Where do the Lakers go from here...?

[trojanfan12]

Laying that foundation....

It won’t bother James to be in Houston rather than a glamor capitol like Los Angeles. If the best players usually want the brightest lights and the biggest stage, Bron is 180 degrees different. It has always a personal conceit that wherever he is is a marquee market. He wasn’t even 21 as a young NBA player when he began convening an annual marketing conference—in his home town of Akron, not even nearby Cleveland—obliging his sponsors to show up there. It’s true that LeBron owns two pricey homes in Brentwood, suggesting that he is, indeed, thinking about the Lakers… but that may mean little in the end. “These days it doesn’t matter because you can be known and be a star from anywhere-–anywhere in the world,” Maverick Carter, Bron’s point man, recently told syndicated talk show host Rich Eisn. “I mean, could he sell a few more sneakers if he was in a gigantic market like Boston, Chicago, New York, or L.A.? Maybe. But not as much as if he wins. What matters the most is if he wins. When you win as an athlete, that matters the most.”

– viaOrange County Register

I'm sure he's, at the least, intrigued by the idea of playing alongside CP3 and Harden.

I'm just not sure how much sense it makes from a basketball perspective. Harden is ball dominant. In fact, he almost worthless without it. CP3 is ball dominant and Lebron is ball dominant.

There's only 1 ball.

Also, based on what was said at the time...part of the reason Lebron left Miami was D-Wade was unreliable because of injures.

CP3 hasn't exactly been an Iron Man over the past several years. So he'd actually be knowingly putting himself in pretty much the same situation that was part of why he left Miami.

Only the star he'd be left with when CP3 is out, is far more ball dominant than Bosh ever was.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Could be Mecca. Or maybe James' ego wants to be around a team that features mega super stars and a history of championships. Do I detect a note of hating on the Lakers again from you? lol.

Nope.

You don't have any megastars...lol

Unless you mean Hollywood?

He can do that from Texas.

Serious question: Do you really think LeBron is coming to the Lakers?

I don't think he would put himself in Kobe's shadow nor would he go to the West unless he was sure he could beat the Warriors.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I'm sure he's, at the least, intrigued by the idea of playing alongside CP3 and Harden.

I'm just not sure how much sense it makes from a basketball perspective. Harden is ball dominant. In fact, he almost worthless without it. CP3 is ball dominant and Lebron is ball dominant.

There's only 1 ball.

Also, based on what was said at the time...part of the reason Lebron left Miami was D-Wade was unreliable because of injures.

CP3 hasn't exactly been an Iron Man over the past several years. So he'd actually be knowingly putting himself in pretty much the same situation that was part of why he left Miami.

Only the star he'd be left with when CP3 is out, is far more ball dominant than Bosh ever was.

Yeah, that is a solid point.

Cp3 is damaged goods.

I think the Rockets would be the only Western team he considers because they have the most realistic chance of beating the Warriors.

I see him staying out East.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Hey, @trojanfan12 .....

You ever stay at Aqua Caliente?

We usually stay at Casino Morongo because the kiddos like the water park.

But, they are with Grandma, hubby is with mi gente....

So, me and my besties were gonna hit Palm Springs.

Instead we stopped at Agua.

Holy Shit.

Their buffet is Vegas-esque and the Hotel is outstanding.

 

[trojanfan12]

Hey, @trojanfan12 .....

You ever stay at Aqua Caliente?

We usually stay at Casino Morongo because the kiddos like the water park.

But, they are with Grandma, hubby is with mi gente....

So, me and my besties were gonna hit Palm Springs.

Instead we stopped at Agua.

Holy Shit.

Their buffet is Vegas-esque and the Hotel is outstanding.

Nope. Not a big casino/gambling guy.

Within a half hour of our house we have a choice of Morongo, Soboba and Pechanga. We've been to each once and never stayed at any of the hotels (Soboba doesn't have one). lol

Every once in a while, we'll see a Morongo ad and my wife will say, "we should stay there sometime, my mom and dad used to go and really liked it."

Then we never do.

Funny thing is though, we'd probably be more likely to go if it's farther away like Agua Caliente. It would feel more like we were "getting away."

I'll have to tell her about it.

 

[trojanfan12]

Yeah, that is a solid point.

Cp3 is damaged goods.

I think the Rockets would be the only Western team he considers because they have the most realistic chance of beating the Warriors.

I see him staying out East.

One thing is for sure, there is no ideal landing spot. For every team he could go to, there are sound arguments for why he would go and sound arguments for why he wouldn't...and they're all different in one way or another.

Colin Cowherd had an interesting idea. He says Lebron should "retire" for a season, rest his body, see what moves those team make/how they develop and then pick where he wants to go.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Nope. Not a big casino/gambling guy.

Within a half hour of our house we have a choice of Morongo, Soboba and Pechanga. We've been to each once and never stayed at any of the hotels (Soboba doesn't have one). lol

Every once in a while, we'll see a Morongo ad and my wife will say, "we should stay there sometime, my mom and dad used to go and really liked it."

Then we never do.

Funny thing is though, we'd probably be more likely to go if it's farther away like Agua Caliente. It would feel more like we were "getting away."

I'll have to tell her about it.

Gotta add Barona to the list.

I don't gamble.

I go for the spa and the buffet....lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

One thing is for sure, there is no ideal landing spot. For every team he could go to, there are sound arguments for why he would go and sound arguments for why he wouldn't...and they're all different in one way or another.

Colin Cowherd had an interesting idea. He says Lebron should "retire" for a season, rest his body, see what moves those team make/how they develop and then pick where he wants to go.

Correct.

Every spot has its pros and cons.

One thing is for sure:

He's not at the stage of his career where he would be happy in the mentor role.

Dude is playing balls to the walls and is clearly still the best player in the NBA.

The one ball theory applies to the 76ers too...imo

I'm sorry....

As good as Ben is, I'm giving the ball to LeBron.

Funny thing in all this is, the Celtics are probably his best fit...lol

I know it won't happen.

But, I'd die if they traded Kyrie back along with Hayward.

 

[Retroram52]

Nope.

You don't have any megastars...lol

Unless you mean Hollywood?

He can do that from Texas.

Serious question: Do you really think LeBron is coming to the Lakers?

I don't think he would put himself in Kobe's shadow nor would he go to the West unless he was sure he could beat the Warriors.

Personally, I very much doubt it. As you stated, in James' career path, he is beyond being a mentor. All he wants is rings at this point. I think the chances of James going to the Rockets are better than the Lakers. He doesn't want to work that hard no matter the gobs of the money the Lakers may throw at him.

 

[Retroram52]

Nope.

You don't have any megastars...lol

Unless you mean Hollywood?

He can do that from Texas.

Serious question: Do you really think LeBron is coming to the Lakers?

I don't think he would put himself in Kobe's shadow nor would he go to the West unless he was sure he could beat the Warriors.

I should have qualified my megastars statement. I should have added: "past and present-mostly past" in parenthesis.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I should have qualified my megastars statement. I should have added: "past and present-mostly past" in parenthesis.

Gotcha....

He would need to get you a few chips before he is in consideration for a statue.

Dudes ego wouldn't be able to take being in Kobe's shadow.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Personally, I very much doubt it. As you stated, in James' career path, he is beyond being a mentor. All he wants is rings at this point. I think the chances of James going to the Rockets are better than the Lakers. He doesn't want to work that hard no matter the gobs of the money the Lakers may throw at him.

......agree.

But, that all changes if Magic and Rob pull off a megatrade.

If the Lakers can put him on equal footing with the Warriors, he will be in purple and gold.

Winning, family, films....

He'd have all 3.

 

[tlance]

One thing is for sure, there is no ideal landing spot. For every team he could go to, there are sound arguments for why he would go and sound arguments for why he wouldn't...and they're all different in one way or another.

Colin Cowherd had an interesting idea. He says Lebron should "retire" for a season, rest his body, see what moves those team make/how they develop and then pick where he wants to go.

The Colin Cowherd suggestion is completely idiotic.

As many have said, his window at the top won't stay open much longer.

Now, if he were 39 and coming off a down year where he sustained a couple nagging injuries, then sure.

LeBron taking a year off now is literally the dumbest idea possible. If he takes a year, it means he isn't concerned about chasing Jordan.

If you are going to take a year off, do it carrying the Cavs again. Just maybe play 72 regular season games instead of 82.

 

[The Q]

Correct.

Every spot has its pros and cons.

One thing is for sure:

He's not at the stage of his career where he would be happy in the mentor role.

Dude is playing balls to the walls and is clearly still the best player in the NBA.

The one ball theory applies to the 76ers too...imo

I'm sorry....

As good as Ben is, I'm giving the ball to LeBron.

Funny thing in all this is, the Celtics are probably his best fit...lol

I know it won't happen.

But, I'd die if they traded Kyrie back along with Hayward.

More than likely just kyrie and morris Plus a pick or 2. Like the cp3 to Houston deal.

 

[The Q]

The lakers beat shot is to get PG13 to pull a Chris Paul so they can trade some players for him and use the Cap space on Lebron and cousins.

But cousins is an awfully big risk.

The other option would be signing pg13 and Lebron outright and offering up LONZO in a Kawhi deal.

 

[trojanfan12]

I know it won't happen.

But, I'd die if they traded Kyrie back along with Hayward.

That would be worth happening because it would be hilarious to see Kyrie's reaction. lol

 

[The Q]

That would be worth happening because it would be hilarious to see Kyrie's reaction. lol

I’d guess it would be a 3 team trade.

But yes it would be hilarious.

 

[DJ Fieri]

That's kind of been the speculation. Most have him staying in Cleveland or going to the Lakers. Whichever they have as most likely depends on who is doing the speculation.

But, end of the day, it's Lebron and anyone who says they know what he's going to do is either lying or a bit over confident in their speculation.

And he's getting better.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

The lakers beat shot is to get PG13 to pull a Chris Paul so they can trade some players for him and use the Cap space on Lebron and cousins.

But cousins is an awfully big risk.

The other option would be signing pg13 and Lebron outright and offering up LONZO in a Kawhi deal.

I think they should trade for Derozan, sign Lebron, George and draft a guy like Mitchell Robinson if they keep the pick.

They don't need Cousins. They need a rim protector.

If Boogie was healthy, that's a totally different story

 

[trojanfan12]

The Colin Cowherd suggestion is completely idiotic.

As many have said, his window at the top won't stay open much longer.

Now, if he were 39 and coming off a down year where he sustained a couple nagging injuries, then sure.

LeBron taking a year off now is literally the dumbest idea possible. If he takes a year, it means he isn't concerned about chasing Jordan.

If you are going to take a year off, do it carrying the Cavs again. Just maybe play 72 regular season games instead of 82.

I didn't say it was a good idea, just that it was an idea.

MJ took a couple of seasons off to play baseball. Hasn't seemed to hurt him.

I don't think he should do it. But I also don't think that if he did, it would mean he was done chasing MJ.

Just putting up crazy stats on an otherwise bad Cavs team and likely not even making the finals, isn't going to help his legacy much either.