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

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFTzd6rvXUI

[Phenomanul]

A pairing of Kawhi and LeBron elicited this response from one of my cousins down in Monterrey... ¡Que KaBron!!! :lol :lol :lol

for Latino appreciation month the Jerseys should say "Los KaBrones" instead of "Los Spurs"...

[Uriel]

LeBron James should come to San Antonio and join the Spurs. That way, Kawhi Leonard will finally have his Scottie Pippen.

[cutewizard]

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

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb1FG6CtsD0

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMldR3kQ3P8

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4_oVKEmSYI

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkXEs_344Lo

[NameLess Scrub]

Lebron coming to SA would be gold for the Spurs and the City from a marketing standpoint. But it also would probably ruin the Spurs as we know it. Lebron is leaving the Cavs worse off (if he goes). He got them to go into the tank on the salary cap and overpay mostly scrub players. He also dominated the culture and turned his teammates into little Lebronettes. Imagine the entitlement he'll teach Kawhi and his folks. And Lebron and his buddies would pretty much take over the Spurs organization. I think Lebron respects the Spurs from afar, but he's more into the Lebron culture.

I want LeBron on the team more than ever, but this is a legit concern for me.

There's a point when I start wondering if the whole "he doesn't have help" is in part his fault. He apparently influences the roster building process, then everybody becomes his inferior sidekick with pressure to perform unless you want to be called one of the plumbers mentioned in the media. He's capable of great things, but also seems capable of freezing his teammates or cutting down their impact.

Agree with your last sentence.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[DPG21920]

Kabronridge

[exstatic]

I want LeBron on the team more than ever, but this is a legit concern for me.

There's a point when I start wondering if the whole "he doesn't have help" is in part his fault. He apparently influences the roster building process, then everybody becomes his inferior sidekick with pressure to perform unless you want to be called one of the plumbers mentioned in the media. He's capable of great things, but also seems capable of freezing his teammates or cutting down their impact.

Agree with your last sentence.

I think he's realized after losing 3 out of 4, that might not be working for him anymore. If ever there were an organization that he would leave alone and a coach that he would listen to, it's the Spurs.

[DPG21920]

I hope Kobe taking shots at him motivates him to say no to la

[TimDunkem]

I hope Kobe taking shots at him motivates him to say no to la

As well as Lonzo making cheesy music videos with Daddy Lavar grinning menacingly over his shoulder.

What a circus.

[NameLess Scrub]

I think he's realized after losing 3 out of 4, that might not be working for him anymore. If ever there were an organization that he would leave alone and a coach that he would listen to, it's the Spurs.

You're very optimistic :lol

[NameLess Scrub]

Kabronridge

That doesn't work very well when your 1st language is Spanish :lol

[8FOR!3]

Starting to hear more and more about it in the media. When there's smoke...

[SuperCam]

he will be in lakers. wants good school for his sons not SA schools that force kids to learn in mexican

[look_at_g_shred]

he will be in lakers. wants good school for his sons not SA schools that force kids to learn in mexican
Dj gonna make an impact this year?

[lil'mo]

he will be in lakers. wants good school for his sons not SA schools that force kids to learn in mexican

:lol

[FkLA]

Damn, it seems like the whole media wants him to join the Spurs. Hope he listens. :tu

[exstatic]

You're very optimistic :lol

He's 33. He's been to more Finals than Pop, but has LOST more times than Pop has won, 3-6 vs. 5-1. His legacy is pretty much set, and maybe he just wants to enjoy the last third of his career. I'm not saying he's coming, but the odds are better now that he's lost AGAIN. I'm sure he and Pop would sit down and have a long talk about all of these issues, and if LeBron can just let things be.

[DAF86]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u0-aUMAqbw

What does he say about San Antonio?

[coachmac87]

Damn, it seems like the whole media wants him to join the Spurs. Hope he listens. :tu

I’m not getting that vibe. Seems like true hoop talking heads feel that’s the right move but I feel the mainstream media is pushing Lakers..

I mean I see why they’d want it to happen and it looks like it probably will..

[FkLA]

What does he say about San Antonio?

In for the answer to this.

cutewizard get your ass in here

[exstatic]

Damn, it seems like the whole media wants him to join the Spurs. Hope he listens. :tu

Everyone is tired of the fucking Warriors, and see this as the most capable potential Finals ready super team to knock them off. You just KNOW that CP3 will be hobbling again come playoff time, which leaves LBJ plus bin Harden to take on that juggernaut, minus Capella and Ariza, who will have to go to get James. I think teams may actually help take salary off our hands to see those fuckers go down.

[spurs1990]

cutewizard thanks for cataloging the vids

[cd98]

he will be in lakers. wants good school for his sons not SA schools that force kids to learn in mexican

Yes, because there are hardly any Mexicans in LA.

[coachmac87]

He's 33. He's been to more Finals than Pop, but has LOST more times than Pop has won, 3-6 vs. 5-1. His legacy is pretty much set, and maybe he just wants to enjoy the last third of his career. I'm not saying he's coming, but the odds are better now that he's lost AGAIN. I'm sure he and Pop would sit down and have a long talk about all of these issues, and if LeBron can just let things be.

But we dunno if LeBron is going to actually take meetings..and getting one imo will be the Spurs hardest hurdle...just like it was last year with Paul.

He’s not a “free agent”. And him being that is 2 weeks away..so unless he reaches out to other teams their hands are tied. But he could be talking with Paul George, CP3 etc to possibly manipulate a move.

[tbdog]

Yeah, how does it work when you technically not a free agent. How does teams get meetings with him without tampering?

[DAF86]

In for the answer to this.

cutewizard get your ass in here

At the 4:40 mark he says "San Antonio always *something I can't understand* pretty well, huh?"

[exstatic]

Yeah, how does it work when you technically not a free agent. How does teams get meetings with him without tampering?

Your meeting is in July. You call just after midnight on the 1st, and set something up. There's a period of like 5-6 days where the league is "closing the books" on this season, and finalizing the official cap number for next season. After that is over, the FA period opens, and players can sign.

[tbdog]

Your meeting is in July. You call just after midnight on the 1st, and set something up. There's a period of like 5-6 days where the league is "closing the books" on this season, and finalizing the official cap number for next season. After that is over, the FA period opens, and players can sign.

yes, however Lebron is not a free agent. He has opt out clause. So technically, until he opts out, he is not a free agent.

[turb0time]

At the 4:40 mark he says "San Antonio always *something I can't understand* pretty well, huh?"

It sounds like he's saying "San Antonio always plays pretty well at home." Pretty true statement.

He also said "Tony, pass the ball!" :lol

[marinoman]

This yahoo article today has the headline lebron doesn’t like Houston as a city, if he doesn’t like that city he prolly won’t love SA

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/report-lebron-james-says-doesn-164417709.html?__twitter_impression=true


And that according to wade, lifestyle is james’ main interest, la in the lead again

[DAF86]

This yahoo article today has the headline lebron doesn’t like Houston as a city, if he doesn’t like that city he prolly won’t love SA

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/report-lebron-james-says-doesn-164417709.html?__twitter_impression=true


And that according to wade, lifestyle is james’ main interest, la in the lead again

But he likes Cleveland?

[marinoman]

Yes, because there are hardly any Mexicans in LA.
I don’t think lebron has an issue with mexicans quite the way supercam does.

Now watch a report come out that lebron tried to get Jose Calderon deported

[dabom]

This yahoo article today has the headline lebron doesn’t like Houston as a city, if he doesn’t like that city he prolly won’t love SA

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/report-lebron-james-says-doesn-164417709.html?__twitter_impression=true


And that according to wade, lifestyle is james’ main interest, la in the lead again

Houston isn't like SA.

[marinoman]

But he likes Cleveland?
Maybe, isn’t it known his wife loves Akron

[BSfromTX]

^^^^no kidding

but how much does all of that REALLY matter? Dude can go wherever he wants whenever he wants. Probably his way of saying he doesn't want to play for D'Antoni

[Gino20]

Maybe, isn’t it known his wife loves Akron

Yes, and apparently she was not too thrilled when they moved to South Beach.

[vy65]

This yahoo article today has the headline lebron doesn’t like Houston as a city, if he doesn’t like that city he prolly won’t love SA

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/report-lebron-james-says-doesn-164417709.html?__twitter_impression=true


And that according to wade, lifestyle is james’ main interest, la in the lead again

Not that hard to believe. Houston sucks a bag of dicks.

[Gino20]

Question.

If the LBJ to the Lakers rumors are true, why wouldn't LBJ make it abundantly clear right now that he wants to play with the Lakers? He would not need to go through the circus like last time by meeting with different teams and he can assist in facilitating a trade that benefits both teams and allow more time for the Lakers to make moves. If no trade, he could just sign after free agency begins.

The only things that I can think of is the landscape of the NBA changing between now and then and his ego. However, even if the landscape changes, he could still sign with nearly any team he wants.

[kuato]

Question.

If the LBJ to the Lakers rumors are true, why wouldn't LBJ make it abundantly clear right now that he wants to play with the Lakers? He would not need to go through the circus like last time by meeting with different teams and he can assist in facilitating a trade that benefits both teams and allow more time for the Lakers to make moves. If no trade, he could just sign after free agency begins.

The only things that I can think of is the landscape of the NBA changing between now and then and his ego. However, even if the landscape changes, he could still sign with nearly any team he wants.

If he chooses now there will be less money than if teams fight to sign him till the last minute ?

[marinoman]

Question.

If the LBJ to the Lakers rumors are true, why wouldn't LBJ make it abundantly clear right now that he wants to play with the Lakers? He would not need to go through the circus like last time by meeting with different teams and he can assist in facilitating a trade that benefits both teams and allow more time for the Lakers to make moves. If no trade, he could just sign after free agency begins.

The only things that I can think of is the landscape of the NBA changing between now and then and his ego. However, even if the landscape changes, he could still sign with nearly any team he wants.
He’s probably not sure, just leaning towards certain team(s). And maybe horrible or good pitches from teams will help him be sure. Plus he probably loves drama cause why even meet with gsw

[coachmac87]

Question.

If the LBJ to the Lakers rumors are true, why wouldn't LBJ make it abundantly clear right now that he wants to play with the Lakers? He would not need to go through the circus like last time by meeting with different teams and he can assist in facilitating a trade that benefits both teams and allow more time for the Lakers to make moves. If no trade, he could just sign after free agency begins.

The only things that I can think of is the landscape of the NBA changing between now and then and his ego. However, even if the landscape changes, he could still sign with nearly any team he wants.


Because he ain’t going solo....

[exstatic]

This yahoo article today has the headline lebron doesn’t like Houston as a city, if he doesn’t like that city he prolly won’t love SA

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/report-lebron-james-says-doesn-164417709.html?__twitter_impression=true


And that according to wade, lifestyle is james’ main interest, la in the lead again

How do you even draw the conclusion that Houston and San Antonio are the same? Or even similar? It would be like comparing LA and San Fran and saying they're the same.

[marinoman]

How do you even draw the conclusion that Houston and San Antonio are the same? Or even similar? It would be like comparing LA and San Fran and saying they're the same.
What i was saying is San Antonio isn’t exactly thought of in high regard, Houston tends to be thought of decently. Ive never been to miami but that place is generally thought of as nice, see what im doing? Reputation

[cd98]

This yahoo article today has the headline lebron doesn’t like Houston as a city, if he doesn’t like that city he prolly won’t love SA

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/report-lebron-james-says-doesn-164417709.html?__twitter_impression=true


And that according to wade, lifestyle is james’ main interest, la in the lead again

I don't pretend in my mind that LeBron wants to come to S.A., though I do agree that there might be basketball reasons to come if he believes Kawhi is healthy and Pop hasn't given up on coaching or lost a step after losing his wife of many years.

That said, how does Lebron like Cleveland and not Houston? I guess maybe because he grew up in Cleveland and Houston does get flooded every 4 or 5 years (I say that with all sensitivity for Hurricane Harvey).

But I also don't get why people think Houston is a better landing spot than SA for basketball. I mean, we won a game against GSW and Houston only won two. And we were missing Kawhi for every game. Houston didn't win a game against GSW after they lost their best player.

[Seventyniner]

The Spurs are 1-8 in the playoffs against the Durant Warriors, and so are the Cavs. But the Spurs were missing Kawhi for 8+ of those games. Joining SA has to make more sense than staying in Cleveland, at least. There's a clear path forward in SA.

[spurschamps99030507]

Kobe Bryant on his ESPN show ‘Detail’: It’s ‘not for simple-minded people’


"All I thought about as a kid personally was winning championships," Bryant said. "That’s all I cared about. That's how I valued Michael. That's how I valued [Larry] Bird. That's how I valued Magic [Johnson]. It was just winning championships. Now, everybody's going to value things differently, which is fine. I'm just telling you how I value mine."
"If I'm Bron, you got to figure out a way to win. It's not about narrative. You want to win championships, you just gotta figure it out."


https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/11/kobe-bryant-lebrons-free-agency

Bryant then criticized LeBron's leadership.


It has everything to do with how you build the team, from an emotional level. How do you motivate them? … Leadership is not making guys better by just throwing them the ball. That's not what it is. It's about the influence that you have on them to reach their full potential. And some of it's not pretty. Some of it's challenging, some of it's confrontational. Some of it's pat on the back. But it's finding that balance, so now when you show up to play a Golden State or a Boston, your guys feel like you have the confidence to take on more.



Michael gave me some really good advice after the '08 Finals: 'You got all the tools. You gotta figure out how to get these guys to that next level to win that championship.' Going into the 2010 series, I said, 'Listen, Boston, they got Ray Allen, they got Paul Pierce, they got [Kevin] Garnett, they got Sheed [Wallace], the talent is there. They're stacked.' That was the first superteam. [Michael] kind of heard me lament about it, and he just goes, 'Yeah, well, it is what it is; you gotta figure it out. There's no other alternative.' And that's the challenge LeBron has. You have pieces that you have to try to figure out how to work with. Excuses don't work right now. …

https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers/kobe-lebron-excuses

@ESPNLosAngeles
“I think L.A. could be a little bit of a trap for LeBron in this way…because Kobe will be there and Kobe will be critiquing how that is going.”
@wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[MR-Clutch]

Kobe doing his best to keep lebron out of LA.

[spurschamps99030507]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAJGFhMgLMM&feature=youtu.be

[cutewizard]

In for the answer to this.

cutewizard (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19861) get your ass in here

Sorry guys, i thought there was something in there, my bad...

Sorry, sorry.

[offset formation]

What i was saying is San Antonio isn’t exactly thought of in high regard, Houston tends to be thought of decently. Ive never been to miami but that place is generally thought of as nice, see what im doing? Reputation

South Beach is not Miami.

[cd98]

My guess is LeBron isn't sure what he is doing. And my other guess is that this will be as much about where his family wants to live as it is about winning another title. I'm sure he thinks he can go to any number of teams and make them contenders.

[noles1983]

South Beach is not Miami.

This.

Most of Miami is actually a shithole.

[Ice009]

What does he say about San Antonio?

He's watching a Spurs game on his day off while drinking wine. He doesn't say anything about the Spurs just some general comments during the game, but he's watching the game on the road on his day off while drinking Pop's favourite drink.

[SpursDynasty85]

Kobe Bryant on his ESPN show ‘Detail’: It’s ‘not for simple-minded people’


"All I thought about as a kid personally was winning championships," Bryant said. "That’s all I cared about. That's how I valued Michael. That's how I valued [Larry] Bird. That's how I valued Magic [Johnson]. It was just winning championships. Now, everybody's going to value things differently, which is fine. I'm just telling you how I value mine."
"If I'm Bron, you got to figure out a way to win. It's not about narrative. You want to win championships, you just gotta figure it out."


https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/11/kobe-bryant-lebrons-free-agency

Bryant then criticized LeBron's leadership.


It has everything to do with how you build the team, from an emotional level. How do you motivate them? … Leadership is not making guys better by just throwing them the ball. That's not what it is. It's about the influence that you have on them to reach their full potential. And some of it's not pretty. Some of it's challenging, some of it's confrontational. Some of it's pat on the back. But it's finding that balance, so now when you show up to play a Golden State or a Boston, your guys feel like you have the confidence to take on more.



Michael gave me some really good advice after the '08 Finals: 'You got all the tools. You gotta figure out how to get these guys to that next level to win that championship.' Going into the 2010 series, I said, 'Listen, Boston, they got Ray Allen, they got Paul Pierce, they got [Kevin] Garnett, they got Sheed [Wallace], the talent is there. They're stacked.' That was the first superteam. [Michael] kind of heard me lament about it, and he just goes, 'Yeah, well, it is what it is; you gotta figure it out. There's no other alternative.' And that's the challenge LeBron has. You have pieces that you have to try to figure out how to work with. Excuses don't work right now. …

https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers/kobe-lebron-excuses

@ESPNLosAngeles
“I think L.A. could be a little bit of a trap for LeBron in this way…because Kobe will be there and Kobe will be critiquing how that is going.”
@wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

I criticized Kobe a lot in my lifetime but I have a certain respect for his competitiveness and bball ability. I agree 100% with this even though Kobe was a terrible teammate near the end of his career on the court. Playing with Lebron gotta suck unless you are already a friend of his or a straight catch and shoot player.

[CGD]

Kobe Bryant on his ESPN show ‘Detail’: It’s ‘not for simple-minded people’


"All I thought about as a kid personally was winning championships," Bryant said. "That’s all I cared about. That's how I valued Michael. That's how I valued [Larry] Bird. That's how I valued Magic [Johnson]. It was just winning championships. Now, everybody's going to value things differently, which is fine. I'm just telling you how I value mine."
"If I'm Bron, you got to figure out a way to win. It's not about narrative. You want to win championships, you just gotta figure it out."


https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/11/kobe-bryant-lebrons-free-agency

Bryant then criticized LeBron's leadership.


It has everything to do with how you build the team, from an emotional level. How do you motivate them? … Leadership is not making guys better by just throwing them the ball. That's not what it is. It's about the influence that you have on them to reach their full potential. And some of it's not pretty. Some of it's challenging, some of it's confrontational. Some of it's pat on the back. But it's finding that balance, so now when you show up to play a Golden State or a Boston, your guys feel like you have the confidence to take on more.



Michael gave me some really good advice after the '08 Finals: 'You got all the tools. You gotta figure out how to get these guys to that next level to win that championship.' Going into the 2010 series, I said, 'Listen, Boston, they got Ray Allen, they got Paul Pierce, they got [Kevin] Garnett, they got Sheed [Wallace], the talent is there. They're stacked.' That was the first superteam. [Michael] kind of heard me lament about it, and he just goes, 'Yeah, well, it is what it is; you gotta figure it out. There's no other alternative.' And that's the challenge LeBron has. You have pieces that you have to try to figure out how to work with. Excuses don't work right now. …

https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers/kobe-lebron-excuses

@ESPNLosAngeles
“I think L.A. could be a little bit of a trap for LeBron in this way…because Kobe will be there and Kobe will be critiquing how that is going.”
@wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

These quotes feel like some revisionist history by Kobe.

[John B]

How old ago was the upload? Was he watching a clip of a Spurs game after just losing :lol:lol:lol

[John B]

It says don’t go to Lakers because you’re not winning championships there :bang

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Well, if there's one thing LeBron sure wants in his new destination is a cheap mechanic.

LeBron to the Spurs confirmed.

Cheap mexican mechanics don't fix Italian luxxo cars

[look_at_g_shred]

How old ago was the upload? Was he watching a clip of a Spurs game after just losing :lol:lol:lol 1st Round

[Uriel]

Posting these here, for what they're worth.

https://image.ibb.co/kngdCy/Screen_Shot_2018_06_13_at_12_33_42_PM.png
https://image.ibb.co/hoRBXy/Screen_Shot_2018_06_13_at_12_34_00_PM.png

[John B]

Who writes Spurs Talk? This sounds real good if true. I like our chances with LeBron if Pops is really going all out for him. He’s pretty convincing especially Bron adores him.

[eDizzle20]

The Lakers to me seem like the most likely fit...

•LeBron will run the show with a younger coach in Walton
•will have a solid supporting cast in Paul George, Ingram, Ball, and Kuzma
•market, lifestyle, and his son has committed to playing prep ball there...

Yes, there is a mutual respect between LeBron and Pop, but LeBron has always controlled every organization he’s played with. I don’t see it the same way in San Antonio.

[Chillen]

Yes, there is a mutual respect between LeBron and Pop, but LeBron has always controlled every organization he’s played with. I don’t see it the same way in San Antonio.

Who says Spurs wouldn't accommodate LeBron? I think they would.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

The Lakers to me seem like the most likely fit...

•LeBron will run the show with a younger coach in Walton
•will have a solid supporting cast in Paul George, Ingram, Ball, and Kuzma
•market, lifestyle, and his son has committed to playing prep ball there...

Yes, there is a mutual respect between LeBron and Pop, but LeBron has always controlled every organization he’s played with. I don’t see it the same way in San Antonio.

He didn't control the Heat, he went there for championships and got them, which would be the reason to join the Spurs. Imagine what his legacy would have been had he stayed in Cleveland and was something like 1-8 in finals, instead of 3-6.

I think he'd care much more about his legacy at this point than about controlling everything. At least he should.

[cutewizard]

He's watching a Spurs game on his day off while drinking wine. He doesn't say anything about the Spurs just some general comments during the game, but he's watching the game on the road on his day off while drinking Pop's favourite drink.

That speaks volumes

[BillMc]

These quotes feel like some revisionist history by Kobe.

This

[daledondale]

These quotes feel like some revisionist history by Kobe.

[cutewizard]

Hmmmm

[cd98]

Does James want to play with 2018 Kawhi? 2016 yes. But due to last year, it’s a gamble whether Kawhi is healthy, committed, and engaged. If Leonard tanks, it would be a big mistake for James to come.

[Phenomanul]

Does James want to play with 2018 Kawhi? 2016 yes. But due to last year, it’s a gamble whether Kawhi is healthy, committed, and engaged. If Leonard tanks, it would be a big mistake for James to come.

There is no way Kawhi tanks or would fail to be engaged if he sees that the organization is on board with true championship contention. Nothing screams championship contention more than going hard after LeBron, provided they've already offered Leonard a supermax extension in the process.

[FkLA]

Posting these here, for what they're worth.

https://image.ibb.co/kngdCy/Screen_Shot_2018_06_13_at_12_33_42_PM.png
https://image.ibb.co/hoRBXy/Screen_Shot_2018_06_13_at_12_34_00_PM.png

Is this run by timvpimp/Kori?

[DMC]

Kobe Bryant on his ESPN show ‘Detail’: It’s ‘not for simple-minded people’


"All I thought about as a kid personally was winning championships," Bryant said. "That’s all I cared about. That's how I valued Michael. That's how I valued [Larry] Bird. That's how I valued Magic [Johnson]. It was just winning championships. Now, everybody's going to value things differently, which is fine. I'm just telling you how I value mine."
"If I'm Bron, you got to figure out a way to win. It's not about narrative. You want to win championships, you just gotta figure it out."


https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/11/kobe-bryant-lebrons-free-agency

Bryant then criticized LeBron's leadership.


It has everything to do with how you build the team, from an emotional level. How do you motivate them? … Leadership is not making guys better by just throwing them the ball. That's not what it is. It's about the influence that you have on them to reach their full potential. And some of it's not pretty. Some of it's challenging, some of it's confrontational. Some of it's pat on the back. But it's finding that balance, so now when you show up to play a Golden State or a Boston, your guys feel like you have the confidence to take on more.



Michael gave me some really good advice after the '08 Finals: 'You got all the tools. You gotta figure out how to get these guys to that next level to win that championship.' Going into the 2010 series, I said, 'Listen, Boston, they got Ray Allen, they got Paul Pierce, they got [Kevin] Garnett, they got Sheed [Wallace], the talent is there. They're stacked.' That was the first superteam. [Michael] kind of heard me lament about it, and he just goes, 'Yeah, well, it is what it is; you gotta figure it out. There's no other alternative.' And that's the challenge LeBron has. You have pieces that you have to try to figure out how to work with. Excuses don't work right now. …

https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers/kobe-lebron-excuses

@ESPNLosAngeles
“I think L.A. could be a little bit of a trap for LeBron in this way…because Kobe will be there and Kobe will be critiquing how that is going.”
@wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

Kobe is so full of shit. He never made anyone around him better. What advice did Mike give to Kobe after 08, pass the fucking ball to Pau? Go 6 for 24 in the Finals? Have Ron Artest bail you out? Gut your team's salary cap? Go get Dwight Howard?

[DMC]

Posting these here, for what they're worth.

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Wouldn't it be nice if you could take a year off from work, do whatever the fuck you want, don't communicate with anyone and have your boss fly to New York to meet you to discuss whether or not you will accept 200+ million for a "whatever you feel like doing" stint that only lasts part of the year?

[BillMc]

Wouldn't it be nice if you could take a year off from work, do whatever the fuck you want, don't communicate with anyone and have your boss fly to New York to meet you to discuss whether or not you will accept 200+ million for a "whatever you feel like doing" stint that only lasts part of the year?

Truth. Kawhi's definitely got "first world" problems:lol

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjq_9-lWsVQ

SJax suddenly gone pro-Pop. Times have changed.

[exstatic]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjq_9-lWsVQ

SJax suddenly gone pro-Pop. Times have changed.

Maybe he thinks there's an opening for him on Pop's staff with a couple of departures. There isn't, because he's dumb as a post. Don't tell him that, though.

[spursistan]

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Agree with Bogut; it is naive to think Lebron hasn't made up his mind yet.

[ace3g]

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[DMC]

^Jesus fucking Christ you'll run him out of the United States with that shit.

[Ron Swanson]

Pop wearing a cowboy hat. :lmao

[marinoman]

Lol @ putting in worlds best tacos. The fuck does that accomplish

[marinoman]

LeBron come to San Antonio, where everyday is taco Tuesday

[spurs1990]

http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/23726047/billboard-top-30-how-every-team-pitch-lebron-james-free-agency-nba

ESPN posted all 30 billboards. Definitely worth a browse. All are on a single page to scroll through

[spursistan]

Starting to believe all these Lebron to Lakers rumours, tbh. It has definitely gained some traction and the betting odds are reflecting it..

I don't know what to read into it other than Lebron has been broken by the Warriors and this nothing but an abdication move.

[Uriel]

Lauvergne expected to opt out.


On the Joffrey Lauvergne front, the belief is he will not opt into his $1.6 million player option, while more lucrative offers he'll consider to play overseas. If Lauvergne doesn't return, it leaves LaMarcus Aldridge and Davis Bertans, who is considered stretch-four, as the other big men on the roster.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Sources-Spurs-target-Villanova-s-Spellman-for-a-12992706.php

[BackHome]

That’s great if he leave Spurs need to bring in Nikola this summer

[Uriel]

Danny doesn't sound too optimistic about the Spurs' chances of landing LeBron.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egHtP0KwTC8&feature=youtu.be

[Mikeanaro]

Danny doesn't sound too optimistic about the Spurs' chances of landing LeBron.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egHtP0KwTC8&feature=youtu.be
Too soon to say anything, also Danny´s ass could be shipped somewhere else.

[YGWHI]

A pairing of Kawhi and LeBron elicited this response from one of my cousins down in Monterrey... ¡Que KaBron!!! :lol :lol :lol

for Latino appreciation month the Jerseys should say "Los KaBrones" instead of "Los Spurs"...

Or this guy is your cousin or Kabron seems a thing on Tw now :D No kidding, I follow many Spurs' fans who are talking about the new Ka-Bron duo... :tu
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[BillMc]

http://assets.espn.go.com/prod/styles/pagetype/otl/20180614_courtingtheking/images/spurs_003.png

[cutewizard]

1006956675612463104

Boys, im liking it more and more!!

Yihhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

[ace3g]

Might be fake news but some on twitterverse saying Lebron is currently in NY.

[Joseph Kony]

LeBron/Kawhi/Pop/Duncan all in NYC currently....

[Dverde]

Lakers find someone to take Lonzo and Deng as a package. Couldn’t they sign CP3 and Lebron to max deals. They would have some cap room to spare.

[Gino20]

Might be fake news but some on twitterverse saying Lebron is currently in NY.

It’s interesting, if true. They say some from the Lakers org are there as well. I think Buss made a post while in Manhattan.

[FkLA]

Why don't yall nigs post the tweets?

[cd98]

Might be fake news but some on twitterverse saying Lebron is currently in NY.

He's there to talk Kawhi out of SA.

[Gino20]

I don’t think the Spurs trade him to LA anyway.

[cd021]

Lauvergne expected to opt out.


https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Sources-Spurs-target-Villanova-s-Spellman-for-a-12992706.php

PATFO dodged a fucking bullet with Lavergne, tbh $1.6 million to him is highway robbery.

[Pavlov]

Lauvergne expected to opt out.


https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Sources-Spurs-target-Villanova-s-Spellman-for-a-12992706.phpEasily replaced by Costello if it comes to that.

[MR-Clutch]

Jabari Young’s Twitter :hat

[DPG21920]

Or this guy is your cousin or Kabron seems a thing on Tw now :D No kidding, I follow many Spurs' fans who are talking about the new Ka-Bron duo... :tu
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Im shocked at how many pundits/former players are on the Lebron to SA wagon. It’s great to see the level of respect Kawhi and this organization still holds.

I also already coined Kabronridge

[MR-Clutch]

https://twitter.com/jabarijyoung/status/1007466991337209857?s=21


https://twitter.com/jabarijyoung/status/1007458522915835904?s=21

[cutewizard]

LeBron/Kawhi/Pop/Duncan all in NYC currently....

Really Sir?

Oh my god.......

[cutewizard]

What if it happens?.?

WHAT IF.???

OMG

[cd021]

Easily replaced by Costello if it comes to that.

Milutinov, would hopefully be more likely. This would be his fourth season being stashed.

[cutewizard]

Milutinov, would hopefully be more likely. This would be his fourth season being stashed.


Do you think he is ready??

[marinoman]

Spurs are 8/1 to get LeBron. This fucker is making me wanna bet

[cutewizard]

Spurs are 8/1 to get LeBron. This fucker is making me wanna bet


Source??

[marinoman]

Source??
What part? The 8/1 odds, or Jabari being a cocktease

[cutewizard]

What part? The 8/1 odds, or Jabari being a cocktease

The odds hehe

[marinoman]

The odds hehe
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-free-agency-odds-veteran-handicapper-has-surprising-pick-for-king-james-next-nba-team/amp/

Betonline.ag has 10/1
i gotta bovada account, gotta see there odds

[cd021]

Lakers find someone to take Lonzo and Deng as a package. Couldn’t they sign CP3 and Lebron to max deals. They would have some cap room to spare.

Lebron and PG-13 more likely. L.A could offer up Deng and Lonzo + 2019 and possibly even their 2021 picks for Lebron.

Lebron, if he were to opt in, would allow the Cavs to trade him to L.A and would allow acquire the 3rd overall pick in last year's draft, to go along with their 8th pick + 2 future 1st's for taking back Deng to start their rebuild. If not Cleveland, Phoenix or Atlanta might options too.

The Lakers would be able to clear the decks and once they sign PG-13, they would have Hart, Kuzma, Ingrim, Lebron, George, Zubac and whomever they take with 25th pick (7 players for $78.1 million, $83 million with the six roster holds). With the rest of the money, they would need a starting PG and Center, re-signing Isaiah Thomas and going after Dedmon would probably be their best bets. To fill out the rest of the roster they could bring back Frye on the vet min, as well as bringing in Jeff Green, and maybe Nerlens Noel on a cheap deal.

Their isn't a lot of rotation caliber players that they could get on affordable deals but maybe Belinelli and/or another ring chaser would leave money on the table to ring chase.

[cd021]

Do you think he is ready??
Ready enough, either we bring him over now or what the hell is PATFO doing? We used a 1st round pick on a player who will have not played a single minute of NBA ball since being drafted in 2015.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQcE5NpKCN0

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0cK42zc-ZY

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RovUokRkqU

[TheDoctor]

Why don't yall nigs post the tweets?
They old. Don’t know how to use it.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Guys can the Spurs supermax both Lebron and Kawhi??

No. Lebron is not eligible. Player must be in his 8th or 9th year and be with the team that drafted him or have been traded during his rookie contract as well as the performance requirements.

[r0drig0lac]

PATFO dodged a fucking bullet with Lavergne, tbh $1.6 million to him is highway robbery.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[Chillen]

Nice pipe dream while it lasted. LeBron is not joining Spurs without Kawhi.

[$pursDynasty]

Nice pipe dream while it lasted. LeBron is not joining Spurs without Kawhi.
hell Lebron probably engineered Kiwi to the Lakers.

[Ice009]

The door has been slammed fucking shut.

[r0drig0lac]

Nice pipe dream while it lasted. LeBron is not joining Spurs without Kawhi.

[Uriel]

Now that RC has made it clear that the Spurs' priority is to keep Kawhi, is it time to reopen this discussion?

On one hand, LeBron signing with the Spurs is the absolute best thing the Spurs can do to convince Kawhi to stay. On the other, I'm sure LeBron understands that he won't have to worry about Kawhi leaving the team if he signs in San Antonio. Not to mention, a Big 3 of LeBron, Kawhi, and LMA gives him his best chance of finally beating the Warriors.

[mo7888]

Now that RC has made it clear that the Spurs' priority is to keep Kawhi, is it time to reopen this discussion?

On one hand, LeBron signing with the Spurs is the absolute best thing the Spurs can do to convince Kawhi to stay. On the other, I'm sure LeBron understands that he won't have to worry about Kawhi leaving the team if he signs in San Antonio. Not to mention, a Big 3 of LeBron, Kawhi, and LMA gives him his best chance of finally beating the Warriors.

Sure, but we probably can't open max cap space now so, how do you convince Cleveland to trade him to us with a LeBron opt-in?

[Ice009]

Who said Kawhi even wants to play with LeBron? He might not even want to play with him.

[John B]

I think Kawhi wants to play with LeBron. I still think Kawhi doesn’t want to be the face of the franchise, not a leader and okay to hide behind Duncan or a LeBron. His personality (not making eye contacts, mute, able to be manipulated by people around him, etc) personal insecurities, which he compensates working hard on the court, but not as the leader. His prolonged injury could be anxiety, not able to perform 100% as people expects him to. He complains of Pops being strict style because he is expected to be the one. He’s not. He’s a hell of a player but cannot be the leader.

[elemento]

Zero chance. Players praise Pop just to look good in the media. The truth is that mostra superstars cantora stand his militar style.

[sasaint]

I think Kawhi wants to play with LeBron. I still think Kawhi doesn’t want to be the face of the franchise, not a leader and okay to hide behind Duncan or a LeBron. His personality (not making eye contacts, mute, able to be manipulated by people around him, etc) personal insecurities, which he compensates working hard on the court, but not as the leader. His prolonged injury could be anxiety, not able to perform 100% as people expects him to. He complains of Pops being strict style because he is expected to be the one. He’s not. He’s a hell of a player but cannot be the leader.

Exactly; I've been saying this for months. Kawhi would love to play with LeBron. And LeBron would love to have the second best player on the planet as his sidekick. LMA is the only potential fly in the ointment. Just don't know how LeBron would feel about San Antonio.

[sasaint]

Zero chance. Players praise Pop just to look good in the media. The truth is that mostra superstars cantora stand his militar style.

I think that is +/- 90% true. By the force of his own personality, LeBron might be an exception. Not many others.

[8FOR!3]

Exactly; I've been saying this for months. Kawhi would love to play with LeBron. And LeBron would love to have the second best player on the planet as his sidekick. LMA is the only potential fly in the ointment. Just don't know how LeBron would feel about San Antonio.

San Antonio is a cool town. No it's not Miami, but it's also not Cleveland...

[John B]

Agree. With catastrophic failure in Cavs to be swept in the Finals because of personnel, he will look for the best sidekicks and HOF coach. If we can convince him Kawhi is on board and LeBron is The Man, I think he’s coming.

[Extra Stout]

There is absolutely zero chance LeBron is coming to SA. None. Nada. Zilch. Zero. He owns homes in Akron and L.A. He has already said he’s going somewhere where his family wants to be and where he has a chance to win. Yes, he wants to play with Kawhi. That’s why Kawhi’s team was trying to strong-arm the Spurs to send him to LA. LeBron is in that loop.

[sasaint]

San Antonio is a cool town. No it's not Miami, but it's also not Cleveland...

I don't need bright lights. I like San Antonio except for the climate. But I like Cleveland, too. I prefer cities that are easier to navigate in daily living. If LeBron is truly thinking about his family, San Antonio would be preferable to LA imho.

[sasaint]

There is absolutely zero chance LeBron is coming to SA. None. Nada. Zilch. Zero. He owns homes in Akron and L.A. He has already said he’s going somewhere where his family wants to be and where he has a chance to win. Yes, he wants to play with Kawhi. That’s why Kawhi’s team was trying to strong-arm the Spurs to send him to LA. LeBron is in that loop.

Truth.

[Marcus Bryant]

There is absolutely zero chance LeBron is coming to SA. None. Nada. Zilch. Zero. He owns homes in Akron and L.A. He has already said he’s going somewhere where his family wants to be and where he has a chance to win. Yes, he wants to play with Kawhi. That’s why Kawhi’s team was trying to strong-arm the Spurs to send him to LA. LeBron is in that loop.

Spurs balk at dealing with LA. So, either LeBron views LA+George or PHI+Leonard more favorably.

[spurschamps99030507]

Brian Windhorst: “My feel is that LeBron James is not picking up his player option – that LeBron is going into unrestricted free agency, and that will result basically in San Antonio and Houston being out of the mix. I think he will interact with , but I think it’s Philadelphia, Cleveland or Los Angeles , with Cleveland or L.A. being the two real choices and Philly sort of being there.”


Brian Windhorst: “Right now, I’m 51 percent LeBron to , regardless of Paul George or Kawhi Leonard… if I was percentage-wise, I would say 51 percent L.A., 40 percent Cleveland and 9 percent Philadelphia. That’s where I’m at right now.”


http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=23874241

[Spur|n|Austin]

Once news came out of his son going to HS in LA it was set he wouldn’t end up in SA. I’d be shocked if it wasn’t CLE or LA.

[spursistan]

The door has been slammed fucking shut.


Why is the OP doing this to himself? :lol

[ducks]

bomb

[DAF86]

1 year guaranteed + 1 year player option. Do it for Pop Lebron. DO IT.