Is Lebron James closer to leaving Cleveland and join a higher profile Market?

mathdotcom · 05-24-09, 11:04 PM

yeah he could go to New York.......

.....the New York Zoo.

The General · 05-24-09, 11:05 PM

In reality, Cleveland is not that special of a city, similar to Indy in some ways (Others as well). Very boring for a guy with such special skills and marketing ability.

jjgold · 05-24-09, 11:08 PM

If they lose this series he is going because this was their year. Cleve cannot duplicate this year with same players.

BrandonLaz · 05-24-09, 11:09 PM

I believe he has it in his contract with Nike if he goes to LA, New York, and somewhere else he makes like an extra 100 million out of the deal or something crazy like that. This could just be something I got told by someone who didn't know what they where talking about, but I swear I remember reading an article about it.

mathdotcom · 05-24-09, 11:09 PM

maybe he will go to lakers

then he can doubleteam underage girls with kobe

The General · 05-24-09, 11:11 PM

Clippers/Knicks

pavyracer · 05-24-09, 11:12 PM

If he goes to New York it will be the end of his career. Nothing good comes from that city. Look at the Yankees. They are the ridicule of baseball.

icsky3 · 05-24-09, 11:21 PM

Mac4Lyfe · 05-24-09, 11:28 PM

Having to play 1 on 5 is very frustrating and I'd get the hell out of town if danny Ferry doesn't get him some help.

tullamore · 05-24-09, 11:28 PM

I think Lebron wants to build a brand image much like Jordan with his line with Nike. IF the rumors are true about some Chinese investors buying into the Cavs, that will help LEbron build his brand abroad and might help him stay in Cleveland. What does LEbron gain by going to New York. I know New York is the top market but it not like Cavs games aren't being broadcast now. Lebron is still getting tons of edorsement playing in a small market.

Money talks, and bullshit walks. But at some point one might need to make a lifestyle choice. LEbron is the biggest name in Cleveland, and he would be a big star in New York, but he wont always be the top star.

cockblocker · 05-25-09, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

If they lose this series he is going because this was their year. Cleve cannot duplicate this year with same players.

All they did was build up a bloated record by beating up on inferior teams. They are'nt winning anything.

Tsoprano · 05-25-09, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

If they lose this series he is going because this was their year. Cleve cannot duplicate this year with same players.

Agree 100%

Next year Boston will have a healthy KG back in the lineup, Orlando will be even stronger, Lakerland should improve with Bynum settling back into the lineup, Portland/Houston will also be good contenders. Not to mention those Denver Thuggets.

Cleveland will NOT win a title if they do not pull it off this season. This is their big shot, and so far they are being thrown around from the blue crew up in Florida.

Jerry Seinfeld · 05-25-09, 12:19 AM

Agreed with the Asian Marketing comment. He has already stated he wants to be the first Billionaire athlete. And I think the being marketed all over Asia would help him more than moving to NY ever would. However LA does seem interesting to say the very least.

VegasDave · 05-25-09, 12:22 AM

TSop, you of all people should know that any team in the East is a move or two away from becoming a powerhouse...

Madetowin · 05-25-09, 01:42 AM

well lebron received a enormous contract by the greek team olympiakos also to play in europe let's not forget but I doubt it . Jay Z is his boy and he will definltyyyyyy go their to play.

jjgold · 05-25-09, 06:16 AM

If he goes to NY the minimum tickets will be $100 on the upper levels and every game will be sold out forever. The buzz in NY would be unreal. He would become the biggest thing ever to hit NY.

tomcarter · 05-25-09, 06:36 AM

but the knocks will still lose and lebrons image would really suffer being around the knicks. worst management in the nba.

he belongs in LA

Domestic · 05-25-09, 08:51 AM

Lebron is off to the lakers next season to began his 4-peat dynasty with Kobe.

milwaukee mike · 05-25-09, 08:54 AM

i think he will stay in cleveland.

BrandonLaz · 05-25-09, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Domestic

Lebron is off to the lakers next season to began his 4-peat dynasty with Kobe.

That would be to sick to even put into words. You couldn't double team either of them or you would be SOL. I was playing franchise mode in NBA 2k9 he signed with Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat which I guess could actually happen that would be a sick combo as well.

Casperwaits · 05-25-09, 09:35 AM

All NY teams seem to be in the running whenever a great player from a small market hints at leaving. Lebron owns Cleveland. As huge as he would be in NY, I don't think his demeanor or lifestyle make him a good fit there. I know he is friends with CC Sabathia, but if I were him, I would finish my career in Cleveland, run for mayor 20 years from now and name a bunch of streets after himself.

NBA Hero · 05-25-09, 09:52 AM

general,

you with your intriguing ques. LoL

he definitely will leave when they lose.

he just been polite when he spoke about it cause its the playoff, and media all over him

james4512 · 05-25-09, 09:55 AM

Lebron will go to the knicks. The knicks will be the next celtics just buy a couple super stars and get a bunch of descent role players. 2010-2011 NBA champs are the new york knicks

darrell74 · 05-25-09, 10:03 AM

Yes he is closer to leaving the armpit of North America

aneurysm00 · 05-25-09, 11:56 AM

It'll be a sad day when he leaves the Cavs. Even though they're probably all money grabbing mercenaries - it's a refreshing change to see a player have a genuine attachment to the team they play for (same with Billups and Denver).

dova · 05-25-09, 12:11 PM

Yeah I could see him leaving the cavs, it's sad too because he means a lot to those people in ohio, but if he doesn't get any help from the front office he might be tempted to leave to pursue a ring. I could see him going to the knicks but not the lakers. Kobe's a little bit more mature now but his disputes with, and ostracizing of teammates in the past hurts him in a situation like this in my opinion. It would be really sick though to see lb and kobe on the same team, or lb and dwade like someone else said.

topcat · 05-25-09, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by The General

Clippers/Knicks

my money would be on the knicks.high profile team with the money to burn.

NBA Hero · 05-25-09, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by james4512

Lebron will go to the knicks. The knicks will be the next celtics just buy a couple super stars and get a bunch of descent role players. 2010-2011 NBA champs are the new york knicks

wishful thinking. howard and LBJ together. man that will rock. they laugh their way to the bank.

cant think of a strong young center who doesnt like to take jumpshots and injury free.

Jobe2004 · 05-25-09, 02:10 PM

The Clev owener just sold a stake in the franchise to some influential Chinese buisnessmen...no bigger market than China, and they are the first Chinese owners in the nba I believe. There would be no point in him leaving...

frostno98 · 05-25-09, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by BrandonLaz

That would be to sick to even put into words. You couldn't double team either of them or you would be SOL. I was playing franchise mode in NBA 2k9 he signed with Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat which I guess could actually happen that would be a sick combo as well.

Two superstar in one team is a recipe for disaster, both guys will have ego problems. Won't work. Just ask the Yankees with their allstar crew. They bought virtually every Allstar player from another team, yet they have zero championships to show for it.

Tsoprano · 05-25-09, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

If he goes to New York it will be the end of his career. Nothing good comes from that city. Look at the Yankees. They are the ridicule of baseball.

Wow Pavy.

Let's not forget a recent superbowl win.

Yankees up 10-0 right now. They got off to a slow start this season, big deal. (I mean they are an entirely different team this year and need to settle in, but keep hating on the best City in America

)

edlaw · 05-25-09, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by tullamore

I think Lebron wants to build a brand image much like Jordan with his line with Nike. IF the rumors are true about some Chinese investors buying into the Cavs, that will help LEbron build his brand abroad and might help him stay in Cleveland. What does LEbron gain by going to New York. I know New York is the top market but it not like Cavs games aren't being broadcast now. Lebron is still getting tons of edorsement playing in a small market.

Money talks, and bullshit walks. But at some point one might need to make a lifestyle choice. LEbron is the biggest name in Cleveland, and he would be a big star in New York, but he wont always be the top star.

this rumor is true about the chinese investors buying into the cavs and lebron is going nowhere