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I think a starting lineup of Irving, Brown, James, Tatum, and Horford could win three titles.
What if LeBron calls Kyrie personally, and asks about his time so far in Boston, especially dealing with ownership, Danny, and coach Stevens. Maybe Kyrie didn't necessarily have an issue with LeBron, but more so the relationship between LeBron and the power that came with "we'll do what ever you want LeBron" attitude that the Cleveland team gave him. After all, it was the Cleveland team that pushed Kyrie aside when the opportunity to sign LeBron was a reality. What if LeBron just misses playing on a team with other good players and a stable organization, like his time in Miami. And explains to Kyrie that he understands that he (Kyrie) is the leader of the team, and is willing to sacrifice by taking the full MLE.Obviously, the chances LeBron signing with Boston are slim to none, but it is a fun exercise. I feel that everyone just assumes that LeBron and Kyrie have no relationship anymore and thought that this could be a curious angle of how LeBron might end up in Boston.
I do believe any interest from Boston has to start with talking to Kyrie first, as he is part of the long-term future. However, my idea below is based on two players talking before free agency begins.I wrote this earlier today in another thread, but it may actually fit better here. Quote from: johnnygreen on June 06, 2018, 08:51:40 AMWhat if LeBron calls Kyrie personally, and asks about his time so far in Boston, especially dealing with ownership, Danny, and coach Stevens. Maybe Kyrie didn't necessarily have an issue with LeBron, but more so the relationship between LeBron and the power that came with "we'll do what ever you want LeBron" attitude that the Cleveland team gave him. After all, it was the Cleveland team that pushed Kyrie aside when the opportunity to sign LeBron was a reality. What if LeBron just misses playing on a team with other good players and a stable organization, like his time in Miami. And explains to Kyrie that he understands that he (Kyrie) is the leader of the team, and is willing to sacrifice by taking the full MLE.Obviously, the chances LeBron signing with Boston are slim to none, but it is a fun exercise. I feel that everyone just assumes that LeBron and Kyrie have no relationship anymore and thought that this could be a curious angle of how LeBron might end up in Boston.
$28.2 million is the magic number. Given the cap forecast, the Celtics would need to send out $28.2 million to acquire LeBron in a sign-and-trade. Hayward is the obvious fit, but that makes me feel dirty.
If LeBron wants to win more titles, his best chance is on a team in the Eastern Conference with superior, younger talent than what he has in Cleveland. He should be looking to go somewhere that already has a player on the team who can carry a lot of the burden so he doesn't have to do it all he time. But that player has to also be able to work with LeBron's game when LeBron is running the show.The trouble is it's hard to find players like that.Playing alongside Giannis doesn't make much sense, nor does playing with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Victor Oladipo has already demonstrated he struggles in a system that keeps the ball out of his hands for long stretches and doesn't let him stay engaged and attacking frequently.
$28.2 million is the magic number. Given the cap forecast, the Celtics would need to send out $28.2 million to acquire LeBron in a sign-and-trade. Hayward is the obvious fit, but that makes me feel dirty. So I’m going with Kyrie, Morris, and Yabusele.That said, I’m in the “I’d rather beat LeBron camp.” He’s eliminated us in 5 of our last 6 playoff series, and I want to slay that dragon.
Quote from: saltlover on June 06, 2018, 01:13:52 PM$28.2 million is the magic number. Given the cap forecast, the Celtics would need to send out $28.2 million to acquire LeBron in a sign-and-trade. Hayward is the obvious fit, but that makes me feel dirty.Zach Lowe in one of his podcasts said if the C's need a big salary for a blockbuster the impression he got would be Hayward not Horford/Kyrie would be the one.
Irving back to Cleveland and LBJ to Boston? Rozier/SmartHayward/BrownLBJ/MorrisTatum/ThesisAL/Baynes