Do you think AD is hinting that Lebron stabbed him in the back ?

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What AD wanted to say ?

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AD thinks LBJ stabbed him in the back
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AD is talking about somebody else
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Re: Do you think AD is hinting that Lebron stabbed him in the back ? 

Post#81 » by SpreeChokeJob » Fri Feb 28, 2025 10:31 pm

Beethoven wrote:That's why you dont make friends with managers especially and coworkers. Draw the line, be courteous and amiable and friendly, but draw the line for professionalism. My manager likes me a lot but at any day can transfer me over to another region so that he can have that guy there come work for him instead of me, and I won't blame him. I'll still keep good relations with everyone.

Not that Lebron is the manager, but he has a lot of political power yes. It is what it is. AD should know better that this is a business (yeah said too many times but it is true) and they are all making millions for what? to win the dam championship for more revenue and more views and more fans. Do what you have to do to make it work for your business which is in a cutthroat relationship with similar businesses all trying to make you fail even though they all fall under the same organization. If AD was lebron he would have done the same exact thing any day of the week and twice on a sunday (yeah, twice on a sunday you know?? twice. ok?? whatever that phrase originated from)
but not saying that Lebron knew

But that’s what the player empowerment era was supposed to be prevent which is players traded away like modern slaves against their will. That’s why these players join Krutch. Turns out the players operated agency is no different than what the owners do. But owners bad but when LeGM pulls the trigger, the player empowerment crowd blinking their eyes. LeGM would sell any of these guys to pass MJ.
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Re: Do you think AD is hinting that Lebron stabbed him in the back ? 

Post#82 » by Rust_Cohle » Sat Mar 1, 2025 1:40 am

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The High Cyde wrote:Dang, by the balls you say? Lakers management and ownership ship are what, mannequins or something?


Big time, LeBron has them giving his son the biggest contract for a second rounder in history, he gets to pick the coach, and the Lakers bow down to him. It's crazy for a franchise so storied, but hey, they are happy to be relevant again.

Yeah, and then remember when the Lakers hired Ty Lue and kept Caruso? He was so dumb to trade Zubac for Muscala back then, but it’s hard running a team and an organization, so what can you do. Live and learn!


Remember when they hired JJ just because they did a podcast together? LeGM has made mistakes with trades but like you said what can you do? You live and learn!
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Post#83 » by The High Cyde » Sat Mar 1, 2025 2:33 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
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Big time, LeBron has them giving his son the biggest contract for a second rounder in history, he gets to pick the coach, and the Lakers bow down to him. It's crazy for a franchise so storied, but hey, they are happy to be relevant again.

Yeah, and then remember when the Lakers hired Ty Lue and kept Caruso? He was so dumb to trade Zubac for Muscala back then, but it’s hard running a team and an organization, so what can you do. Live and learn!


Remember when they hired JJ just because they did a podcast together? LeGM has made mistakes with trades but like you said what can you do? You live and learn!

Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.
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Re: Do you think AD is hinting that Lebron stabbed him in the back ? 

Post#84 » by Rust_Cohle » Sat Mar 1, 2025 3:21 am

The High Cyde wrote:
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The High Cyde wrote:Yeah, and then remember when the Lakers hired Ty Lue and kept Caruso? He was so dumb to trade Zubac for Muscala back then, but it’s hard running a team and an organization, so what can you do. Live and learn!


Remember when they hired JJ just because they did a podcast together? LeGM has made mistakes with trades but like you said what can you do? You live and learn!

Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.



I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

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Re: Do you think AD is hinting that Lebron stabbed him in the back ? 

Post#85 » by The High Cyde » Sat Mar 1, 2025 3:24 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
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Remember when they hired JJ just because they did a podcast together? LeGM has made mistakes with trades but like you said what can you do? You live and learn!

Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.



I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead

I mean the onus is on you to prove he has them “by the balls” “big time” but I just gave you examples that clearly refute that. Thanks for playing though.
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Post#86 » by HMFFL » Sat Mar 1, 2025 3:37 am

zimpy27 wrote:I don't think so. Him and Bron are very close friends.


Lakers are better this season with Davis+Christie than Luka, so it's hard to argue that LeBron would have preferred this option since rings are his interest.

Pelinka made the move for Lakers future and he made it knowing LeBron might want to leave too. LeBron didn't request trade but could request it in offseason.
Lakers are better with this season with AD and Christie?

Sure, Zjppy.

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Post#87 » by axeman23 » Sat Mar 1, 2025 3:58 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
Remember when they hired JJ just because they did a podcast together? LeGM has made mistakes with trades but like you said what can you do? You live and learn!

Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.



I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead


That all SOUNDS well and good until you actually LOOK at the contract, and it is a WHOPPING 5.4M, with a TEAM option for another year at just under 2.5M. OMG, quick! Let's pass the plate around for the Buss' before he drives them to BANKRUPCY! :lol: "NEVER seen those numbers in my LIFE!!!" :roll:
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Post#88 » by gobeklitepe » Sat Mar 1, 2025 4:08 am

axeman23 wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.



I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead


That all SOUNDS well and good until you actually LOOK at the contract, and it is a WHOPPING 5.4M, with a TEAM option for another year at just under 2.5M. OMG, quick! Let's pass the plate around for the Buss' before he drives them to BANKRUPCY! :lol: "NEVER seen those numbers in my LIFE!!!" :roll:


Well, is it a record contract for a 2nd rounder or not? Genuinely asking...
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Post#89 » by Rust_Cohle » Sat Mar 1, 2025 5:31 am

axeman23 wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.



I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead


That all SOUNDS well and good until you actually LOOK at the contract, and it is a WHOPPING 5.4M, with a TEAM option for another year at just under 2.5M. OMG, quick! Let's pass the plate around for the Buss' before he drives them to BANKRUPCY! :lol: "NEVER seen those numbers in my LIFE!!!" :roll:


Do you have an issue with facts? It’s an absurd contract for a 2nd rounder Wake up
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Post#90 » by Rust_Cohle » Sat Mar 1, 2025 5:32 am

The High Cyde wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.



I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead

I mean the onus is on you to prove he has them “by the balls” “big time” but I just gave you examples that clearly refute that. Thanks for playing though.



Thanks for ignoring examples like a record breaking contract for a second rounder and a coach with zero experience gets to coach the lakers of all teams. Think JJ gets hired if LeBron isn’t there? Get a grip, thanks for playing though. I know facts are hard for you to deal with.
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Post#91 » by The High Cyde » Sat Mar 1, 2025 5:46 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:

I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead

I mean the onus is on you to prove he has them “by the balls” “big time” but I just gave you examples that clearly refute that. Thanks for playing though.



Thanks for ignoring examples like a record breaking contract for a second rounder and a coach with zero experience gets to coach the lakers of all teams. Think JJ gets hired if LeBron isn’t there? Get a grip, thanks for playing though. I know facts are hard for you to deal with.

So wait, he had them “by the balls big time” except for when he didn’t and management and ownership clearly went against him? Are these Shrodingers balls?
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Post#92 » by laloo » Sat Mar 1, 2025 5:50 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
Remember when they hired JJ just because they did a podcast together? LeGM has made mistakes with trades but like you said what can you do? You live and learn!

Oh so he only has them by the balls when it’s convenient to say so, cool.



I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead

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Post#93 » by Rust_Cohle » Sat Mar 1, 2025 5:51 am

The High Cyde wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:I mean the onus is on you to prove he has them “by the balls” “big time” but I just gave you examples that clearly refute that. Thanks for playing though.



Thanks for ignoring examples like a record breaking contract for a second rounder and a coach with zero experience gets to coach the lakers of all teams. Think JJ gets hired if LeBron isn’t there? Get a grip, thanks for playing though. I know facts are hard for you to deal with.

So wait, he had them “by the balls big time” except for when he didn’t and management and ownership clearly went against him? Are these Shrodingers balls?


Name me one player who has a bigger influence over his front office than LeBron. Just one. Not MJ, not Kobe, not Shaq, not Bird, it was LeBron.

And yes, of course franchise players are going to be showered with perks but all I said was nobody has ever had it to this extent other than LeBron.

It’s hilarious trying to pretend otherwise. It’s not even a knock on LeBron, the Lakers are desperate to keep him happy.

But **** like this where he gets veto power over the coach, that’s something you’re not going to find anywhere else:


https://nypost.com/2024/03/27/sports/lebron-james-claims-to-have-veto-power-over-lakers-coach-darvin-ham/

But yeah, thanks for playing, do some research, goodnight
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Post#94 » by ScrantonBulls » Sat Mar 1, 2025 7:03 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:

Thanks for ignoring examples like a record breaking contract for a second rounder and a coach with zero experience gets to coach the lakers of all teams. Think JJ gets hired if LeBron isn’t there? Get a grip, thanks for playing though. I know facts are hard for you to deal with.

So wait, he had them “by the balls big time” except for when he didn’t and management and ownership clearly went against him? Are these Shrodingers balls?


Name me one player who has a bigger influence over his front office than LeBron. Just one. Not MJ, not Kobe, not Shaq, not Bird, it was LeBron.

And yes, of course franchise players are going to be showered with perks but all I said was nobody has ever had it to this extent other than LeBron.

It’s hilarious trying to pretend otherwise. It’s not even a knock on LeBron, the Lakers are desperate to keep him happy.

But **** like this where he gets veto power over the coach, that’s something you’re not going to find anywhere else:


https://nypost.com/2024/03/27/sports/lebron-james-claims-to-have-veto-power-over-lakers-coach-darvin-ham/

But yeah, thanks for playing, do some research, goodnight

Dude is crying about LeBron controlling the front office, yet the example he referenced is about LeBron making a decision IN GAME, lmao. Couldn't even give evidence to back up his view. Cohle rusting away.
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Re: Do you think AD is hinting that Lebron stabbed him in the back ? 

Post#95 » by Rust_Cohle » Sat Mar 1, 2025 7:06 am

ScrantonBulls wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:So wait, he had them “by the balls big time” except for when he didn’t and management and ownership clearly went against him? Are these Shrodingers balls?


Name me one player who has a bigger influence over his front office than LeBron. Just one. Not MJ, not Kobe, not Shaq, not Bird, it was LeBron.

And yes, of course franchise players are going to be showered with perks but all I said was nobody has ever had it to this extent other than LeBron.

It’s hilarious trying to pretend otherwise. It’s not even a knock on LeBron, the Lakers are desperate to keep him happy.

But **** like this where he gets veto power over the coach, that’s something you’re not going to find anywhere else:


https://nypost.com/2024/03/27/sports/lebron-james-claims-to-have-veto-power-over-lakers-coach-darvin-ham/

But yeah, thanks for playing, do some research, goodnight

Dude is crying about LeBron controlling the front office, yet the example he referenced is about LeBron making a decision IN GAME, lmao. Couldn't even give evidence to back up his view. Cohle rusting away.


You miss the link I shared? Lebron with veto peer over a coach in a game, ouch. No other superstar has that not even curry
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Post#96 » by axeman23 » Sat Mar 1, 2025 7:15 am

gobeklitepe wrote:
axeman23 wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:

I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead


That all SOUNDS well and good until you actually LOOK at the contract, and it is a WHOPPING 5.4M, with a TEAM option for another year at just under 2.5M. OMG, quick! Let's pass the plate around for the Buss' before he drives them to BANKRUPCY! :lol: "NEVER seen those numbers in my LIFE!!!" :roll:


Well, is it a record contract for a 2nd rounder or not? Genuinely asking...


Sure it is, absolutely! But who did it hurt really? The billionaire owners? Did it stop LA signing some bigger talent? If it DID, I see the problem 100%. But I'm not going to weep over a billionaire losing $1M or so... :lol:
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Post#97 » by axeman23 » Sat Mar 1, 2025 7:17 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
axeman23 wrote:
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I mean giving his son that contract which was unprecedented in NBA history for a second rounder? I guess it’s only convenient if you want to ignore that? Don’t think they’ll be doing that for anyone else’s son on the team anytime soon.

But you go ahead


That all SOUNDS well and good until you actually LOOK at the contract, and it is a WHOPPING 5.4M, with a TEAM option for another year at just under 2.5M. OMG, quick! Let's pass the plate around for the Buss' before he drives them to BANKRUPCY! :lol: "NEVER seen those numbers in my LIFE!!!" :roll:


Do you have an issue with facts? It’s an absurd contract for a 2nd rounder Wake up



Did u or your brother miss out on a contract becoz of Bronny? :lol: Who CARES how a billionaire spends their money on the 13th to 15th man?
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Post#98 » by axeman23 » Sat Mar 1, 2025 7:26 am

Rust_Cohle wrote:
ScrantonBulls wrote:
Rust_Cohle wrote:
Name me one player who has a bigger influence over his front office than LeBron. Just one. Not MJ, not Kobe, not Shaq, not Bird, it was LeBron.

And yes, of course franchise players are going to be showered with perks but all I said was nobody has ever had it to this extent other than LeBron.

It’s hilarious trying to pretend otherwise. It’s not even a knock on LeBron, the Lakers are desperate to keep him happy.

But **** like this where he gets veto power over the coach, that’s something you’re not going to find anywhere else:


https://nypost.com/2024/03/27/sports/lebron-james-claims-to-have-veto-power-over-lakers-coach-darvin-ham/

But yeah, thanks for playing, do some research, goodnight

Dude is crying about LeBron controlling the front office, yet the example he referenced is about LeBron making a decision IN GAME, lmao. Couldn't even give evidence to back up his view. Cohle rusting away.


You miss the link I shared? Lebron with veto peer over a coach in a game, ouch. No other superstar has that not even curry


EVERY single superstar has the ability to wave off the play for something he sees on the court, in football, soccer, probably hockey too. Or the pitcher can wave off what the catcher (and probably coach) want. This is in NO way a Lebron only" phenomenon. Lebron may have worded it poorly, but this doesn't mean it's never happened until Lebron took the court.
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Post#99 » by WiggOuts » Sat Mar 1, 2025 7:26 am

We all know how Lebron operates after all this time seeing it, do yall really think he didn't know? I think he was involved 100% personally...to think he didn't even know sounds crazy
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Post#100 » by sashaturiaf » Sat Mar 1, 2025 10:10 am

There are LeSnakes in that LA grass....

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