Rumors of Lebron to Chicago in 2007

[DirkAB]

that article makes me wanna ing puke. he is making bron out to be an angel, when he has no idea what he does behind closed doors. what ing propoganda. sounds more like another lebron advertisement than news article.. the writer should be shot.

Why do you hate LeBron? Seriously, how is this possible? I don't see anything in his persona that is worthy of hate.

[atxrocker]

Why do you hate LeBron? Seriously, how is this possible? I don't see anything in his persona that is worthy of hate.

It's very possible. His arrogance, conceit and general at ude that he deserves to be given eveything on a silver platter make it quite easy for me. Guys like Amare, Dwayne, Dwight, Gilbert and others are likeable and classy enough that any grudges against them would be unjustified. Everybody thinks LeBron is the second ing coming and well.. uh, he's not. He is talented, don't get me wrong. I don't take anything away from his game, he is a very skilled athlete. I just ing hate the guy. Furthermore, I am still of the opinion that he will never win .

[CavsSuperFan]

King James: Believe the Hype, The LeBron James Story...

[kingsfan]

I can't stand him either. There's probably more of us haters than you think.

[CavsSuperFan]

You think you know LeBron? You Don’t!!! Meet the Lebrons....

[SA Gunslinger]

I remember something Lebron said after game seven in the post conference interview that stood out in my mind. Before Lebron sat with the media, Mike Brown made it a point that Lebron ran out of gas at the end of game seven.

When a reporter told Lebron Mike Brown thought he ran out of gas, Lebron said no, that was not the case or something along those lines.

I thought it was an interesting answer by LBJ.

[ChumpDumper]

Everyone Needs To Relax...

LeBron James isn't going anywhere...

I don't know how much faith I would put in this "sportswriter" -- he thought a six-year vet was a restricted free agent this summer.

[Quadzilla99]

I like Lebron but everyone acts like he has the potential or a chance to be better than MJ like its 50/50-there will never be another Michael. Did you know he won a DPOY award? Just think about that...that's amazing with all the offensive numbers and statistics he put up he was still considered the best defensive player in the league one year. Jerry West said he was the best defensive player in the NBA over and over during his career. I'll be dating Jessica Biel before Lebron wins DPOY.

[leemajors]

lebron can pop-lock, i can respect that.

[BillsCarnage]

For LeBron it's almost the difference of staying put in Cleveland and making close to 200 million from Nike and the NBA contracts in the first 10 years of his career or heading to a major market in 2008 and making closer to 350 million in the first 10 years of his career.

I've also heard that Tim Thomas was recently hired on as his PR/Financial advisor.

[picnroll]

It'd be nice if NBA fans, in fact sports fans in general, would boycott Nike if they try to manipulate sports leagues like this.

[CavsSuperFan]

No way would Lebron go to a team like the Bulls...He will stay in Cleveland (where he will remain King James)....Or MAYBE sign with a team like the Lakers, where the fans just come to the games for the entertainment value and don’t put any pressure on the players to win....

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I like Lebron but everyone acts like he has the potential or a chance to be better than MJ like its 50/50-there will never be another Michael. Did you know he won a DPOY award? Just think about that...that's amazing with all the offensive numbers and statistics he put up he was still considered the best defensive player in the league one year. Jerry West said he was the best defensive player in the NBA over and over during his career. I'll be dating Jessica Biel before Lebron wins DPOY.

Wade is a better defender.

Maybe an overall better player.

Probably a better comparison to Jordan as well playing style wise. (Yes, I realize I'm not the first person to say that...but I thought I'd repeat it).

[DirkAB]

It's very possible. His arrogance, conceit and general at ude that he deserves to be given eveything on a silver platter make it quite easy for me. Guys like Amare, Dwayne, Dwight, Gilbert and others are likeable and classy enough that any grudges against them would be unjustified. Everybody thinks LeBron is the second ing coming and well.. uh, he's not. He is talented, don't get me wrong. I don't take anything away from his game, he is a very skilled athlete. I just ing hate the guy. Furthermore, I am still of the opinion that he will never win .

I think that in a nuts you hate the hype that surrounds him, which translates into you hating him. Because if you are basing it on arrogance and conceit then you would hate the NBA in general, because the league is full of it. Do you hate Kobe? Easily the most hatable player in the league.

[Obstructed_View]

Lebron James is awesome. Anyone that thinks otherwise knows nothing about basketball. Nike and the media hype machine are disgusting. Anyone that thinks otherwise is probably profiting from it. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, yet Lebron is still a pretty likeable dude.

And the city of Cleveland should be scared less right now. The mother er has a phone. If he hasn't said anything yet, it means something.

[atxrocker]

Lebron James is awesome. Anyone that thinks otherwise knows nothing about basketball. Nike and the media hype machine are disgusting. Anyone that thinks otherwise is probably profiting from it. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, yet Lebron is still a pretty likeable dude.

And the city of Cleveland should be scared less right now. The mother er has a phone. If he hasn't said anything yet, it means something.

Lebron james game is awesome. one does not have to be of the opinion that the guy himself is awesome to "know anything about basketball". His personality and character only factor into his likeability, not his skill on the court. I acknowledge that he is an exceptionally gifted athlete, and have always admitted as much. I choose not to like him for reasons outside of his game. Though it should be noted there are still areas he has to develop to perfect his game. Still, my issues with Lebron have nothing to do with his ability to be effective on the court. While I agree Nike and the media play a big role in his over-exposure, I still can't help but think that LBJ is a piece of . I don't like the guy and it has nothing to do with basketball a en as it does judgment of character.

[Quadzilla99]

I like Lebron a lot just not when they compare him to MJ. The only thing those two got in common is they're both black. MJ won a DPOY award. For a perimeter to do all the things he does on offense and still have the energy to run all over the court and get steals and blocks (Jordan holds the record for most blocks in a season, most blocks per game in a season, and most blocks in a career by a guard) combined with all the offensive numbers and records he put up, that is one of the most amazing things in all of sports to me. A big guy can win a DPOY award by working in a small area in the paint. A perimeter guy has to expend of ton of energy running all over the court shutting down players, getting steals, and blocking shots. He played defense like Bruce Bowen and Michael Cooper and was the best offensive player maybe ever that's just ridiculous.

Lebron is at best an average defensive player. However I do like him a lot: him and Wade just seem like really good guys. They both seem like they have a good head on their shoulders. I really couldn't imagine them giving their coaches problems or getting in trouble off the court. I mean how could you not like Lebron or Wade? Especially considered they haven't really gone to battle with the Spurs. (Once or if they play the Spurs in the playoffs I'll probably start hating them just human nature.)

[Obstructed_View]

Lebron james game is awesome. one does not have to be of the opinion that the guy himself is awesome to "know anything about basketball".

Typically when I say someone is awesome, I mean their game is awesome. I wouldn't think to judge someone I've never met, and it never occurred to me that you would understand my statement to mean that. He lacks a lot of things that Jordan had, but if he plays ten more seasons and never improves a lick, he's in the hall of fame. You cannot say that you are a basketball fan and not enjoy watching the kid play, even if you root against him.

[SequNets]

Cleveland blows.

[NBA Junkie]

The rush is, other players signings depend on him signing his extension.

The Cavs have openly said they're putting off Gooden's signing until they finalize Lebron's deal. I'm sure it's the same way with other players considering going there. Him taking his time is hurting the team he so desperately wants to improve so they an deep in the playoffs.

I don't see it that way. If Drew Gooden was such an important part of the team, why would it matter whether or not Lebron signs his extension?

Lebron isn't going anywhere. Now that this whole thing is out, do you guys honestly think that he's going to let this distraction hang over his head for the next two seasons as his career and the Cavs future is on the rise? Me thinks not. On and off the court, this guy has proven that he is mature beyond his years. That ain't gonna change. His future is in Cleveland.

This whole thing is much ado about nothing.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I don't see it that way. If Drew Gooden was such an important part of the team, why would it matter whether or not Lebron signs his extension?

Lebron isn't going anywhere. Now that this whole thing is out, do you guys honestly think that he's going to let this distraction hang over his head for the next two seasons as his career and the Cavs future is on the rise? Me thinks not. On and off the court, this guy has proven that he is mature beyond his years. That ain't gonna change. His future is Cleveland.

This whole thing is much ado about nothing.

It's now how you or I see it...I'm just saying what the sources have said.

That's your opinion. He might very well stay. But don't play it like he has no incentive to leave...he does. Willl he? He knows...I don't read minds.

[NBA Junkie]

Sure the incentive is there. That's not the issue.

I think he's smart enough to know that risking such a move would damage his career and tarnish his reputation in the eyes of the fans.

Even if he wanted to go to Chicago, New York, or LA, all of those teams would be well over the cap by that time. A sign and trade could be possible, but what pieces could possibly be offered in exchange for Lebron? More importantly, why would the Cavs want to do a sign-and-trade with a division rival?

[DirkAB]

Lebron james game is awesome. one does not have to be of the opinion that the guy himself is awesome to "know anything about basketball". His personality and character only factor into his likeability, not his skill on the court. I acknowledge that he is an exceptionally gifted athlete, and have always admitted as much. I choose not to like him for reasons outside of his game. Though it should be noted there are still areas he has to develop to perfect his game. Still, my issues with Lebron have nothing to do with his ability to be effective on the court. While I agree Nike and the media play a big role in his over-exposure, I still can't help but think that LBJ is a piece of . I don't like the guy and it has nothing to do with basketball a en as it does judgment of character.

What the has LeBron done to warrant the character assissination? A piece of ? I can see maybe disliking him, some people just rub you the wrong way, but to be that extreme about it I find strange. He's a good kid, there is nothing that indicates otherwise.

[atxrocker]

What the has LeBron done to warrant the character assissination? A piece of ? I can see maybe disliking him, some people just rub you the wrong way, but to be that extreme about it I find strange. He's a good kid, there is nothing that indicates otherwise.

Look man, I guess we will have to agree to disagree then. You think he is a decent guy, I don't. You like him, I don't. I suppose he is good for the league in that some bandwagon fans follow the NBA soley because of him, but he does rub me the wrong way and for that I have no apologies.

[Quadzilla99]

You think he is a decent guy, I don't.

It's alright for you to not like him but to act like he is a bad guy or a prick when you can't name one incident or report that he has been an asshole is ridiculous.