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

[DAF86]

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

Somebody is beating the Warriors in the next two years, tbh. If Lebron comes to SA, the Spurs will be that team.

[gambit1990]

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)

i'm taking capela.

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

lebron would handle the ball much more responsibly than harden so cp3 would have less of a workload.

and lebron would have less of a workload because of the supporting cast he'd have.

[gambit1990]

Somebody is beating the Warriors in the next two years, tbh. If Lebron comes to SA, the Spurs will be that team.

agreed.

[cool cat]

If there is even a chance to get Lebron you go all, you sell Manu's last nut to make it happen.

[r0drig0lac]

Damn, Lebron actually remembered Gary Neal (with it)

Lebron is a ing basketball genius

[DAF86]

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

Somebody is beating the Warriors in the next two years, tbh. If Lebron comes to SA, the Spurs will be that team.

I mean, Houston would have probably beaten them if not for Paul's injury, and the ing Cavs were right there in 2 of 3 games with ing surrounding Lebron. Swap that with Kawhi, Aldridge, Pop, etc. and those 2 or 3 plays you need to swing the outcome of a game go your way. If Lebron chooses wisely, he can easily get 1 or 2 more rings of this Warriors era.

[coachmac87]

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.

Smh...Broussard again said today “Basketball Wise” SA is his best option...

[TimDunkem]

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.

Aldridge needs to go in favor of a dynamic guard, tbh, imho.

[TD 21]

Spurs playing in a so called non glamorous city and James' lust for power are two well known strikes against them. But far less talked about is, his affinity for controlling narrative. He knows that if he won a championship(s) here, even though they'd have to take down an all-time team, it would still be the 6th in 2 decades (or more) for the most successful organization in that timeframe, so they'd receive a substantial portion of the credit.

With the Rockets, even though they'd be even more talented than the Warriors, if/when they beat them, the narrative would still be that he took an organization that hadn't won a championship in 24 (or more) years, 2 superstars who had never won and a prominent coach who hadn't either.

With the 76ers, the narrative would be that he took a bunch of kids to the promised land and an organization that hadn't been in 36 (or more) years.

If the Spurs even want to think of getting an audience with James and his representation, they need to mend the relationship with Leonard and convey confidence in his being healthy and his injury not derailing his career, at least anytime soon.

[Seventyniner]

Spurs playing in a so called non glamorous city and James' lust for power are two well known strikes against them. But far less talked about is, his affinity for controlling narrative. He knows that if he won a championship(s) here, even though they'd have to take down an all-time team, it would still be the 6th in 2 decades (or more) for the most successful organization in that timeframe, so they'd receive a substantial portion of the credit.

I don't know about that. The Spurs only have one le since 2007 and it happened before the rise of the Warriors.

LeBron didn't have a problem forming a superteam in his prime, though Miami is certainly a more desirable place to live than SA for the vast majority of NBA players. There are plenty of parallels to Miami in 2011. Pop = Riley, Kawhi = Wade, Aldridge = Bosh. Maybe Manu or Tony = Haslem too.

[TD 21]

I don't know about that. The Spurs only have one le since 2007 and it happened before the rise of the Warriors.

LeBron didn't have a problem forming a superteam in his prime, though Miami is certainly a more desirable place to live than SA for the vast majority of NBA players. There are plenty of parallels to Miami in 2011. Pop = Riley, Kawhi = Wade, Aldridge = Bosh. Maybe Manu or Tony = Haslem too.

Still. They've been the most successful regular season team since then and the media loves giving Pop and his magical "system" and their culture credit. He wins one or more here, he'll definitely receive the most credit, but be viewed as a cog in the machine all the same.

Also, the Heat, despite a championship 4 years earlier at the time, weren't the established en y that the Spurs are.

[exstatic]

Still. They've been the most successful regular season team since then and the media loves giving Pop and his magical "system" and their culture credit. He wins one or more here, he'll definitely receive the most credit, but be viewed as a cog in the machine all the same.

Also, the Heat, despite a championship 4 years earlier at the time, weren't the established en y that the Spurs are.

LeBron has already established that he can't win one on his own. He created the Heatles, and then had Kryie, plus Love who was traded for their #1 pick Wiggins. He would get equal credit here as in Miami. He would be the lead of three All Stars. The Pop analog in Miami would have been Riley, who also had championship cachet.

[RichB]

As much as I would love to have LeBron here, I don’t want the Spurs dragging their feet on this either. I’d rather they deal Mills/Gasol, bring Milutoniv (spelling?) over, draft a legit 2-guard at #18, and then fill out the rest of the roster accordingly. If Lebron really wants to join the Spurs, it’ll happen.

[TD 21]

LeBron has already established that he can't win one on his own. He created the Heatles, and then had Kryie, plus Love who was traded for their #1 pick Wiggins. He would get equal credit here as in Miami. He would be the lead of three All Stars. The Pop analog in Miami would have been Riley, who also had championship cachet.

Created on his own (not entirely true, but I'll play along), as in not previously established. A lot of the core would theoretically remain intact here.

There's 2 differences between Pop and Riley. 1) Pop is still coaching, 2) The media gives him more credit because they underrate the great and very good players he's gotten to coach.

[coachmac87]

Spurs playing in a so called non glamorous city and James' lust for power are two well known strikes against them. But far less talked about is, his affinity for controlling narrative. He knows that if he won a championship(s) here, even though they'd have to take down an all-time team, it would still be the 6th in 2 decades (or more) for the most successful organization in that timeframe, so they'd receive a substantial portion of the credit.

With the Rockets, even though they'd be even more talented than the Warriors, if/when they beat them, the narrative would still be that he took an organization that hadn't won a championship in 24 (or more) years, 2 superstars who had never won and a prominent coach who hadn't either.

With the 76ers, the narrative would be that he took a bunch of kids to the promised land and an organization that hadn't been in 36 (or more) years.

If the Spurs even want to think of getting an audience with James and his representation, they need to mend the relationship with Leonard and convey confidence in his being healthy and his injury not derailing his career, at least anytime soon.

San Antonio small market is the only red flag...that’s if everything is worked out with Kawhi etc..

Everyone thought the same narrative about Durant but at the end of the day he’s gonna have 2 rings and possibly more if nothing is done about it. The media/people will get over it and tbh there isn’t more of a coward front running move than what he did... And speaking on Durant, he can catch or surpass LeBron in “rings” which could start a crazy stupid media narrative about who’s better etc.

LeBron legacy is on the line and a ring or two plus taking down the greatest dynasty ever (media standards) would push him to the top. It’s about beating them and getting the 4th or 5th ring and blowing MJ out of the water statistically will be the difference.

I think he’s going to Houston and I’ve said it since Melo tried to force his way there last offseason..but it has nothing to do about the narrative you laid out and everything to do with his close friend Paul..who’s pretty much D-Wade when it comes to friendship.

And tbh getting Paul to SA was my crying card last off-season because I knew it could be the ticket for LeBron..now we just gotta put our faith in Pop..which you and others gave up on. And quit with the “control” narrative too that’s total BS and was leverage against Gilbert and Cavs. LeBron has openly admired PATFO and I highly doubt he wouldn’t trust them in their doings.

[Dave_ET]

Spurs playing in a so called non glamorous city and James' lust for power are two well known strikes against them. But far less talked about is, his affinity for controlling narrative. He knows that if he won a championship(s) here, even though they'd have to take down an all-time team, it would still be the 6th in 2 decades (or more) for the most successful organization in that timeframe, so they'd receive a substantial portion of the credit.

With the Rockets, even though they'd be even more talented than the Warriors, if/when they beat them, the narrative would still be that he took an organization that hadn't won a championship in 24 (or more) years, 2 superstars who had never won and a prominent coach who hadn't either.

With the 76ers, the narrative would be that he took a bunch of kids to the promised land and an organization that hadn't been in 36 (or more) years.

If the Spurs even want to think of getting an audience with James and his representation, they need to mend the relationship with Leonard and convey confidence in his being healthy and his injury not derailing his career, at least anytime soon.

These are good points, however the best way to control the narrative is winning, and winning a lot. Lebron is making a decision on where to play the back 1/3 of his career, so he is going to value winning way higher than anything else. As I stated in my previous post, I think he sees through Houston’s flaws, and that Philly is too young for his timeline. Also, even if we won immediately next year with him that’s 5 years removed from a championship, and our first without TD. I do not think the Spurs would receive a substantial portion of the credit, more around 50/50. I think Spurs shortcomings in Houston vs SA narrative is less than the positive of sustained winning in SA vs Houston. Luckily he’s a smart dude. Obviously I could be completely wrong who knows.

[DAF86]

Is San Antonio really that of a city, sons? The way some speak is as if folks agreeing to play with the Spurs would have to agree to playing in a kind of on Earth, tbh.

[TD 21]

These are good points, however the best way to control the narrative is winning, and winning a lot. Lebron is making a decision on where to play the back 1/3 of his career, so he is going to value winning way higher than anything else. As I stated in my previous post, I think he sees through Houston’s flaws, and that Philly is too young for his timeline. Also, even if we won immediately next year with him that’s 5 years removed from a championship, and our first without TD. I do not think the Spurs would receive a substantial portion of the credit, more around 50/50. I think Spurs shortcomings in Houston vs SA narrative is less than the positive of sustained winning in SA vs Houston. Luckily he’s a smart dude. Obviously I could be completely wrong who knows.

The Spurs can't offer the best chance of winning either. Even though a healthy Leonard should be the number 1 player in the league he'd want to play with, the Rockets have better play makers (he supposedly wants to play off the ball more), their role players fit better and they play a more modern style.

He's also about as close to Paul as anyone in the league and though I'm not aware of the extent of his relationship with Harden, he's part of the in crowd, so I guarantee you he has more of one than he does with Leonard or Aldridge. Sure, he has somewhat of one with Murray and Green, but unless he's added a reliable spot up 3 in the off season, the former would be a terrible fit and both are role players.

[coachmac87]

Everyone here is quick to point out the flaws of him possibly coming here..and talk about why he should go elsewhere..

It’s hilarious tbh

[hater]

Is San Antonio really that of a city, sons? The way some speak is as if folks agreeing to play with the Spurs would have to agree to playing in a kind of on Earth, tbh.

Are you from argentina?

Imagine La Boca after everyone gained 200 pounds from one day to another and their sewer floodd and formed a creek where they put a few dinner tables and chairs around

[r0drig0lac]

As much as I would love to have LeBron here, I don’t want the Spurs dragging their feet on this either. I’d rather they deal Mills/Gasol, bring Milutoniv (spelling?) over, draft a legit 2-guard at #18, and then fill out the rest of the roster accordingly. If Lebron really wants to join the Spurs, it’ll happen.

nah, Lebron (and everything he brings in from good and bad) is way better than all of that (actually it's not even close)

[sasaint]

Is San Antonio really that of a city, sons? The way some speak is as if folks agreeing to play with the Spurs would have to agree to playing in a kind of on Earth, tbh.

Depends on your age/means/cravings. Most comments about San Antonio on ST are too subjective to be of any value. The city could be described as "wholesome". It seems to me that whether that would appeal to an NBA athlete would depend entirely on that individual athlete's values and marital status. I like it because it is a nice multi-cultural, multi-ethnic city that is very conducive to stress-free living. I don't know how multi-millionaire athletes navigate LA, for example, but for most of us, getting around that megalopolis is stressful and time consuming. Daily life in SA is way easier. That has always been important to me - but an NBA player, who knows? Most posters here focus on night life, not daily living. The night life here would probably appeal to a conventioneer from Topeka.

[Spurtacular]

Rumors have him going to Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia or San Antonio.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba...cid=spartanntp

[Seventyniner]

Depends on your age/means/cravings. Most comments about San Antonio on ST are too subjective to be of any value. The city could be described as "wholesome". It seems to me that whether that would appeal to an NBA athlete would depend entirely on that individual athlete's values and marital status. I like it because it is a nice multi-cultural, multi-ethnic city that is very conducive to stress-free living. I don't know how multi-millionaire athletes navigate LA, for example, but for most of us, getting around that megalopolis is stressful and time consuming. Daily life in SA is way easier. That has always been important to me - but an NBA player, who knows? Most posters here focus on night life, not daily living. The night life here would probably appeal to a conventioneer from Topeka.

It's been a while since I lived in SA, but I visit from time to time. The moniker of "the biggest small town in the country" seems appropriate, though I haven't visited enough other big cities to know.

[Leetonidas]

Dijon already recruiting lebron

https://m.mysanantonio.com/sports/sp...e-12976553.php