Hoops

LeBron to Chicago

36 reasons why LeBron should move to New York -
on the late show , last nite - arms linked together, chanting in time - an anthem.

Ricey - you realy think that Nike would not be happy if he landed in Chicago, the birthplace of Nike Air Jordan? Chicago is a huge basketball market. However the spectre and legacy of Jordan will always be there...

No, read it on ESPN or Fox Sports websites if I remember correctly, the last thing I could be bothered doing is starting a rumour that crazy. Don't see it happening and don't want it to happen.

They should know a max contract for all 3 of them would have to be out of question. If they wanna all play together, the 1st sacrifice is a pay cut.

Fair call Cavolo, I haven't seen much of Rose since last season's playoffs when he was great getting to the basket, but not reliable with his jumpshot. If he has improved that then that changes things a bit. It would still be fair to say that Rose's primary skill is his ability to get to the basket though right?

I guess the point I was really trying to make is that if you have Lebron, you just need a bunch of guys who can make open jumpshots or rebound! The Cavs have a pretty decent rebounder/ hustle guy in Varejao but they need some guys who can hit the side of a barn when the pressure is on.

So if Chicago gets Lebron, for me the real key is getting those shooters, as they already have the rebounding covered.

If that happens I'll cry .

There's talk LeBron, Wade & Bosh to the Bulls. They all 4 year deals which they can opt out after 3. Then If they don't win the Free Agent circus starts again in 2013.

PG Rose
SG Wade
SF James
PF Bosh
C Noah

At least Noah doesn't need the ball.

I agree with that summary too.

Lebron would probably average 50 points a game under D'Antoni
He would fit perfectly into his run and gun system

TC2 D'antoni currently coaches the Knicks & has a strong relationship with Lebron.

Hahaha, It doesn't just work out like that Jacob. I wish it was that easy though. The fact is this.. Lebron would probably want to stay in Cleveland, however the franchise will struggle to upgrade its roster, unless James takes a pay cut, which is unlikely.
To get Bosh, theyd have to get rid of Jamison and Mo. To be honest, I can't see many teams wanting their expiring contracts. Teams might want Mo, but Jamison's ineffectivness in the playoffs suggests he is on the last legs of his career.
The only cap relieve they will get is Shaq..his 20 odd mil contract expires now.

Looking at the situation now, getting Antwan Jamison mid-season was perhaps a terrible move. The benefit of hindsight huh?

If he cared about winning he stay at clevland trade mo Williams for a real point guard let z and shaqs contracts run out . Start hickson . Trade Jamison and get bosh in sign and trade with help of cap space Fromm shaq and z . Cavs have bosh Hickson Parker and good point guard with west and varejo and powe off bnch . Stay in Cleveland !!!! But if he is keen on winning go to lakers for pay cut in sign and trade for odom / arTest

Why can't he start his own dynasty in Cleveland? It's not like he has inherited any sort of recent success with the Cavs.

And why would D'Antoni be his coach?

I agree statman thats why he should join D'antoni in New york & start his own dynasty.

stay in Cleveland

Chicago would definitely have a shot, because they do have some talent to suround Lebron with and they are a big basketball market.

The thing that gives me pause though, is the type of personnel Chicago has. Lebron would have to share the rock with Derrick Rose and they are somewhat redundant, because they are both slashers with average jumpshots.

Then you take Noah - and I love the energy he plays with - but really, isn't a he slightly more talented, but less experienced Varejao?

The key will be getting that extra star to sign. Obviously if they can get Wade, that will be pretty impressive, but the planets would really have to align in the Bulls favour to bring both Lebron and Wade to town! I'm not sure I see that happening.

To me, the Bulls have some talent, but their issues are a lack of outside shooting and no post presence. Lebron doesn't really address either of those two issues. He might just about find himself on the Cavs mk 2 in Chicago if he's not careful!

p.s. - I reckon the Bulls have a better shot than the Knicks though! Lebron would have to be a masochist to go play for that team as it is!

As a lifetime lakers fan and someone who really loves old school basketball I really hope he stays in Cleveland. Sure NY offers a larger market for his various endorsements and New Jersey would be interesting, chicago as well would be an enticing proposition.

Chicago as mentioned above seems like the most likel option, but hasnt some other guy already done this? Come on lebron, no matter what you do at the Bulls you will always be playing 2nd fiddle to Michael..

I hope he can sit down with the cavs, and have a constructive discussion. Not one sided from the point of view of a superstar laying down the law and wanting to get every cent he can but as a great player wanting to ensure his team are contenders for the next 10 years. Then sign on and help bring a dynasty to Clevelend. IMO the money he sacrifices by staying at Cleveland will come back to him in future years by being marketted as a one team player who showed his loyalty.

ooooh...

Guy has a shocking attitude in a Cavs uniform, could accept in Chi-Town though...lol