We’re getting close to the most anticipated free agent period in many years. As a tortured NY Knicks fan, I find it interesting that many major media outlets went from thinking Lebron would probably stay in Cleveland but might go to New York, to thinking that Chicago and Miami are the front runners. Personally, I think that after Cleveland’s horrible performance that Lebron is done with them, and I think NY has a great chance at him.
- I think Lebron is sending out smoke signals to put the pressure on NY, but that he will ultimately sign there. NY lets him pick his own team, play with a coach he is familiar with, and improve the team further next year. The 2011 aspect could be the difference-maker, and it is something that many of the other suitors lack.
- I don’t think Lebron would be willing to go to Miami, because Wade is top-dog there and their arena is pitifully attended considering they won a championship and Wade plays there. However, I think Bosh likely goes to Miami for the weather and relaxed atmosphere.
- I think the Chicago thing is baloney, because Rose, Noah, and Lebron form a team with no outside shooting. It’d be harder for Lebron to leave Cleveland but stay in the Midwest, and the ownership in Chicago is not always the most generous. I’m not saying it can’t happen, but I don’t think their situation is nearly as attractive as analysts suddenly think.
- I am alright with Joe Johnson signing with NY for 3-4 years and less than max money, although I get the feeling he’ll go to a sub-optimal situation for more dollars. I would hate to have Johnson and Amar’e in an older version of the 2005 Phoenix Suns with no point guard. I don’t really want to see Amar’e on this team at all, as he seems to be a pouty prima donna who does not rebound or defend (especially since you could keep David Lee for less and at least get rebounds).
- I am ok with NY just getting one good free agent at the right price and rolling the dice again in 2011. Why ruin all this hard-earned salary cap flexibility just because some fans are short-sighted? We watched through the Isiah Thomas years; we will keep watching.
- I do think you generally need two super-stars to win, but I think Lebron could win without a dominant big man. I even think Lebron and David Lee could be a good enough duo if NY could get/develop a big man to defend and do the dirty work and if there was a capable point guard (with steady defense and 3-point range) to take some of the load off Lebron.
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