Originally Posted by
Sledge187
Here are the list of the 8 teams that have a legit shot on getting King James.
I will start the list with the team with the worst odds to the team with the best odds.
8) Dallas Mavericks - Dirk is too old, Monte is good but not great. That said, never count out Cuban. The problem is Cuban hates paying the luxury tax and that is pretty much what he woud have to do to get King James to Dallas.
7) NY Knicks - It would be appealing for him to bring a championship to the biggest media market but the Big Apple does not have enough talent to lure him to the Concrete Jungle.
6) LA Lakers - LA is always an attractive market but there is not enough talent to get LBJ. Kobe is great but his injury problems make this a long shot.
5) Chicago Bulls - Great market and probably one offensive player away and a healthy D.Rose from being the best in the East. The problem is LBJ wants dependable guys around him and unfortunately Rose has not played in a long time.
4) LA Clippers - This is one of two teams that could be dangerous with Bron Bron. They could have one of the most devastating starting lineups in league history with King James. I doubt they could pull of the moves to make this work.
3) Houston Rockets - This is the other team that could put together the best starting lineup in league history. Lebron would be the oldest member on the team but this team would be the favorite to win immediatly. Plus the expiring contracts of Lin and Asik make them both movable assets to pull of this deal.
2) Cleveland Cavs - If he comes back to his home town, it will take them at least a season or 2 to make back to the NBA Finals. They do some nice young talent but they do not have the roster to win it all but could make it out of the East.
1) Miami Heat - Great weather and not a bad place to finish your career. The team is very old and you have to wonder where this team would finish in the West. They will need to upgrade to win it all.