LeBron to LA

Ed Hillel · Jul 1, 2018

Yesssss. Now let’s fuck up LA 3 of the next 5 finals.

Light-Tower-Power · Jul 1, 2018

Celtics fans rejoice.

Greg29fan · Jul 1, 2018

So I mean they have to be getting Kawhi plus right? Cause right now they're like a middling Western Conference playoff team.

Dr. Gonzo · Jul 1, 2018

Boogie next for LA? That Lakers roster as constituted doesn’t get by Golden State or a healthy Houston

mcpickl · Jul 1, 2018

When's that 76ers meeting start?

tims4wins · Jul 1, 2018

Please let this mean Ball gets traded

Ed Hillel · Jul 1, 2018

mcpickl said:
When's that 76ers meeting start?

Magic caved and gave him the max.

AlNipper49 · Jul 1, 2018

I hate him, and I hate the Lakers

MillarTime · Jul 1, 2018

AlNipper49 said:
I hate him, and I hate the Lakers

Yes, perfect fit

bosockboy · Jul 1, 2018

Amazing how the Lakers is a huge win for us, but it is. East is ours for the taking for many years.

JCizzle · Jul 1, 2018

Four years is so unlike LeBron, wild!

BigSoxFan · Jul 1, 2018

Never in doubt. Beat LA.

bankshot1 · Jul 1, 2018

Its what the Lakers do.

Fuck the Lakers

DeadlySplitter · Jul 1, 2018

I mean, yay he's out of the East, but I'll never understand what the Lakers do for Lebron besides being in LA.

DJnVa · Jul 1, 2018

Never thought I'd be happy to see someone that good sign with the Lakers. The West is gonna be fun.

The East is gonna be run out of Boston and Philly.

DJnVa · Jul 1, 2018

DeadlySplitter said:
I mean, yay he's out of the East, but I'll never understand what the Lakers do for Lebron besides being in LA.

Maybe that's enough for him. He's earned it.

Gash Prex · Jul 1, 2018

Not sure which I am happier with:

1) it’s a 4 year deal so we don’t have to do the summer of lebron ever again

2) he’s out of the east

2a) he didn’t sign with philly

PedroKsBambino · Jul 1, 2018

Bring it on.

MillarTime · Jul 1, 2018

RedOctober3829 said:
Now I hope Danny goes and gets Kahwi before the Lakers can. Build it around Jaylen and Sac 1st.

Unless he’s definitively healthy and committing long-term...no.

BaseballJones · Jul 1, 2018

DeadlySplitter said:
I mean, yay he's out of the East, but I'll never understand what the Lakers do for Lebron besides being in LA.

Cleveland vs. Los Angeles

Rust Belt vs. Hollywood

Bitter cold winters vs. sunny beaches

BigSoxFan · Jul 1, 2018

RedOctober3829 said:
Now I hope Danny goes and gets Kahwi before the Lakers can. Build it around Jaylen and Sac 1st.

LeBron in LA makes it less likely that Danny goes after Kawhi.

benhogan · Jul 1, 2018

mcpickl said:
When's that 76ers meeting start?

hilarious

The 76ers continue their precipitous drop from their halcyon days of beating the Miami Heat in the first round...

djbayko · Jul 1, 2018

DeadlySplitter said:
I mean, yay he's out of the East, but I'll never understand what the Lakers do for Lebron besides being in LA.

You haven't let the Lakers' new co-GMs finish their work yet.

Sam Ray Not · Jul 1, 2018

The next dynasty!

SemperFidelisSox · Jul 1, 2018

I hate how the Lakers never have to go through the normal rebuilding process like everyone else. Just clear cap space and sign superstars.

Devizier · Jul 1, 2018

I've never been so relieved to see the best player in the NBA go to the Lakers

BillMuellerFanClub · Jul 1, 2018

just about the best possible outcome.

heavyde050 · Jul 1, 2018

mcpickl said:
When's that 76ers meeting start?

'Like'

Ale Xander · Jul 1, 2018

RedOctober3829 said:
Lots of Cavs fans suddenly turning into Lakers fans now.

Cavs fans won't be able to afford tickets. Going to have to be celebrities to afford a Laker game now.

Ed Hillel · Jul 1, 2018

Cavs gave up their 2019 unprotected first for Kyle Korver

DJnVa · Jul 1, 2018

RedOctober3829 said:
Now I hope Danny goes and gets Kahwi before the Lakers can. Build it around Jaylen and Sac 1st.

Nope--Kawhi still saying he wants to go to LA.

shawnrbu · Jul 1, 2018

When do we get the profanity laced press release from Dan Gilbert?

Montana Fan · Jul 1, 2018

Not 4, not 3, not 2, not 1, but ZERO championships.

bosockboy · Jul 1, 2018

This is a home run in every way for us. No Philly, LBJ gone.

The Social Chair · Jul 1, 2018

Cleveland is a bottom 5 team now, right?

Time to Mo Vaughn · Jul 1, 2018

Honestly, why would he sign for 4 years? Hedge against his body breaking down to get the most money? I'd expected one or two years and jump to the next super team.

MillarTime · Jul 1, 2018

Ed Hillel said:
Cavs gave up their 2019 unprotected first for Kyle Korver

This is amazing. Oooof.

Devizier · Jul 1, 2018

Dernells Casket n Flagon said:
Honestly, why would he sign for 4 years?

He lives in LA

AB in DC · Jul 1, 2018

I still don't understand why he wants to go to a 35-47 team.

DJnVa · Jul 1, 2018

What did the NBA futures odds do?

mcpickl · Jul 1, 2018

Dernells Casket n Flagon said:
Honestly, why would he sign for 4 years? Hedge against his body breaking down to get the most money? I'd expected one or two years and jump to the next super team.

My guess is, Lebron wants to move all the kids for veterans and the Lakers said OK, but only if you sign long term. Don't bother renewing your leases Brandon, Kyle and Lonzo.

Time to Mo Vaughn · Jul 1, 2018

Devizier said:
He lives in LA

And he can't do that on one or two year deals that allow him to pull the ripcord at his own convenience?

lovegtm · Jul 1, 2018

Ed Hillel said:
Cavs gave up their 2019 unprotected first for Kyle Korver

It's top-10 protected in 2019 and 2020, then converts to 2nd rounders. Atlanta is getting nothing from that pick.

Euclis20 · Jul 1, 2018

Ed Hillel said:
Cavs gave up their 2019 unprotected first for Kyle Korver

Source? I'm seeing that it's top 10 protected in 2019, top 10 protected in 2020, and if it hasn't yet conveyed, it becomes a 2nd round pick in 2021 and another in 2022:

https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/future_drafts/detailed

DJnVa · Jul 1, 2018

AB in DC said:
I still don't understand why he wants to go to a 35-47 team.

Because they won't be with him.

https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/lebron-lakers-free-agency-nba-betting-odds-2018-kawhi-leonard-paul-george

This has them at 52 wins without anyone else coming on board. Adding Kawhi ups that to 56 with 9:2 title odds.

mcpickl · Jul 1, 2018

AB in DC said:
I still don't understand why he wants to go to a 35-47 team.

Because it's not going to be that team anymore?

I'd bet there will be no more than three guys from last years team left standing.

lovegtm · Jul 1, 2018

mcpickl said:
My guess is, Lebron wants to move all the kids for veterans and the Lakers said OK, but only if you sign long term. Don't bother renewing your leases Brandon, Kyle and Lonzo.

Yeah, sounds about right. Weirdly enough, the Lakers had some decent leverage here, because it was so clear LeBron wanted to be in LA.

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