Why Rich Paul EXPOSES Lebron James’ Plans to go to the Dallas Mavericks… That Won’t Happen
LeBron James’ free agency camp just put the Dallas Mavericks on a shocking business shortlist — and it has nothing to do with basketball. As Rich Paul’s viral whiteboard makes the rounds, Mavs fans are asking why Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg never came up in the pitch to bring LeBron James to Dallas, and what that says about the NBA’s wildest offseason yet.
Nick Angstadt breaks down Rich Paul’s now-viral whiteboard segment, unpacking why the Dallas Mavericks were tied only to oil connections, golf, the Macau/Las Vegas Sands Group, and Mavs Team President Masai Ujiri’s Africa ties — not to Cooper Flagg or a title chase. He digs into why Kyrie Irving’s name is nowhere on the list despite his history with LeBron James, and weighs whether new head coach Dusty May could really handle managing LeBron’s ecosystem on a young, rebuilding roster. Along the way, Nick touches on how the Mavs stack up next to LeBron’s other suitors, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat.
0:00 Rich Paul’s LeBron Whiteboard
5:12 Kyrie Irving Missing Entirely?
8:07 Business Pitch, Not Basketball
9:55 Dusty May’s Ego Problem?
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Sick of these Klutch media spin, desperate to keep a 42y old relevant
FCK NO. Basically is what is best for Queen Ciática James FCK NO, stay away. He can go with warriors or heat but no Dallas
AD was a circus only because of the fans 😊
I could get on the Lebron train, especially since he wouldn't cost alot.
You can bet your last dollar that when things go wrong with LeBron, Klutch Sports will do a smear campaign on Cooper Flagg. Dallas should stay far away from LeBalco.
You want to mess up Cooper Flagg? Bring LeBron in.
I can see a 40 something-year-old man choosing business decisions over the game… Cuz like after basketball is the most important thing for him right now
I am a big Luka fan. I don't hate Cooper or anything like that. Luka is one of the biggest stars in the world. He has dealt with intense pressure since he was 13. It was hell on Luka having to deal with the Klutch people and the Bronsexuals. Luka is extremely professional. For the sake of Flagg, do not subject him to that BS. Then of course, there is Kyrie turning down a Cavaliers reunion calling it — fake BS — no way should Dallas bring in LeBron.
I can see why some fans would be into this, but I actually like the defensive identity Masai is building at the moment. It might be nice to avoid adding any more stars and focus on lesser known names like Masai is doing rn.
Remember this? LeBron got so mad that people were loving Luka that he sat out due to "sciatica." He only came back when Luka and Reeves were 2nd in the West and on a 63-win pace. Then, the Lakers promptly fell to a 46-win pace. It took Luka scoring 600 points in March and going 16-2 for the the Lakers to win 53 games. Dallas is building something good. I know it sucks now, but don't derail the good with the drama.
You guys have too much time on your hand …giving Rich Paul Air play… we don't need Lebron here…I am sure Kyrie won't …Luka just got rid of him and you guys want to sign him….
….ok dude he isn't going to the mavs
I’ve been saying this since the Luka trade that LeBron would walk in free agency and sign with Dallas to form a dynasty for a few years
If they signed LeBron I don't know what to really think about that.
The thing is does he take the MLE for 1 year?
Id rather see LeBron go to Philly honestly
LeBron is already set up, just end your career in Cleveland and call it good. Full circle.
I think Rich Paul is just being funny here . I think.
The whole not including Kyrie thing might be him joking with Kyrie. He's just trying to keep the Mavs out of everyone's attention and then BOOM he's in Dallas. Mark my words.
I would like to see LeBron here. Not much to give up. It is not like you are trading the team for him. And dude can still hoop. About Flagg, he is the future. One or two years of LeBron won't change that.
No LeBum for the Mavs
Prayers and love to Issac and family
My condolences to Isaac! Losing a parent makes you numb. Time will heal him. RIH Issacs dad
People forget Kyrie was reaching out to LeBron as recent as last yr before Bron opted in to his last yr w/ LA. Also, Rich only giving those random ass reasons for signing w/ the Mavs makes it extra sus…like he’s trying to throw us off the scent lol. He had his lowest usage of his career playing w/ Luka last season so he’d be fresh. Luka was forced to finally have the appearance/fitness of a professional athlete lest he be embarrassed by a 40 yr old Bron…perhaps Coop could learn a few things from a future HOFer too. Most importantly, It’d give the Mavs a facilitator. I’m not totally opposed to it if the money’s right.
Just imagine the Jersey sales just imagine the ticket sales how high ticket sales would be to have LeBron on a Dallas team. The arena will be packed jerseys of LeBron all over the whole city metroplex. It would be a great opportunity for the Dallas Mavericks.
People are forgetting that he’s a Cowboys fan.