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Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 5:23 am
by slickgreek
LeBron James could reportedly have a new number next season, but Cleveland Cavaliers fans hope the words remain the same.
James filed paperwork to switch from No. 23 to No. 6, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on Monday. He beat a Wednesday deadline to make the request.
The All-Star said in November that he was thinking of giving up 23 out of respect for his hero Michael Jordan, but at that time he was "50-50," according to the newspaper.
"I've done it," James told the Plain Dealer. "I already sent it in. I'm going to be No. 6."
Six is James' jersey number on the Olympic team, but the NBA does not have to grant his request.
James will be part of the vaunted 2010 free-agent class that includes Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. While Bulls fans would like to see him try to make No. 6 as legendary as No. 23 in Chicago, New York has also maneuvered to have enough cap space to sign James.
Cleveland can sign James to a longer, more lucrative deal, however.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4958324I'm sorry I really don't think he is giving up number 23 because of Jordan. Its either because he wants to have the best selling jersey( and beat out Kobe), or this could be a sign of him switching teams this summer.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 5:47 am
by Slava
Don;t think he needs to file paperwork if he's switching teams.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 6:03 am
by Sofa King
If Lebron will a Kobe, he will have to resign with the Cavs, win 4 championships, get married, commit adultery, and have a feud with Shaq.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 6:29 am
by slickgreek
Sofa King wrote:If Lebron will a Kobe, he will have to resign with the Cavs, win 4 championships, get married, commit adultery, and have a feud with Shaq.
Potentially he could win multiple titles, he could fight with SHAQ this year (after Lakers beat them in the finals) and I believe he is married so....its possible
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 6:33 am
by crazyeights
What Knicks numbers are retired?
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 6:40 am
by slickgreek
Walt Frazier - 10
Dick Barnett - 12
Earl Monroe - 15
Willis Reed - 19
Dave DeBusschere - 22
Bill Bradley - 24
Patrick Ewing - 33
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 8:11 am
by Dr Aki
24 = 4x 6
nuff said
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 8:13 am
by DubaLakers
Just another bad choice by LaCrab James. Who do you think of when you think of 6, Julius, not Lebron.
If he truly wants to be the global icon, and the greatest player ever he should go to New York, at the very least he'll have immediate access to some of the best marketing superstars around. In New York he truly would be the king of new york, and challenge the yanks for adulation. Let's assume it's the off season and he's going to New York and he hired a new marketing team I guarantee he wouldn't be advised to select #6.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 9:12 am
by spree2kawhi
Aki wrote:24 = 4x 6
nuff said
nailed it haha
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 9:18 am
by spree2kawhi
man seriously i hate that arrogant idiot. i mean he can change his numbers any day he wants and to whatever number he wants, i'm really ok with that, but apart from that he is just the most egocentric star in the league. that's not from the way he plays but the way he acts in interviews. i mean it doesn't really fit into this thread i know
but isn't there anyone else annoyed by the way he talks about himself all the time?
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 2:01 pm
by dznutzz
he really wanted 7 but larmar's wearing it so had to settle for 6
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 2:26 pm
by warren weel im
If he really wanted to be different, he'd choose 64 or something.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 4:54 pm
by Frantik
Aki wrote:24 = 4x 6
nuff said
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 6:23 pm
by RamonSessions7
Man I wish he would've changed his number to 25
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 8:34 pm
by Edrees
its the date of his first son's birthday.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 10:04 pm
by TonyMontana
Edrees wrote:its the date of his first son's birthday.
No 6 inches is the legal size limit by law to catch and keep a crab, if its below that then you have to release it back. Its also the size of his penis Shaq rapped about it. It was called "6 inches between you and your witness protection"
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Tue Mar 2, 2010 10:30 pm
by LBJFan
Edit.
This is a warning.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Wed Mar 3, 2010 12:05 am
by snaquille oatmeal
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Wed Mar 3, 2010 6:16 am
by Speedlot
His "respect" for Jordan pretty much an " f you " to Dr. J and Bill Russell.
Re: Lebron to pull a Kobe....
Posted: Wed Mar 3, 2010 4:18 pm
by TonyMontana
Speedlot wrote:His "respect" for Jordan pretty much an " f you " to Dr. J and Bill Russell.
Brah this isnt about Jordan or anyone else. This is about him leaving the Cavs and getting paid. Jordannnnnnnnnnnnnn