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• sleeper

  

  Commander of Awesome;1739036 wrote:Overseas to play for $50 mil a season?

  Would never happen. Lebron cares more about legacy than he does anything else. He got a second chance at maintaining his legacy by coming back.
  
  Also, no chance any overseas team ponies up $50M for Lebron to play. He's not worth that honestly.
• Azubuike24

  

  There's gotta be a line.
  
  The Cavs traded a lot to get Love, for LBJ
  The Cavs went max on Love, for LBJ
  The Cavs keep Andy around, for LBJ
  The Cavs want to pay Thompson arguably more than he's worth (to them), for LBJ
  
  I mean, maybe he and Gilbert had some sort of agreement that if LBJ comes back, he basically calls the shots and has an open wallet. Still, LeBron bolted Cleveland for a "better roster" in Miami. He bolted Miami for a "better roster" in Cleveland. He just went to the finals, without Love and basically Kyrie? There's nowhere better to bolt too...
• Commander of Awesome

  

  sleeper;1739039 wrote:Would never happen. Lebron cares more about legacy than he does anything else. He got a second chance at maintaining his legacy by coming back.
  
  Also, no chance any overseas team ponies up $50M for Lebron to play. He's not worth that honestly.

  I remember a few seasons ago that being floated around, especially in China. LBJ said something to the effect that $50 mil a season would be nice.
  
  http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3520860
  
  HIGHLY unlikely I agree, but if LBJ left I wouldn't be shocked if it were for Overseas team.
• Azubuike24

  

  Isn't like 80% of LeBron's income from things other than his NBA salary? Maybe more? Would 50M in salary in China be worth it?
  
  Maybe so. China is fucking huge. He might make even more money exploiting their money.
• Laley23

  

  LeBron isn't going anywhere. He would be hated by EVERYONE in the league and anyone who covers the league. He is retiring a Cav. This is the most retarded discussion ever.
• sleeper

  

  Azubuike24;1739042 wrote:Isn't like 80% of LeBron's income from things other than his NBA salary? Maybe more? Would 50M in salary in China be worth it?
  
  Maybe so. China is fucking huge. He might make even more money exploiting their money.

  If he could get that deal it would be worth it as he would likely also get a bunch of endorsements in a huge market.
  
  However, I don't think Lebron's legacy would increase by going overseas to play with a bunch of shitty leagues.
• Automatik

  

  LeBron is not going to fucking China. :laugh:
  
  I highly doubt he ever leaves Cleveland, and if he does it will be after he brings a title.
• sleeper

  

  Azubuike24;1739040 wrote:There's gotta be a line.
  
  The Cavs traded a lot to get Love, for LBJ
  The Cavs went max on Love, for LBJ
  The Cavs keep Andy around, for LBJ
  The Cavs want to pay Thompson arguably more than he's worth (to them), for LBJ
  
  I mean, maybe he and Gilbert had some sort of agreement that if LBJ comes back, he basically calls the shots and has an open wallet. Still, LeBron bolted Cleveland for a "better roster" in Miami. He bolted Miami for a "better roster" in Cleveland. He just went to the finals, without Love and basically Kyrie? There's nowhere better to bolt too...

  I'm betting Gilbert let Lebron build his team as a condition for coming back and I'm also betting Lebron is a big reason why the TT deal isn't done.
  
  TT is restricted so no way the Cavs let him leave without matching. The open market will give him a smaller deal and the Cavs can match. Or TT can take the 1 year offer at like $7M or w/e which is risky for him. Cavs win either way.
• friendfromlowry

  sleeper;1739051 wrote:I'm betting Gilbert let Lebron build his team as a condition for coming back and I'm also betting Lebron is a big reason why the TT deal isn't done.
  
  TT is restricted so no way the Cavs let him leave without matching. The open market will give him a smaller deal and the Cavs can match. Or TT can take the 1 year offer at like $7M or w/e which is risky for him. Cavs win either way.

  I'm not sure what role - if any - Lebron plays with TT's contract but for the reasons you mentioned it's only a matter of time before he resigns one way or another.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Laley23;1739045 wrote:. This is the most retarded discussion ever.

  Fucking THIS. Are we fucking serious right now? Lebron playing overseas? Lol are you bored COA?
  
  Everyone relax. Lebron was just in a movie where he made a reference to loving Cleveland. He's not leaving.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  SportsAndLady;1739054 wrote:
  Lebron was just in a movie where he made a reference to loving Cleveland. He's not leaving.

  Oh ok, this clears everything up. Thanks.
• DeyDurkie5

  

  Commander of Awesome;1739057 wrote:Oh ok, this clears everything up. Thanks.

  Please tell us more about Lebron playing overseas[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
• Automatik

  

  Yeah, he's taking his family and the LeBron brand to the wonderful People's Republic of China.
  
  
  Didn't people say dumb shit like this about Kobe a few years ago?
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  lebron would be slammed beyond any level hes ever felt if he left Cleveland after theyve gotten and re-signed all these guys.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  DeyDurkie5;1739067 wrote:Please tell us more about Lebron playing overseas[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

  Never said it was playing overseas dipshit. Nice reading fail.
  
  I'm just not convinced it wouldn't consider playing elsewhere the way you guys are. $$$ is a great equalizer
• like_that

  

  Not even close to worried about LBJ leaving. We all know there are idiot journalists digging and reaching so far to find a possible "LBJ mulling another team" type story and the fact there hasn't been one out there pretty much says it won't happen. LBJ will sign after TT. TT is being a bit obnoxious though. I get he is trying to get paid, but 1. he isn't worth more than Kyrie and 2. if he thinks he is worth more than Green then he should have provided a lot more on offense during the finals.
• DeyDurkie5

  

  Commander of Awesome;1739077 wrote:Never said it was playing overseas dipshit. Nice reading fail.
  
  I'm just not convinced it wouldn't consider playing elsewhere the way you guys are. $$$ is a great equalizer

  Whatever you say, starbucks
• SportsAndLady

  

  Yeah, you definitely didn't say that...
  

  Commander of Awesome;1739036 wrote:Overseas to play for $50 mil a season?

• Automatik

  

  FAIL!!!!
• robj55

  

  lol
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Commander of Awesome;1739041 wrote:I remember a few seasons ago that being floated around, especially in China. LBJ said something to the effect that $50 mil a season would be nice.
  
  http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3520860
  
  HIGHLY unlikely I agree, but if LBJ left I wouldn't be shocked if it were for Overseas team.

  SportsAndLady;1739092 wrote:Yeah, you definitely didn't say that...

  Yeah nice cherry pick fail there dummy. I didn't say it, LBJ did several yrs ago. All I'm saying is possibility LBJ isn't playing as a cav next season is greater than 0%
  
  lol at you knuckleheads (esp S&L and Durkie, 2 brothers....hmmm) getting your panties in a bunch.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  WAH I don't want LBJ to leave, and will use vague BS shit like "Everyone will hate him!11" to justify my response! Never mind that he hasn't signed, everyone hated him then they didn't LAST time, and purposefully gave himself as much leverage as possible in case he decided to leave. Chances are low, yes but to even consider it, means you're a fucking idiot!11 /S&L+DeyDerpie
• SportsAndLady

  

  Commander of Awesome;1739103 wrote:Yeah nice cherry pick fail there dummy. I didn't say it, LBJ did several yrs ago. All I'm saying is possibility LBJ isn't playing as a cav next season is greater than 0%
  
  lol at you knuckleheads (esp S&L and Durkie, 2 brothers....hmmm) getting your panties in a bunch.

  Nice backtrack dumb dumb. Maybe that sun out there in San Francisco is getting to your head. I know you gingers aren't good with sun.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Commander of Awesome;1739105 wrote:WAH I don't want LBJ to leave, and will use vague BS shit like "Everyone will hate him!11" to justify my response! Never mind that he hasn't signed, everyone hated him then they didn't LAST time, and purposefully gave himself as much leverage as possible in case he decided to leave. Chances are low, yes but to even consider it, means you're a fucking idiot!11 /S&L+DeyDerpie

  Yes let's keep comparing the offseason of when lebron left to this offseason. They're completely the same. Yep.
• Lovejoy1984

  

  The chances he leaves, are greater than 0%, I do agree with you on that. BUT, there is a great chance of me winning the lottery, than LBJ leaving this offseason. The hit he would take PR-wise would be too great for him to ever overcome, not to mention unless he takes a severe pay cut, he'd be unable to find a better winning situation.
  
  This offseason with TT, just seems to be the Penance that Gilbert has to pay for the Letter.