LeBron James Knicks: Where Will LeBron Go? New York or Chicago?

by NowPublic Staff | May 14, 2010 at 08:27 am
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LeBron James: Becomes Free Agent July 1, Staying In Cleveland Or Heading to Nicks, Bulls, Nets? Role of John Calipari?

Now, that Cleveland has been eliminated by Boston in the Easter Conference semi finals the speculation, no make that crazed hyperbolic speculation, about the fate of LeBron James has taken off.

Will LeBron take the invitation of New York's Mayor Bloomberg and head to the Big Apple?

Will the the King of the NBA join the King of Hip Hop, Jay-Z who is part owner of the New Jersey Nets? 

Will LeBron head to Chicago and try and try rekindle the glory days of Michael Jordan and the Bulls? It helps that Chicago has an outstanding young team.

Will, LeBron fall under the spell of the Zen master Phil Jackson in Los Angeles and learn what it takes to win from Kobe? 

How about Miami, Dwayne and Lebron would be formidable?

Let's face it Lebron will pick the place that is the most lucrative for him and his posse. Lebron is not just a basketball player he is one person industry (aka Tiger Woods). That means he needs a city, no a market, that can meet the his ambitions. The market must be a top 5 TV market . It must have a social life that includes steady contact with the celebrity elite. Oh, and it should have a team that is competitive.  Most Importantly, the team must be able to meet what will likely be the largest free agent signing in NBA history.

So the competition to lure LeBron James has already started with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg weighing in on his weekly radio address.

"I think it would be great for New York if he comes here. If asked, if he calls me and says 'What's it like to live in New York?' I'll give him a big sales pitch for New York," Bloomberg said.

I love living in New York. My kids love living in New York. I think LeBron James would love living in New York. It's the world's greatest stage."

Then there is the curious case of John Calipari the head coach of Kentucky. Calipari was spotted court side during Game 6 between Boston and Cleveland with LeBron's agent, Leon Rose. Translation is Cleveland try to lure the Calipari to the NBA? Or is Chicago hoping to land Calipari so that he can be reunited with Derrick Rose and thereby lure LeBron to Chicago.
All this Where will Lebron go, is simply crazy talk, albeit extremely fun crazy talk.
Here is what Chris Broussard at ESPN is predicting about where LeBron James will go.

Chris Broussard, ESPN The Magazine: LeBron will visit Chicago (45 percent chance he lands there), New York (18 percent chance) and possibly other places. He'll soul-search about whether he can win titles in Cleveland, where they don't have a ton of roster flexibility. He'll consult other free agents about playing in New York and Chicago. At end of the day, I think he chooses Chicago.

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Sean Rogers

It would the biggest mistake for Lebron not to go to the Bulls. They have all the pieces in place already. With up and coming stars like Rose, Noah, and Hinrich. The only piece missing there is Lebron. Plus he would be following in the footsteps of his childhood idol Jordan. Just think if Phil left LA to join forces with Lebron and the young up and coming bulls. Phil could leave the NBA with 15 rings.The Knicks would be the worst place for him. If he goes to New York he is in it for the money and the glory not the ring. I would loose all respect for him in that case. New York would be a huge step back for him has New York is one of the worst teams in the NBA.

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emmanuel b. Custodio

I really like LBJ23, okay no need why. Lets give the king a beak, so many considerations of fans concerned. I mean, it seems like we're more excited than him while he's deeply digging this point in his life. actually, I'm a Chicago fan, gone are the glory days of MJ23 but it's obviously seen that rising stars Drose and Jnoah are barely carrying the torch, I can clearly imagine what great team they would be with the king. It's like a revival of the Chicago era. New York? I like Tmac (but when he was in Orlando) with hughes and Tmac? and inconsistent players? I think he'll just wait for another Free agent nightmare. Lakers? with the Zen? God bless Phil. How about on bobcats? under MJ? I don't think so. Nets? repeating history. So personally, I think its a hit and a breakaway, if he goes to Chicago. Oh. I almost forgot, in Miami? with Dwade, beasley and JO? it's possible, n_n. I hope LBJ23 would make a right choice.  

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emmanuel b. Custodio

I really like LBJ23, okay no need why. Lets give the king a beak, so many considerations of fans concerned. I mean, it seems like we're more excited than him while he's deeply digging this point in his life. actually, I'm a Chicago fan, gone are the glory days of MJ23 but it's obviously seen that rising stars Drose and Jnoah are barely carrying the torch, I can clearly imagine what great team they would be with the king. It's like a revival of the Chicago era. New York? I like Tmac (but when he was in Orlando) with hughes and Tmac? and inconsistent players? I think he'll just wait for another Free agent nightmare. Lakers? with the Zen? God bless Phil. How about on bobcats? under MJ? I don't think so. Nets? repeating history. So personally, I think its a hit and a breakaway, if he goes to Chicago. Oh. I almost forgot, in Miami? with Dwade, beasley and JO? it's possible, n_n. I hope LBJ23 would make a right choice.  

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monstershaq2000

I think LeBron will become a Knick, The media market is much better in New York, With endorsement from companies Nike etc, Could make LeBron the riches NBA player ever.   

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rasean

what r u thinking lebron is not goin to the knicks cum on get real

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Tom Wodarski

Are u retarded. Do u think Lebron cares about money!?! He already has millions. However, he does not have a ring, therefore Chiacago is the best place for him

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monstershaq2000

This is great drama. LOL

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Ksmooth

the bulls? honestly if the clippers reputation wasn't as bad as it is because of the owner, then clippers are the best place for him. number 2 market in the U.S. secondly image his legacy if he too that franchise and won a championship with them. he'd be the greatest of all time to do that. you have BD,Eric Gordon,Blake Griffin, Chris Kaman, Deandre Jordan, and add Lebron to that mix, that's showtime baby! plus those guys are young. they would be contenders for years to come. People already imbrace him in LA. He wouldn't be Und fiddle to Kobe, He already has a huge fan base and he doesn't even play in LA. real talk Bron, its a no brainer. Clippers are your best bet, at money, fame, and a chance to win it all.

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M Dizzle

to win it all? REALLY??? Give me a break. He is not reading these message boards for his decision so stop selling the Clippers as a good team. They are the worst. In Chicago we call them bottom feeders. Next year while your watching you team try to get 30 wins, I will be watching the new Bull (Lebron) own the East on a real up and comming team like the Bulls. With Rose and James togerther no one will be able to stop them. If they can secure a good big man the ski is the limit. Clippers, yeah right.

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TheILLestOne

you're delusional

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monstershaq2000

Now,  LeBron as a Clipper, can be quite interesting. Well we just have to wait until July to find out where LeBron is going or staying.

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BIG DADDY

Y WOULD THE king  GO TO THE CLIPPERS THEY NOT A PLAYOFF TEAM ILL B HAPPY IF HE HAS A CHANCE 2 GO TO A PLAYOFF TEAM

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skepticalinchicago

I believe in the end LBJ will be headed to China for the big bucks! Him and Yao on the Chinese team. After all, he wants to be the next big international star. He will have an instant 3 billion fans.

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skepticalinchicago

I believe in the end LBJ will be headed to China for the big bucks! Him and Yao on the Chinese team. After all, he wants to be the next big international star. He will have an instant 3 billion fans.

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redgie321

lebron is not going to go to a team where he cant be the best player to ever play for the franchise - he wont be able to surpass MJ's acheivements and thus wont end up at chicago, as much as it pains me to say as it is the best option and one that will undoubtly land them in the top 4/2 within a single season!

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clippernation909

lebron willl land in l.a period clippers are the best fit for him a team that already has the talent

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warren Harmon

U clip fans have me in tears. I mean they would be playoff bound annually but thats ne team he plays for. Bulls, Cavs, or teaming wit wade or gonna be his 3 primaries. Bet on it.  Bulls core is better than Cavs and younger. And if LBJ, Wade, and Riley all join thats title worthy as well. Cant wait LBJ to the bulls is a title waitng to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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beaver

I think lebron will go to dallas

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AJ ROCK

PLEASE GO TO BULLS, THEY NEED HIM

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Clark K

If LeBron wants to win a title, he'll stay in Cleveland. Dan Gilbert has done so much for the team along with GM Danny Ferry. They make changes every year, so i'm sure Lebron knows that and they'll sign a good coach. We'll see what happens though.

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K-trillo

To be quite honest with you all, Lebron James should go to Chicago. Unlike the Clippers or the Knicks, The Bulls have been saving cap space for a very long time. We could have got Kobe a few years ago but decided to keep our money. So the decision is up to GM Paxton if he want to pay Lebron the amount of money that he require because Chicago has a history of being cheep.

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peterm1107

Hey everyone my belief is lebron james will be a new york knick next yr although there jynxed every yr I believe this is there yr if your lebron would you rather be king of clevland or king of the world here in ny.....the bulls would also be a good place for him to go but I think he would be under to much pressure to follow in jordans footsteps I beliieve at such a young age andwith so mucbh talent lebron wants to go somewere he can create his own destiny and dynasty and new york would give him the perfect opportunity to do so and for all of you who say the knicks don't have enough talent for him to come and be sucessful at this point in time your correct but watch this offseason were we use some of tht cap we have saved up and sign some great talent such as amare or wade or bosh throw that into the mix with lebron and galonari and you got your self a contending team and forget abouthow much moneu he would get just in endorsments alone he wouldn't come close anywere else new york will finally get what they deserve afteer all these yrs I believe lebron as a yung star would like the ny life as well you can see how jeter and arod love it lol great tlkin with you guys btw I sell sports autographs got all the major stars signed ix10 photos contace me if interested

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jaylan

lebron is the 2nd best in the nba. i think lebron needs to stay with cleveland. its his home town, he was raised in ohio. lebron will have a new coach next season. he should try the new coach out 1st and see wat he would lead the cavs to

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alex124

This is not even a discussion.Of course Lebron will go to the Knicks,it's clear.

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addison strelinski

I think that lebron should go to chicago because the way that he plays that will do well with Drose and Jnoah all hands down now thats clear.

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Thomas Malloy

idk right now but the best fit is with the nets because they got soon to be all-star brook lopez,and also they have harris and could end up drafting evan turner of favors.im not saying he will go there but he should

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Victor Lebron

Well all the evidence points to Lebron signing with Chicago. If you guys research it a little bit you would see the clues. For instance, there has been many Lebron sighting in Chicago, particularly on the north side, where he is supposedly house shopping. It was also noted that Lebron contacted Derrick Rose after the Cav's playoff departure to tell him that he liked the teams core players and the direction the team is going. Even him offering to give up the number 23 in honor of MJ earlier this year could be taken as a sign of things to come. Oh and not to mention that Lebron's entourage was also spotted wearing Chicago Bulls gear :P. I mean that's enough to make me believe hes heading to Chicago. To be honest, I cant see how he doesn't sign with the Bulls unless he signs with the Cavs but if he has enough sense in that brain of his then he would know that the Chicago Bulls offer him the best opportunity to not only play for a contender but to play for a big market team. Then again, who knows whats going on in that mans head lol. The signing of Tom Thibodeau is another plus for the Bulls. He has the same agent as Lebron James, coincidence???      

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keith COURTNEY

New York and New Jersey teams, no way. Now that neither of them have the first round draft pick their out. I dont think that Wade would want a new big name player with him like Lebron. But theres still a chance. Clevelands' got a chance but know he's tried a few years with them and hasn't won a championship yet so the only way he stays is if they get someone like Bosh or Stoudmire. They tried with Shaq. He kinda helped but not much. Now time for the Bulls, they have a great young team and got rid of some good players to have a chance at Wade or Lebron. That lets you know they mean buisness to win a championship.My three choices for possible places for Lebron is the Heat, the Cavs, or the Bulls.

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Bill Collins

Lebron can get money from pretty much any team, money won't be a huge issue. Lebron just wants to win a championship right now. He will just go to the team with the best chances of winning. Chicago might be good, but he already has a testy relationship with noah. He also doesn't want to live under the legacy of michael jordan. He'll always have to look at that statue and he's a competitor at heart. The clippers might be a good team, they have some up and coming stars. However, for now, this is kobe's town and that competition might be tough to live with. However, LA's fans are a bit iffy with regards to being actual basketball fans so i think they could sway. Kobe is also past his prime, and lebron is just entering his so there's some food for thought. Lebron would probably have to wait a couple of years for new jersey to become good and New York will also take a while. If Lebron truly cares about basketball, he'll go to the team with the best chances, not the best contract.

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DaNewaY

What if Lebron will Go To Celtics! haha The Line Up is:RondoAllenJamesPierceGarnett!haha lol! :))

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