G35 wrote:axeman23 wrote:G35 wrote:
Wouldn't it be more practical if Lebron himself refuted the statement. Until Lebron says he will or won't stay the speculation is relevant.....
So 1 reporter (Sheridan) is enough to give credence to the "speculation", but 1 reporter (Vardon) with tangible ties to the city/team is not enough to refute it? Sounds logical...
You must not have heard of this new thing called "social media" where any reporter/hack can post whatever they want. Now if you think Chris Sheridan doesn't merit any attention it will die a quick death. But if its getting attention on a national level then its on Lebron to say something......
Lebron doesn't care, his people already refuted it to Joe Vardon.
There is too much of this garbage surrounding him in the past for him to answer to every speculation.
+ he has likely not made a decision, so why refute it? maybe he will leave, and saying he won't and then leaving would be worse
than just leaving.
Not too mention his unwillingness to commit beyond this season retains his leverage with the Cavs ownership to not get lazy,thinking they can just go with the same line up against GSW without doing something,anything even if it is as small as adding Wade after a buyout instead of signing Pointer or White from summer league, to try to keep Lebron happy & on board after this season.
+ the KI request could be completely ignored if Lebron commits to staying now, as well.
When it could be the Cavs best chance to beat GSW by replacing KI with a better defensive presence in the back court and a blue chip young player (not necessarily a rookie)that contributes right away and also keeps Lebron happy. As opposed to a centerpiece rookie who is not ready to compete and only helps the Cavs post Lebron departure.
