Woj: LeBron James To Lakers For 4 Yr/154 Mil

XxIronChainzxX · Post #1081 » by **XxIronChainzxX** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 1:44 am

This is all fascinating, except that IMO Kyrie shouldn't be shocked that the fact he believes a **** looney toons idea like the earth being flat sucks the air out of the room. If LeBron was on record that lizard people run the US or something that would get a lot of play too.

Dupp · Post #1082 » by **Dupp** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 1:48 am

Kyrie always has been and always will be a baby. Hes responsible for his bad relationship with lebron mostly just like hes responsible for his bad relationship with everyone else.

cycl0nus · Post #1083 » by **cycl0nus** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:17 am

DusterBuster wrote:Man, big blow for Philly fans today.

ya, many of them masking their pain by saying things like "he made up his minds about 2 years ago. and he just wasnt a good fit". how can the modern goat not fit??

Pablo Escobar · Post #1084 » by **Pablo Escobar** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:25 am

Kyrie's an airhead I mean that much is apparent just from hearing him talk lol. hurr durr the earth is flat.. stfu dude.

wco81 · Post #1085 » by **wco81** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 5:34 am

I don't remember that Klay quote.

But why would it upset Lebron?

Benedict_Boozer · Post #1086 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 5:46 am

wco81 wrote:I don't remember that Klay quote.

But why would it upset Lebron?

He basically called him soft. One thing about Lebron is when he gets pissed off, he actually plays like a monster.

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wco81 · Post #1087 » by **wco81** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 6:05 am

Must have been from a different playoffs, not this year.

Trophy Husband · Post #1088 » by **Trophy Husband** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 6:08 am

Potential wrote:Wherever LeBron goes, I go. #LAKERNATION

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JellosJigglin · Post #1089 » by **JellosJigglin** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 3:27 pm

zshawn10 wrote:
Spoiler:
The 3 main beat writers (Dave McMenamin-ESPN, Joe Vardon-Cleveland.com, and Jason Lloyd-The Athletic) that covered the Cavs over the past 4 years just did a podcast together, giving an inside look at the Cavs team and the relationships between the players.

A lot of interesting notes from the podcast:

Vardon and McMenamin were notified by LeBron's camp (or maybe the Cavs camp. They were vague on this) on Thursday, before lebron opted out, that the Lakers was pretty much a done deal.

Immediately after the 2016 Championship, someone important in LeBron's camp told Vardon that LeBron's next plan was to go to the Lakers to 'play with his friends' (Vardon believes the 'friends' part meant the banana boat)

Kyrie never made strong relationships within the Cavs organization/FO, both before and while LeBron was in CLE. Kyrie didn't like Mike Brown because Larry Hughes, a client of Kyrie agent, already had a bad relationship with Brown. There was also serious debate within the Cavs to choose Dion Waiters over Kyrie at one point.

Kyrie didn't like Lue very much, especially after Ty Lue told the media that "players need to put their brands aside", meaning Love and Kyrie need to stop worrying about endorsements and trust LeBron to lead the team. Ty Lue admitted to Dave McMenamin that Kyrie has treated him like a stranger since day 1 and that it is 'impossible to break through to him'. (which may have been why Kyrie made those remarks this year about coaching styles)

Kyrie did not appreciate LeBron questions directed at him. McMenamin was writing a story about LeBron's improved 3 point shot but Kyrie was annoyed when he approached him about any noticeable changes in LeBron's technique. The media also made a deal about LeBron wearing the "I can't breathe" shirts, despite Kyrie being the one to wear it first. All 3 reporters believe this clearly bothered Kyrie.

Lloyd approached Lebron at the start of this past season and told him that 'you and Kyrie hid the poor status of the relationship very well the past few years' and LeBron agreed (although Lloyd could not reveal the exact quote)

Kyrie and his camp considered leaving after the championship but decided otherwise. Kyrie's father wanted a bigger role in the organization and did not appreciate LeBron's friend, Randy Mims, having a position within the organization.

A big reason why Kyrie wanted out of CLE last year is because he felt the team was built to support LeBron's strengths, and if LeBron left, Kyrie would only be left with those parts that benefitted LeBron's game. Kyrie also told FO that he would opt for surgery if they didn't trade him last year.

The flat earth drama really bothered Kyrie. Didn't like that he was receiving attention now instead of about more serious topics (political and social) like Lebron

LeBron and Love's relationship was rocky in the very first year because Love came to camp out of shape.

Kyrie did not talk to any of his teammates between last years Indiana and Toronto series.

The most dejected the reporters have ever seen LeBron after a game was after Game 6 Finals in 2015. Lebron sat at his locker for about an hour with a towel over his head. The second most dejected was after Game 1 this year. After winning two Game 7's, hitting 2 buzzer beaters, beating higher seeds, with a new team and without Kyrie, scoring 51 points against the Warriors, all the air went out of him.

LeBron did not just hit the whiteboard once. He bashed at it several times.

The JR Smith soup throwing story is one of ESPN'S top 10 stories of the year. They believe the thing that started the drama may have just been simple teasing or a shooting competition that escalated

Wade played a major role in the mid-season team meeting. Cavs felt like locker room was irreparable after that and was a reason he was shipped back to Miami

LeBron would always talk to McMenamin about LA (Hotspots and restaurants), as Dave used to cover the Lakers. Lloyd joked with LeBron throughout the year about him leaving after this season but LeBron genuinely seemed unsure of his decision

Cavs had two players on their radar during the draft. Trae Young, who Gilbert wanted, and Sexton who most of the organization wanted. They had considered Porter until his medical records came out.

They believe after Klay's remarks after Game 4 about basketball being a "man's game", LeBron's demeanor shifted entirely. Lebron was in a good mood during shootaround that morning until he heard about those comments.

https://923thefan.radio.com/articles/cavs-roundtable-discussion-jason-lloyd-dave-mcmenamin-and-joe-vardon

Appreciate the writeup.

A big reason why Kyrie wanted out of CLE last year is because he felt the team was built to support LeBron's strengths, and if LeBron left, Kyrie would only be left with those parts that benefitted LeBron's game. Kyrie also told FO that he would opt for surgery if they didn't trade him last year.

^I remember saying this after Kyrie got traded. He must've known Lebron was leaving and he would've been left to carry the franchise with Lebron's spare parts. I saw this happen with Kobe. Everytime Shaq was injured it became apparent how customized the team was for Shaq. They were guys who stood around the perimeter, basically the same type of guys you want for Lebron ball. This is why I've always said Lebron is the Shaq of perimeter players.

Fans and media would often point out Kobe's record when Shaq was out, and place the blame on him. Kyrie would've went through the same thing if he stayed. Lebron got his friends locked in, and Kyrie would've been stuck with them even if they didn't fit his game.

Leor_77 · Post #1090 » by **Leor_77** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 9:17 pm

First social media post since signing with Lakers: "Sorry not sorry"

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/07/lebron-james-lakers-instagram-story-vacation-sorry-not-sorry-video-nba

minifang · Post #1091 » by **minifang** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:23 am

Read on Twitter

TheGOATRises007 · Post #1092 » by **TheGOATRises007** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:29 am

I thought Lebron was still on vacation?

Or did Rob travel to where Lebron is?

getitdone323 · Post #1093 » by **getitdone323** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:32 am

Eddy_JukeZ wrote:I thought Lebron was still on vacation?

Or did Rob travel to where Lebron is?

Hes back. Hes giving out free Blaze Pizza tomorrow at his LA locations. Looks like he will be at the one in Culver City based off his last tweet.

Dr Aki · Post #1094 » by **Dr Aki** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:37 am

minifang wrote:

Read on Twitter

Pelinka is so hands on

Jedi32 · Post #1095 » by **Jedi32** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:42 am

Dr Aki wrote:
minifang wrote:

Read on Twitter

Pelinka is so hands on

He and Magic are going to do great things for this franchise.

smartyz456 · Post #1096 » by **smartyz456** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:45 am

NPZ · Post #1097 » by **NPZ** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:49 am

getitdone323 wrote:
Eddy_JukeZ wrote:I thought Lebron was still on vacation?

Or did Rob travel to where Lebron is?

Hes back. Hes giving out free Blaze Pizza tomorrow at his LA locations. Looks like he will be at the one in Culver City based off his last tweet.

I heard one of the new Blaze Pizza storefronts is inside Staples Center. Coincidence!

afarmenian · Post #1098 » by **afarmenian** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:53 am

Dr Aki wrote:
minifang wrote:

Read on Twitter

Pelinka is so hands on

thats rob low holy ****

ButCanMarkDunk · Post #1099 » by **ButCanMarkDunk** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:57 am

getitdone323 wrote:
Eddy_JukeZ wrote:I thought Lebron was still on vacation?

Or did Rob travel to where Lebron is?

Hes back. Hes giving out free Blaze Pizza tomorrow at his LA locations. Looks like he will be at the one in Culver City based off his last tweet.

Oh ****, love Blaze

Dr Aki · Post #1100 » by **Dr Aki** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:23 am

Double post

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