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I'm surprised to see the majority of people thinking he will go to Chicago...I personally don't see him leaving Cleveland and think he would be stupid to.
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phil jackson seems to be interested joining the nets next year.
that could certainly affect james' choice in case he does consider joining the nets.Comment
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Agreed. Cleveland can give him the most money (unless Cleveland signs him and then immediately trades him in a sign-and-trade deal). It's the perfect situation for anybody: his hometown team, very successful in recent years, plenty of money...why would he give all of that up?Originally posted by Sam View Post
I don't trust Phil Jackson. I think he's pretending to be interested in New Jersey and Chicago so that he can squeeze a little more money out of the Lakers.Originally posted by Neo"I really like the attitudes of eagles. They never give up. When they grab a fish or something else, they never let it go. It doesn't matter. In a book, they write they find a skeleton of [an] eagle and there is no fish. It means that the fish beat him and killed him, but he didn't let go." -- Donatas MotiejunasComment
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Lebron and D Wade all the way in the NYCComment
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Phil will be stupid 2 leave the lakers who is already a complete ball teamOriginally posted by neo View PostComment
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well, new challenge perhaps? if lakers win again this year and they lose next year without him, that would add to his prestigeOriginally posted by hustlenigga15 View Post
but yes, the odds point to him staying in la.Comment
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PJax won't join _____ (fill in blank) unless _____ get LeBron...aim low, score highComment
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Bryant doesn't give 'a bleep' about where LeBron will play
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant, in a private moment at Staples Center yesterday, didn't care to hear the name LeBron James, who is stealing attention from the NBA Finals because of his impending summer free-agency drama.
Bryant is consumed with one item -- a fifth championship -- not the soap opera surrounding King James, who wears a crown but not a ring.
Bryant is three wins away after a flawless 30-point, seven-rebound, six-assist outing in Game 1 on Thursday lifted the Lakers to a 102-89 win over the Celtics and a 1-0 lead over the Celtics.
"You're asking me if LeBron is going to New York?" Bryant told The Post. "I'm trying to tell you in a polite way, I don't give a [bleep].
"As a fan, it's a big deal," Kobe added. "You're talking about LeBron and Dwyane Wade, it's two huge names changing cities. It alters things drastically in the NBA. But I really don't care about it."
Byron Scott, now an ESPN broadcaster, was standing with Bryant and cracked up.
"Why are people talking about LeBron anyway?" Scott said. "Let me tell you something. From me just knowing Kobe, he doesn't give a [bleep] what everyone is talking about anyway."
"I couldn't have said it better," Bryant piped in.
Indeed, it is a strange dynamic at these Finals. Bryant is approaching a fifth championship -- one less than Michael Jordan. He is playing in his seventh Finals -- one more than Jordan. Yet James is getting more attention even a month after his Cavaliers played their last game of the season.
Last night, CNN showed James' hourlong, much-hyped interview. During the Finals telecast of Game 1, ABC promoted a "Nightline" interview with James to be shown after the game -- even though the segment was taped on April 5 and already was aired in May.
During his formal interview session yesterday, Bryant said of the King James' cloud over the Finals: "I don't care about attention. It doesn't mean anything to me."
Fact is, Bryant, despite a sore knee drained in April, despite a healing broken finger, is playing at the highest level he's ever played. Historically speaking, Bryant is nearing Jordan's plane of greatness. James is nowhere in that discussion, even if he has two MVPs to Bryant's one.
Somehow, Bryant, at 31, is better than Bryant of his 20's.
"I think he's a better and a more well-rounded total basketball player," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said at a charity event in which a community center blocks from the arena was dedicated by NBA Cares. "And that includes leadership, teammate skills, things you get better at as you mature. Five, six years ago, he was off the charts athletically. Today he's still incredibly athletic but not as athletic as 26. When you look at the total package, yes, he's better now."
Jerry Colangelo, Team USA's CEO, told The Post Friday he has been informed Bryant likely will have right knee surgery after the season, which is why he won't play in the World Championships. According to a Lakers source, Bryant may undergo arthroscopic knee surgery because of wear and tear.
Bryant's broken finger has healed, but a Lakers source said the finger is puffed up.
Asked about his condition yesterday, Bryant said, "You just try to get healthy as you can for every game and you go out there and just do your best. You just forget about the injuries and put your hardhat on and go to work."
Kupchak said he is amazed Bryant played the whole season.
"If you talk to him now, he'll say he's feeling pretty good," Kupchak said. "He had a rebirth of energy after the knee was drained. But over the course of an 82-game season, we advised him in so many different ways it was time to take some time off, but he didn't want to hear anything about it."
Bryant has put on a surly persona for the media, with mostly clipped answers. His Finals face is on. The title drought from 2003 to 2008 seems to have him more determined.
"Just comes from understanding opportunities not coming along very often and making sure you focus in and take full advantage of it," Bryant said. "Early in my career, it's like we'd pop up, win three straight [titles] and after that was a drought.
"I want to make sure we don't leave any stones unturned."Comment
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I personally want him to stay in Cleveland, but if he really wants to be traded, then go to either Chicago or NYK.Comment
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LeBron belongs to the Windy City...
IMO, if LeBron wants to win a ring, he should go to Chicago....
Chicago already has a talented core players like Rose, Noah, Hinrich, Taj that will surely fit for LBJ....
here is my wishlist for the Bulls...
1. Re-sign Murray, Law, Alexander and Warrick to add depth for the team...
2. Draft Wisely... as they can still get a good player at 17th pick...
3. Sign LeBron and another veteran player at SG position at MLE (Mid-Level Exception) or trade Deng as James will take over his position...
2010-2011 Line-up for my Bulls....
C - Noah
F - Warrick
F - James
G - Veteran SG
G - Rose
6th - Hinrich
Role - Deng
Role - Gibson
Role - Murray
Fantasy basketball but might be close to reality...
P.S.:
We all know that the Bulls already retired MJ's number at their rafters and.....
LeBron will change his number from 23 to 6, coincidence or planned?
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I wish it will come true..Originally posted by jay31pee View PostIMO, if LeBron wants to win a ring, he should go to Chicago....
Chicago already has a talented core players like Rose, Noah, Hinrich, Taj that will surely fit for LBJ....
here is my wishlist for the Bulls...
1. Re-sign Murray, Law, Alexander and Warrick to add depth for the team...
2. Draft Wisely... as they can still get a good player at 17th pick...
3. Sign LeBron and another veteran player at SG position at MLE (Mid-Level Exception) or trade Deng as James will take over his position...
2010-2011 Line-up for my Bulls....
C - Noah
F - Warrick
F - James
G - Veteran SG
G - Rose
6th - Hinrich
Role - Deng
Role - Gibson
Role - Murray
Fantasy basketball but might be close to reality...
P.S.:
We all know that the Bulls already retired MJ's number at their rafters and.....
LeBron will change his number from 23 to 6, coincidence or planned?
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hope so....
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Shooting Guards for the Bulls at MLE
Allow me to join the discussion and here are possible candidates for MLE signings with the Bulls (If LeBron James comes over)
Quentin Richardson
Roger Mason
Kyle Korver
I didn't bother with Shooting Guards that are Restricted free agents as their respective teams can easily match the offer of MLE's.Comment
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Randy Foye would be a great addition if the Wizards will not offer him.....Originally posted by LordOfLeyte View PostComment
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Agreed.. I was checking out some article and came across some videos of people trying to convince lebron to go to NY and they mention aa good deal of perks for going to NY.. http://www.msg.com/our-teams/knicksOriginally posted by LordOfLeyte View PostComment
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