Damn..
"Right now Spurs are the front-runners if he's going to leave Portland. Now I know there's been a lot of discussion about the fact that maybe he's already decided to leave the Blazers. I'm told that he is still considering them. My sources are telling me this will ultimately come down to the Spurs or taking that 5th year that Portland can guarantee him and the extra $27 Million that could come in a deal with them."
-Woj, just now now on FS1
Offer him the max with a player option after the 2nd year. Works out for everybody tbh.
I could see Houston offering Ariza, Jones, Papanikolaou, Harrell and a first round rounder . I think the Rockets would probably be better off keeping their roster intact, they are very deep and the additions of Harrell and Dekker only help them.
I think the Spurs are the best option overall, especially over L.A.
The Texas teams have a distinct advantage of The Lakers. The tax rate is ridiculous in California (10.55%) If he made $20 million there, it would actually be $18.2 million. If the Spurs executed and S&T he'd actually get more money despite the actual salary being lower.
Bringing back Beli on a multi-year deal without the MLE is an added bonus. I'd like the idea of the Spurs using the MLE on Brandon Wright in that situation, though he'd probably be out of that price range.
Did he say anything about the new LMA to L.A. rumors???
Staying in Portland ain't a bad pick, tbh.
I'd rather he go to the Lakers than the Blazers tbh. Would make zero sense for either parties.
this. if he doesn't join us, i'd prefer the lakers to be his route
That would make as much sense as this post.
because the lakers are going to be irrelevant during the rest of his prime anyway. the lakers are going to be harmless for the next couple of years.
if he doesnt go to spurs/lakers, he could cause headaches with the mavs/rox
He's a terrible fit in LA and would pretty much guarantee them mediocrity for at least the length of his contract tbh.
I see. Good point.
, now i get the feeling we get ed and he stays in Portland.
Honestly, not surprised about POR. Despite what people say, LMA seems like an emotional/loyal guy and he probably really loves POR and the fans.
Not only that, the extra year is really important for most people - especially at that level of money. I mean, obviously if he makes it to another contract he can get that "extra year" back, but it's not guaranteed - especially at that amount.
I really don't see LMA turning down SA though. I could not imagine sitting across from Pop/TD/TP and not just absolutely wanting to be a part of what they are. Especially when you see a legend like Tim sitting there and explaining how he is willing to sacrifice millions and millions of dollars because he believes in you. He believes in winning so much that he wants you specifically to join him so he can win alongside you with no ego and nothing but winning on his mind.
In contrast with knowing Kobe will be one of the highest paid players in the NBA and has never shown any ability to sacrifice at all. Kobe will be at the meeting but management will likely hide his ass behind a tall plant so that LMA doesn't see him
Honestly, not surprised about POR. Despite what people say, LMA seems like an emotional/loyal guy and he probably really loves POR and the fans.
Not only that, the extra year is really important for most people - especially at that level of money. I mean, obviously if he makes it to another contract he can get that "extra year" back, but it's not guaranteed - especially at that amount.
I really don't see LMA turning down SA though. I could not imagine sitting across from Pop/TD/TP and not just absolutely wanting to be a part of what they are. Especially when you see a legend like Tim sitting there and explaining how he is willing to sacrifice millions and millions of dollars because he believes in you. He believes in winning so much that he wants you specifically to join him so he can win alongside you with no ego and nothing but winning on his mind.
In contrast with knowing Kobe will be one of the highest paid players in the NBA and has never shown any ability to sacrifice at all. Kobe will be at the meeting but management will likely hide his ass behind a tall plant so that LMA doesn't see him
If it's held here
maybe spurraider can eavesdrop while bussing.
Woj's full quote
Kirby will probably bring a few of his SI covers to the meeting tbh
See those guys in the background LMA? That could be you bro!
Kirbs sales pitch will probably go along the lines of "Listen, if you want to learn how to win, you come here, if you don't, I'll teach that Rusell kid how to do it... whatever"
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