Call your shot - Where does LeBron go?
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Last: 2 mo ago by CharleyKerfeld
We should be on LeBron watch now. The World Cup is over so he can maximize the attention on himself
I just can't see this being his mentality. He knows his window is closing to compete with the legacies of the greats. Adding another ring puts him one shy of MJ and ties him with Kobe and Magic, as you said. He wants that. He wouldn't still be playing, or wouldn't have left L.A., if he didn't.
His goal is to stockpile as much ammunition as he can get for the argument that he's the GOAT. That's the only thing he cares about. At this point, nothing moves that argument forward except another championship. Or two.
His goal is to stockpile as much ammunition as he can get for the argument that he's the GOAT. That's the only thing he cares about. At this point, nothing moves that argument forward except another championship. Or two.
MidRatsAg said:
I just can't see this being his mentality. He knows his window is closing to compete with the legacies of the greats. Adding another ring puts him one shy of MJ and ties him with Kobe and Magic, as you said. He wants that. He wouldn't still be playing, or wouldn't have left L.A., if he didn't.
His goal is to stockpile as much ammunition as he can get for the argument that he's the GOAT. That's the only thing he cares about. At this point, nothing moves that argument forward except another championship. Or two.
Absolutely
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I think he's just waiting for assurances that whatever team he signs with will not trade for his son. That must have been exhausting playing with that knucklehead.
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He's no longer a number 1. Is another ring, or three, going to change your mind about where he exists on the all-time list? It wouldn't for me. He is firmly entrenched as the second best basketball player of all-time. Anothet ring as a support player won't change that. His legacy was set after he blocked Igoudala's lay 10 years ago.
It doesn't matter how we perceive his role in a championship. If he plays meaningful minutes in the Finals and wins, he ties Kobe and Magic. Thats more ammunition for his argument. If he thought his legacy was etched in stone, he wouldn't still be playing.
Does the ring matter? I think a little, but not the main motivation.
Does the money matter? No, all options are the same in his world (7m v 4m v 3m, etc. He left big money at LA).
Does his legacy matter? I don't think titles, I think more extending his existing numbers/records.
What is nobody talking about? Bryce.
I think he's partially waiting for Bryce to get to the league. I really do.
Does the money matter? No, all options are the same in his world (7m v 4m v 3m, etc. He left big money at LA).
Does his legacy matter? I don't think titles, I think more extending his existing numbers/records.
What is nobody talking about? Bryce.
I think he's partially waiting for Bryce to get to the league. I really do.
Commentary : Jordan is #1, LeBron will never be in my book, a super-sollid #2/#3 regardless of years.
I think LeBron knows it, deep down really knows it. Hell, he wore Jordan's number for a reason in the league, he idolizes him too.
But while James can be a huge ass and has an ego, let's be honest even as haters - what's made him so good so long is that drive... and conditioning (which takes that drive).... and the only way to truly have that drive is to have that ego and chip on your shoulder, to do allllllllllllllll the extra work that even some of the greats in the game didn't even do.
Youth today will call LeBron #1
The Media loves to talk about it because - clicks/attention
The olds will always call LeBron #2, Jordan #1.
That won't ever change.
But if you want to get closer to what is really the truth and why? Listen to what alllllllllll the legends in the game say... the top 30 guys... it's all Jordan (go youtube it). LeBron is a great, but look at how many years he's played to pad those stats and how many guys/teams he played with to get those titles. It's hard to compare their careers because they're so different.
I think LeBron knows it, deep down really knows it. Hell, he wore Jordan's number for a reason in the league, he idolizes him too.
But while James can be a huge ass and has an ego, let's be honest even as haters - what's made him so good so long is that drive... and conditioning (which takes that drive).... and the only way to truly have that drive is to have that ego and chip on your shoulder, to do allllllllllllllll the extra work that even some of the greats in the game didn't even do.
Youth today will call LeBron #1
The Media loves to talk about it because - clicks/attention
The olds will always call LeBron #2, Jordan #1.
That won't ever change.
But if you want to get closer to what is really the truth and why? Listen to what alllllllllll the legends in the game say... the top 30 guys... it's all Jordan (go youtube it). LeBron is a great, but look at how many years he's played to pad those stats and how many guys/teams he played with to get those titles. It's hard to compare their careers because they're so different.
Doesn't matter if he isn't the number 1 guy on a title team. People still talk about Duncan as having 5 titles. They don't say 4 titles as the star and 1 as a contributor. They say 5 titles.
That said, put me in the LeBron will never be #1 camp. He lost that chance to me when he went to the heat.
That said, put me in the LeBron will never be #1 camp. He lost that chance to me when he went to the heat.
"[LeBron James] being my teammate isn't looking good... I texted him... 'Hey, you should come be a Pacer'... He responded with 6 laughing crying [emojis]."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 20, 2026
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LeBron isn't trying to change the opinion of Kobe/Jordan fanboys. They made up their minds years ago. The debate is divided just like the conservative/liberals are. There isn't a thing LeBron can do to change the mind of his haters.
He's trying to extend his records to make them untouchable. His biggest rival for the GOAT debate in the future will be the next mega NBA star. The MJ talking piece pool shrinks every year
MJ = baby boomer/GenX with some millennials (Kobe fans)
LeBron = everyone age 8-30 (essentially)
He wants to give the younger generations all the ammo to help his legacy
He's trying to extend his records to make them untouchable. His biggest rival for the GOAT debate in the future will be the next mega NBA star. The MJ talking piece pool shrinks every year
MJ = baby boomer/GenX with some millennials (Kobe fans)
LeBron = everyone age 8-30 (essentially)
He wants to give the younger generations all the ammo to help his legacy
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satexas said:
Commentary : Jordan is #1, LeBron will never be in my book, a super-sollid #2/#3 regardless of years.
I think LeBron knows it, deep down really knows it. Hell, he wore Jordan's number for a reason in the league, he idolizes him too.
But while James can be a huge ass and has an ego, let's be honest even as haters - what's made him so good so long is that drive... and conditioning (which takes that drive).... and the only way to truly have that drive is to have that ego and chip on your shoulder, to do allllllllllllllll the extra work that even some of the greats in the game didn't even do.
Youth today will call LeBron #1
The Media loves to talk about it because - clicks/attention
The olds will always call LeBron #2, Jordan #1.
That won't ever change.
But if you want to get closer to what is really the truth and why? Listen to what alllllllllll the legends in the game say... the top 30 guys... it's all Jordan (go youtube it). LeBron is a great, but look at how many years he's played to pad those stats and how many guys/teams he played with to get those titles. It's hard to compare their careers because they're so different.
The olds of the NBA do indeed say that. I think it also makes the feel better about their own careers to prop up Jordan because most of them played against him.
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How quickly is Bronnie out of a job when LeBron changes teams?
Average Joe said:
How quickly is Bronnie out of a job when LeBron changes teams?
Lakers have 16 players under contract. He's traded immediately
Not sure LeBron is the guy that would have anything on Truth Social, but here is this.
I would doubt that he would do this, but can't say I would put it past him.
I would doubt that he would do this, but can't say I would put it past him.
LeBron just posted this on his Truth Social account 👀
— bands 🪩 (@bandsinthepaint) July 21, 2026
Looks like we’re getting a decision today… 🍿🍿 pic.twitter.com/Pvt3W6xQBS
Fake. If it was real, it would be on a verified account there - not this poser. And LeBron is very Liberal…. Common sense, wouldn't break the news there.
Recent smoke points toward him playing for Miami
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Blonde Coffee Beans said:
Recent smoke points toward him playing for Miami
Sounds good, because I believe he promised those fans 8-9 titles and only gave them 2. He has a lot of work to do.
CharleyKerfeld said:Blonde Coffee Beans said:
Recent smoke points toward him playing for Miami
Sounds good, because I believe he promised those fans 8-9 titles and only gave them 2. He has a lot of work to do.
The Miami Heat posted a link to a scheduled live stream titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference"
Then deleted it saying it was a mistake
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Blonde Coffee Beans said:
Recent smoke points toward him playing for Miami
I'm not sure what I'd call the media leak, but I wouldn't call it smoke because I honestly don't think Miami knows his decision yet. Just a dumbass mistake by a media monkey.
In fact, I wonder if it hurts 'their chances' a little bit - like I'm sure LeBron isn't amused.
satexas said:Blonde Coffee Beans said:
Recent smoke points toward him playing for Miami
I'm not sure what I'd call the media leak, but I wouldn't call it smoke because I honestly don't think Miami knows his decision yet. Just a dumbass mistake by a media monkey.
In fact, I wonder if it hurts 'their chances' a little bit - like I'm sure LeBron isn't amused.
Probably doesn't hurt their chances more than having James Harden on the roster
While I predicted Cleveland. If you look at Miami's roster, it actually makes the most sense for him to go there if you place Miami, Cleveland, and Golden State under a microscope. Miami has a bunch of talent at Forward/Center positions.
"I don't care about your feelings OP. I'm not going to let fandom replace reason, thought, and history"
Who among us hasn't wanted to leave our wife and kids behind one one side of the country and go take a new job on Miami Beach in our early 40s?
Blonde Coffee Beans said:
While I predicted Cleveland. If you look at Miami's roster, it actually makes the most sense for him to go there if you place Miami, Cleveland, and Golden State under a microscope. Miami has a bunch of talent at Forward/Center positions.
I agree with this take. Also, going back to Miami seems less damaging on his 'hop-around' legacy versus a 4th team like Philly (if he cares about that).
I don't think it would ever be golden state - I think that was a flirt because his buddies are there.. but with Steph there who's as famous as he is, that could be a hard pill to swallow being in that shadow. Going to Miami with Giannis gives you a big name - but not big like he or Steph are on the control/ego front.
I think he would have gone to GSW of Washington would have dumped AD.
AD for Butler then warriors could have had
Curry
Moody
LeBron
AD
Draymond
Backups:
Podz
Melton
Yaxel
Kristaps
Horford
Then whatever ring chasers they could get. Conley? Vooch? THJ? Kevin Love? GPII?
Lots of injury risks but if they can make rest guys enough to make it to the playoffs healthy, that's a dangerous team
AD for Butler then warriors could have had
Curry
Moody
LeBron
AD
Draymond
Backups:
Podz
Melton
Yaxel
Kristaps
Horford
Then whatever ring chasers they could get. Conley? Vooch? THJ? Kevin Love? GPII?
Lots of injury risks but if they can make rest guys enough to make it to the playoffs healthy, that's a dangerous team
NBA Centel did something on this:
An anonymous NBA executive said Adam Silver is prepared to assign LeBron James to the Memphis Grizzlies if he doesn’t pick a team.
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) July 22, 2026
(Via @TheNBABase) pic.twitter.com/QedwS7U23F
Blonde Coffee Beans said:CharleyKerfeld said:Blonde Coffee Beans said:
Recent smoke points toward him playing for Miami
Sounds good, because I believe he promised those fans 8-9 titles and only gave them 2. He has a lot of work to do.
The Miami Heat posted a link to a scheduled live stream titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference"
Then deleted it saying it was a mistake
Crazy. It happened to the Winnipeg Jets, too.
The Winnipeg Jets’s official YouTube channel has LeBron’s introductory press conference scheduled for July 27 🤔
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 22, 2026
(h/t @TheNBACentel / https://t.co/OuWxM9vcKs) pic.twitter.com/W7cs3hJsSX
Ill admit, I didnt have Winnipeg on my bingo card
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Bron Bron to the Sixers
BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ALOlTkgdAV
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LMFAOOO. DON'T EVER MENTION THIS BUM'S NAME IN THE GOAT CONVERSATION EVER AGAIN.
NoahAg said:
We can rule out Denver and Minn right? I just can't see that. Minn especially.
$$$ being even, why wouldn't he go to Philly?
Hey I was right about something!
Im very surprised. Philly?
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2026/2027 76ers roster as of right now
Dominick
Barlow 7.7 it's
Adem
Bona 4.8
Jaylen
Brown 28.7
VJ
Edgecombe 16.0
Justin
Edwards 6.0
Joel
Embiid 26.9
LeBron 20.9
Caleb Love 10.4
Tyrese
Maxey 28.3
Trendon
Watford 6.5
Dean Wade 5.8
Anfernee
Simons 14.3
Rayan
Rupert 5.2
Dominick
Barlow 7.7 it's
Adem
Bona 4.8
Jaylen
Brown 28.7
VJ
Edgecombe 16.0
Justin
Edwards 6.0
Joel
Embiid 26.9
LeBron 20.9
Caleb Love 10.4
Tyrese
Maxey 28.3
Trendon
Watford 6.5
Dean Wade 5.8
Anfernee
Simons 14.3
Rayan
Rupert 5.2
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