Originally Posted by
Uter Zorker
I find it hilarious how so many people are adamant on believing that the Chicago Bulls are truly the best landing spot for LeBron...that couldn't be further from the truth. Just shows how easily ESPN/other sports media outlets have warped you guys into believing almost anything they say, that core is just NOT the best
[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]It's clear to me and several other people who's opinions on the NBA I trust more than most that LeBron ends up on the Nets.[/color] There are just too many factors pointing towards that - the league is getting younger, younger talent has flooded the market, and the Nets are full of that.
Brook Lopez is a dominant center that can go up against anyone, absolutely anyone. Derrick Favors is a player that by year 2 should be a more dominant force than Joakim Noah is at this point, and eventually within 3 years could be yet another superstar on the team. Add in the fact that they have a (oft injured) solid PG in Devin Harris, someone that can get the ball up quick and has an overall solid, quality game, and a guy like Terrance Williams who has a wide body that will wear down defenders (similar to LeBron) and it's clear that this is the best spot for him.
Now, add in the other factors such as the owner being Mikhail Prokorov (a top 5 owner in sports worldwide) and the Jay Z ties,
then the Brooklyn in 3-4 year ties (talk about legacy defining) and you almost have an all in.
I'm saying in LeBrons mind it has to be 80% Nets, 11% Knicks, 9% Cavs...
The Knicks are a bit tricky because of the tax costs, I believe even at a max deal he'd end up paying about 6 million back in taxes. However on the other side he can easily cover those tax costs with the (+ money he'd be making in) endorsement deals, so I'm not sure...I just don't think that'll be the scenario that unfolds due to other factors