MDC 5,877 Posted June 29, 2018 Lakers Lebron jersey sales are going to go through the roof. Think Laker fans will still buy it when he signs with Philly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 29, 2018 The lure of reviving a historic franchise like the lakers will be what draws him in. Plus LA lifestyle won’t be too shabby for him either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted June 29, 2018 Think Laker fans will still buy it when he signs with Philly? Outside of Philly, is this really a narrative? Haven't heard much national chatter about it, including the top 3 guys, not just LeBron. Either way, can't wait to see it all play out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,950 Posted June 29, 2018 The lure of reviving a historic franchise like the lakers will be what draws him in. Plus LA lifestyle wont be too shabby for him either. He already has a house there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,032 Posted June 29, 2018 The Lakers are working on a tight window, as Lebron has to opt in or opt out at midnight. If he opts out, that means Cavs, Sixers, or Lakers. If he opts in, Lakers are out of the running logically. If San Antonio misses out on a deal today, they still have days/weeks/months to try and find a good offer or convince Kawhi to stay and take the extra $30m over the next 4 years. In short, they have tons of backup options whereas the Lakers don't. All that is to say.....The Spurs have the big leverage. The fact that Kawhi wants to go to LA just keeps SA from having ALL the leverage. You're assuming they can't sign LeBron without kawhi. If LeBron signs with the lakers anyway, all this magical leverage the talking heads say the Spurs have disappears. And the Lakers were one of the top possibilities well before kawhi publicized wanting a trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 29, 2018 Sounds like Deandre Jordan will be a Mav.Fock Deandre Jordan - WTF do we want him? We are still a couple years away, I have no desire to have this turd on a young team that's finding it's way. I just assume play the kids and lose again this year - get a top 5 pick next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 29, 2018 If they get Kawai and LeBron you can pencil the Lakers into the finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,950 Posted June 29, 2018 If they get Kawai and LeBron you can pencil the Lakers into the finals. I suspect the GSW would have something to say about that. And I'm a Laker fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted June 29, 2018 . I just assume play the kids and lose again this year - get a top 5 pick next year. Ain't happening. Hell, we picked 5th this year, and you can't possibly think we will be worse with Doncic and a 2nd year DSJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 29, 2018 I suspect the GSW would have something to say about that. And I'm a Laker fan. So used to LeBron in the east I didn’t consider the West. West champ series I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted June 29, 2018 If they get Kawai and LeBron you can pencil the Lakers into the finals. If they get Kawhi and Lebron, you can pencil in the Warriors for actually putting out a legit concentrated effort at least.....which is something the only did for about 2 halves of basketball against the Rockets in this season's playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 29, 2018 Ain't happening. Hell, we picked 5th this year, and you can't possibly think we will be worse with Doncic and a 2nd year DSJ. I'd just assume go after Randle in LA.......given him the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted June 29, 2018 I'd just assume go after Randle in LA.......given him the money. I'll give you that it is the duty of all Mavs fans to hate Deandre forever......so I'm fine with him being out of the league next year if possible...but he is a basketball fit. I don't think Randle is the guy to grab. He can't shoot or space the floor. He isn't a pick and roll roller. He isn't athletic enough to switch on defense. He doesn't keep the ball moving on offense. I don't really want Cousins either for the same type reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,593 Posted June 29, 2018 Think Laker fans will still buy it when he signs with Philly? For a New York Knicks fan you sure talk about the 76'rs a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 29, 2018 I'll give you that it is the duty of all Mavs fans to hate Deandre forever. To be honest, I never really got too upset with him for this.. It would have been a stupid biz move for him to leave LA. I just don't want to commit $24m to a guy who isn't going to be here when we're good or who doesn't hold any trade value.. I'd rather roll the dice on a young kid/project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,566 Posted June 30, 2018 To be honest, I never really got too upset with him for this.. It would have been a stupid biz move for him to leave LA. I just don't want to commit $24m to a guy who isn't going to be here when we're good or who doesn't hold any trade value.. I'd rather roll the dice on a young kid/project. seems like the Mavs to me might make one last run for Dirk, they aren't that far off, especially if that kid can contribute from day 1 they might be like a 4-5 seed potentially Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted June 30, 2018 To be honest, I never really got too upset with him for this.. It would have been a stupid biz move for him to leave LA. I just don't want to commit $24m to a guy who isn't going to be here when we're good or who doesn't hold any trade value.. I'd rather roll the dice on a young kid/project. Jordan is chasing one last pay day. Not an immediate difference maker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted July 1, 2018 Looking more and more likely LeBron goes to LA. Ugh. Feels weird. I hate it...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted July 1, 2018 Paul George resigning with OKC. Love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted July 1, 2018 Chris Paul stays with Rockets. 4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 979 Posted July 1, 2018 Stephen A is reporting that Lebron has been texting Kevin Durant about joining up on the Lakers..... Stephen A is a filthy liar and annoying as fock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 371 Posted July 1, 2018 Paul George resigning with OKC. Love it. That's an awful resigning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted July 1, 2018 Suns sign Trevor Ariza from Houston, 1 yr $15M. https://www.thedreamshake.com/2018/6/30/17522180/trevor-ariza-signs-1-year-15-million-deal-with-phoenix-suns-nba-free-agency I like it to help mentor their young core. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted July 1, 2018 If LeBron goes to LA you won't hear from me much about him anymore. I'll add them to the Warriors and Celtics as places that if he went there, I'd be out as a fan. Warriors and Celtics because if you are a top tier MVP type player, you simply cannot go to the defending champs or your conference rival. That's just weak sauce. Lakers just don't feel right and to be honest Chicago either. That's Kobe's and MJ's teams (in recent era). If I'm LeBron those are off limits too. Just wouldn't feel right.......... JMO Id be out too. Would probably just stop watching basketball. Been a Lakers fan my entire life. Just cant stand LeBron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,566 Posted July 1, 2018 I am no NBA guy but 40 mil a year for Chris Paul??? you kidding me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted July 1, 2018 Id be out too. Would probably just stop watching basketball. Been a Lakers fan my entire life. Just cant stand LeBron.So they arent allowed to have great players because they already had great players at one point? Wacky stance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted July 1, 2018 So they arent allowed to have great players because they already had great players at one point? Wacky stance. Even wackier interpretation of what I wrote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted July 1, 2018 Even wackier interpretation of what I wrote. It was more in response to KSB saying those teams were off limits to Lebron just because they had great players in the past. Makes no sense. Players want to be the NEXT great player to follow in those teams legacy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,032 Posted July 1, 2018 I am no NBA guy but 40 mil a year for Chris Paul??? you kidding me? Being head of the player's association has its privileges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted July 1, 2018 I am no NBA guy but 40 mil a year for Chris Paul??? you kidding me? Organization officially hamstrung. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted July 2, 2018 LeBron signs with Lakers. Report is a 4 year deal worth $154m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted July 2, 2018 LeBron signs with Lakers. Report is a 4 year deal worth $154m Ohhhh man, lets get some baby! SoCal is going to go crazy. So many Leflop haters but now will be overnight megafans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted July 2, 2018 LeBron signs with Lakers. Report is a 4 year deal worth $154m Hell yeah! Some of the most fun Ive had with the NBA has been ripping and bagging on Lebron, but back in Cleveland it was kind of hard to hate him as much. But now he decides to sign with the most hatable and entitled franchise in the league? Problem solved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted July 2, 2018 Sweet, now I don't have to worry about KSB carrying the water for this guy any longer. That's a win. Right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted July 2, 2018 Sweet, now I don't have to worry about KSB carrying the water for this guy any longer. That's a win. Right. Gat eeem! The explanations and excuses should be good. Just be a fan and own it. Fandom with stipulations and conditions is not real fandom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted July 2, 2018 You'll learn to love him and there is nothing wrong with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted July 2, 2018 LeBron signs with Lakers. Report is a 4 year deal worth $154m Yuck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted July 2, 2018 My God, can you all imagine how biased the league is going to order their officials to be towards the most entitled player, fan base, and team in league history? Itll be vomit inducing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted July 2, 2018 You can expect the league to force the Spurs to take less than theyd otherwise get for Kawhi now. Book it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
