Ric Bucher Says Portland Is The Best Destination For LeBron This Summer

neither he wants out... just said he wants to stay there for the rest of his career

 

You are correct. Why the fuck would they? If you were gm of Portland, would you ever trade a guy like him unless he gave you an ultimatum?

 

Last time I checked isn't his current relationship and current situation really weird with that organization? if those rumors are true, they could trade him. If they are fine though, yeah no chance

 

Seems to me the real key is how the playoffs are organized next year. If LeBron were to come to the West and have to maybe face the Spurs or Jazz or Wolves in the first round, battle with the Rockets or Warriors in the second round, and then battle the other team in the WCF, well, fuck that. Pretty tough odds. I'd go to the Sixers and coast the Finals (where I'd lose, but at least I made it there) if I were him.

If, however, they decide to change playoff seeding (like I think they should) to eliminate conferences, then yeah, Portland might be his best shot at another ring. He'd get some knockover Easter team in the earlier rounds and only face a real threat in the finals (if we have the best record, which we very well could).

Especially if we can keep Aminu--that would be a really tough front court to go up against defensively with Aminu, LeBron and Nurk.

 

We all heard the same stuff , and the Kawhi situation has been strange. But, he just recently talked about feeling better and rejoining the team. I have to believe that until I hear something different.

 

Why? Wouldnt your mass ass handle that?

 

No no no no no

 

Why stop at one? Why don't we imagine that BOTH LeBron and Kawhi demand to be traded to Portland?

 

Ric Bucher? Is he even relevant anymore as he seems to have been out of the loop for awhile now. I guess the way to try and get back in the loop is to create some wild ass story that will never happen.

 

It's not a story. He shared his opinion that Portland was the best destination for LeBron.

 

If he leaves I’d bet it’s Houston. CP. one of his best friends.

 

Not likely. Houston doesn’t have cap space or anything the Cavs would want to take back in a sign and trade.

 

"I've decided I'm gonna take my talents to Rainy Beach."

 

That gnarly beard he's been growing would be a perfect fit in Portland.

 

There is no way Lebron comes to this bloodbath in the west. Getting to the finals every year is part of his legacy. Coming west would put that in danger

 

Clippers are my dark horse for Lebron.

Don’t think he goes to the lakers.

Philly makes some sense.

Most likely scenario is he lets everyone feed his ego and then returns to Cleveland.

 

I used to care about the details and now just think there are too many things that can happen where guys end up where they want. Multiple teams involved, manipulating the numbers etc.

 

And Paul George, don't forget Paul George!!! We're getting all three!!!

BNM

 

How'd that work out for Melo? He REALLY wanted to go to HOU, but had to settle for cow town.

BNM

 

it didn't because Houston didn't want him bad enough. Carmelo aint Lebron.