LeBron and Philly?

nighthob · Mar 27, 2018

wade boggs chicken dinner said:
Just to pique people's interest, apparently Alaa Abdelnaby said this over the air: “I’ve told this to a few other people, and I have no problem saying this. My brother lives in the Philadelphia area and he told me that LeBron, last week through a superintendent, was in the area checking out some private schools during the All-Star break.” Cite.

Note that article mentions some cap maneuvering that the Sixers would have to do to sign LBJ to a max contract; it's even more difficult if Embiid makes First-team All-NBA.* Embiid has an outside shot to make First-Team: if AD is picked as a forward, then center is between Townes and Embiid.

* note early reporting said that this would kick in if he made any All-NBA teams but the more recent reports is that he needs to make First Team.

I imagine that they could add LeBron and Paul George easily enough by making one transaction a sign and trade to offload Covington's salary. James would probably think well of a sign & trade that would allow him to walk out on the Cavs without being the bad guy.

Similarly they could probably make a trade for Kawhi Leonard and practically guarantee that James goes there to form a new superteam.

HomeRunBaker · Mar 27, 2018

nighthob said:
I imagine that they could add LeBron and Paul George easily enough by making one transaction a sign and trade to offload Covington's salary. James would probably think well of a sign & trade that would allow him to walk out on the Cavs without being the bad guy.

Similarly they could probably make a trade for Kawhi Leonard and practically guarantee that James goes there to form a new superteam.

From a roster balance position the Sixers could easily create a market for Simmons and of course the Spurs would be all ears on anything Kawhi. A core of LeBron, Kawhi and Embiid would reshape the balance of power.

DJnVa · Mar 27, 2018

wade boggs chicken dinner said:
If they get LBJ next year, I'm not sure how they lose a game.

Kinda like

wade boggs chicken dinner said:
Just to pique people's interest, apparently Alaa Abdelnaby said this over the air: “I’ve told this to a few other people, and I have no problem saying this. My brother lives in the Philadelphia area and he told me that LeBron, last week through a superintendent, was in the area checking out some private schools during the All-Star break.” Cite.

Note that article mentions some cap maneuvering that the Sixers would have to do to sign LBJ to a max contract; it's even more difficult if Embiid makes First-team All-NBA.* Embiid has an outside shot to make First-Team: if AD is picked as a forward, then center is between Townes and Embiid.

* note early reporting said that this would kick in if he made any All-NBA teams but the more recent reports is that he needs to make First Team.

That article was from all star break, and LBJ said that it wasn't true.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2018/03/01/lebron-james-rumor-philadelphia-visit-its-disgusting/385293002/

“Pennsylvania? Nah. What are you talking about,” he said. “Over the All-Star break, I was on vacation and then went to Los Angeles.”

Before heading to All-Star weekend, James shared on his Instagram account that he was in Cabo San Lucas with his family.

jon abbey · Mar 27, 2018

wade boggs chicken dinner said:
I don't get the feeling that LBJ's priority at this stage of life is to wrack up NBA championships.

Dunno if that's true or not, but it would be a shame if it is, since I think if he led a third franchise to a title, that is something Jordan certainly didn't do (he didn't lead a second either, but you get my point).

LondonSox · Mar 27, 2018

terrynever said:
An unmentioned aspect of the Fultz saga has been the fan support by a crowd that tends to eat prima donnas alive. Everyone sees Fultz as a 19-year-old kid thrust into a spotlight. The standing ovations last night and chants of his name were obviously a good thing for Fultz to hear.

Philly has always been a great basketball city, which is why the past five years really sucked. But home court advantage is back. 76ers have maybe one home loss in last three months.

The fans have been great, and I do think the eagles win has, for now, changed the feeling around fandom in Philly

HomeRunBaker said:
Sure looks great on paper but what does Simmons do in that lineup? His skillset gets replaced by LeBron and he's an awful compliment to him.

Edit: Didn't see BaseballJones post but yes, same point. Embiid and Simmons with the perfect future 3rd wheel in Tatum would have been frightening long term. Colangelo really screwed the pooch with that one as Fultz is also somewhat redundant to Simmons.

I disagree with this. Fultz is a great compliment to what they have, assuming he can shoot. Which isn't a given. Fultz can run the pnr which they simply don't have the guy to do for now, and as a result run the least iso and pnr in the league. I think the passing of these teams at so many spots can't be ignored, esp given the style they play.
Simmons, Fultz, Saric, Embiid and ? Is as good a set of passers, esp given the size, as you see.

Tatum would be a great fit, they need some wings. But Saric has been doing that role basically. But they needed a shot creator, self creator. Tatum (so far, isn't that guy).

wade boggs chicken dinner said:
Just to pique people's interest, apparently Alaa Abdelnaby said this over the air: “I’ve told this to a few other people, and I have no problem saying this. My brother lives in the Philadelphia area and he told me that LeBron, last week through a superintendent, was in the area checking out some private schools during the All-Star break.” Cite.

Note that article mentions some cap maneuvering that the Sixers would have to do to sign LBJ to a max contract; it's even more difficult if Embiid makes First-team All-NBA.* Embiid has an outside shot to make First-Team: if AD is picked as a forward, then center is between Townes and Embiid.

* note early reporting said that this would kick in if he made any All-NBA teams but the more recent reports is that he needs to make First Team.

I believe the all nBa is not position dependent. So I think AD will make it. We shall see. Assuming Embiid isn't all NBA then the money isn't that hard. Release Redick and move one year of Bayless and they good.
Bayless sucks but 1y 8mm isn't exactly unmovable.

wade boggs chicken dinner said:
When I first read the quote (bold added) - "he told me that LeBron, last week through a superintendent, was in the area checking out some private schools during the All-Star break." - I read it that someone was scouting out the schools for LeBron.

There's no way LeBron could visit any school himself outside of CLE without 1/2 of the world knowing within 10 minutes of his visit.

For basketball reasons alone I think PHI would be LBJ's best fit if PHI could work out the money but I would bet at least $10.00 that he'll end up somewhere else because I don't get the feeling that LBJ's priority at this stage of life is to wrack up NBA championships.

What do you think his priority is then? That seems odd.

benhogan · Mar 27, 2018

HomeRunBaker said:
Sure looks great on paper but what does Simmons do in that lineup? His skillset gets replaced by LeBron and he's an awful compliment to him.

You can't be serious, adding LBJ would detract from Simmons play? That's silly.

1. Its Ben Simmons first season, his outside shot will improve over the next few years.

2. 48 mins/game + 82 games/season + playoffs =
they wouldn't be on the floor together 100% of the time

3. Maybe playing Lebron fewer minutes would be wise as he ages and improve his efficiency.

4. When they come to Boston who is Kyrie guarding?

As much as I hate the thought, Simmons and Lebron would coexist just fine and dominate.

The Needler · Mar 27, 2018

LondonSox said:
I believe the all nBa is not position dependent. So I think AD will make it. We shall see.

The final teams are awarded based on total number of votes, but each individual voter has to place a player in a position for each (1sr, 2nd, and 3rd) team, i.e., 2 guards, 2 forwards and a Center. So while a voter could think three power forwards were the three best players, and just slot one of them in at center, most don't, and try to match up players with what they think their "true" position is. Which is why you get things like Rudy Gobert with 43 first-team votes, and Curry and Durant just four combined.

HomeRunBaker · Mar 28, 2018

LondonSox said:
I disagree with this. Fultz is a great compliment to what they have, assuming he can shoot. Which isn't a given. Fultz can run the pnr which they simply don't have the guy to do for now, and as a result run the least iso and pnr in the league. I think the passing of these teams at so many spots can't be ignored, esp given the style they play.
Simmons, Fultz, Saric, Embiid and ? Is as good a set of passers, esp given the size, as you see.

To run an effective PnR you need floor spacing. Simmons is not your ideal spot-up 3 guy. He is most effective with the ball in his hands leading the break or with his back to the basket on the low block. How can he and Fultz (or and LeBron) both run the team? You are limiting Simmons impact while placing him in sets without the ball behind the arc that he is not suited for.

What do you think his priority is then? That seems odd.

Who knows what another person is thinking......but I'd be genuinely shocked if winning Championships to catch/surpass Jordan and Kobe wasn't #1 on LeBron's wish list.

HomeRunBaker · Mar 28, 2018

benhogan said:
You can't be serious, adding LBJ would detract from Simmons play? That's silly.

1. Its Ben Simmons first season, his outside shot will improve over the next few years.

2. 48 mins/game + 82 games/season + playoffs =
they wouldn't be on the floor together 100% of the time

3. Maybe playing Lebron fewer minutes would be wise as he ages and improve his efficiency.

4. When they come to Boston who is Kyrie guarding?

As much as I hate the thought, Simmons and Lebron would coexist just fine and dominate.

This is a nice dream but how does Simmons dominate without the ball? He's a creator....that's what he does. I expect him to develop an outside shot at some point but his game doesn't necessitate one as he isn't your traditional point who runs the offense from the perimeter. The Sixers initiate their offense through Simmons on the low block with the ball.....this wouldn't occur with LeBron as he'd be the one with the ball initiating from the wings.

slamminsammya · Mar 28, 2018

There's different kinds of spacing and it isnt linear. If youre Steph Curry you are a strong magnet to your defender. If you have a credible 3, not even necessarily good, they still gotta respect you and its not like the distance they are willing to help varies linearly with your shooting pct.

I think Simmons is young and talented enough to not be able to just ignore him in the corner or on the wings. But it wouldn't be optimal to take the ball out his hands.

mauf · Mar 28, 2018

benhogan said:
You can't be serious, adding LBJ would detract from Simmons play? That's silly.

1. Its Ben Simmons first season, his outside shot will improve over the next few years.

Ben Simmons hasn’t made a single 3-pointer as a professional, and he’s only two years younger than Marcus Smart. The odds are against Simmons becoming a moderate-volume, 35% shooter from behind the arc — which is probably the threshold not to be a liability in a LeBron-centric offense. Don’t get me wrong — if LBJ is willing to come to Philly, the Sixers will jump on that and try to figure it out, but it’s a significant issue.

2. 48 mins/game + 82 games/season + playoffs =
they wouldn't be on the floor together 100% of the time

3. Maybe playing Lebron fewer minutes would be wise as he ages and improve his efficiency.

In the regular season, sure — so long as there isn’t an ego problem with asking Simmons to run the second team and spend a lot of time on the bench when the other starters are playing.

In the playoffs, LeBron is going to play at least 36 minutes a night, and probably closer to 40.

4. When they come to Boston who is Kyrie guarding?

Brad has mostly done a good job hiding Kyrie’s D. Not sure why the presence of two athletic 3/4 types whom Kyrie wouldn’t be asked to guard anyway would pose a unique challenge. It might be an issue if Fultz comes back strong, but even then, I can’t see the Sixers running the offense through Fultz and marginalizing LBJ/Simmons just to exploit a mismatch.

Cesar Crespo · Mar 28, 2018

I want to see how Ben Simmons does in the playoffs when teams can just hack a ben and start leaving him open beyond 15 feet. The Celtics had mixed success with Rajon Rondo. With enough fire power, it shouldn't be an issue tho.

There is a far greater chance Ben Simmons never extends his range to the 3 point line than there is of him becoming a passable 3 point shooter. It only took Rajon Rondo 8-9 seasons.

Taking the ball out of his hands to put it in LeBron's diminishes like 90% of his value.

LondonSox · Mar 28, 2018

HomeRunBaker said:
To run an effective PnR you need floor spacing. Simmons is not your ideal spot-up 3 guy. He is most effective with the ball in his hands leading the break or with his back to the basket on the low block. How can he and Fultz (or and LeBron) both run the team? You are limiting Simmons impact while placing him in sets without the ball behind the arc that he is not suited for.

Who knows what another person is thinking......but I'd be genuinely shocked if winning Championships to catch/surpass Jordan and Kobe wasn't #1 on LeBron's wish list.

Why can't Simmons be the roll man?
Also Ben has played off ball a little this year when playing with TJ and he's actually a really really good cutter, which isn't a huge surprise given his BBIQ. But I was surprised.

Also I don't think he needs to be elite asaa shooter, just make people play him for shot and drive would help his drive, esp given the cushion they give.

I think having multiple people who can grab a rebound and take it up to stress the defense and create transition opportunities will help. I think having multiple passers with high bbiq will lead to some fun plays.

I don't think anyone knows what LeBron is doing.

HomeRunBaker · Mar 28, 2018

LondonSox said:
Why can't Simmons be the roll man?
Also Ben has played off ball a little this year when playing with TJ and he's actually a really really good cutter, which isn't a huge surprise given his BBIQ. But I was surprised.

Also I don't think he needs to be elite asaa shooter, just make people play him for shot and drive would help his drive, esp given the cushion they give.

I think having multiple people who can grab a rebound and take it up to stress the defense and create transition opportunities will help. I think having multiple passers with high bbiq will lead to some fun plays.

I don't think anyone knows what LeBron is doing.

Sure, Simmons can be the roll man and do an adequate job.......but you're taking one of the games best young passers/creators and making him a roll man that hundreds of other NBA players can do. Anthony Davis could be a nice stretch-4 too but this would not be the best usage for his ability.....it's the same with Simmons by taking away his greatest gift.

Reverend · Mar 28, 2018

HomeRunBaker said:
Sure, Simmons can be the roll man and do an adequate job.......but you're taking one of the games best young passers/creators and making him a roll man that hundreds of other NBA players can do. Anthony Davis could be a nice stretch-4 too but this would not be the best usage for his ability.....it's the same with Simmons by taking away his greatest gift.

But would they win?

Like, even if they are not optimized?

HomeRunBaker · Mar 28, 2018

Reverend said:
But would they win?

Like, even if they are not optimized?

It isn't just not optimizing Simmons skillset....as bosox79 said above, you eliminate 90% of Simmons game. I'd take Covington in that spot over Simmons if your 1/2 is LeBron and Embiid.....he'd perform better in that role.

DannyDarwinism · Mar 29, 2018

HomeRunBaker said:
It isn't just not optimizing Simmons skillset....as bosox79 said above, you eliminate 90% of Simmons game. I'd take Covington in that spot over Simmons if your 1/2 is LeBron and Embiid.....he'd perform better in that role.

I agree that it’s a really weird fit offensively, even if Simmons’s passing, cutting, screening (he’s really good there for a rookie*), post-up potential, and general intelligence would compensate some for his lack of range. Turning one of the most gifted passers to come along in years into a version of Clint Capela in your half courts sets is not ideal. And while the grab and go fast break potential is pretty wild, that’s not really Jojo’s game, or Lebron’s preference at this stage of his career. You can’t play Fultz with them unless his jumper comes back though. Let him run the second unit with Saric or try and move him for some shooting. If he finishes the season decently, he’ll still have a lot of value.

Defensively, though, hoo boy. Lebron, Simmons, Embiid, Covington plus 3&D guard X (Jevon Carter would be perfect here) is just too much length, and strength and skill. It would be a nightmare to try to score against, passing lanes evaporate, every shot is contested, forget about finishing inside.

Obviously, as a Celtics fan I don’t want to see Lebron in Philly, but, as a b-ball fan, it would be really interesting to watch them, particularly in a matchup against a healthy Warriors team. Or, for the complete contrast, the Rockets. Here’s hoping it remains a thought experiment.

mauf · Mar 29, 2018

HomeRunBaker said:
It isn't just not optimizing Simmons skillset....as bosox79 said above, you eliminate 90% of Simmons game. I'd take Covington in that spot over Simmons if your 1/2 is LeBron and Embiid.....he'd perform better in that role.

In that case, do you send Simmons/Fultz/filler to Washington for John Wall? Bet the Zards would jump on that.

HomeRunBaker · Mar 29, 2018

maufman said:
In that case, do you send Simmons/Fultz/filler to Washington for John Wall? Bet the Zards would jump on that.

I would put Simmons in play for sure but not for a pure 1 like Wall as I'd want a combo guard who is a spot-up shooter as the 1 with LeBron if I'm team building.

Kawhi, assuming his health checks out, would be my #1 target. It would be one of those packages you can put together where SportsGuy would say "Who says no?" You have two motivated sellers plus a guy like Covington who, like Crowder with us last summer, is a guy who is an ideal player to be in the deal for both teams and a salary perspective. Right there you have the basis to a deal that benefits both sides.

Kliq · Mar 29, 2018

I know he isn’t super-relevant to the conversation; but Wall might have the worst contract in basketball for someone not named Chandler Parsons.

BigSoxFan · Mar 29, 2018

HomeRunBaker said:
I would put Simmons in play for sure but not for a pure 1 like Wall as I'd want a combo guard who is a spot-up shooter as the 1 with LeBron if I'm team building.

Kawhi, assuming his health checks out, would be my #1 target. It would be one of those packages you can put together where SportsGuy would say "Who says no?" You have two motivated sellers plus a guy like Covington who, like Crowder with us last summer, is a guy who is an ideal player to be in the deal for both teams and a salary perspective. Right there you have the basis to a deal that benefits both sides.

I love Kawhi and am probably his biggest fanboy on this site.

But...no chance I trade Simmons for Kawhi who may forever be damaged or slightly damaged goods.

If I’m Philly and I hit the jackpot with Bron coming this summer, I put a full court press on Anthony Davis.

Simmons/Saric/Covington/Picks for AD

Does New Orleans really turn that down?

Embiid
Davis
LeBron
Whoever
Fultz

Goodnight, NBA.

JCizzle · Mar 29, 2018

BigSoxFan said:
I love Kawhi and am probably his biggest fanboy on this site.

But...no chance I trade Simmons for Kawhi who may forever be damaged or slightly damaged goods.

If I’m Philly and I hit the jackpot with Bron coming this summer, I put a full court press on Anthony Davis.

Simmons/Saric/Covington/Picks for AD

Does New Orleans really turn that down?

Embiid
Davis
LeBron
Whoever
Fultz

Goodnight, NBA.

Only until Fultz fractures LeBron's face

mauf · Mar 29, 2018

Kliq said:
I know he isn’t super-relevant to the conversation; but Wall might have the worst contract in basketball for someone not named Chandler Parsons.

Evan Turner says hello.

DannyDarwinism · Mar 29, 2018

Ian Mahinmi, Joakim Noah and Nic Batum say bon jour.

And Loul Deng is owed about as much as Wall (36 mil) over the next two years.

HomeRunBaker · Mar 29, 2018

Kliq said:
I know he isn’t super-relevant to the conversation; but Wall might have the worst contract in basketball for someone not named Chandler Parsons.

If Wall is playing hurt like he was this season of agree. If he's not damaged goods any All-Star is worth the max and then some. The Wizards are imploding without him having lost 9 of their last 15 and haven't scored over 100 in 4 of their last 5.

Kliq · Mar 30, 2018

maufman said:
Evan Turner says hello.

DannyDarwinism said:
Ian Mahinmi, Joakim Noah and Nic Batum say bon jour.

And Loul Deng is owed about as much as Wall (36 mil) over the next two years.

All worthy answers; the Summer of 2016 bonus babies are all off the books after 2019-2020, so "only" two more years after this season. The exception of Batum, who has a player option for 2020-2021 where he can opt in for $27 million; I'll wonder if he'll take it? That contract is a fireable offense; Cho should be driven out of town for handing out that one; it basically destroys the great Kemba Walker contract.

My point is Wall's contract has the potential to be a super-duper albatross; possibly bigger than anything we have ever seen. Are you ready for 32 year old John Wall to be making $46 million in 2022-2023? Because that is what he is locked in for after signing the supermax this summer. We already saw LAC get buyers remorse on the Blake contract, and Walls' is longer and bigger. Obviously he is a productive player, much more so than the guys listed above; but when you throw his name into trade talks, you have to consider that an athletic PG with some significant injuries already might not age well into his 30s; and he could be making 40 percent of the cap.

benhogan · Mar 30, 2018

HomeRunBaker said:
If Wall is playing hurt like he was this season of agree. If he's not damaged goods any All-Star is worth the max and then some. The Wizards are imploding without him having lost 9 of their last 15 and haven't scored over 100 in 4 of their last 5.

Not sure I agree with the bolded. Those were exactly IT4 thoughts after his first All-Star appearance and last summer before he was considered damaged goods.

The Wall contract stinks, the Zards will be paying absurd dollars for the downside of his career. There is also a good probability that with his style of play and size he will be constantly banged up as he ages. It also appears that Wall's teammates are less than enthralled with playing with him

Soxfan in Fla · Mar 30, 2018

LondonSox said:
Why can't Simmons be the roll man?
Also Ben has played off ball a little this year when playing with TJ and he's actually a really really good cutter, which isn't a huge surprise given his BBIQ. But I was surprised.

Also I don't think he needs to be elite asaa shooter, just make people play him for shot and drive would help his drive, esp given the cushion they give.

I think having multiple people who can grab a rebound and take it up to stress the defense and create transition opportunities will help. I think having multiple passers with high bbiq will lead to some fun plays.

I don't think anyone knows what LeBron is doing.

You could actually flip it back and forth with Lebron being the roll man too. Imagine Simmons throwing lobs to roll Man Lebron at times. Kind of scary.

mauf · Mar 31, 2018

Soxfan in Fla said:
You could actually flip it back and forth with Lebron being the roll man too. Imagine Simmons throwing lobs to roll Man Lebron at times. Kind of scary.

Both defenders would collapse on LeBron and live with Simmons taking the pull-up jumper.

Eddie Jurak · Apr 14, 2018

I think it has just been definitively proven that Paul George and Lebron are going to Houston.

Lose Remerswaal · Apr 14, 2018

So they are going with a 4 man lineup?

Ordinarily I'd say that's a formula for failure, but those 4 guys

LondonSox · Apr 14, 2018

It's the only way the salary cap would work

Eddie Jurak · May 26, 2018

So this is absolutely not happening, never in a million years, but it is pretty amusing to contemplate:

Jonathan Tjarks: This is actually Shea Serrano’s idea, but it’s so diabolical that I’m going to steal it. LeBron says he wants to play in Boston, he opts in to the last year of his contract (à la Chris Paul last summer), and Boston trades Kyrie Irving, cap filler, and one of its first-round picks back to Cleveland for him. It makes sense for every side. LeBron needs to build the best team possible to beat Golden State, Boston adds LeBron without gutting its roster, and Cleveland gets a franchise player and a pick to start its rebuild.

The lineup the Celtics could throw out as a result is just obscene: LeBron, Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Gordon Hayward. That group would have to be the favorite to win it all. Plus, LeBron would get the added benefit of screwing over Kyrie. It would be a Godfather-level move, one that you know Boston would do in a second. This is a franchise that traded away Isaiah Thomas. The Celtics aren’t losing any sleep over doing Kyrie dirty.

DJnVa · May 26, 2018

The problem there is that I don't think they actually did IT4 dirty, which is the basis for them saying they wouldn't lose any sleep doing Kyrie dirty.

benhogan · May 26, 2018

Eddie Jurak said:
So this is absolutely not happening, never in a million years, but it is pretty amusing to contemplate:

riboflav · May 27, 2018

Why would Cleveland take back Kyrie?

BigSoxFan · May 27, 2018

riboflav said:
Why would Cleveland take back Kyrie?

It would have to be a 3 team with LeBron going to Boston, Kyrie going to 3rd team, and young players/picks going to Cleveland.

LeBron is going to LA so it would never happen but the scenario that could work is:

Boston gets: LeBron

Cleveland gets: Kanter, #9, Ntilikina, 2019-2021 Memphis pick, future Knicks pick

Knicks get: Kyrie

Salary filler would have to complete it but something like that.

Boston gets LeBron, Knicks get a star to pair with Porzingis, and Cavs get some picks and a young prospect in Ntilikina.

Horford
LeBron
Tatum
Brown
Hayward

That lineup would eviscerate the NBA. Time to kick LeBron’s ass and get him to see the light.

riboflav · May 27, 2018

BigSoxFan said:
It would have to be a 3 team with LeBron going to Boston, Kyrie going to 3rd team, and young players/picks going to Cleveland.

LeBron is going to LA so it would never happen but the scenario that could work is:

Boston gets: LeBron

Cleveland gets: Kanter, #9, Ntilikina, 2019-2021 Memphis pick, future Knicks pick

Knicks get: Kyrie

Salary filler would have to complete it but something like that.

Boston gets LeBron, Knicks get a star to pair with Porzingis, and Cavs get some picks and a young prospect in Ntilikina.

Horford
LeBron
Tatum
Brown
Hayward

That lineup would eviscerate the NBA. Time to kick LeBron’s ass and get him to see the light.

Dreaming is good. Love it!

Infield Infidel · May 27, 2018

If we're doing pie in the sky trades to send LeBron to Boston:

Celtics: LeBron
Spurs: Kyrie, Korver, Morris, Semi
Cavs: Kawhi, Patty Mills, Rozier, Nader

The money works but I think it would be more likely that LeBron would go directly for Kawhi +. Not likely overall but more likely than Boston.

Eddie Jurak · May 27, 2018

The only way he'd even make sense in Boston is if here on board with playing the focal role in Ainge/Stevens ball, as opposed to becoming de facto coach/GM and having the team reshaped around him. That's never happened before in his career.

DJnVa · May 27, 2018

Why would Lebron come here and give up coaching and GM duties????

mauf · May 27, 2018

DrewDawg said:
Why would Lebron come here and give up coaching and GM duties????

Depends on whether he thinks his coach/GM stint in Cleveland has worked well.

LeBron seems more self-aware than your typical superstar athlete, so it wouldn’t shock me if he realizes that LeBron the GM hasn’t done LeBron the player many favors.

TripleOT · May 27, 2018

LeBron the GM was able to build a team around him that got to three consecutive Finals, and if it wasn't for injuries, might have won the first two of them before running into the Durant frontrunning GS superteam.

LeBron the GM certainly hasn't been looking at the long term when he's built a team.

GreyisGone · May 27, 2018

TripleOT said:
LeBron the GM was able to build a team around him that got to three consecutive Finals, and if it wasn't for injuries, might have won the first two of them before running into the Durant frontrunning GS superteam.

LeBron the GM certainly hasn't been looking at the long term when he's built a team.

He was much closer to winning zero, given the Curry injury and Draymond suspension - than he ever was to winning two.

nighthob · May 27, 2018

There is no such thing as an undeserved Dray Green suspension.

Ed Hillel · Jun 5, 2018

Lakers +550 seems mighty delicious. They can work 3 max contracts there and still have Lonzo and Kuzma around. I’m sure the FA would leave money on the table to go there, as well.

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