Darkhorse choice for Lebron?
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With the other young teams tied up in contracts this summer (Portland, Minnesota, Houston, etc.), elite teams as well (Indiana, San Antonio, etc..), and big markets not looking like a option for Lebron because of no cap space (Brooklyn, Clippers, Chicago), or not having enough support for Lebron (Lakers, Knicks), it begins to look like the Pelicans are becoming an attractive location for free agents this summer. Lebron has to be excited about the chance to place with a player of the caliber of Davis, a few other players who are borderline All-Star talent (Anderson, Gordon, and Holiday). If the Pelicans have good fortune and can land a top 3 pick, I think Lebron has to be crazy not to sign up.
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How old are you, just curious.
by gomeziee on 21 Jul 2013 00:53
im 20, and i did grow up watching MJ play in the 90's.
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Say the team gets a top 3 pick and LeBron wants to come. Who would you want them to draft and how would you see the core going into next year?
I think Smart and Embiid would be the best additions, but I'd probably lean toward Embiid. I think he'll be a truly elite 2-way player in the league. Offensively, I think he'll be a great scorer in the post with a surprisingly sweet stroke from outside (and around 75-80% on ft's). Defensively, I think he could form a devastating duo with AD (at pf), helping to give the Pelicans by far the best defense in the league.
Holiday
Gordon
LeBron/Evans
Anderson
Davis/Embiid
That's a championship team right away next year, and that AD/Embiid could still be carrying LeBron to championships a dozen years from now when he's 40. It wouldn't be overly surprising if they won titles in 6 of the next 12 seasons. That possibility has got to be pretty enticing to a guy like LeBron.
I think Smart and Embiid would be the best additions, but I'd probably lean toward Embiid. I think he'll be a truly elite 2-way player in the league. Offensively, I think he'll be a great scorer in the post with a surprisingly sweet stroke from outside (and around 75-80% on ft's). Defensively, I think he could form a devastating duo with AD (at pf), helping to give the Pelicans by far the best defense in the league.
Holiday
Gordon
LeBron/Evans
Anderson
Davis/Embiid
That's a championship team right away next year, and that AD/Embiid could still be carrying LeBron to championships a dozen years from now when he's 40. It wouldn't be overly surprising if they won titles in 6 of the next 12 seasons. That possibility has got to be pretty enticing to a guy like LeBron.
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I don't think Lebron is thinking New Orleans just like he wouldn't head to Portland if we had cap space and it boils down to the same reason: big market money. Lebron wants to make the money that comes with being in a big city in addition to his contract and unfortunately for smaller market teams that means that Lebron is more likely to opt for a location where he is going to be more marketable (such as LA or Miami). I'd be very happy for New Orleans and I'd certainly be watching a lot of pelicans basketball if NO could pull in Lebron James but realistically I don't think it happens in a million years unfortunately.
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I think LeBron is at the point where market size really has no bearing on how marketable he is. He's not going to come here, but I think with our shooters, and another budding superstar in Davis... he should really consider it.
Miami and Cleveland's media market isn't much different size wise, and LA and NY are substantially larger than Miami, Cleveland, ETC.
I don't think he'll choose us, but I think if he did, New Orleans is good enough a sports town to support the LeBron train, especially given the core players we'd have around him.
I don't think LeBron wants to be known as a guy that jumps from team to team, and he knows that he's in a place with a GM that will always surround him with quality teams.
Miami and Cleveland's media market isn't much different size wise, and LA and NY are substantially larger than Miami, Cleveland, ETC.
I don't think he'll choose us, but I think if he did, New Orleans is good enough a sports town to support the LeBron train, especially given the core players we'd have around him.
I don't think LeBron wants to be known as a guy that jumps from team to team, and he knows that he's in a place with a GM that will always surround him with quality teams.
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Bubstubbler wrote:Say the team gets a top 3 pick and LeBron wants to come. Who would you want them to draft and how would you see the core going into next year?
I think Smart and Embiid would be the best additions, but I'd probably lean toward Embiid. I think he'll be a truly elite 2-way player in the league. Offensively, I think he'll be a great scorer in the post with a surprisingly sweet stroke from outside (and around 75-80% on ft's). Defensively, I think he could form a devastating duo with AD (at pf), helping to give the Pelicans by far the best defense in the league.
Holiday
Gordon
LeBron/Evans
Anderson
Davis/Embiid
That's a championship team right away next year, and that AD/Embiid could still be carrying LeBron to championships a dozen years from now when he's 40. It wouldn't be overly surprising if they won titles in 6 of the next 12 seasons. That possibility has got to be pretty enticing to a guy like LeBron.
NO would have to loose almost every remaining game to get Embiid. Top 3 picks will go to the horrible east this year. Lebrun stays in a big market, endorsements are too important.
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Golfer1081 wrote:Bubstubbler wrote:Say the team gets a top 3 pick and LeBron wants to come. Who would you want them to draft and how would you see the core going into next year?
I think Smart and Embiid would be the best additions, but I'd probably lean toward Embiid. I think he'll be a truly elite 2-way player in the league. Offensively, I think he'll be a great scorer in the post with a surprisingly sweet stroke from outside (and around 75-80% on ft's). Defensively, I think he could form a devastating duo with AD (at pf), helping to give the Pelicans by far the best defense in the league.
Holiday
Gordon
LeBron/Evans
Anderson
Davis/Embiid
That's a championship team right away next year, and that AD/Embiid could still be carrying LeBron to championships a dozen years from now when he's 40. It wouldn't be overly surprising if they won titles in 6 of the next 12 seasons. That possibility has got to be pretty enticing to a guy like LeBron.
NO would have to loose almost every remaining game to get Embiid. Top 3 picks will go to the horrible east this year. Lebrun stays in a big market, endorsements are too important.
They can get Embiid by getting lucky in the lottery, and imo the key to LeBron maximizing his endorsements is maximizing his championships. If he were to think that signing with the Pelicans would maximize his championships and give him a legit chance at making a run at Bill Russell's ring total, I don't think the size of NO's market would deter him.
Sure would be fun to watch that team play, wouldn't it?
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I think LeBron is gonna go to Milwaukee.
Think about it, he gets to be the man again, running the show all the time like in Cleveland, he did say he was jealous of KD. Milwaukee is a perfect fit for him.
Not to mention the lack of press coverage, not as much scrutiny, and since Milwaukee isn't vying for a title, it would take all the pressure off of him. Milwaukee perfect fit.
Think about it, he gets to be the man again, running the show all the time like in Cleveland, he did say he was jealous of KD. Milwaukee is a perfect fit for him.
Not to mention the lack of press coverage, not as much scrutiny, and since Milwaukee isn't vying for a title, it would take all the pressure off of him. Milwaukee perfect fit.
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NO-KG-AI wrote:I think LeBron is at the point where market size really has no bearing on how marketable he is. He's not going to come here, but I think with our shooters, and another budding superstar in Davis... he should really consider it.
Miami and Cleveland's media market isn't much different size wise, and LA and NY are substantially larger than Miami, Cleveland, ETC.
I don't think he'll choose us, but I think if he did, New Orleans is good enough a sports town to support the LeBron train, especially given the core players we'd have around him.
I don't think LeBron wants to be known as a guy that jumps from team to team, and he knows that he's in a place with a GM that will always surround him with quality teams.
Let's face it he wants to be in a city wich beaches, great nightlife, big media market and great weather all-around. It's either he stays in Miami or plays in LA, the clippers that is, he doesn't want to play in Kobe's shadow and wants to make his own identity and put a stamp on the city of LA. Lebron when it's all said and done will re-sign in Miami or end up on the Clippers.
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