Cavs players tell Jimmy Butler to "stay away from Cleveland"

[The Oldtimer]

He'd be a good fit for the Clippers.

LeBron isn't going to get any rings with the Clippers.

 

[trojanfan12]

Would you sign a 33/34 year old LeBron to 3 year contract? People on Sportshoopla were criticizing the Lakers, for signing Kobe to a contract when he was 35.

Lebron has been healthier throughout his career than Kobe.

 

[The Oldtimer]

And people forget that during Jordans second 3 peat, he was 34/35/36 won finals MVP all three years and MVP in 96 and 98.



People use guys like Bird/Kobe as the mantle for why LeBron will slow down, but those guys just broke down with injuries, LeBron has never been seriously injured in his life and doesn't really have much wear and tear since he carries around a ton of muscle and bullies people.

Jordan at that time had a good team around him.

 

[The Oldtimer]

Lebron has been healthier throughout his career than Kobe.

True.

 

[DorianRo]

Hes better off avoiding Cleveland anyways. He will be the ONLY guy there playing any defense

 

[Rock Strongo]

Russell got traded yesterday to make cap space.

ah, no shit. thanks. so, no russell lol.

 

[TJL]

Jordan at that time had a good team around him.

Wherever LeBron goes is going to be a team with great players, he's trying to beat the Warriors, he knows he's getting older, he's trying to create a super team to match the Warriors, that's all he cares about.


Dude cares more about his legacy than Brian Windhorst cares about not missing a meal.

 

[Rock Strongo]

And people forget that during Jordans second 3 peat, he was 34/35/36 won finals MVP all three years and MVP in 96 and 98.



People use guys like Bird/Kobe as the mantle for why LeBron will slow down, but those guys just broke down with injuries, LeBron has never been seriously injured in his life and doesn't really have much wear and tear since he carries around a ton of muscle and bullies people.

larry bird had my grandfathers back

 

[TJL]

ah, no shit. thanks. so, no russell lol.

Yea, they traded Russell and Mozgoof for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick.

 

[tlance]

Wherever LeBron goes is going to be a team with great players, he's trying to beat the Warriors, he knows he's getting older, he's trying to create a super team to match the Warriors, that's all he cares about.


Dude cares more about his legacy than Brian Windhorst cares about not missing a meal.

Wow. That is serious.

 

[trojanfan12]

The issue was not Kobe's age as much as it was the fact that he was coming off a devastating Achilles injury likely to cripple his future playing ability. That, and the fact that the Lakers' first offer to Kobe was higher than I think Kobe would have even asked for given the situation.

If what I heard was true, there was literally no negotiation.

The Lakers said: "This is our offer."

Kobe was surprised and basically said: "Are you sure?"

The Lakers said: "yes."

Kobe asked: "Will you still be able to sign another max guy?"

The Lakers said: "yes."

Kobe said: "Deal."

 

[The Oldtimer]

Wow. That is serious.

But true!!

 

[TJL]

If what I heard was true, there was literally no negotiation.

The Lakers said: "This is our offer."

Kobe was surprised and basically said: "Are you sure?"

The Lakers said: "yes."

Kobe asked: "Will you still be able to sign another max guy?"

The Lakers said: "yes."

Kobe said: "Deal."

Yea, that wasn't really Kobe's fault.


It did make the Lakes look good in hindsight for future FA's and picks to stay there, it showed that they're willing to take care of their guys unlike the Spurs who will beat the shit out of you behind closed doors until you agree to opt out of your contract and take a 7 million dollar paycut.

Poor Pau.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Yea, they traded Russell and Mozgoof for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick.

fuck, i did see that.

so much to keep up with.

 

[TJL]

fuck, i did see that.

so much to keep up with.

Yea, Russell was a detriment to the team because he's a snitch ass bitch.

Good trade for them to clear up cap, they can draft Ball and then have the money to sign George.

 

[DorianRo]

These teams have some clueless lost Front offices. Looks like the WCF will determine the Champion once again next year. Spurs/Warriors. It will be good to see what San Antonio can do at full strength vs. GS

 

[trojanfan12]

Sounds good, but doesn't LeBron want more rings before he retires. I just don't see him getting those rings with the Lakers.

Really? Lebron paired with PG-13 and a roster of young, talented guys who will all be made better by the presence of Lebron and PG-13?

I mean, that's no guarantee of a title, especially if the Warriors are still intact. But it would be a damn competitive team that could certainly give the Warriors a serious run for their money.

Not sure where Lebron could go that would give him any better shot? Maybe Miami?

 

[TJL]

LeBron isn't going to get any rings with the Clippers.

Could you imagine that instead of creating a superteam on the Lakes, CP3/LeBron/George decided to make a superteam on the Clippers, lmao.


I would lose my shit

 

[Rock Strongo]

Yea, Russell was a detriment to the team because he's a snitch ass bitch.

Good trade for them to clear up cap, they can draft Ball and then have the money to sign George.

theres a problem with ball and lebron on the same team. lavarr talked a lot of shit about lebron...and do you think the lakers would rather have a still viable/dominant lebron on that roster with the talent he will bring with him, or the deficient lonzo ball and his pain in the ass old man?

 

[trojanfan12]

Yea, Russell was a detriment to the team because he's a snitch ass bitch

A sports talk show out here has been calling him Snapchat Snitch. lol