Odds on Lebron staying in Cleveland

[Shaqdaddy11]

If the Cavs get knocked out by the Pacers in round one, how likely is he staying in Cleveland?

 

[Black Adam]

If the Cavs get knocked out by the Pacers in round one, how likely is he staying in Cleveland?

if i had to guess, i'd say roughly 50-50. still leaning towards him going to the 76ers if he DOES bolt...

 

[OregonDucks]

If the Cavs get knocked out by the Pacers in round one, how likely is he staying in Cleveland?

Unless Cleveland can promise him a stacked roster, than I see him gone from Cleveland.

 

[DJ]

He's going to the Sparks.

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Come to Philly and play the Worthy role with the new generation Magic and Kareem.

 

[gordontrue]

Same as they were a few hours ago

 

[trojanfan12]

Same as they were a few hours ago

^^^THIS^^^

I don't think the round the Cavs get eliminated in will be much of a factor in Lebron's decision. His decision will be determined by the same things it was always going to be determined by.

 

[podsox]

I can't wait for his goodbye letter

 

[tlance]

^^^THIS^^^

I don't think the round the Cavs get eliminated in will be much of a factor in Lebron's decision. His decision will be determined by the same things it was always going to be determined by.

Brian Windhorst thinks it matters a lot.

Not because he is losing early, but because it gives him more time to contemplate his future and talk to other FAs. LeBron with time is a scary thing for the Cavs.

 

[Iggloo]

How about...

 

[Heatles84]

Unless Cleveland can promise him a stacked roster, than I see him gone from Cleveland.

This. It's not that they can promise him a stacked roster, it's that they're essentially locked into the one they have now. The only player that would return real value would be Kevin Love along with the Brooklyn pick. I guess it depends where that pick falls in the lotto. Top 3 and it could be used to grab a real player in a trade. If it's outside, it doesn't net a big value.

 

[Heatles84]

Brian Windhorst thinks it matters a lot.

Not because he is losing early, but because it gives him more time to contemplate his future and talk to other FAs. LeBron with time is a scary thing for the Cavs.

I agree. You can't tell me that the Cavs getting eliminated in the 1st round (they're only down 2-1) is anywhere a good thing in determining if Lebron stays in Cleveland.

 

[Black Adam]

I agree. You can't tell me that the Cavs getting eliminated in the 1st round (they're only down 2-1) is anywhere a good thing in determining if Lebron stays in Cleveland.

no doubt about that...

titles are the ONLY thing in the forefront of "The King's" mind, and one way or another he's going to try to get what wants. and as somebody already pointed out the longer he has to stew on it is a bad thing for the Cavs...

 

[flyerhawk]

Brian Windhorst thinks it matters a lot.

Not because he is losing early, but because it gives him more time to contemplate his future and talk to other FAs. LeBron with time is a scary thing for the Cavs.

They get knocked out in the 1st round and I think he's gone. Not so much because they got knocked out early but because it will show Lebron that this team is not capable of winning a title and there isn't much chance they could change the roster enough to do so.

 

[Iggloo]

Anyone interested in 15 very tall size suits?

 

[Scapegoat]

He'll have more time to plan "The Decision".
And announce he's going to play in China.

 

[Scapegoat]

Brian Windhorst thinks it matters a lot.

Not because he is losing early, but because it gives him more time to contemplate his future and talk to other FAs. LeBron with time is a scary thing for the Cavs.

 

[trojanfan12]

Brian Windhorst thinks it matters a lot.

Not because he is losing early, but because it gives him more time to contemplate his future and talk to other FAs. LeBron with time is a scary thing for the Cavs.

True, but unless there's something else out there that we don't know about (like that alleged racist e-mail that TJL talked about a while back). I think Lebron will give the Cavs every opportunity to show that they can get him the help he needs.

I'm sure that he and his agents will listen to what other teams plans are for getting to the finals, what roster moves they can/are willing to make, look at what his family wants, probably a few other factors known only to him and those closest to him and then pick whichever team comes closest to what he's looking for.

The 3 most often mentioned teams (Cavs, Lakers and Sixers) all check some of the boxes, but none check off all of them. I think it'll come down to who can get the most "boxes checked".

 

[trojanfan12]

I agree. You can't tell me that the Cavs getting eliminated in the 1st round (they're only down 2-1) is anywhere a good thing in determining if Lebron stays in Cleveland.

Definitely not a good thing. In fact, in a way, it may be worse than not making the playoffs at all. I just don't think it's going to be the deciding factor.

 

[tlance]

True, but unless there's something else out there that we don't know about (like that alleged racist e-mail that TJL talked about a while back). I think Lebron will give the Cavs every opportunity to show that they can get him the help he needs.

I'm sure that he and his agents will listen to what other teams plans are for getting to the finals, what roster moves they can/are willing to make, look at what his family wants, probably a few other factors known only to him and those closest to him and then pick whichever team comes closest to what he's looking for.

The 3 most often mentioned teams (Cavs, Lakers and Sixers) all check some of the boxes, but none check off all of them. I think it'll come down to who can get the most "boxes checked".

It is interesting, because when Windhorst was talking the other day, he said there was a ton of turmoil in the organization. Some things that were public knowledge, others that weren't and that he wasn't going to comment further on at that time.

I am still thinking there is a chance @TJL was right. Don't be surprised if that news breaks on like June 29th.