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Alright let's be honest, how many of you out there just want the NBA playoffs to come to an end?
Anybody? (Put your hands down)
My Lakers are still in the playoffs and I'm happy, thrilled you could say. But what am I most looking forward to? I'm pretty sure I'm not speaking for myself when I say FREE AGENCY. And by free agency I mean, "Where will LeBron James play next season?"
We've been speculating (and by we, I mean the sports world) since even before the season, and even during last year's NBA Finals (Lakers <3)
New York Knicks
I want the money, the money and the cars, the cars and the clothes. I suppose, I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful. - Drake, "Successful"I think LeBron agrees with the way Drake's thinking. LeBron's previously stated that he wants to go somewhere that can win NOW. He does not want to be a part of a reclamation project that will takes years to succeed. If it's about winning, then LeBron, do NOT go to the Knicks. The Knick's are a disaster. They haven't had a winning season since 2001 and have been a corrupted organization since the Isiah Thomas era. That being said, the Knicks traded their superstars prior the end of the regular season in order to clear cap space to make a run at LeBron. Zach Randolph, gone. Nate Robinson, gone. Jamal Crawford, gone. In fact, the Knicks cleared up so much space that they could sign LeBron and ANOTHER superstar such as Dwayne Wade or Chris Bosh to accompany James. Even before the season, Knicks fans were campaigning for LeBron to come to New York. From photoshopping images of him in a Knicks uniform to his picture being the back of the Post, Knicks fans have been desperate, begging the King to come to New York. If LeBron comes to New York it will be for one reason and one reason only: The Money and the Fame. Alex Rodriguez, Mark Messier, Reggie Jackson, Brett Farve are just examples of hall of fame players lured in by New York's market. New York has often been called the greatest stage in sports, and playing at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks would make LeBron a legend. If LeBron comes to New York he'll be larger than life. He'll be the NBA's highest paid player, he'll be on billboards everywhere, and he'll be bigger than New York's most recently lured best athlete, Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez. LeBron coming to New York would wake up the sports world, proving New York is the place to play. Expect the Knicks to make the biggest push of any team and if they sign LeBron to accompany him with either Bosh or Wade.
New Jersey Nets
Impossible? Not so much. Likely? Nope. Though LeBron is good friends with Nets part owner and famous rapper Jay-Z, don't expect that to be the lone reason he would want to go to the Nets. The Nets are clearly in rebuilding mode. They finished with the NBA's worst record and are in no position to contend next season. However, the construction of a new arena may lure LeBron, but most likely not. A more likely target would be Wade or Bosh.
Los Angeles Lakers
The least likely of all the teams I'm posting. I love my Lakers, but c'mon, there's no place for LeBron. And are the Lakers really ready to take the spotlight off Kobe? This isn't happening, but it could. You never know, maybe the Lakers offer Lebron a one year contract so he can win a championship with Kobe. If LeBron were to go to the Lakers the rest of the NBA would surrender. Having to face the tri-fecta of James, Bryant and Gasol would make others tremble in fear. Look for the Lakers to at least sniff around LeBron.
Chicago Bulls
A surprise team here, the Bulls are rumored to be very interested in James. Searching for a player to accompany Derek Rose, the Bulls feel LeBron would be the best fit to accompany him. Having a starting line up consisting of Rose, Joakim Noa and James would be the best young starting line up in the NBA. The Bulls would become a way better team. I'd say that the Bulls have as good a chance as the Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Every fan's wish, for the guy to just stay in Cleveland. He's from Akron, Ohio and he's lived in Cleveland his whole life. It's a feel good story, the Ohio boy living there his whole life and then being drafted and playing for the hometown team. That being said, those in the industry aren't sure LeBron will stick with the Cavs. After failing in the playoffs the last few years, many wonder if the Cavs are dysfunctional, having the best record this year and being eliminated by the Celtics. There has been talking that coach Mike Brown and general manager Danny Ferry may not be retained. As well, Cleveland does not have enough cap space to retain their star player. They have to make some serious changes in order to retain Mr. James. I'd have to think Cleveland has the best chance to sign LeBron.
Most likely team:
1. Cavaliers
2. Knicks
3. Bulls
4. Nets
5. Lakers
The Verdict:
New York. Pack him up, He's pretty much set. The Money and the fame lures all the big fish to New York. The Knicks have bagged the past two seasons in order to make a run at LeBron and this is the year it will all pay off. Expect LeBron to be the highest paid player ever and for the Knicks to accompany LeBron with Dwayne Wade or Chris Bosh.
Only time can tell. 46 days away.
...oh where, oh where will he be?
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