RoseMVP1
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So yesterday, several reports came out that should make the off-season for LeBron very interesting. The Lakers, a spot where many rumors had him going, apparently want to see what they have in their young guys next season and wait until 2019 for free agency. Then there was the reported heated yelling/cursing match between he and executives. The relationship between LeBron and the front office is toxic and is just getting worst by the day.
If he leaves Cleveland, which looks likely at this point, where does he go? The Lakers want to wait. In my mind the Knicks would have been a potential landing spot as it is: a huge market, his favorite place to play and has a legitimate star in Porzingis he could play alongside. Then of course, Porzingis tore his ACL and will be out a majority of next year, so I think that wipes out any chance of him going there.
I think Houston would be the likeliest destination since they already have a great team with two superstar players. At this point, at least on paper, Chicago could make a lot of sense. We already have a nice core of Dunn, Lavine, Markannen and pretty good bench players in Valentine and Portis. Then you throw in our upcoming draft pick in this draft and the fact that we play in the east and I think Chicago makes sense. That being said, if he came here and didn't win a title, for the rest of his life he would be hearing how Jordan won titles in Chicago and LeBron couldn't even bring one. For that reason alone, I don't see him coming here.
He and Wade could both go back to Miami, but even if they got it to work through sign and trade, with what they have they'd get 4-0'd by the Warriors. The Clippers are the Clippers and I don't think there is even a slight chance he goes there. Maybe San Antonio? Or maybe he just says fuck it and sticks around in Cleveland another year and rides it out until 2019 free agency. I'd like to hear other peoples thoughts on this
If he leaves Cleveland, which looks likely at this point, where does he go? The Lakers want to wait. In my mind the Knicks would have been a potential landing spot as it is: a huge market, his favorite place to play and has a legitimate star in Porzingis he could play alongside. Then of course, Porzingis tore his ACL and will be out a majority of next year, so I think that wipes out any chance of him going there.
I think Houston would be the likeliest destination since they already have a great team with two superstar players. At this point, at least on paper, Chicago could make a lot of sense. We already have a nice core of Dunn, Lavine, Markannen and pretty good bench players in Valentine and Portis. Then you throw in our upcoming draft pick in this draft and the fact that we play in the east and I think Chicago makes sense. That being said, if he came here and didn't win a title, for the rest of his life he would be hearing how Jordan won titles in Chicago and LeBron couldn't even bring one. For that reason alone, I don't see him coming here.
He and Wade could both go back to Miami, but even if they got it to work through sign and trade, with what they have they'd get 4-0'd by the Warriors. The Clippers are the Clippers and I don't think there is even a slight chance he goes there. Maybe San Antonio? Or maybe he just says fuck it and sticks around in Cleveland another year and rides it out until 2019 free agency. I'd like to hear other peoples thoughts on this