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Man if you dont GTEFOH!Never been a Kobe stan, but always been a Lakers fan
I root for anyone in the forum blue and gold.
I never disliked Lebron, he just wasn't a Laker
KCP bitch ass just resigned. Looks like they are keeping Brooke Slowpez at a discount too
If I disliked Lebron I wouldn't buy Lebron's and I've been buying Lebron's since the two
You don't like KCP? I thought he was solid
It's a one year deal anyway.
I wish we would go after Wayne Ellington
KCP is a Klutch sports player. Bron running shit in LA already. Deal wit it clown.
Do yall see this shit? Nigga please.If I disliked Lebron I wouldn't buy Lebron's and I've been buying Lebron's since the two
Lol"West Coast rider, comin' right behind ya, should've never fucked with meeeee!!!!"
Damn you are in a committed relationship with a grown ass man
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10 players who could follow LeBron James to the Lakers for the minimum
By Erik García Gundersen June 29, 2018 10:26 pm
Playing with LeBron James has been attractive for many veterans over the years. Add that to the benefits of being a celebrity in Los Angeles, as well as the other great things like amazing weather year-round and excellent food, you’d have quite the attractive place to play.
And that’s what several veterans told HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy this week, so much so that they’d take the minimum just to play in that situation.
James officially declined his option on Friday and has elected to become an unrestricted free agent, increasing the chances that he would go to the Lakers or stay at home with Cleveland while basically ruling out the Houston Rockets. And the Philadelphia 76ers also apparently have a chance.
However, the Lakers with LeBron are clearly the destination on everybody’s mind. So without further explanation, here are 10 players that the LeBron Lakers could potentially add with the minimum.
1. Richard Jefferson
For starters, Richard Jefferson has credited living in Los Angeles, doing yoga and playing beach volleyball for extending his NBA career. And the extension of his career had him cross paths with LeBron James in Cleveland, en route to the 2016 NBA Championship. Jefferson became a fixture of the locker room and a reliable source of content for LeBron’s UNINTERRUPTED media company on the Road Trippin’ Podcast.
Jefferson has been a dependable 3-point shooter and only lost his spot on the roster thanks to the signing of Dwyane Wade and the addition of rookie Cedi Osman.
He lives in Los Angeles already and is close with James. Despite his best attempts to throw everyone off the scent, Jefferson could certainly play alongside LeBron James and for his college teammate/buddy Luke Walton.
2. Channing Frye
Jefferson’s Road Trippin’ co-star, Frye is also an easy choice for several of the reasons we listed above. 3-point shooting, easy-going locker room presence and plenty of laughs.
Frye was a key member of the Cavaliers early season success in 2017-18 but was squeezed out due to numbers and economics. But there’s no doubt he helped Cleveland when he played.
If the Lakers end up making a deal for Kawhi Leonard and need to sign guys on the cheap, they’d have a tough time finding a better stretch-five that would be willing to take a bargain than Frye. In 545 minutes over 44 games, the Cavs outscored their opponents by 7.8 points per 100 possessions when Frye was on the court according to NBA.com. When he was off the court, Cleveland was outscored by nearly 3 points per 100 possessions.
So, Frye in the right context (aka playing with LeBron) has shown to be winning player. If he wants to be on a team with title aspirations and stay on the west coast where he makes his home (shout-out to Portland), Frye could be a candidate to take the minimum in a tight market after cashing in on his previous contract.
Throw in the fact he can hang out with his buddy RJ, it seems like a sweet deal for Frye.
(Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
3. Jamal Crawford
A partnership between Jamal Crawford and LeBron James has been hinted at for a while now. Crawford was considering the Cavs last season and even told reporters he would have gone their had his Pacific Northwest brother Isaiah Thomas been traded to Cleveland sooner.
Also, the latest news that Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has a torn meniscus will only strengthen the Lakers’ desire to add a veteran point guard, something that was reported prior to the news of Ball’s injury. Crawford isn’t regarded by many as a true point guard and more of a combo guard, but can step in as a lead creator, if needed.
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While Crawford isn’t a point guard in the traditional sense, fluidity, unpredictability and improvisation are as important as ever in today’s NBA. Crawford fits in almost any context and with a chance to team up with LeBron and stay close to his hometown of Seattle, it could be a hard job to pass up.
4. Shabazz Napier
Some might call Shabazz Napier the First Collin Sexton. But jokes aside, Napier has turned himself into a player in his own right after LeBron James labeled him as his favorite player in the draft before the Miami Heat drafted him prior to James’ return to Cleveland.
Also, he fits more of a traditional point guard role than Jamal Crawford would. And judging by his solid season playing alongside talented scorers in Portland, Napier should be able to play alongside Crawford in a pinch.
Napier had a career season averaging nearly 9 points and two assists per game while shooting just under 38 percent from long distance and a career high 42 percent from the field. Napier was also a fairly solid defender last season in Portland, holding his own at the point of attack and being a member of some of the best lineups for Terry Stotts and the Trail Blazers.
The Blazers also didn’t extend a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. A chance to play for a contender and for his former agent Rob Pelinka could set him up nicely for a bigger bag in what should be a richer 2019.
5. Nerlens Noel
While several of the above have personal connections to LeBron James, Nerlens Noel has a business connection with The King. Noel, represented by Klutch Sports and Rich Paul, is in major need of rehabilitating his value.
Noel turned down a big offer last summer and decided to take the qualifying offer for Dallas last year. A fallout with the Mavericks organization, a group that was tanking last year, and Noel, followed.
Now an unrestricted free agent and only 24 years old, Noel would have an amazing opportunity to rebuild his value on a team with championship aspirations in the nation’s entertainment capital. The spotlight would be as bright as ever but the opportunity would be just as electric.
If Noel and the folks at Klutch are looking for a way to get their mobile center back in demand, a stint with the Lakers on the minimum is just the way to do it.
6. Wayne Ellington
After bouncing around teams for a lot of his early career, Ellington found a home in Miami where his outside shooting prowess was not only appreciated, but desperately needed. In the process, he established himself as one of the most feared shooters in the league.
James alongside three shooters and especially four shooters is something that we know works extremely well. If the Lakers cash in their assets in a trade, they will need as many competent shooters as possible to make LeBron pop. Ellington did that on a Heat team more or less bereft of shooting and creative prowess, helping them make the playoffs.
Ellington’s shooting would get a chance to shine alongside LeBron. The only question is if he’s willing to take a pay-cut for the recognition.
7. Jeff Green
Jeff Green knows how to play alongside LeBron James. While it took awhile for the rest of the world to believe that, he showed it in the regular season and eventually during the Eastern Conference Finals.
And while he might not be on the court with a stacked super team during crunch time, coming in as a rotation player could be extremely helpful for a cash-strapped Lakers team. He took the minimum last year for the Cavs and with the market seemingly barren for free agents of his caliber, a minimum deal seems palatable.
The Lakers also played at a very fast pace last season and Green flourished in transition. If James heads to Hollywood, Green offers the Lakers a chance to add a player who would have no learning curve on how to play with the King.
8. Willie Reed
Reed is far from a statistical darling but he does have size and experience that the Lakers might need, especially in the regular season. The Lakers are slated to lose basically all of their nominal big men. Reed could slot as a backup on their bench.
Reed, 28, can do a decent job around the rim on both ends and was rumored to be a Lakers target last summer. If the interest is still there and the Lakers remain thin at center, Reed may don the purple and gold.
9. Ersan Ilyasova
Just as we spoke about with Wayne Ellington and Channing Frye, the biggest attraction to adding Ilyasova would be his shooting. A career 36 percent 3-point shooter, Ilyasova also adds some size and positional versatility. He also has experience, something we all know is coveted highly by James.
Ilyasova’s production slipped in the second round when the Celtics keyed in on Ben Simmons’ unwillingness to shoot. Alongside LeBron, who added a strong long range game to his arsenal, his game would be as susceptible to game-planning as it was with the young Sixers.
10. Non-Chris Paul members of the Banana Boat
Bonus category!
It seems like a lock at this point that Chris Paul will re-sign to with the Houston Rockets for a lucrative deal. But there are two members of the Banana Boat Gang that could join James in Los Angeles: Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade.
It’s unlikely that Wade leaves after his apparent difficulty in not being a Heat Lifer. Even LeBron said he caught him checking Heat scores when he was on the Cavs. He took the minimum last year to sign with Cleveland and could do the same to stay in South Florida, where his family’s home base is and where it seems clear he is happy.
Anthony’s inclusion is a little more interesting. He just opted into his contract worth just under $28 million and would have been unlikely to get a big deal had he hit the market. That’s what makes him a more intriguing candidate for the Cavaliers. If Paul George comes to Los Angeles, he might have even more reason to ask for a buyout and the Thunder would also have more incentive to build towards the future.
Anthony struggles defensively and has been less efficient in recent seasons. However, playing him alongside plus-defenders and a close friend in James could give him an unquantifiable boost.
10 players who could follow LeBron James to the Lakers for the minimum
By Erik García Gundersen June 29, 2018 10:26 pm
Playing with LeBron James has been attractive for many veterans over the years. Add that to the benefits of being a celebrity in Los Angeles, as well as the other great things like amazing weather year-round and excellent food, you’d have quite the attractive place to play.
And that’s what several veterans told HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy this week, so much so that they’d take the minimum just to play in that situation.
James officially declined his option on Friday and has elected to become an unrestricted free agent, increasing the chances that he would go to the Lakers or stay at home with Cleveland while basically ruling out the Houston Rockets. And the Philadelphia 76ers also apparently have a chance.
However, the Lakers with LeBron are clearly the destination on everybody’s mind. So without further explanation, here are 10 players that the LeBron Lakers could potentially add with the minimum.
1. Richard Jefferson
For starters, Richard Jefferson has credited living in Los Angeles, doing yoga and playing beach volleyball for extending his NBA career. And the extension of his career had him cross paths with LeBron James in Cleveland, en route to the 2016 NBA Championship. Jefferson became a fixture of the locker room and a reliable source of content for LeBron’s UNINTERRUPTED media company on the Road Trippin’ Podcast.
Jefferson has been a dependable 3-point shooter and only lost his spot on the roster thanks to the signing of Dwyane Wade and the addition of rookie Cedi Osman.
He lives in Los Angeles already and is close with James. Despite his best attempts to throw everyone off the scent, Jefferson could certainly play alongside LeBron James and for his college teammate/buddy Luke Walton.
2. Channing Frye
Jefferson’s Road Trippin’ co-star, Frye is also an easy choice for several of the reasons we listed above. 3-point shooting, easy-going locker room presence and plenty of laughs.
Frye was a key member of the Cavaliers early season success in 2017-18 but was squeezed out due to numbers and economics. But there’s no doubt he helped Cleveland when he played.
If the Lakers end up making a deal for Kawhi Leonard and need to sign guys on the cheap, they’d have a tough time finding a better stretch-five that would be willing to take a bargain than Frye. In 545 minutes over 44 games, the Cavs outscored their opponents by 7.8 points per 100 possessions when Frye was on the court according to NBA.com. When he was off the court, Cleveland was outscored by nearly 3 points per 100 possessions.
So, Frye in the right context (aka playing with LeBron) has shown to be winning player. If he wants to be on a team with title aspirations and stay on the west coast where he makes his home (shout-out to Portland), Frye could be a candidate to take the minimum in a tight market after cashing in on his previous contract.
Throw in the fact he can hang out with his buddy RJ, it seems like a sweet deal for Frye.
(Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
3. Jamal Crawford
A partnership between Jamal Crawford and LeBron James has been hinted at for a while now. Crawford was considering the Cavs last season and even told reporters he would have gone their had his Pacific Northwest brother Isaiah Thomas been traded to Cleveland sooner.
Also, the latest news that Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has a torn meniscus will only strengthen the Lakers’ desire to add a veteran point guard, something that was reported prior to the news of Ball’s injury. Crawford isn’t regarded by many as a true point guard and more of a combo guard, but can step in as a lead creator, if needed.
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While Crawford isn’t a point guard in the traditional sense, fluidity, unpredictability and improvisation are as important as ever in today’s NBA. Crawford fits in almost any context and with a chance to team up with LeBron and stay close to his hometown of Seattle, it could be a hard job to pass up.
4. Shabazz Napier
Some might call Shabazz Napier the First Collin Sexton. But jokes aside, Napier has turned himself into a player in his own right after LeBron James labeled him as his favorite player in the draft before the Miami Heat drafted him prior to James’ return to Cleveland.
Also, he fits more of a traditional point guard role than Jamal Crawford would. And judging by his solid season playing alongside talented scorers in Portland, Napier should be able to play alongside Crawford in a pinch.
Napier had a career season averaging nearly 9 points and two assists per game while shooting just under 38 percent from long distance and a career high 42 percent from the field. Napier was also a fairly solid defender last season in Portland, holding his own at the point of attack and being a member of some of the best lineups for Terry Stotts and the Trail Blazers.
The Blazers also didn’t extend a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. A chance to play for a contender and for his former agent Rob Pelinka could set him up nicely for a bigger bag in what should be a richer 2019.
5. Nerlens Noel
While several of the above have personal connections to LeBron James, Nerlens Noel has a business connection with The King. Noel, represented by Klutch Sports and Rich Paul, is in major need of rehabilitating his value.
Noel turned down a big offer last summer and decided to take the qualifying offer for Dallas last year. A fallout with the Mavericks organization, a group that was tanking last year, and Noel, followed.
Now an unrestricted free agent and only 24 years old, Noel would have an amazing opportunity to rebuild his value on a team with championship aspirations in the nation’s entertainment capital. The spotlight would be as bright as ever but the opportunity would be just as electric.
If Noel and the folks at Klutch are looking for a way to get their mobile center back in demand, a stint with the Lakers on the minimum is just the way to do it.
6. Wayne Ellington
After bouncing around teams for a lot of his early career, Ellington found a home in Miami where his outside shooting prowess was not only appreciated, but desperately needed. In the process, he established himself as one of the most feared shooters in the league.
James alongside three shooters and especially four shooters is something that we know works extremely well. If the Lakers cash in their assets in a trade, they will need as many competent shooters as possible to make LeBron pop. Ellington did that on a Heat team more or less bereft of shooting and creative prowess, helping them make the playoffs.
Ellington’s shooting would get a chance to shine alongside LeBron. The only question is if he’s willing to take a pay-cut for the recognition.
7. Jeff Green
Jeff Green knows how to play alongside LeBron James. While it took awhile for the rest of the world to believe that, he showed it in the regular season and eventually during the Eastern Conference Finals.
And while he might not be on the court with a stacked super team during crunch time, coming in as a rotation player could be extremely helpful for a cash-strapped Lakers team. He took the minimum last year for the Cavs and with the market seemingly barren for free agents of his caliber, a minimum deal seems palatable.
The Lakers also played at a very fast pace last season and Green flourished in transition. If James heads to Hollywood, Green offers the Lakers a chance to add a player who would have no learning curve on how to play with the King.
8. Willie Reed
Reed is far from a statistical darling but he does have size and experience that the Lakers might need, especially in the regular season. The Lakers are slated to lose basically all of their nominal big men. Reed could slot as a backup on their bench.
Reed, 28, can do a decent job around the rim on both ends and was rumored to be a Lakers target last summer. If the interest is still there and the Lakers remain thin at center, Reed may don the purple and gold.
9. Ersan Ilyasova
Just as we spoke about with Wayne Ellington and Channing Frye, the biggest attraction to adding Ilyasova would be his shooting. A career 36 percent 3-point shooter, Ilyasova also adds some size and positional versatility. He also has experience, something we all know is coveted highly by James.
Ilyasova’s production slipped in the second round when the Celtics keyed in on Ben Simmons’ unwillingness to shoot. Alongside LeBron, who added a strong long range game to his arsenal, his game would be as susceptible to game-planning as it was with the young Sixers.
10. Non-Chris Paul members of the Banana Boat
Bonus category!
It seems like a lock at this point that Chris Paul will re-sign to with the Houston Rockets for a lucrative deal. But there are two members of the Banana Boat Gang that could join James in Los Angeles: Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade.
It’s unlikely that Wade leaves after his apparent difficulty in not being a Heat Lifer. Even LeBron said he caught him checking Heat scores when he was on the Cavs. He took the minimum last year to sign with Cleveland and could do the same to stay in South Florida, where his family’s home base is and where it seems clear he is happy.
Anthony’s inclusion is a little more interesting. He just opted into his contract worth just under $28 million and would have been unlikely to get a big deal had he hit the market. That’s what makes him a more intriguing candidate for the Cavaliers. If Paul George comes to Los Angeles, he might have even more reason to ask for a buyout and the Thunder would also have more incentive to build towards the future.
Anthony struggles defensively and has been less efficient in recent seasons. However, playing him alongside plus-defenders and a close friend in James could give him an unquantifiable boost.
Says the lame 40 year old nigga that brags about a closet full of Jordans. I havent seen you say the word Golden State in 2 weeks. Posting LeBron "Black Excellence" threads and shit.
You back to being a Laker fan now nigga?
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10 players who could follow LeBron James to the Lakers for the minimum
By Erik García Gundersen June 29, 2018 10:26 pm
Playing with LeBron James has been attractive for many veterans over the years. Add that to the benefits of being a celebrity in Los Angeles, as well as the other great things like amazing weather year-round and excellent food, you’d have quite the attractive place to play.
And that’s what several veterans told HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy this week, so much so that they’d take the minimum just to play in that situation.
James officially declined his option on Friday and has elected to become an unrestricted free agent, increasing the chances that he would go to the Lakers or stay at home with Cleveland while basically ruling out the Houston Rockets. And the Philadelphia 76ers also apparently have a chance.
However, the Lakers with LeBron are clearly the destination on everybody’s mind. So without further explanation, here are 10 players that the LeBron Lakers could potentially add with the minimum.
1. Richard Jefferson
For starters, Richard Jefferson has credited living in Los Angeles, doing yoga and playing beach volleyball for extending his NBA career. And the extension of his career had him cross paths with LeBron James in Cleveland, en route to the 2016 NBA Championship. Jefferson became a fixture of the locker room and a reliable source of content for LeBron’s UNINTERRUPTED media company on the Road Trippin’ Podcast.
Jefferson has been a dependable 3-point shooter and only lost his spot on the roster thanks to the signing of Dwyane Wade and the addition of rookie Cedi Osman.
He lives in Los Angeles already and is close with James. Despite his best attempts to throw everyone off the scent, Jefferson could certainly play alongside LeBron James and for his college teammate/buddy Luke Walton.
2. Channing Frye
Jefferson’s Road Trippin’ co-star, Frye is also an easy choice for several of the reasons we listed above. 3-point shooting, easy-going locker room presence and plenty of laughs.
Frye was a key member of the Cavaliers early season success in 2017-18 but was squeezed out due to numbers and economics. But there’s no doubt he helped Cleveland when he played.
If the Lakers end up making a deal for Kawhi Leonard and need to sign guys on the cheap, they’d have a tough time finding a better stretch-five that would be willing to take a bargain than Frye. In 545 minutes over 44 games, the Cavs outscored their opponents by 7.8 points per 100 possessions when Frye was on the court according to NBA.com. When he was off the court, Cleveland was outscored by nearly 3 points per 100 possessions.
So, Frye in the right context (aka playing with LeBron) has shown to be winning player. If he wants to be on a team with title aspirations and stay on the west coast where he makes his home (shout-out to Portland), Frye could be a candidate to take the minimum in a tight market after cashing in on his previous contract.
Throw in the fact he can hang out with his buddy RJ, it seems like a sweet deal for Frye.
(Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
3. Jamal Crawford
A partnership between Jamal Crawford and LeBron James has been hinted at for a while now. Crawford was considering the Cavs last season and even told reporters he would have gone their had his Pacific Northwest brother Isaiah Thomas been traded to Cleveland sooner.
Also, the latest news that Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has a torn meniscus will only strengthen the Lakers’ desire to add a veteran point guard, something that was reported prior to the news of Ball’s injury. Crawford isn’t regarded by many as a true point guard and more of a combo guard, but can step in as a lead creator, if needed.
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While Crawford isn’t a point guard in the traditional sense, fluidity, unpredictability and improvisation are as important as ever in today’s NBA. Crawford fits in almost any context and with a chance to team up with LeBron and stay close to his hometown of Seattle, it could be a hard job to pass up.
4. Shabazz Napier
Some might call Shabazz Napier the First Collin Sexton. But jokes aside, Napier has turned himself into a player in his own right after LeBron James labeled him as his favorite player in the draft before the Miami Heat drafted him prior to James’ return to Cleveland.
Also, he fits more of a traditional point guard role than Jamal Crawford would. And judging by his solid season playing alongside talented scorers in Portland, Napier should be able to play alongside Crawford in a pinch.
Napier had a career season averaging nearly 9 points and two assists per game while shooting just under 38 percent from long distance and a career high 42 percent from the field. Napier was also a fairly solid defender last season in Portland, holding his own at the point of attack and being a member of some of the best lineups for Terry Stotts and the Trail Blazers.
The Blazers also didn’t extend a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. A chance to play for a contender and for his former agent Rob Pelinka could set him up nicely for a bigger bag in what should be a richer 2019.
5. Nerlens Noel
While several of the above have personal connections to LeBron James, Nerlens Noel has a business connection with The King. Noel, represented by Klutch Sports and Rich Paul, is in major need of rehabilitating his value.
Noel turned down a big offer last summer and decided to take the qualifying offer for Dallas last year. A fallout with the Mavericks organization, a group that was tanking last year, and Noel, followed.
Now an unrestricted free agent and only 24 years old, Noel would have an amazing opportunity to rebuild his value on a team with championship aspirations in the nation’s entertainment capital. The spotlight would be as bright as ever but the opportunity would be just as electric.
If Noel and the folks at Klutch are looking for a way to get their mobile center back in demand, a stint with the Lakers on the minimum is just the way to do it.
6. Wayne Ellington
After bouncing around teams for a lot of his early career, Ellington found a home in Miami where his outside shooting prowess was not only appreciated, but desperately needed. In the process, he established himself as one of the most feared shooters in the league.
James alongside three shooters and especially four shooters is something that we know works extremely well. If the Lakers cash in their assets in a trade, they will need as many competent shooters as possible to make LeBron pop. Ellington did that on a Heat team more or less bereft of shooting and creative prowess, helping them make the playoffs.
Ellington’s shooting would get a chance to shine alongside LeBron. The only question is if he’s willing to take a pay-cut for the recognition.
7. Jeff Green
Jeff Green knows how to play alongside LeBron James. While it took awhile for the rest of the world to believe that, he showed it in the regular season and eventually during the Eastern Conference Finals.
And while he might not be on the court with a stacked super team during crunch time, coming in as a rotation player could be extremely helpful for a cash-strapped Lakers team. He took the minimum last year for the Cavs and with the market seemingly barren for free agents of his caliber, a minimum deal seems palatable.
The Lakers also played at a very fast pace last season and Green flourished in transition. If James heads to Hollywood, Green offers the Lakers a chance to add a player who would have no learning curve on how to play with the King.
8. Willie Reed
Reed is far from a statistical darling but he does have size and experience that the Lakers might need, especially in the regular season. The Lakers are slated to lose basically all of their nominal big men. Reed could slot as a backup on their bench.
Reed, 28, can do a decent job around the rim on both ends and was rumored to be a Lakers target last summer. If the interest is still there and the Lakers remain thin at center, Reed may don the purple and gold.
9. Ersan Ilyasova
Just as we spoke about with Wayne Ellington and Channing Frye, the biggest attraction to adding Ilyasova would be his shooting. A career 36 percent 3-point shooter, Ilyasova also adds some size and positional versatility. He also has experience, something we all know is coveted highly by James.
Ilyasova’s production slipped in the second round when the Celtics keyed in on Ben Simmons’ unwillingness to shoot. Alongside LeBron, who added a strong long range game to his arsenal, his game would be as susceptible to game-planning as it was with the young Sixers.
10. Non-Chris Paul members of the Banana Boat
Bonus category!
It seems like a lock at this point that Chris Paul will re-sign to with the Houston Rockets for a lucrative deal. But there are two members of the Banana Boat Gang that could join James in Los Angeles: Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade.
It’s unlikely that Wade leaves after his apparent difficulty in not being a Heat Lifer. Even LeBron said he caught him checking Heat scores when he was on the Cavs. He took the minimum last year to sign with Cleveland and could do the same to stay in South Florida, where his family’s home base is and where it seems clear he is happy.
Anthony’s inclusion is a little more interesting. He just opted into his contract worth just under $28 million and would have been unlikely to get a big deal had he hit the market. That’s what makes him a more intriguing candidate for the Cavaliers. If Paul George comes to Los Angeles, he might have even more reason to ask for a buyout and the Thunder would also have more incentive to build towards the future.
Anthony struggles defensively and has been less efficient in recent seasons. However, playing him alongside plus-defenders and a close friend in James could give him an unquantifiable boost.
I want Wayne back
I'd only want Wayne, Crawford and Frye from that list
Jeff Green was ok if not having to depend on him
Says the lame 40 year old nigga that brags about a closet full of Jordans. I havent seen you say the word Golden State in 2 weeks. Posting LeBron "Black Excellence" threads and shit.
Nigga, the warriors won the chip. 3rd time in 4 years. What needs to be said?
And yes I have a c lo oset full of jays... worth more than your life.
Ol STANd by your man ass nigga...
It will probably be a smooth transition of dick riding hypocrisy. BGOL bout to revive its Laker fanclub.
It is what it is
Born Ready on the Lakers
Lance and Lebron as teammates
Magic ain't playing
Seem like Lebron talked to the free agents an didn't get a vibe from the about the Cavs, so he told magic I'm coming and I ain't worried about who's there or ain't there
Lebron is a special talent but hes very picky with who he can play with and at this point of his career i do not seeing him playing with the likes to brook lopez who is going to stand out at the 3 point line. Bron needs guys that are going to inflate his numbers make him look better. Lakers yall better get to knock down shooters. I like the move for the lakers though. Its also the best thing that could have happened to lonzo Ball...Lebron is going to make him man the fuck up and play or get you and your pops shipped out ASAP.
I do, but sometimes he just would jack up shots like he was trying to get a max contract or some shit.
Yeah, expiring and can be used in trade filler at the deadline.
Plus KCP, Lebron, Kawhi, Stevenson on defense is solid
Clown fucking show. 
Warriors might have to scoop up D-12 to a vet min contract
Says the lame 40 year old nigga that brags about a closet full of Jordans. I havent seen you say the word Golden State in 2 weeks. Posting LeBron "Black Excellence" threads and shit.
He salty as hell with all that trash he talked this morning.....talking desperation and shit
I thought Lebron wanted a high IQ team
Javele
Remember Lakers ran the same system as the Warriors, so I guess that makes sense along with not having to break the bank for him.
Lakers rumors: LeBron James’ decision was not impacted by lack of co-stars in Los Angeles
By Bob Garcia IV
July 1, 2018
The Los Angeles Lakers made the biggest move the offseason with the addition of All-Star forward LeBron James on a four-year, $154 million deal on Sunday night.
Prior to the move, there was some concern that James could shift his decision due to the Lakers not currently having any superstars already in the fold on the roster. However, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN is reporting that the 33-year-old made it clear to Los Angeles that his decision wouldn’t be impacted by that being the case at the current juncture.
There was already plenty of momentum from the Lakers toward James over the last several months due to how the team situated their roster and salary cap space. This was only further heightened with the team being considered one of the favorites to land him in free agency well ahead of each of the teams in the league.
The fact that James was willing to take a four-year deal to join the Lakers that has no opt-out clauses speaks to his level of commitment to the franchise. This was something that he never chose to do with the Cleveland Cavaliers at any point in time during his last tenure with the team. It also takes the pressure off from the team to make a rash decision of moving their young core pieces to make a move to acquire the likes of San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard.
There is also the strong possibility that several players will gravitate to the Lakers to join in free agency to play alongside James next season and possibly well beyond that. Nonetheless, it shows that Los Angeles was able to draw a full commitment from him that could extend all the way through this final chapter of his career with eyes toward bringing another NBA title to the franchise.
By Bob Garcia IV
July 1, 2018
The Los Angeles Lakers made the biggest move the offseason with the addition of All-Star forward LeBron James on a four-year, $154 million deal on Sunday night.
Prior to the move, there was some concern that James could shift his decision due to the Lakers not currently having any superstars already in the fold on the roster. However, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN is reporting that the 33-year-old made it clear to Los Angeles that his decision wouldn’t be impacted by that being the case at the current juncture.
There was already plenty of momentum from the Lakers toward James over the last several months due to how the team situated their roster and salary cap space. This was only further heightened with the team being considered one of the favorites to land him in free agency well ahead of each of the teams in the league.
The fact that James was willing to take a four-year deal to join the Lakers that has no opt-out clauses speaks to his level of commitment to the franchise. This was something that he never chose to do with the Cleveland Cavaliers at any point in time during his last tenure with the team. It also takes the pressure off from the team to make a rash decision of moving their young core pieces to make a move to acquire the likes of San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard.
There is also the strong possibility that several players will gravitate to the Lakers to join in free agency to play alongside James next season and possibly well beyond that. Nonetheless, it shows that Los Angeles was able to draw a full commitment from him that could extend all the way through this final chapter of his career with eyes toward bringing another NBA title to the franchise.
He's athletic and can provide rim protection
Toronto should look to add D12
He salty as hell with all that trash he talked this morning.....talking desperation and shit
Yeah we couldnt get thru 24 hours and cats was pouncing on Earvin for not throwing a boatload of money at Paul "Curious" George from Palmdale. It wasnt fair. I cant wait to see Earvin up on that podium with Bron on Tuesday basking in all the glory. Greatest Laker ever #32.
With the women in Toronto he'd go have another kid or two
First and foremost I am a 76ers fan, however as much as I wanted Lebron to join Phila, I dont blame Lebron for choosing the Lakers, when you look at the organization as a whole. The leadership from top to bottom the Lakers are light years ahead of the Sixers.
The Sixers have an ownership group that uses Sixers as just an investment and is not fully entrenched in Basketball there is no general manager and the kids are running the asylum.
Brett Brown may eventually become a great coach but he has no track record except last year of a winning season. There is still confusion and uncertainty at the top and the way information comes out regarding Fultz/Colangelo and even the way they handled Okafor trade last season.
No that I got that out of my system let's go and trade Cov/Saric/Bayless for Kawhi resign Redick and send an Offer sheet to Julius Randle or Aaron Gordon and run through the fucking Eastern conference
The Sixers have an ownership group that uses Sixers as just an investment and is not fully entrenched in Basketball there is no general manager and the kids are running the asylum.
Brett Brown may eventually become a great coach but he has no track record except last year of a winning season. There is still confusion and uncertainty at the top and the way information comes out regarding Fultz/Colangelo and even the way they handled Okafor trade last season.
No that I got that out of my system let's go and trade Cov/Saric/Bayless for Kawhi resign Redick and send an Offer sheet to Julius Randle or Aaron Gordon and run through the fucking Eastern conference
So you want to give the Spurs y'all trash and want the Spurs to send over their franchise player lol?