OT - LeBron

[jacobkdoyle]

Where is he going to end up?

 

[TrillCosby]

Miami

 

[UCalum08]

I could see Houston. But I honestly don't follow NBA teams well enough to which team is best suited to snatch him up.

 

[Bearcat Rob]

I could see Houston. But I honestly don't follow NBA teams well enough to which team is best suited to snatch him up.

although houston or the clippers may be a great fit, the west is just to stacked i see him staying east and avoiding that gauntlet every year. He would catch heat for going anywhere but cleveland or staying in miami cuz they'd say he is chasing rings. His opt was as expected and means nothing. Ultimately i believe miami is the clear leader, but he may have an itch to go home to the cavs. Lebron wants to win rings and the heat have to surround him with players this offseason

 

[jacobkdoyle]

although houston or the clippers may be a great fit, the west is just to stacked i see him staying east and avoiding that gauntlet every year. He would catch heat for going anywhere but cleveland or staying in miami cuz they'd say he is chasing rings. His opt was as expected and means nothing. Ultimately i believe miami is the clear leader, but he may have an itch to go home to the cavs. Lebron wants to win rings and the heat have to surround him with players this offseason

Although the opt out was expected, I wouldn't call it meaningless. It opens up a ton of options for him and gives him leverage. It definitely favors Miami that he made this move a week before he had to, so the Heat can have time to put a plan together. I agree either Miami or Cleveland.

 

[Bearcatboy]

CHICAGO

 

[Bearcat Rob]

CHICAGO

melo is more likely to go to chicago

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Miami. His #1 choice is the Clippers but I'm not sure if they can clear the cap space or are actually willing to trade Griffin.

 

[Bearcat Rob]

Miami. His #1 choice is the Clippers but I'm not sure if they can clear the cap space or are actually willing to trade Griffin.

He would never go to the western conference, he wants to win multiple championships and the west playoffs is a gauntlet each round and he's knows that, he's won't leave the east. Even so him and cris paul may be close friends but wouldn't work that well together accually, both are controlling players that run the offense and create everything, Chris Paul doesn't demand shots but needs the ball constantly to be productive and lebron needs the ball to create as well, both would have to adjust their game a lot, not saying it couldn't work but it would take give from both sides. But cap space aside lebron won't go to the clippers, most likely staying in miami would only leave again to return tocleveland

 

[Bearcatboy]

melo is more likely to go to chicago

The new big 3 or 4

Rose
James
Noah
And maybe melo

 

[jacobkdoyle]

He would never go to the western conference, he wants to win multiple championships and the west playoffs is a gauntlet each round and he's knows that, he's won't leave the east. Even so him and cris paul may be close friends but wouldn't work that well together accually, both are controlling players that run the offense and create everything, Chris Paul doesn't demand shots but needs the ball constantly to be productive and lebron needs the ball to create as well, both would have to adjust their game a lot, not saying it couldn't work but it would take give from both sides. But cap space aside lebron won't go to the clippers, most likely staying in miami would only leave again to return tocleveland

I think he'll stay in Miami with a chance to opt out in 2 years so he can see what kind of progress the Cavs are making.

 

[Bearcat Rob]

I think he'll stay in Miami with a chance to opt out in 2 years so he can see what kind of progress the Cavs are making.

yes i could see that. i just dont see him in any other uniform besides miami or cleveland.

 

[JasonS]

He would never go to the western conference, he wants to win multiple championships and the west playoffs is a gauntlet each round and he's knows that, he's won't leave the east. Even so him and cris paul may be close friends but wouldn't work that well together accually, both are controlling players that run the offense and create everything, Chris Paul doesn't demand shots but needs the ball constantly to be productive and lebron needs the ball to create as well, both would have to adjust their game a lot, not saying it couldn't work but it would take give from both sides. But cap space aside lebron won't go to the clippers, most likely staying in miami would only leave again to return tocleveland

LeBron can play with anyone. He doesn't have to have the ball to be effective but he can also handle the ball like a PG and make others better. LeBron doesn't dominate the ball. If he has other players that can score, watch LeBron lead the league in assists. He can do it all.

 

[Bearcat Rob]

LeBron can play with anyone. He doesn't have to have the ball to be effective but he can also handle the ball like a PG and make others better. LeBron doesn't dominate the ball. If he has other players that can score, watch LeBron lead the league in assists. He can do it all.

yes i agree the man can do everything, and could play with anyone. my point was that lebron is at his best with the ball in his hands because he always makes the right play, by no means does he dominate the ball very unselfish, he is a forward that runs the offense. but that is the same for chris paul ( him and lebron have the best two bball IQs in the nba IMO) who also is most effective with the ball in his hands as he also makes the right play. Both have ran the offense for the whole team their whole career, but paul would have to give up his dribbles and let lebron, the greatest player in the world, run the show. either way he is not going to the clippers

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Think he stays with the Heat.

 

[JasonS]

yes i agree the man can do everything, and could play with anyone. my point was that lebron is at his best with the ball in his hands because he always makes the right play, by no means does he dominate the ball very unselfish, he is a forward that runs the offense. but that is the same for chris paul ( him and lebron have the best two bball IQs in the nba IMO) who also is most effective with the ball in his hands as he also makes the right play. Both have ran the offense for the whole team their whole career, but paul would have to give up his dribbles and let lebron, the greatest player in the world, run the show. either way he is not going to the clippers

Gotchya. I misread your last post. We agree.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

LeBron can play with anyone. He doesn't have to have the ball to be effective but he can also handle the ball like a PG and make others better.

What players have improved over the course of playing alongside LeBron?

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

He's going to stay with Miami, I was saying LAC is his dream destination. There is no way he'd walk into Jordan's shadow in Chicago, Cleveland is horribly run and the Knicks have no pieces.

 

[JasonS]

What players have improved over the course of playing alongside LeBron?

Seriously? Guys get wide open shots because of LeBron ALL THE TIME. Mike Miller was washed up, came to Miami and was a huge part in them winning the title last year.

I feel sorry for people who can't objectively watch and appreciate LeBron's greatness.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Seriously? Guys get wide open shots because of LeBron ALL THE TIME. Mike Miller was washed up, came to Miami and was a huge part in them winning the title last year.

I feel sorry for people who can't objectively watch and appreciate LeBron's greatness.

I'm not an anti-LeBron guy. LeBron is the best player in the world. My favorite individual player to watch besides KD. Best all around player by far...but I think my question is legitimate. Mike Miller in 1 postseason is the only answer you can give for his whole career?