ESPN Insider: Best fits for Lebron.

[phyzik]

Can someone post the full insider article on ESPN?

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11107409/san-antonio-spurs-best-five-team-fits-lebron-james-nba

[Robz4000]

Were the Spurs even listed?

[Baam]

http://bbs.hupu.com/9773081.html

[SupremeGuy]

Lebron on the Spurs would be insane, tbh. I don't know if the media could handle it. lol If Lebron really does want to have the best chance of winning, SA would be the place to do it though.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Spurs were number 1 on the list.

[DMC]

http://bbs.hupu.com/9773081.html

"新手接工前请仔细阅读以下主题贴： " -user


Goods per par etc....

[Emperor]

How would they be able to pull it off? Perhaps Duncan opting out and resigning for a smaller amount and trading away Tiago/Marco/Cojo to who knows where and pray Lebron would sign for 15mil a year? Huge pipe dream obviously but damn this team would be a lock to 4peat most likely.

[Gino-Step]

Duncan - James - Leonard - Green - Parker

Manu 6th man.

Boris Diaw, Patty Mills, Tiago Splitter gone if we want to make room for James.

[phxspurfan]

Of course the Spurs would find a way to make it work by convincing guys to take less, if LeBron was interested. The issue is whether LeBron could ever be interested in possibly taking either less than the max and/or not being so damn flashy by living in SATown and playing real team ball.

[Emperor]

Or with the salary cap increasing by 5 million, if Duncan were to opt out plus Diaw/Mills/Bonner/Baynes contracts coming off the books that would leave us with about 26 mil in capspace i believe. Resign Diaw/Mills for 3mil each, Duncan for 5 mil and Lebron for 15mil.

[bobcatfan4life]

In our dreams... how would it work with both him and Kawhi?

[spursparker9]

In our dreams... how would it work with both him and Kawhi?

Make Lebron at SG and Kawhi at SF.

But won't happen. Lebron will stay in Miami for life.

[Baynes]

I won't take lebron if we'll lose Diaw, Patty and Tiago at the same time

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I won't take lebron if we'll lose Diaw, Patty and Tiago at the same time

lol

[z0sa]

LeBron, 4 time MVP, back to back FMVP, proven ring chaser :lol

[Arc]

Duncan - James - Leonard - Green - Parker

Manu 6th man.

Boris Diaw, Patty Mills, Tiago Splitter gone if we want to make room for James.

that line up has the perfect combination of offense and defense. it would be a nightmare for other teams.

[TampaDude]

that line up has the perfect combination of offense and defense. it would be a nightmare for other teams.

Not likely to happen...but if it did, NBA = FUCKED.

[Emperor]

that line up has the perfect combination of offense and defense. it would be a nightmare for other teams.

That starting line-up would average atleast 80 points together and with our reliable bench we be scoring around 110 a game most likely.

[cd98]

Isn't Windhorst a package deal with Lebron? No thanks.

[dg7md]

No chance in hell will Bron arrive here, but we would be a three peat if he did...

But, maybe he will pull a Wilkins and join up 5 years past his prime. :lol

[xellos88330]

LeBron could do well here in San Antonio. The problem is whether or not he can handle Pop yelling at him constantly. He has been spoiled by his coaches so far in the NBA and Pop will not sugarcoat what he thinks of his performance on the court.

If he does, the world will find out real fast what he is really about.

[playbonner15]

These guys entertaining the thought of a superstar coming to San Antonio :rollin

[Aztecfan03]

Make Lebron at SG and Kawhi at SF.

But won't happen. Lebron will stay in Miami for life.

I can't see Lebron at SG. Kawhi would have to be SG, or Lebron would be PF. Plus with green/manu on the team, putting Lebron at PF makes more sense.

[cd98]

He'd cramp up half the season.

[LakerHater]

Five fits for LeBron JamesSpurs headline ranking of NBA teams that would best suit King JamesUpdated: June 19, 2014, 6:17 PM ET
By Amin Elhassan (http://search.espn.go.com/amin-elhassan/) | ESPN Insider




http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2014/0617/nba_g_lebron_d1_576x324.jpgMichael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/MCT/Getty ImagesWhat are the odds LeBron James winds up in a Spurs uniform next season?
About a month ago, we took a look at every team's chances of acquiring Kevin Love. A few weeks later, it turns out there might be a bigger prize on the market this summer, as theLeBron James Sweepstakes makes an unexpected return to the NBA's summer extravaganza. James, long considered to be a lock to return to Miami, might have a more open-minded approach to eligible suitors than previously expected, thanks to an off-the-court financial independence that allows him to be flexible in his salary demands.
James' "discontent" in South Beach (and to call it that might be extreme) stems from management's decision to employ cost-cutting moves (like using the amnesty clause onMike Miller), resulting in a supporting cast that more and more resembles what he had in Cleveland: A roster of players wholly dependent on his brilliance for its collective excellence to come through. If James is willing to take a discount -- a deep discount -- to put himself in the optimal situation, it creates for some interesting landing spots.
Here are what I think are LeBron James' top-five landing spots based on fit and title potential, with pros and cons noted for each.
1. San Antonio Spurs
Pros: We had some fun in San Antonio on TrueHoop TV suggesting this, but the truth is that no other franchise can offer James what he truly seeks on a basketball level. The model franchise in terms of ownership commitment (without being meddlesome), shrewd management and elite coaching, the Spurs play a brand of equal-opportunity basketball that de-emphasizes the importance of any one cog in the system, the opposite of what James has experienced earlier in Cleveland and lately in Miami. With Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili eventually moving on, James could step in as the link to another decade of San Antonio dominance.
Cons: San Antonio is hardly a hub of global media attention, and the Spurs do their damndest to make that "flaw" a central tenet to how they run their organization: low-key and under the radar. James claims he wants to win and play basketball the right way, but living in San Antonio might be the biggest test to his commitment to that ideal. Also, being a part of the Spurs means doing away with some of the privilege of superstardom that one might enjoy in other locales, specifically organizational influence. That's not to say his opinion wouldn't be valued, but it wouldn't be the type of "as-you-command" environment he might get elsewhere.
2. Miami Heat
Pros: Other than San Antonio, Miami is probably the only other team in the league with the holy trinity of ownership-management-coaching being of top-shelf caliber. Four years ago, the Heat made a pitch to James in free agency, and it's hard to argue against the results since then: four straight trips to the Finals, two championships, two MVP awards, the second-longest winning streak in the history of the game, and a rehabilitation of his public image after the tarnish of his failures in Cleveland and the backlash against "The Decision." Miami has all the things you want: cap flexibility, only one outgoing first-round pick and stability. But perhaps the most important thing the Heat have is their place in the depleted Eastern Conference, making trips to deep June a much easier proposition. Factor in the stigma he'd be subject to if he "ditched" another team (a silly notion that the court of public opinion seems wed to), and leaving Miami might not be as easy as we are suggesting.
Cons: Cap flexibility cuts both ways: On one hand, they are free from long-term commitments, which allows them to pursue different options. On the other hand, what's the plan for the future? Who are the mystery players who will make up the future of the Heat? There has been no investment in youth in South Beach (no disrespect to Norris Cole), and the policy of adding long-in-the-tooth vets to form the supporting cast makes for a situation where much is demanded of James. Of course, that's also making the grand assumption that doing away with the contract of Dwyane Wade is an easy proposition. While Wade can still be a useful contributor, he is nowhere near worth the $40-plus million he's due over the next two years should he choose not to opt out.
3. Los Angeles Clippershttp://a.espncdn.com/photo/2014/0314/nba_a_clip33_cr_288x162.jpgAP Photo/Rick BowmerChris Paul and Blake Griffin could pair well with LeBron.



Pros: With Donald Sterling in the rearview mirror, the Clippers look to take a huge step toward a legitimacy that lasts longer than their highlights and endorsements. Joining Chris Paul andBlake Griffin gives James a younger version of the super team he formed in South Beach, and the opportunity to shift the burden to two other stars in time of need. Doc Rivers is one of the most respected head coaches in the game, and last but not least, it's L.A.: If there ever was a place where James could further maximize his earnings and really become financially independent of his NBA salary, it's Los Angeles.
Cons: We don't know what kind of owner Steve Ballmer will be, but it's safe to assume he didn't commit $2 billion to say, "You guys keep doing your thing, I'm fine with these courtside seats." Every new owner seeks to put his imprint on the franchise, and unfortunately that usually means they err on the side of meddlesome. And while he'd have two stud running mates with the Clippers, the rest of the roster features many of the same issues Miami has: aging supporting cast and no prospects waiting in the wings. Finally, playing out West means having to worry about the San Antonio Spurs a lot sooner, not to mention a whole host of other threats.
4. Golden State Warriors
Pros: With a young, talented roster that is already elite defensively and brimming with offensive potential, the Warriors can give James the opportunity to contend in the West for years to come, especially since acquiring him would give them more fuel to pursue a Kevin Love acquisition. New head coach Steve Kerr has already stated that he'd like to see an offense that spreads the ball more equitably and de-emphasizes the need for one person to dominate the ball, which is reminiscent of the Spurs' beautiful game.
Cons: Kerr is unproven as a coach, introducing an element of uncertainty to the Warriors' style of play. Moreover, the Warriors have experienced a certain level of turmoil and conflict within their organization over the last few years. You can try to pin some of that on the recently deposed Mark Jackson, but rarely do these conflicts arise from unilateral blame. Finally, ownership has had its miscues recently, and a penchant for attention-seeking behavior in the media. Oh, and they play in the West!
5. Chicago Bulls
Pros: Assuming Derrick Rose is really 100 percent this time, James could pair with a young superstar who has been pretty successful (when healthy) in his own right. Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah has had his run-ins with James in the past, but he's exactly the type of teammate whom everyone values: a tough enforcer, excellent team defender and rebounder, and underappreciated passer out of the high post, who also sets good screens. Led by Tom Thibodeau, the Bulls are an elite defensive outfit year in and year out, and they have a healthy stash of incoming first-rounders and blue-chip Euro prospect Nikola Mirotic coming down the pipeline. Playing in Chicago would offer the same sort of red carpet through a weak Eastern Conference that James currently enjoys in Miami.
Cons: If James is looking for an owner who won't make cost-cutting moves, he might need to look elsewhere, as Jerry Reinsdorf has been guilty of penny-pinching in the past. Thibodeau is hardly what you would call a creative offensive mind, with the Bulls' offense, when Rose was healthy, looking very LBJ-era Cavs-like in its own right. Furthermore, Thibs' penchant for playing his best players heavy minutes seems like the opposite of what San Antonio (and to a lesser extent, Miami) has espoused over the past few seasons. Finally, having to live in the shadow of Michael Jordan means never being appreciated for what you are and constantly being compared with a mythologized version of Jordan.
Teams not making the cut
Cleveland Cavaliers: While a homecoming could warm the cockles of even the coldest-hearted LeBron hater, the Cavs' roster has yet to take shape, they have no coach and there's that letter owner Dan Gilbert wrote four years ago.
Houston Rockets: Teaming with an elite big in Dwight Howard and elite wing in James Harden is similar to what he did in 2010. Unfortunately, Harden is similar to Wade defensively, as well, and it doesn't help that the Rockets play in the toughest division in basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers: Being the latest in a long line of superstars to play for the purple and gold might actually be enticing, until you realize the superstar still there isn't quite ready to concede the shine, as evidenced by his inflexible salary. Also, they don't have a roster.
New York Knicks: The Zen Master has helped unlock the keys to greatness for several of the game's greatest players, but the Knicks' roster is terrible, and ownership is unstable.
Oklahoma City Thunder: James' playmaking means Kevin Durant as a secondary option and Russ Westbrook allowed to be Russ Westbrook with no repercussions, but their ownership has had the most famous of cost-cutting measures recently, and that playbook is shockingly thin.

[Mugen]

:lol Not sure what's more ridiculous, the idea of LeBron coming to SA or Spurfan debating if he'd be a good fit or not

[Fpoonsie]

:lol Not sure what's more ridiculous, the idea of LeBron coming to SA or Spurfan debating if he'd be a good fit or not

:lol

[jag]

This is the most retarded thing I've read regarding Bron's free agency.

[Poolboy5623]

I don't really care much, but isn't it a waste to knock the lack of media attention in SA? Wouldn't that change overnight, if he signed with the Spurs? It's not like the media is going to ignore him, ... (for the record I don't think he's going to play for the Spurs).

[Jenks]

On the outside chance he'd come here, and the Spurs had the money -

He'd demand a guarantee from Pop that he'd continue coaching the Spurs the length of his contract.

[PingPong]

Duncan - James - Leonard - Green - Parker

Manu 6th man.

Boris Diaw, Patty Mills, Tiago Splitter gone if we want to make room for James.

Cavaliers II, the (miserable) fail.

[moisaenz]

This is stupid lebron too proud to go to the team that put a beat down on him

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

If he comes here I'm gone. What a joke that would be. I don't want any part of him regardless of how great he is. Goes against everything Spurs....

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck it.

Goodbye Splitter

HELLO JAMES

[Spurs 4 The Win]

If he comes here I'm gone. What a joke that would be. I don't want any part of him regardless of how great he is. Goes against everything Spurs....

You are a moron, Pop would mold him into an ideal team player and take away a lot of the media whoring he does, who wouldnt want the #1 player in the league, good grief

[exstatic]

You are a moron, Pop would mold him into an ideal team player and take away a lot of the media whoring he does, who wouldnt want the #1 player in the league, good grief

Read my sig about how much Pop has ever molded or changed players he's coached, in his own words. They GET the right guys, most of the time.

[ivanfromwestwood]

Lock him in the gym with chip England. He'll come out a god.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

If we did somehow land LeBron, which we wont, would we become the most hated team in the league?

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

You are a moron, Pop would mold him into an ideal team player and take away a lot of the media whoring he does, who wouldnt want the #1 player in the league, good grief

Me....Pop wouldnt mold shit he would be gone. All the drama and ego shit forget it. Let's just jump from team to team and not work for it. Screw it and screw him. We don't buy we build...

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Me....Pop wouldnt mold shit he would be gone. All the drama and ego shit forget it. Let's just jump from team to team and not work for it. Screw it and screw him. We don't buy we build...

lol, if the best player in the world wants to come here.... you dont say no, get real

[th3answ3r]

him on the spurs? practically unbeatable

[tmtcsc]

Five fits for LeBron JamesSpurs headline ranking of NBA teams that would best suit King JamesUpdated: June 19, 2014, 6:17 PM ET
By Amin Elhassan (http://search.espn.go.com/amin-elhassan/) | ESPN Insider


[TR]
[TD]
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2014/0617/nba_g_lebron_d1_576x324.jpgMichael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/MCT/Getty ImagesWhat are the odds LeBron James winds up in a Spurs uniform next season?
About a month ago, we took a look at every team's chances of acquiring Kevin Love. A few weeks later, it turns out there might be a bigger prize on the market this summer, as theLeBron James Sweepstakes makes an unexpected return to the NBA's summer extravaganza. James, long considered to be a lock to return to Miami, might have a more open-minded approach to eligible suitors than previously expected, thanks to an off-the-court financial independence that allows him to be flexible in his salary demands.
James' "discontent" in South Beach (and to call it that might be extreme) stems from management's decision to employ cost-cutting moves (like using the amnesty clause onMike Miller), resulting in a supporting cast that more and more resembles what he had in Cleveland: A roster of players wholly dependent on his brilliance for its collective excellence to come through. If James is willing to take a discount -- a deep discount -- to put himself in the optimal situation, it creates for some interesting landing spots.
Here are what I think are LeBron James' top-five landing spots based on fit and title potential, with pros and cons noted for each.
1. San Antonio Spurs
Pros: We had some fun in San Antonio on TrueHoop TV suggesting this, but the truth is that no other franchise can offer James what he truly seeks on a basketball level. The model franchise in terms of ownership commitment (without being meddlesome), shrewd management and elite coaching, the Spurs play a brand of equal-opportunity basketball that de-emphasizes the importance of any one cog in the system, the opposite of what James has experienced earlier in Cleveland and lately in Miami. With Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili eventually moving on, James could step in as the link to another decade of San Antonio dominance.
Cons: San Antonio is hardly a hub of global media attention, and the Spurs do their damndest to make that "flaw" a central tenet to how they run their organization: low-key and under the radar. James claims he wants to win and play basketball the right way, but living in San Antonio might be the biggest test to his commitment to that ideal. Also, being a part of the Spurs means doing away with some of the privilege of superstardom that one might enjoy in other locales, specifically organizational influence. That's not to say his opinion wouldn't be valued, but it wouldn't be the type of "as-you-command" environment he might get elsewhere.


Did someone post something about this a week ago?

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235486

[Spurs 4 The Win]

To be honest, Tim would probably stay for 3 more years to get that elusive 4 peat tbh

[Ice009]

Me....Pop wouldnt mold shit he would be gone. All the drama and ego shit forget it. Let's just jump from team to team and not work for it. Screw it and screw him. We don't buy we build...

So why did Pop go to Kobe's house to talk to him when he was a free agent in the 2004 off-season?

[spurs1990]

So why did Pop go to Kobe's house to talk to him when he was a free agent in the 2004 off-season?

What.

Actually I faintly recall this happening back then but believed I was imagining things until you brought it up again.

As for James, Spurs fans ask themselves what appeals to them more. Winning a ring with James, or defeating James for the same ring.

[100%duncan]

If he comes here I'm gone. What a joke that would be. I don't want any part of him regardless of how great he is. Goes against everything Spurs....

:lol

[100%duncan]

There are people who will actually reject Lebron... :lmao

[Spurs 4 The Win]

There are people who will actually reject Lebron... :lmao

People are very dumb lol

[BatManu20]

:lol People actually taking this seriously. Lebron will never be a Spur, period. Ever. It's time to get over this pipe dream tbh. He's not leaving Miami anyways.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

What would it say about his character if he bails on Miami? Sorry if I believe in loyalty. Stay there LBJ Spurs don't need you...

[spot2180]

Lebron has never really been coached. I am sure his middle school coach just let him do whatever. And his high school coach did the same. His AAU coaches did the same as well. He hasn't been coached in the NBA either. He shouldered Brown coming off the floor once that I know of, who knows how many more. He did the same to Spolestra. Lebron still does what he wants. Whatever is said in the huddle is just a suggestion for him to follow or not follow. Remember "Follow my lead"? Not follow the game plan. Lebron doesn't want a coach. Wade has had enough. You can blame his knees, but it is more than that. Bosh is clinging because he has now been exposed as a decent player on really bad team in Toronto.

I think Pop would put a stop to that move because Lebron isn't a team guy. Lebron wants to play hero ball for a team that has a shot. I see him staying in Miami or going to Chicago. I just wonder if he will have a 30 minute reality show on ESPN to build up hype for his decision.

LeBron to the Spurs. Ain't gonna happen.

[JMarkJohns]

Suns have CAP to offer MAX, a glaring hole at SF, a core that won 48 games despite starting backcourt only netting 30+ games together, enough shooters and rotational bigs to keep the floor stretched for James, two 20-5-4 PGs, lots of draft picks to keep team restocked next 4/5 years, and, they have that big fat "0" in the Titles column.

Want to be treated like messiah, win a title in Phoenix. Fuckin' Luis Gonzales is in like 15 commercials a year for like 7-8 industries and he barely cleared the infield.

Don't get how Phoenix, with it's passing, shooting, depth and overall need of a superstar aren't mentioned. Pretty lazy writing. Way to tread the surface.

[rasho8]

GNSF dropping the stupid up in is thread.

[Gibbz]

If he comes here I'm gone. What a joke that would be. I don't want any part of him regardless of how great he is. Goes against everything Spurs....


:lmao :rollin:lmao

[noles1983]

he would provide good energy coming off the bench, tbh

[florige]

If he comes here I'm gone. What a joke that would be. I don't want any part of him regardless of how great he is. Goes against everything Spurs....



Are you nuts?! LBJ at SA we would probably win the next 6 championships.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Are you nuts?! LBJ at SA we would probably win the next 6 championships.

Win at all costs eh? Throw pride and dignity out the window I guess for rings....

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

GNSF dropping the stupid up in is thread.

Ya cause post count determines your loyalty and love of a team or your IQ. Hey man my name ain't gray on Spurs talk anymore....put that on your resume or brag to your friends.

[Dverde]

I don't know why they don't mention the Wizards. They have one of the best guard combinations in the entire league. Washington DC is not a small market either.

[Crux]

Whereas its highly unlikely for James to come to the Spurs, those who think the front office would ignore it if it were truly an option.. you are an idiot... Spurs are still a business, winning = money, winning championships = more money... business would be good.

There are tons of factors and what ifs to go into, but it's not really worth it.. because it's not likely even on the radar as an option, so waste of time.

[LarryDavid]

If he comes here I'm gone. What a joke that would be. I don't want any part of him regardless of how great he is. Goes against everything Spurs....


:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[xmas1997]

Did someone post something about this a week ago?

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235486

I was one of them who mentioned that a friend of mine and fellow Spurs fan suggested it to me.
After thinking about it, it sounded pretty amazing.
Yes, admittedly the Spurs would quickly go from Amercas or rather the Worlds darlings to the evil empire overnight.
But James can afford to take less, a lot less now, to cement his legacy in the future if he did this.
He likes Pop, having coached him in the past, no one coaches players minutes better and with the way the Spurs play now, it would be a perfect fit for both.
There would be reason to feel that it would extend the careers of TD, Manu, and TP as well, and numerous championships to expect in a row.
Plus James is a family man now and no better city is suited for this type of player as can be testified by most all former players.
But having said all this IMHO it is highly unlikely.
:lol

[Taking it to the Hole]

LeBron would never come to a small market no matter what the situation. Even when he was in Cleveland which is a relative medium market he was looking for greener pastures. At this point in his career, I don't see him leaving to a situation better than Miami. The only market lucrative enough for him to leave would be New York or LA and the Knicks are a mess right now especially with Carmelo ready to bolt and the Clippers and Lakers both have owner/management issues. Chicago and Houston will try their best to tempt him but he knows going to Houston means having to compete for shots with James Harden and that won't happen. Chicago has potential especially with a healthy Rose in the mix but it looks like they are courting Melo right now and I can't see James sharing the limelight with him. Wade and Bosh worked for Jame because as he has begun to peak, Bosh and Wade were in their primes, but that is not the case anymore. My money is on him staying in Miami and Riley sheds some ineffective pieces to bring in younger role players to make another title run. James doesn't want to play in the West because he knows he would be up against a higher level of competition every night so the easier path is to stick in the East where you only have to worry about Chicago and Indiana next year.

[xmas1997]

What do you if you are RC and James comes to you and says he wants to play for the Spurs and what amount can you offer him?

[florige]

Win at all costs eh? Throw pride and dignity out the window I guess for rings....




You talk as if LBJ is another me first player like Carmelo Anthony. I would understand your point then. But LBJ is about as unnselfish of a player you can ask for even when the rest of his team are scrubs, It would never happen in a million years, but if LB were truly interested I think the FO would be foolish not to listen. You are talking about the possibly the best player/athletic in the world here.

[tmtcsc]

I think the talk about San Antonio not being a big enough market for James is off the mark. He's an established star already. What difference does it make where he plays? Being a winner trumps whatever market you are playing in. Are his endorsement deals just supposed to go away because he plays for a perennial contender? C'mon now. He doesn't even need his NBA $$.

[xmas1997]

He claims he doesn't need the money anymore, that money is not the issue.
You would think his advisors would steer him toward San Antonio.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

If he's smart and values winning and being the best player that he can possible strive for then San Antonio is the place where he should go to...

[rasuo214]

He will not go to SA but if for some crazy reason he decided he wanted to be a Spur then you take him without a second thought.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

What do you if you are RC and James comes to you and says he wants to play for the Spurs and what amount can you offer him?

Sign and trade for Kawhi, Tiago, filler + 2015, 2017 1st round picks.

[szkorhetz]

What do you if you are RC and James comes to you and says he wants to play for the Spurs and what amount can you offer him?
3 years, mid-level.

[Kidd K]

He wouldn't come here even for a max deal. First of all, we beat his fuckin ass in the Final twice. He will despise the Spurs until the day he dies.

Secondly, as much as he wants to win, it's clear he does not want to do so if he loses his control perks, or loses stats due to system. His ego means more than winning. His ego has gone unchecked ever since he was a teen. Dude wouldn't even travel to meet with teams in free agency; he made them visit him in Ohio to kiss his ass and convince him why he should go play for them. :lmao

Lastly, he is an attention whore. He will lose attention in SA. I think he'd rather be a 2 ring player with huge stats than a 4-5 ring player with lesser stats in the 2nd half of his career.

[Ninja]

While it's an interesting hypothetical, if the Spurs signed Lebron, they'd be forced to let Mills walk, so it's a clear non starter from where I'm sitting.

[spursparker9]

http://i.imgur.com/3nv2YYF.gif

[Captivus]

:lol Not sure what's more ridiculous, the idea of LeBron coming to SA or Spurfan debating if he'd be a good fit or not

[Tim_5rings]

http://i.imgur.com/3nv2YYF.gif



Who is the guy on your signature?:wow

[jsandiego]

If LeBron wants to make history, coming here could make it happen. 72 wins wouldn't be out of the question.

It won't happen, but fun to think about.

[spursparker9]

Who is the guy on your signature?:wow

I don't know tbh.

Saw this gif somewhere and I realized that I never seen this dunk before, so decide to share it here.

[TampaDude]

If LeBron wants to make history, coming here could make it happen. 72 wins wouldn't be out of the question.

It won't happen, but fun to think about.

75-7 would be doable if everyone stayed healthy.

Never gonna fucking happen, though, so stop dreaming, guys. :lol

[jsandiego]

75-7 would be doable if everyone stayed healthy.

Never gonna fucking happen, though, so stop dreaming, guys. :lol
If there's ever a time to dream, it's the days in between your franchise winning its 5th Championship and the NBA Draft. :)

[TampaDude]

If there's ever a time to dream, it's the days in between your franchise winning its 5th Championship and the NBA Draft. :)

Heh...good point...but soon it will be time to get back to reality. :lol

[Crux]

I don't know tbh.

Saw this gif somewhere and I realized that I never seen this dunk before, so decide to share it here.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afl1r7lRuAw&list=PL4DC9659521CB1F4E&index= 86


Kwe'Shaun Parker throws down a crazy pre-game dunk at Diamond Day 2014, he is a 6'2 guard, set to graduate high school in 2016....




googles wins :wakeup

[spursparker9]

Lebron opt out.

Becoming UFA.


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/lebron-james-will-exercise-early-termination-option--forgo-final-year-of-heat-contract--enter-free-agency-134000715.html

[Emperor]

Let the madness begin.

[spursparker9]

Its time to see what god-like move will Pat Riley pull off this time.

[100%duncan]

Chinook ride with me here, what do we need to do to get Bron

[RD2191]

Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557) ride with me here, what do we need to do to get Bron
:lol

[100%duncan]

:lol

Cmon roberto dream with me

[RD2191]

Cmon roberto dream with me
Si senor! Que viva Lebron!

[Chinook]

Chinook ride with me here, what do we need to do to get Bron

Salary dump Splitter, Ayres and Joseph in addition to not re-signing anyone. That'd get James a max deal.

[100%duncan]

Salary dump Splitter, Ayres and Joseph in addition to not re-signing anyone. That'd get James a max deal.

Bron has suggested he can take less though. But with the circumstances you mentioned, would you do it tbh

[Emperor]

Not sure if they can do this, but would it be possible to salary dump Tiago/Ayers/Cojo to make room for him and still be able to resign Boris and Patty, then go after a cheap replacement for Splitter like a Kaman? That and how would it work with him and Kawhi both as small forward? Does Lebron start at the 4 and move Duncan to the center position? I do apologize for pipe dreaming here lol.

[KL2]

He's not coming here, he will sign with MIA or Cleveland.

Lebron doesn't want to go to a 3rd franchise, it's just 1 too many.

[hitmantb]

Clipper is clearly the best choice.

LeBron + Paul + Griffin + owner who just spent 2 billion + big market, and Doc Rivers a top 5 coach.

Just too unfair for anyone to deal with. Keep in mind Heat big three wasn't really a perfect combo. Too much overlap between Wade/LeBron's game, and Bosh not a traditional post player.

[Emperor]

He's not coming here, he will sign with MIA or Cleveland.

Lebron doesn't want to go to a 3rd franchise, it's just 1 too many.

True, but imagine if they pulled it off and when the big 3's contracts are up next summer then can go after perhaps Marc Gasol? A Kawhi/Lebron/Gasol trio defensively would be insane. I'll stop dreaming now.

[100%duncan]

Clipper is clearly the best choice.

LeBron + Paul + Griffin + owner who just spent 2 billion + big market, and Doc Rivers a top 5 coach.

Just too unfair for anyone to deal with. Keep in mind Heat big three wasn't really a perfect combo. Too much overlap between Wade/LeBron's game, and Bosh not a traditional post player.

They need to give up Paul