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KobeDunk Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:39 am Post subject: |
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so let me understand this .... Lebron who just won a title for Cleveland after 50 years and is adored and loved in the city he grew up in will leave again, for a 2nd time to come to the Lakers and try to rebuild a 17 win team while being once again criticized and hated by most national media and fans and scrutinized and compared to every Laker great before him by the LA media..... Makes a lot of sense to me ! |
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cmonkee Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:39 am Post subject: |
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LeBron James to return to Cavs to defend title in 2016-17
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/06/lebron_james_to_return_to_cavs.html
Quote: | "I love it here. I love being here. I love my teammates," James told cleveland.com, moments before he boarded a float at The Q for the Cavs' championship parade through downtown Cleveland. "Obviously my agent will take care of all the logistical things but, I'm happy. I've got no plans to go nowhere at this point." |
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True Lakers Fan Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:43 am Post subject: |
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There, lock this ridiculous thread _________________ I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying. |
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Goldenwest Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:50 am Post subject: |
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I'd rather the Lakers win a chip without lebron anyway. |
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Vin Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Obviously. It's nice that he's announced it so early. |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:52 am Post subject: |
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KobeDunk wrote: | so let me understand this .... Lebron who just won a title for Cleveland after 50 years and is adored and loved in the city he grew up in will leave again, for a 2nd time to come to the Lakers and try to rebuild a 17 win team while being once again criticized and hated by most national media and fans and scrutinized and compared to every Laker great before him by the LA media..... Makes a lot of sense to me ! |
Yep, that about covers it. So clearly this is going to happen. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:53 am Post subject: |
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cmonkee wrote: | LeBron James to return to Cavs to defend title in 2016-17
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/06/lebron_james_to_return_to_cavs.html
Quote: | "I love it here. I love being here. I love my teammates," James told cleveland.com, moments before he boarded a float at The Q for the Cavs' championship parade through downtown Cleveland. "Obviously my agent will take care of all the logistical things but, I'm happy. I've got no plans to go nowhere at this point." |
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Well, that's a double negative, which means he's obviously leaving. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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2019 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:54 am Post subject: |
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Krispy Kreme wrote: | Durant is a different cat than Lebron. He just wants to win and nothing else. Hopefully we don't blow it (like we did with LMA) during our presentation to him.
We don't need to have celebrities , or media people there. Just focus on basketball. Period. |
I agree that the focus should be predominantly on basketball but despite whatever these guys say, the component of lifestyle and outside opportunities. Having AEG or __________ would be a wise move so long as it's not all we have to ofer.
Mitch
Magic
Kobe
Luke
Shaw
Jeanie
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:54 am Post subject: |
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So what BS rumor is Screaming A Sh(bleep) going to start now? _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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Vin Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:59 am Post subject: |
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DaMuleRules wrote: | So what BS rumor is Screaming A Sh(bleep) going to start now? |
Love's trades, KD's destination. |
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0514 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:00 am Post subject: |
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Pipe dream dead boys hahah |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Goldenwest wrote: | I'd rather the Lakers win a chip without lebron anyway. | He'll probably be retired by then |
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Darth Los Angeles Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:02 am Post subject: |
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Same stupid ish when people wanted Dwight Howard. I don't see why any of you would want Lebron wearing a Lakers jersey. Let that cat do what he does far far far away from us. _________________ “There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level.” ―Bruce Lee |
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SemperMalum Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:12 am Post subject: |
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So, with the pipe dream finally being laid to rest, can we return to more realistic ideas and also lock this thread? Especially after previous interviews, articles, etc. etc. etc. all indicated he would never leave the Cavs and all this traction started from SAS seeking attention? |
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2019 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Darth Los Angeles wrote: | Same stupid ish when people wanted Dwight Howard. I don't see why any of you would want Lebron wearing a Lakers jersey. Let that cat do what he does far far far away from us. |
this post has so much wrong in it |
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0514 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Darth Los Angeles wrote: | Same stupid ish when people wanted Dwight Howard. I don't see why any of you would want Lebron wearing a Lakers jersey. Let that cat do what he does far far far away from us. |
Because LBJ is the best player on the planet who can elevate any franchise into contention |
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pmacla Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:27 am Post subject: |
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I think and always thought he stays in Cleveland but what is he gonna say at the parade ?? lol notice he left himself an out "at this point" |
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RetroNikes Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:35 am Post subject: |
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lol. I said we'll likely get conformation today and I was right. |
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:52 am Post subject: |
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RetroNikes wrote: | lol. I said we'll likely get conformation today and I was right. | The only confirmation needed was when Lebron was holding the Larry O'brien trophy. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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eureca Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Good for Cleveland. Glad it wasn't a long drawn out thing. Never made sense that he would leave a great team in his hometown. It's even not as if the team was declining like with with Wade in Miami. Kyrie isn't in his prime yet and he already roasted the unanimous MVP. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:01 am Post subject: |
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DaMuleRules wrote: | digcom99 wrote: | DaMuleRules wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | Fallout wrote: | Lebron is thinking post career. Where has better business opportunities after he retires? Boone land or a state that is one of the worlds biggest economy? Nike would make a push for him to come to LA, their 1b deal is worth more in a bigger market.
Ending his career in LA would offer more financially post nba. Also for his ego imagine rejuvenating LA.
Still a small chance but not impossible. |
Lebron wants his post-NBA career to be in entertainment, the Lakers have their own cable TV station. |
It's 2016. Thanks to the Internet and the fact that Film/TV production has spread out across the country, one does not even remotely need to be in an LA to have any endorsement or commercial celebrity power. Gone are the days someone needs to be in New York or LA to maximize their exposure.
As for the Lakers cable channel, it's incredibly insignificant as far as reach and clout. It may was well be cable access in regards to it's meaning to an major sports icon. |
While it's true actual film/TV production can be done anywhere, most production headquarters and the decisions on what gets made is still done in LA and NY. LeBron just doesn't want to be the talent (for that, he can live anywhere), but he also wants to be a movie mogul. He will be spending a lot of time in LA for this. Why do you think he spent $20 million on a mansion there? He might as well be playing there too.
I think Lebron will eventually live in LA full time. Whether he does it before or after his basketball career is over is still up in the air. |
I'm he sure he may well end up living here in LA one day. But purchasing a home here indicates nothing more than he plans to spend some time here. As I said earlier, several NBA players have purchased homes in LA in the past for various reasons NOT involving moving to LA permanently or to play for the Lakers.
As fas becoming a "mogul" in the entertainment industry to the point that his presence in LA would be required, that's a long road to travel, and even if he ever did find himself in such a position, it would have to be when he wasn't also trying to juggle practice and traveling with a team.
Anyway, the point is not whether he may end up living here one day but whether having a house here or a desire to work in the entertainment industry indicate an intent to come to the Lakers. The answer is they don't - at least not in any definitive fashion. Especially when weighed against other factors that would indicate it's not likely. |
Well if not in any definitive fashion then I guess it is a done deal. The Master has spoken. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:01 am Post subject: |
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I can't believe I've ready every single comments on this thread. Actually I can because it is very entertaining. LOL. |
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KobeDunk Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:21 am Post subject: |
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hope Durant says he's stays too so the Lakers don't waste their time on him and concentrate on going after young free agents that they could actually get. |
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RetroNikes Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:23 am Post subject: |
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KobeDunk wrote: | hope Durant says he's stays too so the Lakers don't waste their time on him and concentrate on going after young free agents that they could actually get. | This is not like the past few years. They don't need to wait for Durant to make his decision. |
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Runway8 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Krispy Kreme wrote: | Durant is a different cat than Lebron. He just wants to win and nothing else. Hopefully we don't blow it (like we did with LMA) during our presentation to him.
We don't need to have celebrities , or media people there. Just focus on basketball. Period. |
Knowing that he's a different cat, why do you think we have a shot at him? If Lebron ain't coming to the Lakers, there is no reason for him to. What other free agents can we sign, what team can we field with him that would make it a stronger team than if he were to join Steph and Klay? |
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