also shares some blame. Why not just invite him to the stupid photo op dinner with Rob, JJ and Luka. Why not give him the same heads up about the sale to Walter. I don't see any downside in doing so.
     
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    It’s the offseason. I feel like this is much ado about nothing. LeBron’s wife wants him to retire in a year or two max. I think he does so as a Laker but who knows? Also I hardly put any stock in a Shelbourne report.
     
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    Still don't get why he f***s with Dray considering he's almost seriously injured Bron at least a dozen times.
     
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    This. Agreed 100%. Just another BSPN hit piece to smear the Lakers.
     
    Bryant, Jul 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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