This is a big win for the Warriors, Celtics and Rockets, Lebron took himself out of the picture so now it's just the Warriors, Rockets, and Celtics as the only 3 teams in the NBA that are relevant.
Now you know why Clint was sad. Whether they get Capela is still up to us though, i still think they won't offer him anything close to the max anyway, but we'll see.
Toronto was the best team in the East but just couldn't get past their mental barrier against LeBron. They have a great shot to make the Finals now though Boston is the favorite assuming their stars recover from their injuries.
Why is he an idiot? You're talking about Lebron, I assume. Admittedly, he could have stayed in Cleveland and had a shot at the finals every year. But could he ever win again there, with the loss of Irving? Arguably, he's probably got 4-5 great years left (maybe)….is he going to waste those in Cleveland? At least with the Lakers he has a chance to start fresh, and with a storied franchise that has a lot of money and a lot of fans. And watch the parade of former stars as it develops, going to LA. It could be just like Miami, where Battier et al beat a path to Miami to join with Lebron. So, it strikes me as chancy, yes; but no more chancy than staying with Cleveland.
i hate the lakers more than i like lebron so i hope for many more embarrassing playoff losses for him.
I gotta admit, even as a big Lebron fan I lost some respect for him today. Lebron should really only have 2 choices, stay with Cleveland if he wants to remain a king or go to Houston if he wants rings. Lakers are a BS glamor move especially with PG and Chris Paul staying with their current teams he isn't gonna beat GSW with kuzma and Lavar Ball's big mouth wtf. Kawhi's the only other big FA available and we dont even know if he will be 100% ever again. Even worse it looks like he didn't learn a thing from the mess he made in Cleveland, trying to get the current coach fired and his man put in before he signed. Goddamit Lebron, I thought you were better than this. West is not a joke, I will surprised if he is in the WCF this coming season.
Right, could just keep Randle though, sign Boogie to a one year make good deal. Will have to see what they can put together. I have every expectation they will be a contender unless the Spurs trade Kawhi somewhere else. That's what I'm holding out hope for.
He's an idiot because he just threw away the rest of his career on a team without a chance in a place that will absolutely tear him apart when the team flames out in the first or second round every season. He basically killed his legacy and threw away the rest of his career in one move. Truly impressive.
They don't have that much capspace now. If they don't offer Boogie many years why would he go there? No security, no money.
The best part about this news: In 4 years when you ask stupid Laker fans "Who's better Kobe or LeBron?" their heads might literally explode.
They'll get one of Capela or Leonard. If not, I'm not even sure they're a playoff team GS Hou OKC Utah Port Min Den NO Are all as of today, better than the Lakers currently constructed. Spurs window I think is finally closed, if they don't keep Leonard, if they do, that's 9 teams better, and there are only 8 spots......things are not remotely done
Yep same here, i hate to say it but if they get Kawhi you have to consider them a contender, i expect Noel to sign there too unless he's dumber than i think. If they can get this starting 5: Noel Lebron Kawhi Pope Lonzo -> Kemba or someone in that tier They'll be good enough to be a problem. If they get Boogie or Love instead of Kawhi meh, not scared of them, Lebron is still the biggest difference maker in the league but i don't see that team have a chance to win.
She was smart enough to hire Magic and make him the face of the franchise. Magic is the SOLE reason they get Lebron. Smart move
