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re: Let the fun begin | LeBron to opt out
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:23 am to shel311
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:23 am to shel311
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Probably not as much as you're thinking.
The intangible ROI at the moment is enormous. They are the most watched basketball team in the world BY FAR for the last 4 years. That will have a lasting impact for a decade.
They have exponentially grown their fanbase, which will take a hit if these guys leave, but will still be much larger than it was before.
The organization will make out like a bandit if the big 3 are gone and they spend money on a new, talented, young team that will be competitive in the playoffs for years.
ETA:
The entire world is still littered with Chicago Bulls fans that have never been to Chicago. It won't be that big of an impact, but it will be enormous.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 9:26 am
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Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:23 am to Goldrush25
Why on earth would he go to the franchise that couldn't help him out under the easier to work with cba. You can't spend your way out of mistakes anymore, and Cleveland wasn't even good at building around him when you could.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 9:25 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:24 am to skullhawk
Dallas has 31M in cap space. This is what Cuban has been waiting for.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:24 am to CrippleCreek
Going to need Heat fans to turn this in before start of next season
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:24 am to CrippleCreek
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Cleveland wasn't even good at building around him when you could.
They have a lot of young talent and completely different management now.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:25 am to skullhawk
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I agree with the premise but it's a little disingenuous because Lebron makes so much in endorsements. He makes an estimated $40 million per year in endorsements which allows him to take pay-cuts to make these super teams. This isn't an option for 99% of the NBA.
Even still, how many athletes are going to forego squeezing every last cent they can get out of an organization (see Kobe)?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:25 am to KillerNut9
If I were LeBron I'd sign with Houston. That team would fricking destroy people and their front office is competent and aggressive in trying to improve the roster
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:26 am to sunnydaze
quote:sunnydaze spends more time in the sand than Hasselhoff.
All of the heat fans are free agents too
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:26 am to sunnydaze
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All of the heat fans are free agents too
for the 3rd time in this thread
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:26 am to TreyAnastasio
If I'm LeBron I don't have time to wait on young guys.
If he goes back it'll be for a lot of reasons that don't have a ton to do with basketball imo. And that's just fine, he's so good he could still easily win there.
If he goes back it'll be for a lot of reasons that don't have a ton to do with basketball imo. And that's just fine, he's so good he could still easily win there.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:27 am to lsutothetop
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If I were LeBron I'd sign with Houston. That team would fricking destroy people and their front office is competent and aggressive in trying to improve the roster
Houston is still watched by millions of China residents, too.
Merchandise wise..best choice
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:27 am to KillerNut9
Lebron's opting out to coach the Lakers.
Lecoach
Lecoach
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:28 am to lsutothetop
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If I were LeBron I'd sign with Houston. That team would fricking destroy people and their front office is competent and aggressive in trying to improve the roster
Please baby Jesus...
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:29 am to Goldrush25
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Then again, winning in Cleveland would be the only thing that could redeem him completely in the eyes of most, that is if he cares about that.
I think it's always in the back of his mind, but won't play a major role in Decision 2. You can tell he's made a conscious effort improving his public image.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:29 am to shel311
Sorry I don't sit around and read threads on the msb all day, brah
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:29 am to lsutothetop
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If I were LeBron I'd sign with Houston. That team would fricking destroy people and their front office is competent and aggressive in trying to improve the roster
Wouldn't they have to get rid of Jeremy Lin's absurd contract? What team would take that shite on?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:29 am to lsutothetop
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If I were LeBron I'd sign with Houston. That team would fricking destroy people and their front office is competent and aggressive in trying to improve the roster
Why would he go to the west?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:30 am to LSU82BILL
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but Arison will pay the tax before he lets LeBron slip away
Depending on how big of a cut James takes, they may not even be able to go over the tax threshold. And if James takes a pay cut all the way down to, say, $5m this year, then the Heat are only looking at maybe $6m in cap space after roster holds are taken into consideration. They really won't be able to improve the team significantly unless both James AND Bosh take massive cuts or Wade helps out as well.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:30 am to lsutothetop
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If I were LeBron I'd sign with Houston. That team would fricking destroy people and their front office is competent and aggressive in trying to improve the roster
Only hang up is that I think the best thing for him is to be with a 3 and D guy on the wing opposite from him so he isn't forced to expend the insane energy on the defensive end guarding everyone's best player like he has his entire career. Harden surely doesn't fit the bill.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:30 am to LosLobos111
Celtics power move is coming boys. Just wait.
Half kidding.
Half kidding.
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