Source close to me says LeBron to Chicago

Post #241 » by **fleet** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:35 am

blumeany wrote:Sorry Doug, per wiretap your source was just debunked by a 'Knick Official'.

That was actually a RealGM official, who is starting his own church

boogydown · Post #242 » by **boogydown** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:10 am

At least the Heat have a creditable source (Not SAS). The Knicks seem more like opinions to me.

CloudyFuture · Post #243 » by **CloudyFuture** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:22 am

heh might have jinxed it Doug....Ah well.....Always have hockey and football....

nbhadja · Post #244 » by **nbhadja** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:25 am

I will bump this thread up when Lebron signs with Chicago.

I just don't see Lebron picking Miami over Chicago.

Godzilla039 · Post #245 » by **Godzilla039** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:58 am

I don't know if this has already been posted, but ... Dave Kaplan said that sources told him, Phil Knight will offer Bron the biggest Nike contract ever, if he signs with the Bulls.

Post #246 » by **Rerisen** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:00 am

Godzilla039 wrote:I don't know if this has already been posted, but ... Dave Kaplan said that sources told him, Phil Knight will offer Bron the biggest Nike contract ever, if he signs with the Bulls.

China?

Hayabusa · Post #247 » by **Hayabusa** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:02 am

i wait for lebron to chicago so hard...july 1 we know where he will go.. chicago

Godzilla039 · Post #248 » by **Godzilla039** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:04 am

Rerisen wrote:
Godzilla039 wrote:I don't know if this has already been posted, but ... Dave Kaplan said that sources told him, Phil Knight will offer Bron the biggest Nike contract ever, if he signs with the Bulls.

China?

Offshore bank account. :wink:

Post #249 » by **Rerisen** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:06 am

Godzilla039 wrote:
Rerisen wrote:
Godzilla039 wrote:I don't know if this has already been posted, but ... Dave Kaplan said that sources told him, Phil Knight will offer Bron the biggest Nike contract ever, if he signs with the Bulls.

China?

Offshore bank account.

No, I mean the angle from Nike in this is what, that Bron in Chicago would sell the most shoes overseas right?

As opposed to Bron in NY or wherever else. Due to the Bulls, I guess, having the best name rep from Jordan's days.

Post #250 » by **fleet** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:06 am

Phil Knight needs to get his happy ass to the Ohio meeting then.

Post #251 » by **fleet** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:09 am

Rerisen wrote:
No, I mean the angle from Nike in this is what, that Bron in Chicago would sell the most shoes overseas right?

As opposed to Bron in NY or wherever else. Due to the Bulls, I guess, having the best name rep from Jordan's days.

the overseas shoe market is huge, especially China. They (especially China) worship winners which is why Kobe outsells Lebron from what I remember. Thats why Nike has always wanted Lebron to go to Chicago and win. Not sure how they would feel about him winning in Miami though.

kozelkid · Post #252 » by **kozelkid** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:10 am

Rerisen wrote:
No, I mean the angle from Nike in this is what, that Bron in Chicago would sell the most shoes overseas right?

As opposed to Bron in NY or wherever else. Due to the Bulls, I guess, having the best name rep from Jordan's days.

Well I think MJ is one of the reasons. The other is that Bulls have the best chance to win. Well Miami might, but Lebron's name won't get quite the recognition if he was part of a super team. Which leaves with the Bulls. It's been reported, that the best way for Lebron's brand to take the next step, is that ring. It's why he is currently trailing Kobe so much.

Godzilla039 · Post #253 » by **Godzilla039** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:11 am

No, I mean the angle from Nike in this is what, that Bron in Chicago would sell the most shoes overseas right?

As opposed to Bron in NY or wherever else. Due to the Bulls, I guess, having the best name rep from Jordan's days.

He didn't elaborate on the thought. I guess PK saw what Jordan did in Chicago, along with a roster ready to win and feels like Bron could possibly duplicate Mike's endorsement success (to an extent).

Kap's a BIG homer so you never know if this is true or not.

kampz · Post #254 » by **kampz** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:40 am

Guys Doug is right, he has to be.

Hes going here be the best and be the actual next Jordan, well to everyone but chicago people, but he will create a whole new legacy to everyone.

He needs Jordans shadow behind him

It just makes to much perfect sense mon' plus we got Rose, Noah, Deng, Taj, + Whoever else we sign stoney, thoughts but seriously amirite?

Arbitrob809 · Post #255 » by **Arbitrob809** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:45 am

The Bulls are still one of the biggest brands internationally, at least from my experience in the last few years (not sure how they compare to the Lakers these days). As someone posted on another site, imagine an ad something like the following:

Jordan shooting the big playoff clinchers wearing Bulls uniforms and Nike gear transitioning into LBJ tying his shoes getting up off the bench in his new Bulls uniform with Nike gear and the text saying "Here We Go Again...Just Do It"

Goose Bumps? me too.

EDIT: This approach wraps LBJ into three (Jordan, Bulls, Nike) of the most powerful international basketball brands even before he wins his first championship. No other free agent destination can offer LBJ this sort of exposure on day one, not even NYC, in my opinion.

EastBayFJ · Post #256 » by **EastBayFJ** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:45 am

Rerisen wrote:
Godzilla039 wrote:I don't know if this has already been posted, but ... Dave Kaplan said that sources told him, Phil Knight will offer Bron the biggest Nike contract ever, if he signs with the Bulls.

China?

Its also why trading for Yi Jianlian makes some sense.

Business sense at least

Not that Lebron or Nike need a Chinese national on the same team to lever into China and the broader Asian market

But he's the cream in their coffee

DRose4MVP · Post #257 » by **DRose4MVP** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:48 am

Godzilla039 wrote:I don't know if this has already been posted, but ... Dave Kaplan said that sources told him, Phil Knight will offer Bron the biggest Nike contract ever, if he signs with the Bulls.

Heard this too.

Man, come on Lebron...come to your senses bro! More money and a damn good young team!

darkman1x32 · Post #258 » by **darkman1x32** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:11 pm

I believe in doug!

TheWhitePanther · Post #259 » by **TheWhitePanther** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:16 pm

Has Doug talked to his source again for an update?

6_Rings · Post #260 » by **6_Rings** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:20 pm

EastBayFJ wrote:
Rerisen wrote:
Godzilla039 wrote:I don't know if this has already been posted, but ... Dave Kaplan said that sources told him, Phil Knight will offer Bron the biggest Nike contract ever, if he signs with the Bulls.

China?

Its also why trading for Yi Jianlian makes some sense.

Business sense at least

Not that Lebron or Nike need a Chinese national on the same team to lever into China and the broader Asian market

But he's the cream in their coffee

Yi will be a good backup to Taj. Yi >>> Warrick

I agree Lebron in a Bulls jersey and the fact that Yi's with them will be tremendous for Nike.