Post#446 » by KnicksScholar24 » Thu Jul 8, 2010 2:52 pm
With all the rampant speculation, James' camp could have been spreading rumors about different teams to gauge the reaction he would get for whatever team he chooses. The rumors about the Knicks could have been false misdirecting speculation as well. We honestly don't know.
If we are to believe Jared Dudley, then he has already had confirmation with the Knicks' FO two days ago, which is believable because he would obviously notify a team of his intention before today. If he did confirm with NY, then I can't see him changing his mind at this point. Then add in the orange "Witness" t-shirts being shipped to NY, the Nike leak about him being a Knick on the 8th, the Knicks bigger than called for press conference today, the secret 2nd meeting with NYK reps and his agent, the recent quietness and inactivity from the Knicks' front office, etc, etc. This Miami news could be blatant misdirection to take the focus of New York and put it somewhere else so that his/their one-hour show will get more ratings. Or maybe he truly didn't contact the Knicks, and decided on Miami in the 11th hour after Wade and Bosh pleading with him after their press conference.
It's hard being a Knicks fan...