Lebron 2018 Free Agency

[usagre]

Lebron is not haunted by any decision he’s made except probably realizing how incompetent Cleveland management was and not bolting earlier than the first 7 years he gave them. It is all just a matter of circumstance. His management was clueless while Michael Jordan’s was excellent. He didn’t win anything either his first 6 years but his management drafted and traded well and put him in the position to succeed 6 years later.

The fact remains that all he did was join a top 10 player and a top 20 player on a new team that’s it. He didn’t join a championship team that won more games in the history of the league and just eliminated him in the final four. People can use their biases on put blinders or whatever, but what Durant did is unbelievable and will always stand on its own. He joined the reigning two time league MVP for Christ’s sake, not some top player ! He basically ruined the league for a couple of years or more. But if LeBron/Kawhi/Paul George is formed then you have three great two way wings including the best there is and you can round out the starting 5 with me and Shawshank and they will be right there with Golden State and probably better in my opinion.

[CHBB]

I really wouldn't call PG two-way. He's nothing but a disruptor, defensively. But you put him next to Kawhi and he becomes a nightmare the same way KD can be at times next to Draymond.

I completely agree about the Cavs. That was by far the worst Finals team in history, and the rest of his teams were just as bad. They traded their first round pick for a washed up Antawn Jamison and people acted like it was a steal! The only legitimately impressive player LeBron played with on those teams was Larry Hughes, who was done thanks to injuries at that point. I mean Boobie freaking Gibson was by far his best teammate his entire time in Cleveland! Those teams were beyond terrible.

[usagre]

Stunning to me that Paul George resigned with OKC, maybe year two there will be better. It is interesting to see that DeRozan, Westbrook and now George all LA natives were seriously linked to the Lakers over the past couple of summers and now they are 0-3.

As for LeBron these are the scenarios I still can see in no particular order of probability.

Cleveland with Kawhi Leonard
Lakers with Kawhi Leonard
Philly with Kawhi Leonard
Lakers with Cousins
Philly as is with minor additions

[CHBB]

Lakers.

Really can't respect this. Sorry. Going to the softest NBA market there is.

[Dtown]

When Paul George signed with OKC I wrote the Lakers off. Wow, this seems like a 100% lifestyle choice rather than Basketball choice.

[CHBB]

Edit: Wrong thread.

[Jazz]

Did this decision happen a lot more quickly than expected?? I thought it would drag out longer.

[CHBB]

Seems pretty clear to me he chose the Lakers fairly early.

Seemed to have no issue with jerking around the Sixers though and causing them to have to wait around to sign anybody.

[Jazz]

Seems pretty clear to me he chose the Lakers fairly early.

Seemed to have no issue with jerking around the Sixers though and causing them to have to wait around to sign anybody.

Yeah, seems like it although the media were trying to link him to the Nuggets just a few hours ago!!

[eshmawi]

This was pure family decision then championship one.Joining such crappy lakers roster, in same division with golden state. Philadelphia was obvious better choice.

[CHBB]

LeBron is already on the strongest team he's ever played on, and you can't hate the Lakers for being smart and building this team around a core of young players on rookie deals in order to make this possible.

Three deep with two-way swingmen, a solid young point guard, and most likely Boogie being backed up by JaVale and/or Zubac and Wagner. If they match on Randle, that's just a ridiculous team.

[Erkan12]

This was pure family decision then championship one.Joining such crappy lakers roster, in same division with golden state. Philadelphia was obvious better choice.

I agree. Staying at the east was the most logical choice for him. Not only GSW, Houston too can stop Lebron's Lakers on the Western Finals.

[Obina]

Well I am satisfied at all.

[eshmawi]

it dont matter where he signed anymore, with cousins signing for warriors this league is toast for at least 3 years to come.
this was pure family decision then championship one for Lebron. Its sad to see bunch of posers teaming up just to beat greatest player of all time Lebron James.


fuck KD, fuck Cousins.fuck Warriors.

[CHBB]

They're gonna need some serious luck trying to get past the Warriors or anybody else with no dominant big man and none available in free agency anymore.