(02-12-2024, 06:26 PM)The Jom Wrote: I’m gonna laugh hard when some small-market team drafts Bronny with a mid-second-round pick to C block LeBron and whatever team he has pre-ordained.

(02-12-2024, 04:49 PM)F Gump Wrote: PS - On the idea of a sign-and-trade for LBJ, that's easily doable IF the Mavs stay under Apron 1, and if they send out more salary than they receive. What would be harder would be drafting Bronny at pick 58 if he declares this season - someone is going to grab him much earlier, and if LBJ has no interest, they will swap his rights to a team that interests him (at a profit, of course).

(02-12-2024, 06:48 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: If Lebron joins the Mavericks, then Luka needs to run away ASAP, perhaps to Utah or the Lakers.

(02-12-2024, 07:09 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: This schtick is getting old. 

I understand in your mind it might be hilarious, but you're trolling your way into a timeout.

(02-12-2024, 07:11 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: I'm not trolling. I'm trying to say it would be highly detrimental for Luka to stay on a team that trades for Lebron is all.

(02-12-2024, 06:48 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: Do not want Lebron. That would be intentionally handicapping Luka. Taking 2 steps backward after the nice step forward made at this trade deadline.

Why would anyone apart from Lebron and Co. want to give Lebron the chance to hook his wagon to the Luka train? Luka does not need Lebron "to show him how to win" either, which is something that I'm sure Lebron would love to be able to say and add to his resume, lol.

If Lebron joins the Mavericks, then Luka needs to run away ASAP, perhaps to Utah or the Lakers.

(02-12-2024, 07:13 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: (And yes I'm grumpy because I haven't even had lunch yet)

(02-12-2024, 04:36 PM)F Gump Wrote: 5 One path to changing all the math and possibilities is a THJ trade, where he is sold for pick(s) and the salary in return is way smaller, or even none. In the summer when cap space is more available, that type of deal has potential. I was hoping for a THJ-Brown trade at the deadline to solve that question.

(02-12-2024, 07:17 PM)StrandedOnBeauboisHill Wrote: Why would someone want one of the best 10 players in the league? Interesting angle.

(02-12-2024, 07:24 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: On Lebron's teams, it is usually best for him to have the ball in his hands. Luka is a better player on offense, with higher bball IQ, better passing, better shooting, better handles. You want the ball in the better player's hands, i.e., Luka. So what is Lebron going to do off-ball on Luka's team? And are they going to take turns taking timeouts on defense?

If Lebron would at least hook Luka up with his training regimen and teach him how get in shape or have a long, injury-free career... that would be great. He does not seem to have done that with AD, D'lo Russell, etc though.

(02-12-2024, 07:24 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: On Lebron's teams, it is usually best for him to have the ball in his hands. Luka is a better player on offense, with higher bball IQ, better passing, better shooting, better handles. You want the ball in the better player's hands, i.e., Luka. So what is Lebron going to do off-ball on Luka's team? And are they going to take turns taking timeouts on defense?

If Lebron would at least hook Luka up with his training regimen and teach him how get in shape or have a long, injury-free career... that would be great. He does not seem to have done that with AD, D'lo Russell, etc though.

(02-12-2024, 10:10 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: I wrote a post saying why Luka + Lebron will not work.

But I have deleted it. Cause I figure it will be more fun to simply say I told you so, in case it actually happens. Just like with G-Will.

(02-12-2024, 07:28 PM)StrandedOnBeauboisHill Wrote: Lebron has been looking for someone to take the reigns for him for a long time but AD is up and down and the rest of the team sucks (mostly because he wanted them to trade for Russ so bad). I think he WANTS to sit back in the corner and watch Luka at this point. He already shoots way more threes than he used to and would still have opportunities to lead. We’ll still be looking for a wing upgrade if we end up making a move and if there is a fair value move you can make for Lebron you don’t think twice about it. He’s still just that good.

(02-13-2024, 09:30 AM)ballsrchr Wrote: Lebron coasts most of the year now--only coming out to play when they need the win.  The real Lebron will come out to play during the playoffs.  He is getting older so I don't know how long that strategy will work for him, but it will still work for a while.