Vaccaro: LBJ Won't Play In New Jersey For $200M

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Sonny Vaccaro, a former shoe executive who is as well connected as anyone in the game of basketball, believes LeBron James will end up with the Knicks in 2010.

The Nets were once believed to be the favorites to land James, but with their Brooklyn arena project stalled, the club looks like they will be stuck in New Jersey.

“LeBron’s relationship with Jay-Z will go on regardless,” Vaccaro said. “He’ll be an international celebrity in New York. If the Nets aren’t in Brooklyn, he’s not going over there for even $200 million. They’re putting pieces together. They’re doing the right things. They’re just living in the wrong building.”

Vaccaro believes James will depart Cleveland regardless of what they do to try to keep him.

“LeBron is this generation’s personality,” said Vaccaro, not one to shy away from hyperbole. “Even though Cleveland has done everything right, you don’t get to Mount Rushmore from Cleveland. He has to go to New York or Los Angeles. There’s no question. The money will be available anywhere. But this is about his persona.”

Via New York Times

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_a...accaro_lbj_wont_play_in_new_jersey_for_$200m/
 
Don't rule out his relationship with Jay-Z. That has to count for something. :wink:
 
Don't rule out his relationship with Jay-Z. That has to count for something. :wink:

It's how the Nets have signed all these star free agents over the last few years.
 
hes not coming i know this because brooklyn wont be ready by 2010 and no way a guy like lebron plays in the swamp for the home team even if its just 1 year. it was perfect...brooklyn debut 2010 new arena new york city, lebrons debut but no noooooooo nothing ever goes right

and wade will be in chicago...we will prob be left with some bs like kirk hinrich lol
 
I think a lot depends on how the two teams (Knicks/Nets) look come 2010, and which one gives LeBron the better chance at a title. He does want a ring, right?


I disagree with Carter15Nets, I don't see any reason why LeBron wouldn't play in New Jersey for one year if he would be playing in Brooklyn afterwards. But again it depends on the team outlook, IMO.
 
So do Sonny and you guys think that if the Barclays Center is 2/3 done and he has to play one season in NJ that will matter one iota to him if he is being paid $103 million? No one can believe that logic...particularly since his Nike contract, which is just as valuable as his Cavs contract contains a 15% kicker if he is playing in New York.

Sonny Vaccaro doesnt know shit. He is looking for relevance in a post-sneaker world.

PS Jay-Z is a lot closer to Lebron than Vaccaro is or was and he can't say a thing without being charged with tampering.
 
And it's not like the Izod center will be empty if he's playing there. He's the type of player that will bring people out. Especially with how close it is to New York...even if he's not on the Knicks, there will be plenty of people who make the trip.
 
I think a lot depends on how the two teams (Knicks/Nets) look come 2010, and which one gives LeBron the better chance at a title. He does want a ring, right?


I disagree with Carter15Nets, I don't see any reason why LeBron wouldn't play in New Jersey for one year if he would be playing in Brooklyn afterwards. But again it depends on the team outlook, IMO.


Absolutely. And the three most difficult positions to fill on a basketball court are center, point guard and power forward. Nets already have their future players at all three positions under contract through 2011. Harris is under contract through 2013, Yi til 2011 and Lopez til 2012. The Nets also have as many as five first round picks in place in 2009/2010/2011--Nets in 2009, Nets and Mavs in 2010, and Nets and Warriors (lottery protected) in 2011.

Who do the Knicks have under contract those years...and at what price? Curry, Crawford, Randolph, Jeffries, Gallinari, Collins but no starting point guard (Duhon has a two year deal) and no true center unless you want to count Curry (D'Antoni doesn't). They will have to sign or give up on both Nate Robinson and David Lee next summer. They won't sign both. Gallinari is this year's Greg Oden. They have no pick in the 2010 draft which means they cannot trade their picks in either 2009 or 2011 since league rules prohibit teams from trading their first round picks in two consecutive years. They have no second rounder in 2009 (nor do the Nets).

The Nets currently have $25 million in salary commitments that year. The Knicks have $44 million. That could change, but the road to 2010 has a lot fewer twists, turns, ruts, and speed bumps in New Jersey than it does in New York.
 
I have a Dream:
The Brooklyn debacle falls through. Ratner goes to prison. People who care about New Jersey buy the Nets, the Governor and Mayor Booker help get the Nets to Newark by 2011 and...................
Le Bron James is playing in anything BUT a Nets Jersey.
 
also keep in mind that Xandu thing may be done in 2010, a year before Brooklyn. think about one of the world's largest malls and the people it will attract..and then those people able to see Lebron at the Izod.

I still don't think Xanadu will be done then.
 
Atlantic City is a great place for the nets if the Brooklyn project doesnt work out
 
About 15 million people live less than 20 miles from the arena.

yeah most of them are nixs fans anyway, and in Atlantic City most are 76ers fans. NJ lost the right to have a franchise after years and years of poor attendance. Even when the nets went to the finals they had trouble selling out. I want a team that actually has a home court advantage.
 
Yea but no one wants to watch a game in the midddle of the forest

I agree, but in AC there is no fan base whatsoever. No pool of potential fans to draw from, no traditional fans, no nothing. It's not a good place for an NBA team.

Newark could work because of the central location and public transportation.
 
This guy seems really smart. Everyone listen to what he has to say because he's LeBrons bff.
 
Absolutely. And the three most difficult positions to fill on a basketball court are center, point guard and power forward. Nets already have their future players at all three positions under contract through 2011. Harris is under contract through 2013, Yi til 2011 and Lopez til 2012. The Nets also have as many as five first round picks in place in 2009/2010/2011--Nets in 2009, Nets and Mavs in 2010, and Nets and Warriors (lottery protected) in 2011.
From an outsider’s perspective, I’m not as enthusiastic on the Nets future as you are. All because they have Yi and Lopez locked up doesn’t mean they will be good enough to attract LeBron. Your PF of the future is currently shooting 38% from the field and Lopez is only putting up 6/5. Your mention of the Nets’ first round picks just adds credence to the fact they are rebuilding, a phase which lasts more than two years. And two years is the only time the Nets have to get their act together for LeBron. Also what happened to Swat? Wasn’t he heralded as the next Amare Stoudemire last year by Nets fans? Why isn’t he in the equation?

Who do the Knicks have under contract those years...and at what price? Curry, Crawford, Randolph, Jeffries, Gallinari, Collins but no starting point guard (Duhon has a two year deal) and no true center unless you want to count Curry (D'Antoni doesn't). They will have to sign or give up on both Nate Robinson and David Lee next summer. They won't sign both. Gallinari is this year's Greg Oden. They have no pick in the 2010 draft which means they cannot trade their picks in either 2009 or 2011 since league rules prohibit teams from trading their first round picks in two consecutive years. They have no second rounder in 2009 (nor do the Nets).
We still have two years left which is enough time to unload some contracts. Randolph has been on a rampage this season (20/13) and has renewed interest from some teams including the Clippers, Bulls, and Grizzlies. The Knicks might find a way to unload him. In addition, Walsh can use Lee as bait to unload a bad contract before the deadline.

As for the “true center” it doesn’t matter. D’Antoni is known for playing small ball and being effective with it. What matters is if the Knicks are losing or winning, and so far they have been doing the latter. And while we’re on the subject, D’Antoni is well liked amongst most players, including LeBron. I don’t see LeBron being too eager to play for Lawrence Frank.

I’m not too sure on that rule. Our pick is lottery protected this year and I’m pretty sure we can trade it if we want. If we make the playoffs this year, it goes to Utah and we keep our 2010 pick. And the Knicks acquired a second round pick in 2009 for Renaldo Balkman.

The Nets currently have $25 million in salary commitments that year. The Knicks have $44 million. That could change, but the road to 2010 has a lot fewer twists, turns, ruts, and speed bumps in New Jersey than it does in New York.
Remember, we’re looking two years into the future. There’s plenty that can change salary-wise for both teams, especially with them sharing a similar goal: LeBron.

The Knicks have always been and will always be New York’s team. MSG will always be the mecca of basketball. So if LeBron signs with the Knicks he will be the biggest star, in the biggest market, on the biggest stage. The Nets, even if they move to Brooklyn, will never represent New York. They will be sort of what the Clippers are to LA. They might not even move period. I don’t see any reason why he would play there other than the fact he and Jay-Z are apparently BFF’s.
 
NI is 100 percent right on this IMO. If the Nets are a year from moving LeBron could still come if the Nets' price is competitive.

If they're not moving, well that's a whole different story all together. There's no way the Nets would be in contention.

Wasn't Sonny Vaccaro was the jerk that threatened the Nets if they took Kobe Bryant that he wouldn't suit up for them.
 
People read too much in to Hova's and Lebron friendship.

Friends is friends but business is business.

Dame Dash and Jaz-O are perfect examples.

I can see Lebron playing for the Nets but it depends where Cleveland is at. Lebron wants the same thing Kobe and Wade have a ring. Lebron knows he won't be mention with best ever if he doesn't win championships. Not one but multiple.

The whole move to Brooklyn could be a factor but that seems like that will happen around the same time Andre drops Detox, when the Fugees have their Reunion Tour and when Tupac is finally discovered hiding in Cuba.

I think the Nets are in good position but still have an empty spot at the four. Yi with his shoot first mentality and just throwing up shots from beyond.

Sean Williams is way too raw and after a year looks to be an energy player at best
 
Don't worry about LeBron. Ratner's corporation has just been downgraded to junk status.
 
I think if it was only for one year or two, I'm sure LeBron woldnt mind playing in Jersey until Brooklyn comes along.
 
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