LeBron signs 2yr 97mil extension with LA

[Hey Yo]

Per Woj

[GrayGoat]

Per Woj

Why couldn’t they make it an even 100 million?

[bison]

So 3 MORE years of Roid, Streetclothes and a truckload of scrub journeymen one year rentals??????

This nightmare will never end :facepalm:

[Jay-B]

Why not take less and sign some stars

[bison]

Why not take less and sign some stars

Even LeCollude has his price. LeCheapskate wants to team up with superstars so long as it doesn't cost him a dime. Dollars over dynasties.

[Kblaze8855]

So 3 MORE years of Roid, Streetclothes and a truckload of scrub journeymen one year rentals??????

This nightmare will never end :facepalm:


Like 16-17 teams have not won anything for 40 to in some cases 70 years.

If the last 4 years for the lakers is a nightmare what have the Kings been dealing with since like…1950?

[1987_Lakers]

:pimp:

[sdot_thadon]

So 3 MORE years of Roid, Streetclothes and a truckload of scrub journeymen one year rentals??????

This nightmare will never end :facepalm:

Oh no, not 3 more years of being relevant. The horror.

[8Ball]

100M for 2 years.


GOAT racking up all that money.


He will get 40 000 points in Laker uniform.

[Johnny32]

ugh, why is he loyal to such a shit franchise.

[GrayGoat]

I bet Cleveland right now would have given $115million for two years

[FultzNationRISE]

I'm curious if any ISH acrobat-communists will criticize LeFreeMarket for accepting such a huge deal while people around the country are struggling.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Why not take less and sign some stars

Because he's the biggest "star" in the league. I couldn't tell you how much money the average team makes with him vs without him but there's no question he sells seats marketing deals and merchandise. Along with being a top 10 player no he should not sign for the vet minimum. It's the Lakers job to put the players around him needed to win a championship. But it would be nice if he hadn't gotten them to trade for Westbrook. That kind of player power is only good if the player is making good decisions. James basically screwed the Lakers up with that trade last season.

Wondering if him signing is a sign that Lakers are close to acquiring Irving. I would hate to have Irving lead my team or be a guy O was counting on to play 80 games but he is a closer. Him James and and Davis would be a favorite of healthy in the playoffs that's a trio you can't count out.

[BigKobeFan]

Another 3 years of missing the play-ins

[Full Court]

I guess Buss isn't serious about winning.

[Hey Yo]

I guess Buss isn't serious about winning.

But I thought LeBron ran the team and made all decisions final, chico???

[light]

Now that LeBron has committed they can send off those picks for the Irving trade.

Word is that the Lakers wanted a long term commitment from LeBron before agreeing to include 2 first rounders for Kyrie.

Time to win.

Golden State is shaking in their boots. Flashbacks of 2016.

[Spurs m8]

This is so good hahahhahaja

I just feel for poor Bison, though :(

What's the bet he's cut a deal where Lakers are forced to do everything possible to get his son?

You better believe it

[GrayGoat]

He deserves more money tbh

[light]

He deserves more money tbh

True but that's the max he can make under the current CBA due to the over-38 rule.

[bladefd]

Kyrie trade must be imminent? Also, it's a 1+1 deal so he can opt-out next summer if he wants to.

[Full Court]

But I thought LeBron ran the team and made all decisions final, chico???

Apparently he does. The front office doesn't have the balls to say no to a nearly 100 mil contract with an aging star who's well past his prime and just led a super team to the lottery.

But I've always been a Lakers hater, so it doesn't bother me in the least. They can have him.

[GrayGoat]

Apparently he does. The front office doesn't have the balls to say no to a nearly 100 mil contract with an aging star who's well past his prime and just led a super team to the lottery.

But I've always been a Lakers hater, so it doesn't bother me in the least. They can have him.

Well past his prime but still a top 5 player in the league despite that

[bison]

This is so good hahahhahaja

I just feel for poor Bison, though :(



thanks bro. hoping the irving deal happens now. you know what they say about the 2016 chip, "no irving, no third ring"

[kawhileonard2]

Per Woj

They going to trade him.

[SATAN]

Why not take less and sign some stars

He already did earlier in his career and got screwed in the end. The double expectations of this guy are insane.

[SATAN]

But it would be nice if he hadn't gotten them to trade for Westbrook. That kind of player power is only good if the player is making good decisions. James basically screwed the Lakers up with that trade last season.



Yes. Clearly all LeBron's fault. It was all him. :lol

:rolleyes:

[light]

The same people criticizing LeBron not taking less to sign more stars also criticize him for signing stars. Those people just want to hate for the sake of hating.

Not here for it. LeBron is not taking less than he deserves. He's going to make the max and win the hard way just like he did in Cleveland and Los Angeles.

[TheGoatest]

Could've easily left to another team. And unlike 2014 and 2018, this time to a team where his #2 and #3 have played a playoff game in their lives. But he didn't. :applause:

[hold this L]

Now that LeBron has committed they can send off those picks for the Irving trade.

Word is that the Lakers wanted a long term commitment from LeBron before agreeing to include 2 first rounders for Kyrie.

Time to win.

Golden State is shaking in their boots. Flashbacks of 2016.
If the flat earther joins and Street Clothes is fit for the playoffs, it's absolutely game on.

[Round Mound]

If his objective is to win another ring with the Lakres he must sign two or three 3-point specialists. Getting Wesbrook was a bad idea. They both play to similar.

[light]

If his objective is to win another ring with the Lakres he must sign two or three 3-point specialists. Getting Wesbrook was a bad idea. They both play to similar.

They said that about Wade and LeBron. Too similar and Wade can't shoot. Kyrie was supposed to be a much better fit yet only 1 title with Kyrie vs 2 with Wade.

Westbrook can still work with LeBron under Ham. Westbrook respects Ham. But it remains to be seen if the Lakers are going to run it back or trade for Kyrie.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Much better investment than Kobe's last contract.

[rawimpact]

Ehh... with the lakers they have some great years and some awful ones. Looks like the latter years are ahead...

Maybe it's because i'm older but i just didn't enjoy the 2010s as much as 90s and 00s.

[bison]

If his objective is to win another ring with the Lakres he must sign two or three 3-point specialists. Getting Wesbrook was a bad idea. They both play to similar.

He should have took a paycut to allow the Lakers some room to sign long range shooting. As the roster is constructed right now, the Lakers have the worst 3 point shooting team in the NBA based on their current players last season stats.

[bison]

Much better investment than Kobe's last contract.

Kobe deserved a bigger final contract just as mere gratitude for being the GOAT Laker. But Kobe actually took a paycut (was offered $30m/y but he talked the lakers down to $25mil), something LeGreedy is incapable of.

[j3lademaster]

Kyrie was supposed to be a much better fit yet only 1 title with Kyrie vs 2 with WadeKyrie was injured in 2015, won in 2016 and lost to perhaps the best team of all time in 2017. Completely different situation than Wade.

[j3lademaster]

He should have took a paycut to allow the Lakers some room to sign long range shooting. As the roster is constructed right now, the Lakers have the worst 3 point shooting team in the NBA based on their current players last season stats.It's not Lebron's job to build the team. He's just taking what he's worth. And it's not like Laker's revenue will trickle down to fans in the form of cheaper tickets or more pay for their employees, the owners and investors will just pocket any extra profit. Tell the billionaires to stop being cheap and open up their pocketbooks. Hit that luxury tax. Or don't. The Lakers are like the Cowboys, they're primetime tv no matter what.

[LeGoat4Life]

Geez

Another 3 years having Lebron running this team to the lottery?

[kawhileonard2]

If his objective is to win another ring with the Lakres he must sign two or three 3-point specialists. Getting Wesbrook was a bad idea. They both play to similar.

He didn't even make play in with Westbrook. Most guys will win titles with Westbrook a league mvp winner.

[GrayGoat]

He didn't even make play in with Westbrook. Most guys will win titles with Westbrook a league mvp winner.

Stop breaking character. Post your copypasta

[kawhileonard2]

Stop breaking character. Post your copypasta

He didn't even make play in with Westbrook. Most guys will win titles with Westbrook a league mvp winner.
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[GrayGoat]

He didn't even make play in with Westbrook. Most guys will win titles with Westbrook a league mvp winner.
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No one has won with Westbrook

[kawhileonard2]

No one has won with Westbrook

Durant got to Finals with him while Lebron missed playoffs despite being favorites to win it all. Brooklyn was favorites only when Harden was there. https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_preseason_odds.html

[Full Court]

The Lakers should be adding pieces to build the team around Talen Horton-Tucker. Lebron's not a great fit with THT.

[Bankaii]

The Lakers should be adding pieces to build the team around Talen Horton-Tucker.
You don’t get tired of posting the same retarded bs about Lebron every single day lmao?

[Full Court]

You don’t get tired of posting the same retarded bs about Lebron every single day lmao?

Nope. I don't. :oldlol:

[aj1987]

Nope. I don't. :oldlol:

I guess it's true that retards have to stick to a routine. :roll:

[Lebron23]

Nope. I don't. :oldlol:


You have some serious mental issues

[bdonovan]

Over the last 4 years, LeBron has averaged only ~55 games per year. He is injury-prone at this stage in his career, missing last year's playoffs. When he does play, he has defied age and put up incredible stats. Bear in mind, these are somewhat inflated just as Jokic's were- because leBron was w/out Davis much of the year as Jokic was w/out Murray (I believe, not 100% sure about this). leBron is also a step slow on defense today.

When you have a big man play this many years, this is inevitable.

LeBron is still one of the best players in the game today. Given these factors though, I would have capped his salary at $35M per year or $70M for 2 years.

[light]

Over the last 4 years, LeBron has averaged only ~55 games per year. He is injury-prone at this stage in his career, missing last year's playoffs. When he does play, he has defied age and put up incredible stats. Bear in mind, these are somewhat inflated just as Jokic's were- because leBron was w/out Davis much of the year as Jokic was w/out Murray (I believe, not 100% sure about this). leBron is also a step slow on defense today.

When you have a big man play this many years, this is inevitable.

LeBron is still one of the best players in the game today. Given these factors though, I would have capped his salary at $35M per year or $70M for 2 years.

lol bro that's load management.

[bdonovan]

lol bro that's load management.

Some of it is. Other part of it are injuries.

https://i.ibb.co/54cB7TQ/Screen-Shot-2022-08-21-at-7-19-03-PM.png
https://i.ibb.co/sKB34J2/Screen-Shot-2022-08-21-at-7-18-53-PM.png

source:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-lakers-complete-injury-history/1lk838fqmlhzx12ga863ecpzqv

[light]

Some of it is. Other part of it are injuries.

https://i.ibb.co/54cB7TQ/Screen-Shot-2022-08-21-at-7-19-03-PM.png
https://i.ibb.co/sKB34J2/Screen-Shot-2022-08-21-at-7-18-53-PM.png

source:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-lakers-complete-injury-history/1lk838fqmlhzx12ga863ecpzqv

Most of those aren't real injuries. It's load management.

[red1]

lakers could've made a run both of the last two years if AD was drinking his milk. he singlehandedly makes the team a good defensive team. would've been fun to see them play against the '21 suns and bucks or last year's warriors with a healthy squad.

westbrook is an expiring contract so they can bring in a nice piece. they're definitely going to upgrade again. lebron will still play at a superstar level for two more years.