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** What if? Lebron and the Jazz/ is it that off track??**

The Jazz are in a lot better position than most of the NBA to capture Lebron. We have young talent, size and speed, and cap flexibility.

Cleveland doesn't have any bigs. Their one decent player, Irying, is constantly injured and wants to leave anyway.

LA, Chicago, NY, and most big city markets are complete messes right now.

So what's the major problem?

The Jazz are located in the smallest market, in the driest state, and with the weirdest history, and strangest culture. Outside of SLC, our state is weird to the rest of the world. Sorry. It's true.

And as much as LBJ might like to hike, ski, or fish, I just don't see the biggest African American athlete in recent history dying to bring his talents to our state. Especially in a state that would probably ID him if he ever wanted to buy booze. ID Lebron James...

Could you imagine his reaction?

Well... At least we have better salt water taffy than South Beach, right?
 
Just think of all of the bandwagon, Johnny-come-lately fans that could continue their allegiance to Lebron but actually support their home team. I want to flog every one of the pansy-*** people who support the Heat at a Jazz game. :)
 
str8line said:
Just think of all of the bandwagon, Johnny-come-lately fans that could continue their allegiance to Lebron but actually support their home team. I want to flog every one of the pansy-*** people who support the Heat at a Jazz game. :)
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Laker fans at Jazz games are by far the greater scourge. Like comparing the flu to cancer.
 
If I were DL, I would send Lebron a video to try to get him to come to Utah. The video would be filled with clips of Michael Jordan and quotes of how he is the greatest. Have people clearly state MJ>Lebron. Make it clear that Lebron will never surpass Jordan if he continues to flock towards teams with superstars. Let go of the crutch. Legacy is greater than chasing championships. Going to Utah, which has talent but no other stars would set Lebron apart. Make Utah a dynasty and he can secure is place in NBA history as the greatest of all time.

I doubt it would work, but stroke his ego, and make it insultingly clear that by staying with Miami he will do nothing but tarnish his legacy.
 
Newsflash: Lebron is staying with Miami. I'm not going to bother posting the numbers, but a MAX contract in Miami is worth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>$ than a MAX contract anywhere less. Lebron demanded Miami draft Napier. They did. He demanded concessions from Wade and Bosh; he's getting those.
 
Core4 said:
Newsflash: Lebron is staying with Miami. I'm not going to bother posting the numbers, but a MAX contract in Miami is worth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>$ than a MAX contract anywhere less. Lebron demanded Miami draft Napier. They did. He demanded concessions from Wade and Bosh; he's getting those.
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Wade and Bosh have consented to lower salaries? I knew that would be needed but not that they had agreed.

Miami is starting to let the inmates run the asylum. Not gonna end well.
 
Core4 said:
Newsflash: Lebron is staying with Miami. I'm not going to bother posting the numbers, but a MAX contract in Miami is worth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>$ than a MAX contract anywhere less. Lebron demanded Miami draft Napier. They did. He demanded concessions from Wade and Bosh; he's getting those.
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Everybody knows that there is a 99% change he stays in Miami. But every GM should at least inquire. Put a seed in his head that legacy is more important that the extra $ Miami could pay him. I know he won't sign with Utah, but I'd try to get him. If he really wants to be the greatest and leave a legacy bigger than MJ's, staying in Miami is not the answer for him. The question becomes what is more important to him, legacy or $$$? With his endorsements alone you know he is getting paid.
 
Stoked said:
Wade and Bosh have consented to lower salaries? I knew that would be needed but not that they had agreed.

Miami is starting to let the inmates run the asylum. Not gonna end well.
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That is what it sounds like. Assuming the team was involved in the agreements, they should be sanctioned like what happened to Minnesota in the early 2000s.

The following text is from Article XIII of the CBA in regards to circumvention:

Section 2. No Unauthorized Agreements.

(a) At no time shall there be any agreements or transactions of any kind (whether disclosed or undisclosed to the NBA), express or implied, oral or written, or promises, undertakings, representations, commitments, inducements, assurances of intent, or understandings of any kind (whether disclosed or undisclosed to the NBA), between a player (or any person or entity controlled by, related to, or acting with authority on behalf of, such player) and any Team (or Team Affiliate):

(i) concerning any future Renegotiation, Extension, or other amendment of an existing Player Contract, or entry into a new Player Contract;

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(c) A violation of Section 2(a) or 2(b) above may be proven by director circumstantial evidence, including, but not limited to, evidence that a Player Contract or any term or provision thereof cannot rationally be explained in the absence of conduct violative of Section 2(a) or 2(b).


https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...t-Allowing-Prearranged-Restructured-Contracts
 
JAZZGASM said:
Everybody knows that there is a 99% change he stays in Miami. But every GM should at least inquire. Put a seed in his head that legacy is more important that the extra $ Miami could pay him. I know he won't sign with Utah, but I'd try to get him. If he really wants to be the greatest and leave a legacy bigger than MJ's, staying in Miami is not the answer for him. The question becomes what is more important to him, legacy or $$$? With his endorsements alone you know he is getting paid.
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I think he answered that when he insisted he get a max salary.
 
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