How likely is LeBron James to join the Spurs this summer?

[tbdog]

I would want to keep mills around if Lebron comes. How did the Rockets managed to sign a shit load of ungaranteed players and trade for CP?

[Uriel]

CP3 injury is bad for the LeBron hunt :td Here's hoping Houston can find a way to win Game 7.

[Xevious]

This thread :lol

[MaNu4Tres]

There's a shot if Kawhis Uncle let's down his guard & KL Camp/SA settles their differences and the relationship gets mended.

Its Philly, HOU, Lakers, or SA imo.

[spursistan]

Why is the OP doing this to himself? :lol

Meanwhile...

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[Chillen]

Why is the OP doing this to himself? :lol

Meanwhile...

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LeBron to Lakers could happen but does he really want to live in the shadow of Kobe. Fans would expect an NBA title the first season he is there, endless Kobe/LeBron comparisons.

Meanwhile with Spurs LeBron can just be LeBron and go out and try and win an NBA title for the city. Laker fans are going to expect huge things from James if he goes there.

[DAF86]

Why is the OP doing this to himself? :lol

Meanwhile...

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Lebron would be dumb to go to LA, imho. By the time Lakers can put a good enough team around him he will be past his prime.

[gambit1990]

yeah, joining the lakers would be dumb.

he’d be better off with the clippers.

[CGD]

Why is the OP doing this to himself? :lol

Meanwhile...

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He’s lived out there for many years already and summers out there. Nothing to see

[cd98]

LeBron gonna cash another check to NBA finals. Young Celtics will choke.

[ace3g]

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[cd98]

LeBron leaving a team that makes the NBA finals to join a team that barely makes the playoffs and is quickly beat in the first round of the playoffs?

[coachmac87]

LeBron leaving a team that makes the NBA finals to join a team that barely makes the playoffs and is quickly beat in the first round of the playoffs?

What?

[Chillen]

LeBron isn't leaving now that they made the NBA Finals. It would look real bad on his part to the Cavs fans if he left now win or lose.

[cjw]

LeBron leaving a team that makes the NBA finals to join a team that barely makes the playoffs and is quickly beat in the first round of the playoffs?

You mean Lebron leaving a team that wins 25 games without him in the East for one that won almost twice as many while down their best player?

You seem to leave out the fact that Lebron is THE reason they won the East, and heck why they made the playoffs.

[TheGreatYacht]

LeBron leaving a team that makes the NBA finals to join a team that barely makes the playoffs and is quickly beat in the first round of the playoffs?
:lol truth bomb

[DAF86]

LeBron isn't leaving now that they made the NBA Finals. It would look real bad on his part to the Cavs fans if he left now win or lose.

Lebron is out of there, even if they somehow manage to fluke the championship. Cavs have no future whatsoever.

[coachmac87]

You mean Lebron leaving a team that wins 25 games without him in the East for one that won almost twice as many while down their best player?

You seem to leave out the fact that Lebron is THE reason they won the East, and heck why they made the playoffs.


What?

Spurs are one of the best defensive teams in the league and were so without a Kawhi...

You add the most dominant offensive player with the most dominant defensive player and you’ve got a great team..

[Spurtacular]

LeBron leaving a team that makes the NBA finals to join a team that barely makes the playoffs and is quickly beat in the first round of the playoffs?

He left for a team that wasn't even in the playoff when he went to Cleveland, dude.

FAIL

[gambit1990]

-knicks suck but they have fizdale now. he was in miami when lebron was.

-cavs should trade thompson, nance, osman for deandre. they have ~$90 million committed to hill, jr smith, clarkson the next two seasons... so they should work on that too.

[Spurtacular]

LeBron isn't leaving now that they made the NBA Finals. It would look real bad on his part to the Cavs fans if he left now win or lose.

This definitely can't be a good thing, anyways.

[BillMc]

LeBron isn't leaving now that they made the NBA Finals. It would look real bad on his part to the Cavs fans if he left now win or lose.

He left the 2014 Heat after the Finals. I know Cleveland isn't Miami to him, but there is precedent.

[BillMc]

Lebron is out of there, even if they somehow manage to fluke the championship. Cavs have no future whatsoever.

Probably.

Off topic slightly,but on that fluke championship, the Cavs' only chance is against a hurting Rockets team. If CP3 continues his normal injury woes, any Harden-lead, D'Antoni-coached team has implosion potential. If they have CP3, Houston wins easily. Dubs would crush this Cavs team.

[gambit1990]

spurs would be favorites if kawhi was healthy. you gotta think houston is now... morey would act if he got the chance.

[HarlemHeat37]

LeBron's going to join a small market team in a boring, irrelevant city, after a season in which their superstar player feuded with them all year(and is more likely to want out then return) and their other star asked for a trade the previous season, in the same conference as the Warriors and Rockets:lol

[tholdren]

i like when guys wear thongs:lol

[Uriel]

LeBron's going to join a small market team in a boring, irrelevant city, after a season in which their superstar player feuded with them all year(and is more likely to want out then return) and their other star asked for a trade the previous season, in the same conference as the Warriors and Rockets:lol
1. He loves Pop (https://www.ksat.com/sports/nba/spurs/lebron-i-love-coach-popone-of-my-favorite-guys-ever).
2. He has great respect for the Spurs culture and organization (https://247sports.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/Bolt/LeBron-James-thanks-San-Antonio-Spurs-fans-for-giving-him-a-standing-ovation-114157111).
3. A Leonard / James / Aldridge Big 3 would give him his best shot at finally beating Golden State.

Add to that the countless news reports of him being interested in the Spurs (https://www.ksat.com/sports/nba/spurs/lebron-james-plans-to-listen-to-the-spurs-in-the-offseason-report-says), national media figures saying he should go to San Antonio (http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=22198041), and other league GM's talking in public about the Spurs going after LeBron (http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/ex-cavs-gm-opines-on-spurs-adding-lebron-james-to-make-kawhi-leonard-happy) and you have to think he'll at least consider it.

By the way, hover over the words in this post. There's a link for almost every claim.

[Chillen]

A Leonard / James / Aldridge Big 3 would give him his best shot at finally beating Golden State.


That big 3 if it ever happened would be totally awesome. Look what Leonard was doing to them before he got ZaZaed out. Add in LeBron and Spurs would give every team a pure headache. This would resemble Jordan/Pippen duo and a third scorer in Aldridge. Double LeBron, Kawhi, LMA is gonna score. Spurs would need shooters. Even worse for opponents is both James and Leonard are great defensively.

[TD 21]

1. He loves Pop (https://www.ksat.com/sports/nba/spurs/lebron-i-love-coach-popone-of-my-favorite-guys-ever).
2. He has great respect for the Spurs culture and organization (https://247sports.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/Bolt/LeBron-James-thanks-San-Antonio-Spurs-fans-for-giving-him-a-standing-ovation-114157111).
3. A Leonard / James / Aldridge Big 3 would give him his best shot at finally beating Golden State.

Add to that the countless news reports of him being interested in the Spurs (https://www.ksat.com/sports/nba/spurs/lebron-james-plans-to-listen-to-the-spurs-in-the-offseason-report-says), national media figures saying he should go to San Antonio (http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=22198041), and other league GM's talking in public about the Spurs going after LeBron (http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/ex-cavs-gm-opines-on-spurs-adding-lebron-james-to-make-kawhi-leonard-happy) and you have to think he'll at least consider it.

By the way, hover over the words in this post. There's a link for almost every claim.

They all claim 1 and 2, but the proof is in the pudding. Even if true, there's a difference between that and wanting to be a part of it.
Probably true on 3, but the uncertainty over Leonard's health has to concern him and Aldridge probably holds virtually no appeal. In this era, perimeter superstars and stars want to play with finishing bigs, not featured ones.

I wouldn't be surprised if Leonard is at the top of the list of players he'd like to play with, but he's not coming here to do so. If he becomes available via trade, maybe through the back channels his representation lets Johnson/Pelinka know that he'd be interested if they trade for him.

Although in conference, it's possible the Spurs would prefer the certainty of a package including Ingram and Kuzma as opposed to Fultz, especially considering their supposed strong belief in Murray becoming a star.

[coachmac87]

They all claim 1 and 2, but the proof is in the pudding. Even if true, there's a difference between that and wanting to be a part of it.
Probably true on 3, but the uncertainty over Leonard's health has to concern him and Aldridge probably holds virtually no appeal. In this era, perimeter superstars and stars want to play with finishing bigs, not featured ones.

I wouldn't be surprised if Leonard is at the top of the list of players he'd like to play with, but he's not coming here to do so. If he becomes available via trade, maybe through the back channels his representation lets Johnson/Pelinka know that he'd be interested if they trade for him.

Although in conference, it's possible the Spurs would prefer the certainty of a package including Ingram and Kuzma as opposed to Fultz, especially considering their supposed strong belief in Murray becoming a star.


If all 3 of those are correct which you said could be possible...where is he going and why is it better for him...

[Uriel]

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[Uriel]

Fuuuuuuuuuck, I hope this doesn't mean LeBron is Houston-bound. Rockets don't have cap space!

[spursistan]

Wonder how Rockets will be looking at this. They won 65 game games and it took embarrassing officiating and CP3 missing two games for Golen State to beat them. I mean, would their first thought be let's detonate this roster for Lebron?

[John B]

LeBron is not going to an injury prone CP3, a ball dominant Harden, and not to mention to a HC who likes to chuck 3’s at crunch time to try and outscore the best offensive team. Nope. It really all depends on Kawhi’s health really, and how that drama unfolds. If Kawhi could show that he is committed to Spurs long term. LeBron is coming to dethrone Dubs. Murray’s selection to All NBA Defensive team helps. At least that could help slow down Curry and affect Dubs tempo. Kawhi will, and that’s a promise, shut down Thompson all day. LeBron/Durant could cancel each other out. Which leaves All NBA LMA over Gaymond. Finally, playing for beloved Pops who is that coach who can figure how to beat Dubs better than anyone. LeBron loses to Dubs again, and I don’t really see Cavs winning over Dubs. LeBron is coming.

[Chillen]

If the Cavs get demolished this Finals it raises what chance there is of LeBron to Spurs.

[David Stern]

If the Cavs get demolished this Finals it raises what chance there is of LeBron to Spurs.

It gives that opportunity a chance, BUT so many things have to go right. Despite Chinook’s retarded offseason takes suggesting they take all these washed up scrubs, they need to make Kawhi happy (once they mend the fences) and surround him with better players and offload all the deadweight.

[dbestpro]

Lebron could leave again and Cleveland would still love him for bringing their first championship in like forever. His one man show will always be appreciated.

[NameLess Scrub]

LeBron's going to join a small market team in a boring, irrelevant city, after a season in which their superstar player feuded with them all year(and is more likely to want out then return) and their other star asked for a trade the previous season, in the same conference as the Warriors and Rockets:lol

The warriors and rockets part was enough.

[NameLess Scrub]

1. He loves Pop (https://www.ksat.com/sports/nba/spurs/lebron-i-love-coach-popone-of-my-favorite-guys-ever).
2. He has great respect for the Spurs culture and organization (https://247sports.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/Bolt/LeBron-James-thanks-San-Antonio-Spurs-fans-for-giving-him-a-standing-ovation-114157111).
3. A Leonard / James / Aldridge Big 3 would give him his best shot at finally beating Golden State.

Add to that the countless news reports of him being interested in the Spurs (https://www.ksat.com/sports/nba/spurs/lebron-james-plans-to-listen-to-the-spurs-in-the-offseason-report-says), national media figures saying he should go to San Antonio (http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=22198041), and other league GM's talking in public about the Spurs going after LeBron (http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/ex-cavs-gm-opines-on-spurs-adding-lebron-james-to-make-kawhi-leonard-happy) and you have to think he'll at least consider it.

By the way, hover over the words in this post. There's a link for almost every claim.

Respect for Pop sounds too small of a reason to me.

I don't see him leaving the comfortable East to put himself through the West and risk not getting to the finals, where a title could be 1 injury away.

[Dex]

Just have to hope Cavs gets plastered by the Warriors again and Lebron realizes he can't win with those cats.

[r0drig0lac]

Just have to hope Cavs gets plastered by the Warriors again and Lebron realizes he can't win with those cats.



so he and Paul George can join the 76ers and continue to dominate the conference for a few years

[duncan2k5]

Lebron isn't going to join an east team where he has to settle for losing in the finals.... He knows west teams have the best chance... At this point its either Houston or San Antonio... And watch out for the thunder

[Ginobilly]

Ive talked to a lot tourist throughout my life here in s.a and the main reason why many consider san antonio a boring podunk town is get this, its hard to get dro/weed, blow, shiity strip club laws, cops are more strict and shut down your neighborhood party quick. San anto and texas would be a lot better if it werent for white racist prudes running the texas gov.

[John B]

The way thru East is not so comfortable anymore. Boston is just going to get better, unless he joins Sixers but still not guaranteed a final appearance or beat All Star Dubs. I still see Kawhi/LMA/LeBron, with defensive Murray, under the best coach as his best option on beating the Dubs, and hopefully collect 2-3 more rings to help his campaign as the GOAT.

[cd98]

Ive talked to a lot tourist throughout my life here in s.a and the main reason why many consider san antonio a boring podunk town is get this, its hard to get dro/weed, blow, shiity strip club laws, cops are more strict and shut down your neighborhood party quick. San anto and texas would be a lot better if it werent for white racist prudes running the texas gov.

Really? Because the City of San Antonio is mostly run by Hispanic Democrats.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Just have to hope Cavs gets plastered by the Warriors again and Lebron realizes he can't win with those cats.

Warriors are going at half speed these days. They have to spot teams a couple of games to make it challenging. What should be a GS sweep will probably go six.

[spurs10]

Warriors are going at half speed these days. They have to spot teams a couple of games to make it challenging. What should be a GS sweep will probably go six. Exactly. They know how lame it looks and how bad it is for the NBA.

[David Stern]

Exactly. They know how lame it looks and how bad it is for the NBA.

You actually fell for that sarcasm from an original member and a SPAM leader? Seriously? Dude go get anal raped in the ass by niggas and get anal cancer and die. Gmafb.

[NameLess Scrub]

The way thru East is not so comfortable anymore. Boston is just going to get better, unless he joins Sixers but still not guaranteed a final appearance or beat All Star Dubs. I still see Kawhi/LMA/LeBron, with defensive Murray, under the best coach as his best option on beating the Dubs, and hopefully collect 2-3 more rings to help his campaign as the GOAT.

LeBron doesn't need titles for GOAT consideration. Media already established wins are his and loses are other's. He also doesn't need the Spurs if he has other East teams which can help him accumulate finals without being eliminated by West teams halfway.

[SpursBig3s]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778639-lebron-james-rumors-cavaliers-star-being-recruited-to-rockets-by-chris-paul

CP3 already recruiting LeBron to Houston...

[spursistan]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778639-lebron-james-rumors-cavaliers-star-being-recruited-to-rockets-by-chris-paul

CP3 already recruiting LeBron to Houston...
Amazing some folks here think the Spurs had any chance..This league has become a fuckin' high school sorority.. Who is going pull it of for SA, the crippled mute? :lol..

[noles1983]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778639-lebron-james-rumors-cavaliers-star-being-recruited-to-rockets-by-chris-paul

CP3 already recruiting LeBron to Houston...

That faggot needs to be more worried about always tearing his labia during crunch time. POS gifted the Warriors the series.

[DPG21920]

The good news is if we are to believe Las Vegas, Kawhi is a heavy favorite to stay a Spur and Lebron is a heavy favorite to land in PHI.

[John B]

Why join injury prone CP3? And I don’t think Houston can clear cap space unless both CP3 and LeBron take massive cuts

[K...]

i don't think lebron would want to be in the same div as lenard. so either KL goes east and gsw houston contest the west, or lebron gets knocked out of the 2nd round

[DPG21920]

If HOU can trade Ryan Anderson for little to nothing back, everything is possible. But Morey offered 2 first round picks this deadline to move Ryan Anderson and was denied. What team knowing that it means HOU will land Lebron will help HOU? There might be some team out there but I imagine that price is going to be steep.

Probably worth it no matter what the price since it’s Lebron but it will be very interesting to see.

[Budkin]

If HOU can trade Ryan Anderson for little to nothing back, everything is possible. But Morey offered 2 first round picks this deadline to move Ryan Anderson and was denied. What team knowing that it means HOU will land Lebron will help HOU? There might be some team out there but I imagine that price is going to be steep.

Probably worth it no matter what the price since it’s Lebron but it will be very interesting to see.

Ryan Anderson is precisely why LeBron won't be going to Houston. No one is going to take that huge bag of trash. The dude is dead weight.

[John B]

Agree. If Spurs keep Kawhi, it’s not going to be easy in the West for LeBron if he signs with Houston. In the East, Celts is just gonna get better. Sixers is option but going against a loaded Celts is not going to be easy. I still think LeBron’s best chance to beat Dubs is to team-up with Kawhi, with a resurgent All-NBA LMA, All Defensive Team Murray coached by best coach.

[Uriel]

I think LeBron would be a better fit in San Antonio than in Houston. And given cap rules, I think the Spurs can provide a deeper, more talented roster overall if LeBron chooses to come here than the Rockets can.

Here's hoping LeBron recognizes that too and makes the right decision.

[coachmac87]

I think LeBron would be a better fit in San Antonio than in Houston. And given cap rules, I think the Spurs can provide a deeper, more talented roster overall if LeBron chooses to come here than the Rockets can.

Here's hoping LeBron recognizes that too and makes the right decision.


Paul
Harden
Tucker
James
Capela

That could be Rockets potential line up..but LeBron would have to S&T with Cavs taking Gordon and Anderson

[tbdog]

James is a PG that plays small ball 4. Playing with two other PG's will then take away other players strengths. There will need to be a steady stagger in the rotation so that each player runs the team for 5 minutes at a time. It just wouldn't work. The Rockets staggered CP3 so he could start and play against back up pg's. It worked really well. But adding a 3rd PG would be hard to manage. I know Harden played off the ball with Durant and Westbrook, but back then Harden was the 6th man play maker, and not a starting point guard. Harden is one of the those guys that needs to ball. He gets disengaged if you doesn't.

Spurs have no true point guard other than Parker, who may not even be playing next season. Murray is kinda a point guard but could be a in between Tony Allen and Macus Smart type of a player. Mills is a sg, frobes is a sg. White is a sg. Leonard is not a playmaker. Out of those two teams, Lebron fits better if we can get actual shooters. He will know that Leonard will guard the best player. And if Murray is around, the best guard. I mean for Lebron, he will just run the show. The Leonard and Lebron duo is far more dominate than what Rockets have.

[szkorhetz]

James is a PG that plays small ball 4. Playing with two other PG's will then take away other players strengths. There will need to be a steady stagger in the rotation so that each player runs the team for 5 minutes at a time. It just wouldn't work. The Rockets staggered CP3 so he could start and play against back up pg's. It worked really well. But adding a 3rd PG would be hard to manage. I know Harden played off the ball with Durant and Westbrook, but back then Harden was the 6th man play maker, and not a starting point guard. Harden is one of the those guys that needs to ball. He gets disengaged if you doesn't.

Spurs have no true point guard other than Parker, who may not even be playing next season. Murray is kinda a point guard but could be a in between Tony Allen and Macus Smart type of a player. Mills is a sg, frobes is a sg. White is a sg. Leonard is not a playmaker. Out of those two teams, Lebron fits better if we can get actual shooters. He will know that Leonard will guard the best player. And if Murray is around, the best guard. I mean for Lebron, he will just run the show. The Leonard and Lebron duo is far more dominate than what Rockets have.
I agree with most of your points, and LeBron would make everyone around him better. I would love to see a Mills-Green-Leonard-James-LMA lineup, but if we can get James, none of the Mills/Green/Gasol trio will be in San Antonio anymore. This is why we are screwed. To make this team appealing for James, Mills is essential, Green is a buddy of James, and I don't see any suitor for Gasol, unless we take back bad contracts which won't work either if our plan is to sign James. S&T is a whole different story as we have nothing to give to Cleveland other than LMA/Murray/Leonard and they won't be included, that's for sure.
Even though the idea of our new big 3 is exciting as f*ck, it won't happen.

[tbdog]

Gay/Green opt in is big here. That's why I think they opt out so spurs cannot trade them. We can take 25% more cap in a trade. So we have to send about about 26.5mil for Lebron alone. That's just Gasol and Mills for example. If Green opts in, its Gasol, green and some small pieces. Why would the cavs want that? Well, losing Lebron for 0 is far worse. Adding picks and cash considerations is worthwhile for the cavs. They can buyout Gasol. Package picks with bad contracts so they start a rebuild the following season. Every million they save is actually 3 mil in tax. If Lebron wants to sign, he must take a discount like Durant, because its just not likely to gut the team to make 35mil in space.

[szkorhetz]

Gay/Green opt in is big here. That's why I think they opt out so spurs cannot trade them. We can take 25% more cap in a trade. So we have to send about about 26.5mil for Lebron alone. That's just Gasol and Mills for example. If Green opts in, its Gasol, green and some small pieces. Why would the cavs want that? Well, losing Lebron for 0 is far worse. Adding picks and cash considerations is worthwhile for the cavs. They can buyout Gasol. Package picks with bad contracts so they start a rebuild the following season. Every million they save is actually 3 mil in tax. If Lebron wants to sign, he must take a discount like Durant, because its just not likely to gut the team to make 35mil in space.
Losing Lebron for nothing is actually better than bringing in Gasol and Mills, tbh.

[tbdog]

Losing Lebron for nothing is actually better than bringing in Gasol and Mills, tbh.

Its actually not. Not when you attach picks and cash considerations. They need them to package Hill, Smith, and Thompson. Mills contract is nothing comparing to them. They would prefer Green over Mills though, but that requires Green to opt in. Getting rid of one of ill, Smith, and Thompson. without losing their own pick saves a ton of cash. They could start the rebuild as early as 2020, rather than waiting 2021.

[szkorhetz]

Its actually not. Not when you attach picks and cash considerations. They need them to package Hill, Smith, and Thompson. Mills contract is nothing comparing to them. They would prefer Green over Mills though, but that requires Green to opt in. Getting rid of one of ill, Smith, and Thompson. without losing their own pick saves a ton of cash. They could start the rebuild as early as 2020, rather than waiting 2021.
If Lebron is coming, those SAS pick will be between 28 and 30, making them essentially second round picks, thus not the most valuable assets.

[Slippy]

The question really should be how much control does spurs FO want to give team lebron & Kawhis group. Then you will have an educated guess on how likely lebron is coming.

[NameLess Scrub]

With JR Smith tonight, it must be more likely LeBron leaves him behind.

[Ice009]

What is Lebron going to do to JR Smith after this game? You think he will rip his head off in the locker room, or you think he'll be a good teammate? Another brain meltdown from JR Smith.

[cd98]

With JR Smith tonight, it must be more likely LeBron leaves him behind.

LeBron wants to come to SA so he can play with Pau.

[cutewizard]

Lebron with 51 points, long live the King

[cutewizard]

Lebron on the Spurs is his only chance to beat Warriors

[spursistan]

It is fuckin' criminal that after these Finals that Curry will have the same # of rings as Lebron..

[cutewizard]

Lebron on the Spurs is his only chance to beat Warriors

[cutewizard]

Cavs played well, except in the dying seconds

[TheDoctor]

It is fuckin' criminal that after these Finals that Raymond will have the same # of rings as Lebron..

Fixed.

[cutewizard]

Come to the Spurs Lebron..

Do it..

[Spurtacular]

No way Lebron doesn't stay in Cleveland if they win. If they lose, he may want to come to SA to team up with Kawhi and put an ass whooping on the Warriors. Why wouldn't he want his Pippen finally?

[cutewizard]

No way Lebron doesn't stay in Cleveland if they win. If they lose, he may want to come to SA to team up with Kawhi and put an ass whooping on the Warriors. Why wouldn't he want his Pippen finally?

:bobo

[cjw]

What is Lebron going to do to JR Smith after this game? You think he will rip his head off in the locker room, or you think he'll be a good teammate? Another brain meltdown from JR Smith.

To be fair, what on earth are guys not calling TO there for when they see Smith dribbling it out?

[SpurOutofTownFan]

If Lebron wants to win more rings before he retires he needs to go to the Spurs. And if Kawhi stays then that's a big chance they can beat the Warriors and it really doesnt matter who comes up from the East

[tbdog]

JR Smith just bought Lebron a ticket out of Cleveland.

[Spurs9]

One of the most frustrating games I’ve watched between the Warriors showboating and dubrefs.

[Slippy]

To be fair, what on earth are guys not calling TO there for when they see Smith dribbling it out?

Smith had all the time to think about what comes next during Hills freethrows. Once he had that rebound, he had time for timeout, a lay in or pass out to open teammates. Instead he gives the dubs a chance. Inexcusable tbh.

[tbdog]

Those last few minutes and ot might be the most bias reffing I've seen. And I watched game 6 wcf 2012

[cjw]

Smith had all the time to think about what comes next during Hills freethrows. Once he had that rebound, he had time for timeout, a lay in or pass out to open teammates. Instead he gives the dubs a chance. Inexcusable tbh.

Can’t ANYONE on the court call timeout?



Those last few minutes and ot might be the most bias reffing I've seen. And I watched game 6 wcf 2012

Don’t forget game 7 against the Rockets. Atrocious too.

The missed 50/50 calls are one thing, but the moving screens and hacking that gets guys open on offense and provides no space for the other team on offense is out of hand.

NBA wants a villain and they have it.

[cjw]

What?

Spurs are one of the best defensive teams in the league and were so without a Kawhi...

You add the most dominant offensive player with the most dominant defensive player and you’ve got a great team..

Think you misunderstood what I said. Cavs win 25 games if you remove Lebron. Spurs won almost 50 despite not having their best player. I agree, you add Lebron even if it means losing Green and having to give up picks to move off Gasol / Mills and you have competitors assuming Kawhi is healthy. Aldridge is significantly more valuable than Love at this stage of their careers.

[baseline bum]

JR Smith just bought Lebron a ticket out of Cleveland.

If you see Rachel Nichols' interview with James it sounds like he bought that ticket before the Finals.

[tbdog]

https://streamable.com/cxswo they called this a charge then overturned it.


https://streamable.com/0z351 no call

https://streamable.com/z8tno foul called

https://streamable.com/iglac foul on Lebron

[cutewizard]

If Lebron wants to win more rings before he retires he needs to go to the Spurs. And if Kawhi stays then that's a big chance they can beat the Warriors and it really doesnt matter who comes up from the East

Agree

[cutewizard]

Smith had all the time to think about what comes next during Hills freethrows. Once he had that rebound, he had time for timeout, a lay in or pass out to open teammates. Instead he gives the dubs a chance. Inexcusable tbh.

Blunder of the year.

[cutewizard]

Guys can the Spurs supermax both Lebron and Kawhi??

[Arcadian]

If he's gonna be a Spur, he can't try to be a coach and run the organization and all that shit.

You want to be the best player of all time? Let somebody fucking coach you for once. Learn something from Timmy Duncan, the ultimate franchise player.

[cutewizard]

If he's gonna be a Spur, he can't try to be a coach and run the organization and all that shit.

You want to be the best player of all time? Let somebody fucking coach you for once. Learn something from Timmy Duncan, the ultimate franchise player.


:bobo

[YGWHI]

JR Smith just bought Lebron a ticket out of Cleveland.


If you see Rachel Nichols' interview with James it sounds like he bought that ticket before the Finals.

RC and Thompson are part of LeBron's "legacy" as GM. He refused to let Cavs move both players, when he knew that Thompson and J.R. could be in some trade-negotiations, he told the team to stop with those talks.

It seems like LeBron isn't willing to admit his own mistakes.

[Seventyniner]

RC and Thompson are part of LeBron's "legacy" as GM. He refused to let Cavs move both players, when he knew that Thompson and J.R. could be in some trade-negotiations, he told the team to stop with those talks.

It seems like LeBron isn't willing to admit his own mistakes.

This is definitely the best argument against LeBron coming to SA. He wants some control over team-building and I can't imagine Pop and RC letting him have that much say.

[Spurs9]

This is definitely the best argument against LeBron coming to SA. He wants some control over team-building and I can't imagine Pop and RC letting him have that much say.
If LeBron hints that SA is a possibility, Pop would probably let him coach the team himself if he wanted to tbh

[K...]

If LeBron hints that SA is a possibility, Pop would probably let him coach the team himself if he wanted to tbh

Yeah people act like pop didn't go all in on kawhi iso and then LMA iso, pop himself would be more than willing to take a back seat and run LeBron iso. I think LeBron is also old enough to leave the entourage behind. He's made them money and they won't come to Sa. Could be the best of both worlds. Any relationship could go bad, but LeBron and pop are so on the same wavelength. If anyone could claim to be at Tim Duncan's level in both ability and focus it would be LeBron

[K...]

Sigh, it's too bad our best recruiter has no social skills and no team spirit. Gotta hope lamarcus and Rudy gay can bring bron to the table with pop.

[coachmac87]

This is definitely the best argument against LeBron coming to SA. He wants some control over team-building and I can't imagine Pop and RC letting him have that much say.

That was a leverage play from LeBron towards Gilbert..

I’m sure LeBron would want a say or be informed of moves but I think he trust PATFO unlike some posters on here

[r0drig0lac]

If he's gonna be a Spur, he can't try to be a coach and run the organization and all that shit.

You want to be the best player of all time? Let somebody fucking coach you for once. Learn something from Timmy Duncan, the ultimate franchise player.
relax, he is not going to SAS.

[Dre_7]

50/50

[spurraider21]

makes sense on some levels, makes no sense on other levels

not happening imo, though fun to dream of lebron/kawhi sharing the floor

[DAF86]

If Lebron is serious about winning, the list, imho, goes:

1-Boston
2-Spurs
3-Rockets
4-Sixers

[spursistan]

if he comes to the Spurs it would only be after a heart-to-heart talk with Pop. I don't think they even need Kawhi mute ass to be in the same room.

[Chillen]

If LeBron can work things out with Kyrie imo Boston is his best chance at continuing this NBA Finals streak and getting closer to beating Warriors. Boston can just trade Gordon Hayward to Cavs and they got LeBron without breaking up the core of the team. Of course all this is on Kyrie being cool with it and odds are no.

So that leaves Spurs with Kawhi, LMA, Pop and possibly another player they could sign as his second best option to getting closer to beating Warriors.

[FvckMavs]

If LeBron can work things out with Kyrie imo Boston is his best chance at continuing this NBA Finals streak and getting closer to beating Warriors. Boston can just trade Gordon Hayward to Cavs and they got LeBron without breaking up the core of the team. Of course all this is on Kyrie being cool with it and odds are no.

So that leaves Spurs with Kawhi, LMA, Pop and possibly another player they could sign as his second best option to getting closer to beating Warriors.

Why would Cavs swallow Hayward's 100m/3 years contract and be 30m over the tax limit when they are tanking?

[Slippy]

[QUOTE=cjw;9408124]Can’t ANYONE on the court call timeout?


[FONT=Verdana]

Looked to me like his teammates were all busy screaming at smith to do something. Their initial thought would of been you're near the rim lay it up or getter a better shot up from a pass. It was offensive rebound, they always lead to an open shot. Timeout wasnt needed but a clueless JR should of used one as a last resort.

[ace3g]

The photo PATFO will have strategically placed in the room when they meet with LeBron:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Den-hloVAAAxBHS.jpg:large

[Slippy]

The photo PATFO will have strategically placed in the room when they meet with LeBron:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Den-hloVAAAxBHS.jpg:large

Haha any teammate would be peed after looking at that
Photo. Great shot of how close he was to the basket.

[99 Problems]

Look at Drays box out lol. That’s how we played D back in the day when we only had a bag of potatoes for a ball and no 3 point line.

[tbdog]

Lol Draymond getting away with assault.

[CGD]

It feels like if he leaves Cavs he’s going to Houston (for best shot at a chip) or Lakers (marketing)

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I could see the Lakers go way beyond the cap to get him and surround him with some better talent. They're probably tired of being irrelevant.

[ace3g]

Hopefully this series (playoffs) really sticks in LeBron's head - in regards to the minutes played/wear and tear on his body. He should know how dominate Kawhi is vs this Warriors team on both sides of the court, will give him plenty of time to rest.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[tbdog]

https://streamable.com/bpo6r

[Spurtacular]

Vegas doesn't seem to think Lebron is coming to the Spurs. They have him penciled in for Philly.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetuOQqVAAAlsSU.jpg

[LakerHater]

Lakers??

[offset formation]

Vegas doesn't seem to think Lebron is coming to the Spurs. They have him penciled in for Philly.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetuOQqVAAAlsSU.jpg

The fuck the Lakers and HEAT having better odds than Spurs to ring next year??

[Spurtacular]

The fuck the Lakers and HEAT having better odds than Spurs to ring next year??

Based on Lebron maybe going to them. If he doesn't they'll drop to 50-1 or worse.

[tbdog]

I could see the Lakers go way beyond the cap to get him and surround him with some better talent. They're probably tired of being irrelevant.

My prediction is that the Lakers are going for two of Lebron, PG, and Cousins. Once they strike out, they will reup Randle and probably go after a disgruntled star like Marc Gasol.

[duncan2k5]

Lebron isn't stupid... He is coming to the Spurs... The media would never report on us as an option because they don't want him here... If they don't even want Kawhi here, u think they're gonna be touting us as a possibility? Lol

[tbdog]

https://streamable.com/0bpcd

Lebron is broken. Perhaps the only way to comeback is to go to a team that felt it worse, spurs.

It's worth a watch. I think he says to lue if we had a time out. And lue says yes. Lebron then looks even more pissed.

[Chillen]

https://streamable.com/0bpcd

Lebron is broken. Perhaps the only way to comeback is to go to a team that felt it worse, spurs.

It's worth a watch. I think he says to lue if we had a time out. And lue says yes. Lebron then looks even more pissed.

No wonder why they got hammered in OT, no communication in that huddle. That video speaks volumes, not surprised they got blown out in game 2. Cavs will probably wind up getting swept.

[Chillen]

Lebron isn't stupid... He is coming to the Spurs... The media would never report on us as an option because they don't want him here... If they don't even want Kawhi here, u think they're gonna be touting us as a possibility? Lol

If LeBron wants to be a Spur that bad it's gonna happen.

[tbdog]

No wonder why they got hammered in OT, no communication in that huddle. That video speaks volumes, not surprised they got blown out in game 2. Cavs will probably wind up getting swept.

If JR threw it out and Lebron just missed. You come into OT with a different mindset. They were defeated right there and then because they know you have to play perfect to win against them. And do it 4 times.

[cutewizard]

Lebron isn't stupid... He is coming to the Spurs... The media would never report on us as an option because they don't want him here... If they don't even want Kawhi here, u think they're gonna be touting us as a possibility? Lol

:bobo

[lebomb]

Yeah, you can even see it in Lebrons play last night. He was like "why in the hell am I gonna kill myself like in game 1 again?" He didnt play with nearly as much fire. I think mentally he is throwin in the towel.

[james evans]

I would actually feel bad for jr smith if he wasn't CONSISTENTLY doing the dumbest shit. At the end of the 1st half, he went for a steal instead of actually playing defense that gave curry a wide open 3. His career is based off dumb shit on and off the court so that's why I wasn't shocked

[SuperCam]

Lebron isn't stupid... He is coming to the Spurs... The media would never report on us as an option because they don't want him here... If they don't even want Kawhi here, u think they're gonna be touting us as a possibility? Lol

you better hope not since the kiwistans on here would quickly come to hate him as he took over on court and off court as the dominant Spur personality and force. :lol

[NameLess Scrub]

relax, he is not going to SAS.

This. It doesn't matter how much sense it makes, he will rather try somewhere else. Again, he doesn't need rings to be considered goat by many.

[cd98]

The Spurs have had more heart breaks than Lebron. We had .04, we had Allen three off an errand rebound, we had Chris Paul with a last second jumper. I mean, no guarantee he doesn't come here and have someone run out the clock with a tied score. Who's most likely to do it? Murray?

[Chomag]

Yeah you could see all the fight in Lebron leave him in that clip. I don't think I have ever seen him just mentally check out like that before. I think the homecrowed will help put some fire back into him but he is completely done with his team.

[SAGirl]

https://streamable.com/bpo6r
I haven't watched the finals... things like that are part of the reason. I end up getting angry at the reffing when I really don't even care about the outcome or cheer for either team.

Basically, I derive no satisfaction, entertainment or pleasure and just end up angry or frustrated.

[cutewizard]

Lebron, Gay, Cousins, PG, Bates Diop and Kyrie.......would be my dream roster

[Raven]

same as the last 5 years or so.

[sasaint]

I haven't watched the finals... things like that are part of the reason. I end up getting angry at the reffing when I really don't even care about the outcome or cheer for either team.

Basically, I derive no satisfaction, entertainment or pleasure and just end up angry or frustrated.

Yeah, if the Spurs aren't playing, I never watch the NBA anymore. And last season, I didn't watch the Spurs every game like I used to.

[John B]

At least Murray will slow down or affect Curry’s game and tempo. Kawhi will shut down Thompson all day, LeBron cancels Durant. Gay and Co takes care of 2nd team. A resurgent LMA can score on Draymond. Pops>>>Kerr. Game Spurs.

[ace3g]

Part of the reason why LeBron to the Rockets doesn't make sense, he will still be asked to be primary defender in the starting lineup.

[DAF86]

If LeBron can work things out with Kyrie imo Boston is his best chance at continuing this NBA Finals streak and getting closer to beating Warriors. Boston can just trade Gordon Hayward to Cavs and they got LeBron without breaking up the core of the team. Of course all this is on Kyrie being cool with it and odds are no.

So that leaves Spurs with Kawhi, LMA, Pop and possibly another player they could sign as his second best option to getting closer to beating Warriors.

Ainge trades Irving to the Spurs for Kawhi, and problem solved.

Not only that, the Celtics would immediatly jump over GS as the favourite to win it all.

[webshad]

They're saying San Antonio is the best fit for him to win. We'll see.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZmRMo4YFXw

[Othyus Lalanne]

They're saying San Antonio is the best fit for him to win. We'll see.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZmRMo4YFXw

The best chance was on the Cavs if he acted like a fuckign adult and was not a complete douchebag.

[cutewizard]

At least Murray will slow down or affect Curry’s game and tempo. Kawhi will shut down Thompson all day, LeBron cancels Durant. Gay and Co takes care of 2nd team. A resurgent LMA can score on Draymond. Pops>>>Kerr. Game Spurs.

:bobo i like this paradigm!

[Dave_ET]

Moderator was annoying af. First time I’ve wanted someone to stfu so Chris Broussard could talk.

Great video though, affirms what I’ve been thinking putting myself in LBJs shoes and looking at the pros and cons:

Philadelphia
Pros: Great young talent with pieces, leastern conference, solid coach and city.
Cons: You can’t teach championship experience, no matter the talent. That teams & lebrons trendlines are opposites, would only give them a few years window max to truly compete imo.

Houston
Pros: great talent with Harden and CP3. Got to game 7 WC.
Cons: I believe LBJ is smart enough to see through Houston. CP3 will most likely not be on the floor with some sort of injury. Harden is an iso player through and through. They’d have to move Eric Gordon and other assets. D’Antoni is literally terrible.

San Antonio
Pros: Pop, Kawhi, LMA. Done. Immediately compete for the championship as well as all ~7 years left in his career. Monstrous defense that matches up perfectly against GSW, and don’t get me started on the offense. Finally play for a HOF coach. Fill an immediate void as the leader of the franchise.
Cons: LBJ will need to personally affirm the status of Kawhis commitment to the Spurs, Kawhis relationship with Pop + players, and Kawhis actual long-term health. That will all need to be cleared before any sort of talks are real. Lastly, San Antonio is a small market.

Other teams
Not a chance. He has all the money in the world (with no end in sight post-basketball), and has redeemed himself in Cleveland. He is visually exhausted with all the losing with no help, he’s ready to win.

[cutewizard]

"Spurs it shall be."

Yoda

[John B]

Moderator was annoying af. First time I’ve wanted someone to stfu so Chris Broussard could talk.

Great video though, affirms what I’ve been thinking putting myself in LBJs shoes and looking at the pros and cons:

Philadelphia
Pros: Great young talent with pieces, leastern conference, solid coach and city.
Cons: You can’t teach championship experience, no matter the talent. That teams & lebrons trendlines are opposites, would only give them a few years window max to truly compete imo.

Houston
Pros: great talent with Harden and CP3. Got to game 7 WC.
Cons: I believe LBJ is smart enough to see through Houston. CP3 will most likely not be on the floor with some sort of injury. Harden is an iso player through and through. They’d have to move Eric Gordon and other assets. D’Antoni is literally terrible.

San Antonio
Pros: Pop, Kawhi, LMA. Done. Immediately compete for the championship as well as all ~7 years left in his career. Monstrous defense that matches up perfectly against GSW, and don’t get me started on the offense. Finally play for a HOF coach. Fill an immediate void as the leader of the franchise.
Cons: LBJ will need to personally affirm the status of Kawhis commitment to the Spurs, Kawhis relationship with Pop + players, and Kawhis actual long-term health. That will all need to be cleared before any sort of talks are real. Lastly, San Antonio is a small market.

Other teams
Not a chance. He has all the money in the world (with no end in sight post-basketball), and has redeemed himself in Cleveland. He is visually exhausted with all the losing with no help, he’s ready to win.

This. Game Spurs

[Othyus Lalanne]

"Spurs it shall be."

Yoda

https://i.imgflip.com/2bpsya.jpg

[cd98]

They're saying San Antonio is the best fit for him to win. We'll see.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZmRMo4YFXw

I don't think Jackson meant it disrespectfully, but I almost spit up when he said Tony's done.

[look_at_g_shred]

I don't think Jackson meant it disrespectfully, but I almost spit up when he said Tony's done.
Why? You don't think he is or what?

[cd98]

Why? You don't think he is or what?

Eh, he probably is, it's just the way he said it.

[pad300]

Cool your jets everyone:

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004370867910918145

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004371790246760448

Is he even meeting with the Spurs?

[BillMc]

Cool your jets everyone:

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004370867910918145

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004371790246760448

Is he even meeting with the Spurs?

How could he possibly join the Warriors? Would trading Klay and Green be enough? Not sure I believe he'll meet the Dubs.

[coachmac87]

Cool your jets everyone:

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004370867910918145

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004371790246760448

Is he even meeting with the Spurs?


Bruh the season isn’t even over...

SAS literally says... “I just want to let everyone know..but please don’t react because this isn’t going to happen...but LeBron will have conversations with Warriors”

Like that’s just pure media speculation/click bait/ratings like I’ve ever seen..and then he names 6 other teams lmao.

This whole thing is a joke. Just wait until the season is over and let the draft approach before we cement any speculation

[DPG21920]

How could he possibly join the Warriors? Would trading Klay and Green be enough? Not sure I believe he'll meet the Dubs.

If Lebron opts into his deal that opens up the world for any team. GS would easily have the assets (Klay / Dray / picks) to get it done

The key is Bron opting in. If he does that it makes it so teams don’t need cap space to sign him which makes it possible for all teams.

[Seventyniner]

If Lebron opts into his deal that opens up the world for any team. GS would easily have the assets (Klay / Dray / picks) to get it done

The key is Bron opting in. If he does that it makes it so teams don’t need cap space to sign him which makes it possible for all teams.

Wouldn't the trade have to basically be concurrent with him opting in? I can't imagine LeBron opting in without any idea where he's going, that opens the door for Gilbert to re-exert his douchebag side and just keep LeBron anyway.

[cd98]

Cool your jets everyone:

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004370867910918145

https://twitter.com/asd/status/1004371790246760448

Is he even meeting with the Spurs?


While I doubt LeBron will come here and have never thought he would, I also think this reporting by SAS is bs. LeBron is in the middle of the NBA finals. He is not exploring potential teams until the off-season and it's too early to tell what teams he would want to go to or even if he wants to leave Cleveland. But San Antonio is hardly on that list. It's not an exciting big city. While it does have a HOF coach, Pop is near the end and no one knows if he will even coach next year. Also, if I were him, I'd have some doubts about Kawhi and whether he's healthy or mental tough to play next season. LeBron doesn't want to invest a year with a player that didn't play last year and is yet to show he has a clean bill of health and that was cleared to play, and then didn't. Just image how pissed LeBron would've been this year if he came to SA and Kawhi sat the whole year after being medically cleared.

I just see San Antonio as lacking the guaranteed upside (Boston, Philly, GSW-doubt this is even an option, or Houston) and big city appeal that make up the other choices.

[coachmac87]

While I doubt LeBron will come here and have never thought he would, I also think this reporting by SAS is bs. LeBron is in the middle of the NBA finals. He is not exploring potential teams until the off-season and it's too early to tell what teams he would want to go to or even if he wants to leave Cleveland. But San Antonio is hardly on that list. It's not an exciting big city. While it does have a HOF coach, Pop is near the end and no one knows if he will even coach next year. Also, if I were him, I'd have some doubts about Kawhi and whether he's healthy or mental tough to play next season. LeBron doesn't want to invest a year with a player that didn't play last year and is yet to show he has a clean bill of health and that was cleared to play, and then didn't. Just image how pissed LeBron would've been this year if he came to SA and Kawhi sat the whole year after being medically cleared.

I just see San Antonio as lacking the guaranteed upside (Boston, Philly, GSW-doubt this is even an option, or Houston) and big city appeal that make up the other choices.


But stick to strictly basketball..that’s should be the main focus in all this. Yes the Kawhi factor is huge but not only for a pitch to LeBron but for the Spurs themselves. Pop isn’t going anywhere especially if you get LeBron at the table..just strictly sell hoops and winning titles and beating GSW.

If you strictly focus on that the Spurs are the front runners..and that’s not a biased opinion but pretty much been says by most if not all media talking heads. Getting LeBron to the table is the hardest part and the Spurs must decide what they want to do with roster with or without him before they even approach him.

[cd98]

But stick to strictly basketball..that’s should be the main focus in all this. Yes the Kawhi factor is huge but not only for a pitch to LeBron but for the Spurs themselves. Pop isn’t going anywhere especially if you get LeBron at the table..just strictly sell hoops and winning titles and beating GSW.

If you strictly focus on that the Spurs are the front runners..and that’s not a biased opinion but pretty much been says by most if not all media talking heads. Getting LeBron to the table is the hardest part and the Spurs must decide what they want to do with roster with or without him before they even approach him.

Not one media person has said SA is the front runner. They’ve suggested it as a good fit. But SA only makes sense if there is a healthy Kawhi. That’s a question mark. Boston has a bunch of young stars. Philly has young stars. I would start there if I were LeBron. Those teams have proven, young talent and could easily get James a max and keep him in the East where he would cake walk to the finals.

[BackHome]

The only NBA team that will not blow up their entire team to get Lebron is GS. Every other team is going to do what ever he asks them to do so for Flakers he could say you sign me you sign Cousins and you sign George then we got a deal. Or he could say Philly you get Kawhi and I’ll sign with you etc..

[DPG21920]

Wouldn't the trade have to basically be concurrent with him opting in? I can't imagine LeBron opting in without any idea where he's going, that opens the door for Gilbert to re-exert his douchebag side and just keep LeBron anyway.

Theoretically yes. But I don’t really see that as being an issue in the real world.

[coachmac87]

Not one media person has said SA is the front runner. They’ve suggested it as a good fit. But SA only makes sense if there is a healthy Kawhi. That’s a question mark. Boston has a bunch of young stars. Philly has young stars. I would start there if I were LeBron. Those teams have proven, young talent and could easily get James a max and keep him in the East where he would cake walk to the finals.

When it comes to strictly basketball yes they have...you can look it up.

It’s about beating GSW. “Young Stars” are great and all but LeBron isn’t 29 or 30 he’s going to be 34. Again focusing on strictly basketball Spurs are the best option along with Boston and that depends on Kyrie...and forget the East or West thing it’s about WINNING the title or two.

[MR-Clutch]

29:30 on. Gollivers favorite fit is San Antonio.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/open-floor-sis-nba-show/id1050847009?mt=2&i=1000413120956 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/open-floor-sis-nba-show/id1050847009?mt=2&i=1000413120956)

[coachmac87]

29:30 on. Gollivers favorite fit is San Antonio.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/open-floor-sis-nba-show/id1050847009?mt=2&i=1000413120956 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/open-floor-sis-nba-show/id1050847009?mt=2&i=1000413120956)

If you just focus on basketball/matchup against GSW yes it’s the Spurs.

The question is can they fix all questions moving parts to even get LeBron to meet

[Dancelot]

They're saying San Antonio is the best fit for him to win. We'll see.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZmRMo4YFXw
This shit is starting to get my hopes up.

[cd98]

When it comes to strictly basketball yes they have...you can look it up.

It’s about beating GSW. “Young Stars” are great and all but LeBron isn’t 29 or 30 he’s going to be 34. Again focusing on strictly basketball Spurs are the best option along with Boston and that depends on Kyrie...and forget the East or West thing it’s about WINNING the title or two.

So you would rather go to war with Gasol over Embid? You would rather go to war with Anderson over Ben Simmons or Tatum? We don't even know what Kawhi is right now. We haven't seen Kawhi play more than a hand full of games in a year and we know that he was cleared to play and refused. And if you take Kawhi out of the picture, who on the Spurs does LeBron really want to play for when he could mentor and play with future all-stars that would guarantee him a trip to the finals every year for the rest of his career and have as good a chance of beating GSW as the Spurs creaky and miscast roster.

And no commentator has indicated that LeBron is in any way favoring San Antonio. All they are saying is that it would be a good fit. They say the same stuff about Boston and Philly. But in this case, Boston and Philly make way more sense than SA.

[Proxy]

So you would rather go to war with Gasol over Embid? You would rather go to war with Anderson over Ben Simmons or Tatum? We don't even know what Kawhi is right now. We haven't seen Kawhi play more than a hand full of games in a year and we know that he was cleared to play and refused. And if you take Kawhi out of the picture, who on the Spurs does LeBron really want to play for when he could mentor and play with future all-stars that would guarantee him a trip to the finals every year for the rest of his career and have as good a chance of beating GSW as the Spurs creaky and miscast roster.

And no commentator has indicated that LeBron is in any way favoring San Antonio. All they are saying is that it would be a good fit. They say the same stuff about Boston and Philly. But in this case, Boston and Philly make way more sense than SA.

why would anyone read this post after you compare a teams top 2 players to another's bench lol

[exstatic]

The only NBA team that will not blow up their entire team to get Lebron is GS. Every other team is going to do what ever he asks them to do so for Flakers he could say you sign me you sign Cousins and you sign George then we got a deal. Or he could say Philly you get Kawhi and I’ll sign with you etc..

That would require three max salary slots. The LAL don't have three max salary slots. They can barely create two, and that's if they renounce everyone that is a FA.

[cd98]

why would anyone read this post after you compare a teams top 2 players to another's bench lol

Lol Anderson and Gasol were starters.

[ducks]

LeBron James rumors: James will 'talk' to Celtics according to 'report
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/lebron-james-rumors-james-talk-163557024.html

[coachmac87]

So you would rather go to war with Gasol over Embid? You would rather go to war with Anderson over Ben Simmons or Tatum? We don't even know what Kawhi is right now. We haven't seen Kawhi play more than a hand full of games in a year and we know that he was cleared to play and refused. And if you take Kawhi out of the picture, who on the Spurs does LeBron really want to play for when he could mentor and play with future all-stars that would guarantee him a trip to the finals every year for the rest of his career and have as good a chance of beating GSW as the Spurs creaky and miscast roster.

And no commentator has indicated that LeBron is in any way favoring San Antonio. All they are saying is that it would be a good fit. They say the same stuff about Boston and Philly. But in this case, Boston and Philly make way more sense than SA.

Bruh are you serious??

You’re not grasping what I’m getting at..You compared Embiid to Gasol and not LMA? You compared Simmons to Anderson and not to Kawhi? Like are you that negative you try to spin it any way you can?

And yes media heads have stated that IF LeBron is looking for a basketball fit and a team with him added that matchups with GSW..it’s the Spurs

Broussard, Cris Carter, Stephen Jackson, Max Kellerman, Stephen A Smith, Cowherd have all said that Spurs are the best basketball fit. And yes I’m fully aware if Kawhi situation isn’t fixed it’s irrelevant but doesn’t take a genius to figure out.

Am I saying it’s going to happen?! No..I’ve stated on this board I think he’s going to Houston and I stated that BEFORE the season started..I’m just pointing out the obvious along with others if it’s a “basketball” decision Spurs SHOULD be the favorite. But as most know more than basketball possibly plays a part in his choice

[cd98]

Bruh are you serious??

You’re not grasping what I’m getting at..You compared Embiid to Gasol and not LMA? You compared Simmons to Anderson and not to Kawhi? Like are you that negative you try to spin it any way you can?

And yes media heads have stated that IF LeBron is looking for a basketball fit and a team with him added that matchups with GSW..it’s the Spurs

Broussard, Cris Carter, Stephen Jackson, Max Kellerman, Stephen A Smith, Cowherd have all said that Spurs are the best basketball fit. And yes I’m fully aware if Kawhi situation isn’t fixed it’s irrelevant but doesn’t take a genius to figure out.

Am I saying it’s going to happen?! No..I’ve stated on this board I think he’s going to Houston and I stated that BEFORE the season started..I’m just pointing out the obvious along with others if it’s a “basketball” decision Spurs SHOULD be the favorite. But as most know more than basketball possibly plays a part in his choice

We don't know if Kawhi will be on the Spurs. And LMA hasn't shown that he can play with other stars. But I think LeBron picks Simmons/Embid over an unknown status of Kawhi and LMA. I definitely think he'd pick the Boston situation, which could set him up for a great team for a long time. He'd have a great coach and the Celtics could trade Kyrie and get something nice to upgrade the roster.

Broussard, Carter, Jackson, et. al. have all said pairing LeBron with Kawhi and Pop would be a great situation. But that no where says that the Spurs are front runners to get him. There's a big difference between those two statements. P.S. Colin Cowherd says that LeBron should join the Warriors, he never even mentions the Spurs and Doug Gottlieb has dismissed it outright. So even in the hypothetical, Spurs aren't the main opinion as the best place for LeBron to go amongst the professional commentators.

We all know it's not going to happen. But you can go ahead and dream of the possibility. I'd be happy if the Spurs could just re-sign Kawhi and he played like he did two years ago. That said, no guarantee Kawhi will re-sign or be a superstar again.

[coachmac87]

We don't know if Kawhi will be on the Spurs. And LMA hasn't shown that he can play with other stars. But I think LeBron picks Simmons/Embid over an unknown status of Kawhi and LMA. I definitely think he'd pick the Boston situation, which could set him up for a great team for a long time. He'd have a great coach and the Celtics could trade Kyrie and get something nice to upgrade the roster.

Broussard, Carter, Jackson, et. al. have all said pairing LeBron with Kawhi and Pop would be a great situation. But that no where says that the Spurs are front runners to get him. There's a big difference between those two statements. P.S. Colin Cowherd says that LeBron should join the Warriors, he never even mentions the Spurs and Doug Gottlieb has dismissed it outright. So even in the hypothetical, Spurs aren't the main opinion as the best place for LeBron to go amongst the professional commentators.

We all know it's not going to happen. But you can go ahead and dream of the possibility. I'd be happy if the Spurs could just re-sign Kawhi and he played like he did two years ago. That said, no guarantee Kawhi will re-sign or be a superstar again.

You still missed my ENTIRE point...

“BASKETBALL FIT” Spurs are the best option..why is that hard to understand.

Yes I said it’s not likely due to other reasons besides basketball..

You’re acting like I’m saying Spurs are and should be the favorite regardless..not true. You ignored what I was trying to say and then compared Anderson/Gasol to Simmons/Embid like that’s a reasonable argument someone would make...

Like wtf?? :lmao

[cutewizard]

Hahaha

[Gino20]

Dejounte Murray behind the Cavs bench.:downspin:

[spurs1990]

For anyone sitting at home with the TV off you really need to watch these finals. Absolutely entertaining back and forth basketball with lots of subplots

[daslicer]

For anyone sitting at home with the TV off you really need to watch these finals. Absolutely entertaining back and forth basketball with lots of subplots

There's nothing entertaining about a series that is going to end in a sweep unless you are a Warriors fan.

[Dex]

He gone.

[Dex]

There's nothing entertaining about a series that is going to end in a sweep unless you are a Warriors fan.

Cavs have actually managed to make a few games competitive. The Warriors don't look as unbeatable as everyone wants to make them out to be.

It took OT and the divine intervention of JR's dumbass to save them in Game 1...and Steph was back in Finals mode tonight with a big stinker.

But yes...the deck is still ridiculously stacked.

[cutewizard]

Oh my god cavs lost poor cavs

[daslicer]

Cavs have actually managed to make a few games competitive. The Warriors don't look as unbeatable as everyone wants to make them out to be.

It took OT and the divine intervention of JR's dumbass to save them in Game 1...and Steph was back in Finals mode tonight with a big stinker.

But yes...the deck is still ridiculously stacked.

Just being objective sweeps are garbage and are never entertaining unless your team is doing the sweeping. Honestly even with the games being close I always knew the Warriors would win. They just have too much fire power for the Cavs to match up with. I also agree with you the Warriors are not invincible. I feel if Kawhi didn't get taken out in '17 they would have lost and if CP3 didn't get hurt they would have lost this year. It is what is just gotta hope next year their luck of benefiting from injuries comes to an end.

[spursistan]

He gone.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DfDxusMVQAAbmTE.jpg:large

[gospursgojas]

Lol @ predetermined 4th same finals sweep being entertaining

[goliath]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DfDxusMVQAAbmTE.jpg:large

Is that Dejounte in the top corner sitting behind the Cavs bench?

[David Stern]

Cavs have actually managed to make a few games competitive. The Warriors don't look as unbeatable as everyone wants to make them out to be.

It took OT and the divine intervention of JR's dumbass to save them in Game 1...and Steph was back in Finals mode tonight with a big stinker.

But yes...the deck is still ridiculously stacked.

It’s retarded posts like these that make me lose even more respect for your stupid ass as a poster. They are vulberable, and another offseason will just about do it. People kept saying this shit about the Lakers after the 2001-2002 Seasons (anyone denying that is a denial dumbfuck.) You said the Warriors would beat ANY championship spurs team, so you lose all credibility. STFU.

[Dex]

It’s retarded posts like these that make me lose even more respect for your stupid ass as a poster. They are vulberable, and another offseason will just about do it. People kept saying this shit about the Lakers after the 2001-2002 Seasons (anyone denying that is a denial dumbfuck.) You said the Warriors would beat ANY championship spurs team, so you lose all credibility. STFU.

Thanks for your opinion.

[eDizzle20]

Is that Dejounte in the top corner sitting behind the Cavs bench?
Good catch. Sure is. I’m surprised at how close LeBron and Dejounte are. That says a lot that he has a seat right behind the bench. Any minimal shot the Spurs have at LeBron this offseason will be helped by Dejounte.

[Dex]

Good catch. Sure is. I’m surprised at how close LeBron and Dejounte are. That says a lot that he has a seat right behind the bench. Any minimal shot the Spurs have at LeBron this offseason will be helped by Dejounte.

If Lebron gets swept again in the Finals...he ain't staying in Cleveland. Hell, he was probably gone after Game 1.

Chris Paul is demanding the max in Houston, so that severely limits their ability to make the space for him AND keep Capella.

Unless the Lakers manage to pull in PG, I don't see him joining a rebuilding effort at this point in his career.

Sixers are in the mix...but it's hard to see Philly grooming Simmons AND having Lebron. Simmons particularly needs the ball to be effective since he can't fucking shoot. Lebron isn't leaving to let Simmons run the show.

I'm not saying that Lebron to SA has good chances...but IF Kawhi comes back (big if), the Spurs unload Mills or Pau (which they would have to do to bring in Lebron), and considering his relationship with Pop/Murray/Green/Leonard...I can't say we are completely off the radar yet.

[David Stern]

Thanks for your opinion.

Good response. Thanks for indirectly taking the time to admit that I was right. Pretty much what I expected from a “spurs fan” who is missing the testicles. You passed the test.

[TimDunkem]

Lebron isn't leaving to let Simmons run the show.

You don't know that.

[David Stern]

You don't know that.

Don’t listen to Dex. He is a dumbfuck who downplays all the Spurs championship teams.

[boutons_deux]

4-0 and I doubt any CLE fans would blame him, this time, for "taking my (aging) talents to ..." elsewhere.

[Dex]

Good response. Thanks for indirectly taking the time to admit that I was right. Pretty much what I expected from a “spurs fan” who is missing the testicles. You passed the test.


Don’t listen to Dex. He is a dumbfuck who downplays all the Spurs championship teams.

Thanks for your opinion.

[cutewizard]

Lebron just mentioned the Spurs lol

[Dex]

You don't know that.

Lebron didn't let a prime Wade take the reigns. Even with Kyrie, Lebron was the one running the show.

He ain't giving up his crown to a sophomore who doesn't know how to shoot.

[cutewizard]

Omg Lebron managed to insert the Spurs into his interview

[HarlemHeat37]

He should go to the Knicks and take them to the Finals IMO, would be a Godly accomplishment and generate extra credit due to the New York factor..nobody is beating the Warriors anyways:lol

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[Capt Bringdown]

Why would he want to join the Spurs?
Leonard is toast, and the Spurs have a garbage roster.

[cutewizard]

Just one dominating team is boring for the NBA

[cutewizard]

Think about this.......

THE WEIGHT OF DURANTS 43 POINTS SEEM TO BE HEAVIER THAN LEBRONS 51 POINTS!

At some point James will get tired carrying all the load. He is just mortal after all.

[Mikeanaro]

It’s retarded posts like these that make me lose even more respect for your stupid ass as a poster. They are vulberable, and another offseason will just about do it. People kept saying this shit about the Lakers after the 2001-2002 Seasons (anyone denying that is a denial dumbfuck.) You said the Warriors would beat ANY championship spurs team, so you lose all credibility. STFU.
Warrefs will never beat any championship Spur team, agreed.
Also they look more vulnerable than ever, but they played against injured Pels, Spurs, Hou.
They had a little more life because Durant is there shooting that girlie shit with no pressure and being guarded by Hill :lol.

[David Stern]

Warrefs will never beat any championship Spur team, agreed.
Also they look more vulnerable than ever, but they played against injured Pels, Spurs, Hou.
They had a little more life because Durant is there shooting that girlie shit with no pressure and being guarded by Hill :lol.


Tell that to Dex’s stupid ass. He says any Spurs championship team wouldn’t beat them 4 times. For a “man” who claims he has a legit “pair,” he sure contradicts himselfs badly in that situation. He makes me embarrased that he calls himself a spurs fan.

[David Stern]

Lebron didn't let a prime Wade take the reigns. Even with Kyrie, Lebron was the one running the show.

He ain't giving up his crown to a sophomore who doesn't know how to shoot.

:lol I call your bitch ass out, and you run away like a coward. Not surprising at all. After all your years of calling out spurs fans and trying to showboat that testicular fortitude, you show you lack it like they do. Bravo, you fucking hypocrite.

[TimDunkem]

Lebron didn't let a prime Wade take the reigns. Even with Kyrie, Lebron was the one running the show.

He ain't giving up his crown to a sophomore who doesn't know how to shoot.

LeBron is older and simply a different man. Also, you may have forgotten, but James did do the 1-B thing for a while until it was obvious Miami was better with James running things.

Not sure why you're pushing the Simmons shot thing so hard. It's less of an issue when LeBron is on the wing. That's mismatch hell when you have Simmons and LBJ ready to get to the hole.

Seems you're looking for ways to convince yourself that no one except the Spurs have a shot at him.

[Dex]

:lol I call your bitch ass out, and you run away like a coward. Not surprising at all. After all your years of calling out spurs fans and trying to showboat that testicular fortitude, you show you lack it like they do. Bravo, you fucking hypocrite.

Calling out "Spurs fans"?

Thanks for your opinion.

[ace3g]

9:10 mark he starts talking about the Spurs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfP1RHDhjM

[John B]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BenGolliver/status/1004587541075578880

LeBron just mentioned the Spurs in his interview after losing Game 3. He has Spurs in mind. He needs a serious team to get over Dubs. He is coming to Spurs.

[Chillen]

9:10 mark he starts talking about the Spurs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfP1RHDhjM

What I got out of his comments is how the Warriors basically have ripped the Spurs blueprint for success out and are using it. Oh well it's the way the NBA is and now teams will be ripping the Warriors blueprint out for success and will use it. LeBron also started this superteam thing with going to Miami. LeBron helped seed KD to Warriors years before it happened. Warriors emulate the Spurs or try to. The problem with the Warriors is they are not a likeable team just a bunch of frontrunning posers. Spurs with Parker, Ginobili, Duncan and Pop that was the beautiful game and they respected the opponent. Warriors just respect themselves.

LeBron and Spurs if Kawhi and LMA, Pop stay would be a good fit.

[szkorhetz]

What I got out of his comments is how the Warriors basically have ripped the Spurs blueprint for success out and are using it. Oh well it's the way the NBA is and now teams will be ripping the Warriors blueprint out for success and will use it. LeBron also started this superteam thing with going to Miami. LeBron helped seed KD to Warriors years before it happened. Warriors emulate the Spurs or try to. The problem with the Warriors is they are not a likeable team just a bunch of frontrunning posers. Spurs with Parker, Ginobili, Duncan and Pop that was the beautiful game and they respected the opponent. Warriors just respect themselves.

LeBron and Spurs if Kawhi and LMA, Pop stay would be a good fit.
That team still wouldn't beat GSW, TBH.

[Chillen]

That team still wouldn't beat GSW, TBH.

LeBron, Kawhi and Aldridge have as good a chance or better as Houston did imo. It depends if Spurs can add a fourth player to that big 3 say Cousins (doubt it won't take less than the max). Cousins if he can keep his cool could battle Green while letting Kawhi and LeBron go to work. It's obvious to beat the Warriors you need a big 4. Spurs will still have the same problems obviously every team has with Warriors, the sharp shooters in Curry and Thompson.

[JPB]

Dubs don't have a proper identity to be really likable or dispisable as team. They don't have an history people can identify with, with Durant as their top guy now who still feels like (and probably always will be) he's an OKC player, and a roster that shouldn't be what it is if not for Curry's bad ankles.

Durant will always be perceived as the guy who left to join a 73 win team that he couldn't beat, no matter his future achievements.

Bird Celts, Detroit Bad boys, Jordan Bulls, Big three spurs had a real identity and history, whether you liked it or not. Those warriors just feel like a motivated all star team.

[bigfan]

LBJ, LMA and KL would be magnificent but I don't see how that would happen. If we lost KL and gained LBJ I think that would still be an improvement on what we have now.

[boutons_deux]

" Warriors basically have ripped the Spurs blueprint"

Spurs NEVER approached the dubs' team salary of $400M+, never had 4 All Stars starting.

[NameLess Scrub]

LeBron is not joining the Spurs. Don't get conclusions from his press conference.

Spurs just finished a 20 year, 50+win, playoff, 5 titles run and still they only got a star to sign because he's from Texas.

[NameLess Scrub]

" Warriors basically have ripped the Spurs blueprint"

Spurs NEVER approached the dubs' team salary of $400M+, never had 4 All Stars starting.

Basically stacking a team with so much talent nobody can beat then has always been a blueprint for success :lol

But yeah, before they became that they were working on Spurs like team chemistry I guess

[szkorhetz]

Basically stacking a team with so much talent nobody can beat then has always been a blueprint for success :lol

But yeah, before they became that they were working on Spurs like team chemistry I guess
Yeah, and outside shooting, intense player and ball movement, putting ego behind winning and so on.

[tbdog]

LeBron, Kawhi and Aldridge have as good a chance or better as Houston did imo. It depends if Spurs can add a fourth player to that big 3 say Cousins (doubt it won't take less than the max). Cousins if he can keep his cool could battle Green while letting Kawhi and LeBron go to work. It's obvious to beat the Warriors you need a big 4. Spurs will still have the same problems obviously every team has with Warriors, the sharp shooters in Curry and Thompson.


Cousins in unnecessary. There are three players the Warriors have struggled to defend one on one. Lebron, Leonard and LMA. Spurs would need to address shooting beczuse it's likely they willlose mills and Gasol.

[Poolboy5623]

For anyone sitting at home with the TV off you really need to watch these finals. Absolutely entertaining back and forth basketball with lots of subplots

You’re kidding right..?!

[David Stern]

That team still wouldn't beat GSW, TBH.

:lmao

[r0drig0lac]

That team still wouldn't beat GSW, TBH.

I respectfully disagree

[RD2191]

Well, to be fair, the dubs did build through the draft before landing Durant.

[David Stern]

I respectfully disagree

He’s just another one of those “Warriors are unbeatable” fans.

[John B]

All Def Team Murray and Spurs defense will slow down and disrupt Curry’s tempo. Kawhi will shut down Thompson all day and that’s a promise and don’t even start with his offense how is Thompson guarding him? LeBron cancel out Durant, a resurgent LMA can score over Draymond, Gay and Co takes care of 2nd team, Pops >>> Kerr. Really?? Spurs cannot beat Dubs with this line-up? Only thing is trade Pau’s expiring contract to rebuilding team, maybe he wants to play with his brother. I’d like to keep Mills too he’s still Spurs best outside shooter. Bring Milutinov to back LMA and maybe draft Robinson as project big. This team is stacked in 5-7 years. I hope LeBron sees it that way.

[szkorhetz]

He’s just another one of those “Warriors are unbeatable” fans.
No, they are, but not by this old-school team. Even having a FL of Leonard-LBJ-LMA, this team is still and old school team, with basically no backcourt. GSW will be beaten by one of the new super athletic teams, where they can truly switch everything, react to any mismatch. I am thinking about Philly, Boston or the Bucks.

Look at the problems the Pelicans caused to GSW.

[tbdog]

LeBron, Kawhi and Aldridge have as good a chance or better as Houston did imo. It depends if Spurs can add a fourth player to that big 3 say Cousins (doubt it won't take less than the max). Cousins if he can keep his cool could battle Green while letting Kawhi and LeBron go to work. It's obvious to beat the Warriors you need a big 4. Spurs will still have the same problems obviously every team has with Warriors, the sharp shooters in Curry and Thompson.


Cousins in unnecessary. There are three players the Warriors have struggled to defend one on one. Lebron, Leonard and LMA. Spurs would need to address shooting beczuse it's likely they will llose mills and Gasol.

[tbdog]

Well, to be fair, the dubs did build through the draft before landing Durant.t

They did. They benefited from one of the most injury plague playoffs. Cap increase. Ignoring tampering rules. They were a shit run franchise and the stars aligned. Majority of non Warriors fans put * on their titles.

[NameLess Scrub]

Well, to be fair, the dubs did build through the draft before landing Durant.

They did. I disliked them for being dbags, which is a different reason. But as you said, that was before Durant.

Last night was a game to lose. If your MVP scores 9 pts you lose. But hey, they have another one.

[spursparker9]

9:10 mark he starts talking about the Spurs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfP1RHDhjM

Damn, Lebron actually remembered Gary Neal (with it) :lol:lol:lol

[DPG21920]

For those that like read into betting trends:

1004736287356653568

[rjv]

i don't see how lebron goes to h-town. cp3 wants the max, capela needs to get paid. anderson's contract is an albatross. and then there is just the strategic side of it; does lebron really want to play on an offense that tends to bog down and for a coach who is a perennial playoff choker?

[TheRemix]

i don't see how lebron goes to h-town. cp3 wants the max, capela needs to get paid. anderson's contract is an albatross. and then there is just the strategic side of it; does lebron really want to play on an offense that tends to bog down and for a coach who is a perennial playoff choker?

Lebron would thrive in their offense I think. Houstons game plan is to space the floor with shooters and run PnR with capela. Lebron would have a field day playing one on one with any defender and he's a better finisher than harden. Bron wouldn't do what harden would do and chunk 3 pointers after a couple of dribble moves.

[coachmac87]

Lebron would thrive in their offense I think. Houstons game plan is to space the floor with shooters and run PnR with capela. Lebron would have a field day playing one on one with any defender and he's a better finisher than harden. Bron wouldn't do what harden would do and chunk 3 pointers after a couple of dribble moves.

Yes Bron would thrive...

But it’s more about Harden and Paul playing off the ball..especially Harden that can be concerning. But if you’re Houston you do whatever it takes..especially losing Capela etc.

It’s the best trio LeBron could form just don’t think it’s the best fit and if that style can beat GSW. Cannot forget the defensive side of the ball..Rockets would expect a lot from him with Ariza and Capela gone...games aren’t won on paper

[TDomination]

Chris Broussard says LeBron should come to SA a few minutes ago on the Colin Cowherd show.

[Spurs da champs]

Chris Broussard says LeBron should come to SA a few minutes ago on the Colin Cowherd show.

If Kawhi situation gets straightened out, absolutely. LeBron needs Kawhi, not a pretender like PG13.

[E20]

If Lebron comes to SA it would be crazy in a good way. He has never played for a coach/org where he doesn't have to worry about any administrative issues. Or even making sure that they know what defensive assignments they need to play. On top of that DJ, Kawhi, Gay =excellent on ball/help defense, absolving Lebron from worrying about anything defensive related both from a physical and mental standpoint. On top of that he would have a Coach that would know how to manage him effectively without exerting him to the max. However, this is all contingent upon Lebron wanting to come to a city/market like SA (Cleaveland is no better tbh) and be willing to give up having full reigns (which is the real issue).

DJ
Gay/Green
Kawhi
Lebron
LMA

Would beat the Golden State Fucktards, definitely repeat, maybe three-peat

[Mikeanaro]

That team still wouldn't beat GSW, TBH.
So Houston was beating them until they lost CP3, and Lebron Kyrie & buncha scrubs could do it, but its and will always be impossible?

[gambit1990]

real talk: houston should package anderson with harden after he wins mvp this summer.

acquire lebron + an elite-ish wing defender, resign capela & paul to non max contracts, and then run it the fuck back.

rockets were up 3-2 against golden state... imagine the same houston roster with lebron instead of harden :lobt2:



capela would easily be the best big man lebron has played with and cp3 would easily be the best point guard that he's played with too.



it's so fucked up, harden can actually play defense when he feels like it... but often times he's just... so checked out, it's embarrassing.

[ducks]

so what does james makes if he comes here?

[Proxy]

if the rumors about market or shoe deals have any merit with kawhi, Lebron's presence would fix that I guess

[ducks]

no it would not
leonard is to quiet unless he went and did a lot of commericials

[NameLess Scrub]

All Def Team Murray and Spurs defense will slow down and disrupt Curry’s tempo. Kawhi will shut down Thompson all day and that’s a promise and don’t even start with his offense how is Thompson guarding him? LeBron cancel out Durant, a resurgent LMA can score over Draymond, Gay and Co takes care of 2nd team, Pops >>> Kerr. Really?? Spurs cannot beat Dubs with this line-up? Only thing is trade Pau’s expiring contract to rebuilding team, maybe he wants to play with his brother. I’d like to keep Mills too he’s still Spurs best outside shooter. Bring Milutinov to back LMA and maybe draft Robinson as project big. This team is stacked in 5-7 years. I hope LeBron sees it that way.

He won't see it that way.

[NameLess Scrub]

real talk: houston should package anderson with harden after he wins mvp this summer.

acquire lebron + an elite-ish wing defender, resign capela & paul to non max contracts, and then run it the fuck back.

rockets were up 3-2 against golden state... imagine the same houston roster with lebron instead of harden :lobt2:



capela would easily be the best big man lebron has played with and cp3 would easily be the best point guard that he's played with too.



it's so fucked up, harden can actually play defense when he feels like it... but often times he's just... so checked out, it's embarrassing.

What about big man Bosh?

[cd98]

If LeBron came here, then kiss good bye Murray and the draft pick just to get him, plus every other measure to cap clear bc he’s already said he’s never playing for less than the max again. So no lineups with Murray or Gay or a new draft pick.

[gambit1990]

What about big man Bosh?
was never a big bosh fan.

[DPG21920]

If LeBron came here, then kiss good bye Murray and the draft pick just to get him, plus every other measure to cap clear bc he’s already said he’s never playing for less than the max again. So no lineups with Murray or Gay or a new draft pick.

That is not true at all. There are numerous and even likely scenarios where Murray is here and Lebron gets max.

[DPG21920]

was never a big bosh fan.

Being a fan or not, Bosh was clearly levels better than Capela even though Clint has worked himself into a modern day valuable piece (even though he was pretty much negated most of the GS series)

[exstatic]

real talk: houston should package anderson with harden after he wins mvp this summer.

acquire lebron + an elite-ish wing defender, resign capela & paul to non max contracts, and then run it the fuck back.

rockets were up 3-2 against golden state... imagine the same houston roster with lebron instead of harden :lobt2:



capela would easily be the best big man lebron has played with and cp3 would easily be the best point guard that he's played with too.



it's so fucked up, harden can actually play defense when he feels like it... but often times he's just... so checked out, it's embarrassing.

Paul would still gimp out before or during the playoffs. It's what he does.

[DPG21920]

so what does james makes if he comes here?

34.5M a year.