Lakers: Lebron to Lakers in a couple years?

[Clipper Nation]

he's going back to cleveland after his contract with miami ends. he can repair the relationship with his original fanbase, become the good guy again, and at that point the Cavs should be loaded with Irving and a ton of other lottery pick caliber players, meaning he'll have a good enough supporting cast to win a few more les.

Thinking LeBron would give Gilbert the time of day after that letter he wrote

[Clipper Nation]

I hope not. Don't want that frontrunner here. I'd rather have Kyrie, or Durant.

If you don't like frontrunning players, why are you a fan of the team with Food Stamps on it?

[FkLA]

he's going back to cleveland after his contract with miami ends. he can repair the relationship with his original fanbase, become the good guy again, and at that point the Cavs should be loaded with Irving and a ton of other lottery pick caliber players, meaning he'll have a good enough supporting cast to win a few more les.

Seems unlikely but if it would be pretty cool if this happened. The legend of the King would grow that much more.

[Clipper Nation]

Don't see this happening, but there have always been bigger surprises in the world of sports. Whatevs.

No way does he move to the ty other L.A. team...he'll probably end his career in Mia...he'll be loyal to where it all popped off from...

Son, all this player movement these days has a lot to do with agent influence, tbh... and LeBron just switched agents this summer to Rich Paul... and guess who's another Rich Paul client? ERIC BLEDSOE... also, even though he isn't a client, Rich Paul is apparently close friends with CP3....

LeClip James in 2014, tbh...

[venky]

I hope the Clippers get LeBron. It'll be funny when they still don't win a Championship even with LeBron James.

[purplengold]

clippers ain't gon win even if they gotta Howard, bron, Durant, n David stern support. Stacey jus graspin straws

[monosylab1k]

Thinking LeBron would give Gilbert the time of day after that letter he wrote

Thinking LeBron gives a about Dan Gilbert.

[Clipper Nation]

Thinking LeBron gives a about Dan Gilbert.

I'm not saying he gives a about Gilbert on a daily basis, but would YOU want to work for someone who calls you out like that?

[monosylab1k]

I'm not saying he gives a about Gilbert on a daily basis, but would YOU want to work for someone who calls you out like that?

I would if he trashed me, failed miserably, then had to take me back and eat my on a daily basis as I singlehandedly resurrected his entire franchise for a second time.

[DMC]

Every player at some point or another has dreamed of playing for the Lakers.

Especially Lamar Odom

[DMC]

I won't be surprised if Lebron goes to the Lakers. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Lebron and Howard play there at the same time, and CP3 as well tbh. It's a business and if that team pulls in the most money with those players, and with profit sharing amongst the teams, you bet it's going to happen.

[LakaFan]

You assholes are late

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202379

[LkrFan]

[djohn2oo8]

already kicking Kobe out the door

[Clipper Nation]

already kicking Kobe out the door

Hating on LeBron all these years but still ing themselves at the slim-to-none chance of him being a Laker

[TIMMYtoZO]

The haters are already getting boners over the thread le. Lebron is staying in Miami for the long haul. He is set to win several championships here. 2012 was just the beginning of a long ass dynasty.

[JoeTait75]

If LeBron liked the roster in Cleveland and the direction in which things were going, I think he would consider coming back at some point. I'm not saying he would, just that it wouldn't be out of the question, imo.

[Mitch]

I need to see how he will age after 30 to acquire him, for now I'm focusing on swapping out Gasol.

[Jodelo]

I need to see how he will age after 30 to acquire him, for now I'm focusing on swapping out Gasol.

What a weak ass alternate account...

[LkrFan]

already kicking Kobe out the door

No, planning for the future. But whether LBJ comes to LA or not doesn't really matter. The fact is we'll have a superstar (Howard) to build around, a ton of cap room, and deep pockets to spend on FAs. Remember, unless we have a clear cut #1 overall pick, LA doesn't build through the draft. They let other teams go through a player's growing pains. Then when he is disgruntled, outplays their ability to afford to retain him, or decides to ring chase: he comes to LA.

Just for the sake of argument, how many think LeBron really wouldn't bolt Miami? I do. Why? Who gives him the best chance to win - playing alongside Howard or a 32 or 33 year old broken down Wade? LeBron is no fool, so for those of you who say "Miami has his Bird rights and can pay him more" I remind you that so did Cleveland. So he took a paycut to collude. Plus I guarantee you he can make up the difference in endorsements (LA is the 2nd biggest media market in America BTW).

Anway, like I said, if LeBron were to come to LA, good. If he doesn't, good. How many rings did the Lakers win without Jordan during the '80s? How many did the Lakers win without LeBron since 2003? Exactly. In other words we don't need LeBron like other teams might. Needless to say either way, Lakers will be set in 2014 and beyond. Just like they always are.

[djohn2oo8]

No, planning for the future. But whether LBJ comes to LA or not doesn't really matter. The fact is we'll have a superstar (Howard) to build around, a ton of cap room, and deep pockets to spend on FAs. Remember, unless we have a clear cut #1 overall pick, LA doesn't build through the draft. They let other teams go through a player's growing pains. Then when he is disgruntled, outplays their ability to afford to retain him, or decides to ring chase: he comes to LA.

Just for the sake of argument, how many think LeBron really wouldn't bolt Miami? I do. Why? Who gives him the best chance to win - playing alongside Howard or a 32 or 33 year old broken down Wade? LeBron is no fool, so for those of you who say "Miami has his Bird rights and can pay him more" I remind you that so did Cleveland. So he took a paycut to collude. Plus I guarantee you he can make up the difference in endorsements (LA is the 2nd biggest media market in America BTW).

Anway, like I said, if LeBron were to come to LA, good. If he doesn't, good. How many rings did the Lakers win without Jordan during the '80s? How many did the Lakers win without LeBron since 2003? Exactly. In other words we don't need LeBron like other teams might. Needless to say either way, Lakers will be set in 2014 and beyond. Just like they always are.

Depends on if Dwight can handle L.A. Everyone knows he's a mental midget

[djohn2oo8]

But yea, LeBron's not leaving Miami.

[LkrFan]

Depends on if Dwight can handle L.A. Everyone knows he's a mental midget

That's what people thought about 0-12 Pau. Like Pau before him, Kobe will teach him. Besides, he's playing with a much better supporting cast. He doesn't have the burden of carrying a franchise. All he has to do is play his game. The pressure is on Kobe and Nash. Kobe to catch MJ and Nash to get his first rang. Both are in the twilight of their careers. Howard, not so much, but he can learn how to win now. Kobe already said he'll teach him and Dwight said he's willing to learn.

[LkrFan]

But yea, LeBron's not leaving Miami.

And Howard's not leaving Orlando.

[LkrFan]

Only Lakers signed in 2014:

Dwight Howard (re-signed) = $21,848,491

Steve Nash (3rd year) = $9,701,000

2014 Total Salary: $31,549,491.

2012 Total Salary: $100M