LeBron committed to Cavs despite N.Y. rumors

[Super John]

so says The Sporting News in the following article which confirms to me that LJ is not going to sign with a losing team in 2010, be it the Nets or Knicks, and struggle with a rebuilding effort, Jay-Z or no Jay-Z:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>NEW YORK-”Faced with questions about possibly signing with the New York Knicks or New Jersey Nets when he becomes a free agent in 2010, LeBron James on Monday said he will remain committed to the Cleveland Cavaliers as long as they remain as committed as he is to winning an NBA championship.

?€œI just want to win,?€? James said. ?€œI want to get better every year. That?€™s all I ask. I know me. I know I will go to the gym and work out and make sure I?€™m better the next year. I just need for the organization to make that same commitment, which I think the Cavs have.?€?

Still, James admitted he couldn?€™t help but smile when he heard his name mentioned during last week?€™s NBA draft as the Nets traded Richard Jefferson and his high salary, a move many interpreted as part of an attempt to free up cap space before making a run at James.

?€œIt?€™s kind of funny, honestly,?€? said James, at a Manhattan hotel Monday with his U.S. Olympic basketball teammates for a media appearance. ?€œI just kind of laughed at it.?€?

Pressed to elaborate on his feelings toward possibly leaving the Cavaliers and playing for the Nets or the Knicks, James was careful not to rule out any possibilities. In fact, he seemed to enjoy entertaining the prospect of continuing his career in the New York market.

?€œThey have a right to dream about it,?€? James said when asked if he can understand why Knicks and Nets fans are excited about the prospect of him playing for their team. ?€œI can?€™t take that away from them.?€?
He said he understands why people think it could happen, pointing out that his much-discussed friendship with rapper Jay-Z began long before he became part-owner of the Nets and that his love for Madison Square Garden, the home of the Knicks, began ?€œbefore I even got to the NBA.?€?

?€œFor some reason, whenever I get to the Garden, I play well,?€? James said. ?€œSo I guess they want me to do it for 41 games instead of two games a year.?€?

James went on to say that New York is his favorite city and Brooklyn his favorite borough in the city. ?€œSome of my best friends are from Brooklyn,?€? he said.

James also praised Knicks coach Mike D?€™Antoni, an assistant on Mike Krzyzewski?€™s U.S. Olympic staff. ?€œHe?€™s one of the best coaches we have in our league.?€?</div>

 

[Netted]

That's the same article that has all the media in a frenzy and is quoting that Lebron says NYC is his favorite city and Brooklyn is his favorite borough.

I guess you have a different interpretation. I don't read anything in there that confirms squat.

 

[netsking]

Whats he supposed to say though, he's with the Cavs and can't say that he wants to be in NY by 2010.

 

[danxcr]

ya cant really say hey... im just goin to play hard for 2 years with the cavs and when im a UFA ima go to the nets and be with my boy jay-z (the godfather of my child) and play for the nets... i already signed the 2010 contract

 

[CelticKing]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>his love for Madison Square Garden, the home of the Knicks, began “before I even got to the NBA.”

“For some reason, whenever I get to the Garden, I play well,” James said. “So I guess they want me to do it for 41 games instead of two games a year.”</div>


I didn't get the memo that the Nets would be playing in MSG from 2010 on. Either that or LeBron got the arenas confused.

One thing is for sure though and that is the Nets still have only about 35% chance of getting him.

 

[danxcr]

hes talkin bout playin for the knicks when he was talkin bout MSG... lol

 

[CelticKing]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (danxcr @ Jul 8 2008, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hes talkin bout playin for the knicks when he was talkin bout MSG... lol</div>

Thats what I meant my friend, no where in that article does he mention the Nets and here you have the Nets fans going nuts about him joining their team. (of course not all of them but its the majority)

 

[bbwSwish]

LeBron will switch sports and play for the New York Giants in 2010. Book it.

 

[danxcr]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticKing @ Jul 8 2008, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (danxcr @ Jul 8 2008, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hes talkin bout playin for the knicks when he was talkin bout MSG... lol</div>

Thats what I meant my friend, no where in that article does he mention the Nets and here you have the Nets fans going nuts about him joining their team. (of course not all of them but its the majority)
</div>

i thought its said bout him being friends with jay b4 he bought the nets... so net fans can dream

hehe well its 2008 we shall see

 

[CelticKing]

Sure you have every right to dream.

Imagine if LeBron indeed joins the Nets, that would make the Atlantic Division the best in the NBA.

 

[danxcr]

we would need the knicks to get wade as well for the atlantic to be the best... or amare

 

[CelticKing]

We should just kick the Knicks out of the division.

 

[danxcr]

ya trade the knicks for orlando haha like the NFL with the NFC east having dallas in it...

 

[CelticKing]

Lol either them or the Wizards.

 

[pegs]

You know, Lebron could've played at MSG if he had only joined a team in the Big East...

 

[JerseyJay14]

Lebron played it the right way. He left him self an out without making himself look like the bad guy. Basically he said "if they continue to move towards winning a championship, ill stay"

so if by 2010, they havent won a championship, he can say " i stayed here for 6 years, i resigned with them once, but i just dont feel like staying here gives me the best chance to win a title."