What the Miami Heat Must Do Before Signing LeBron James
Is Miami LeBron James’ best basketball fit? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Rich Paul’s latest comments about LeBron’s free agency, including why the Heat were one of the five teams featured at the center of Paul’s whiteboard while several other contenders were left on the outside. The guys discuss what that says about Miami’s chances, why the process is expected to stretch beyond the opening days of free agency, and what the Heat still need to do to convince LeBron they’re the right choice. Is another shooter or shot creator the missing piece?
Finally, Wes and David make their closing argument for why a return to South Beach makes more sense than anywhere else, from Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo to Giannis Antetokounmpo, organizational stability, championship expectations and Miami’s familiarity for LeBron and his family. If the Heat are making one final recruiting pitch, this is what it sounds like.
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Dave has got to get that internet straightened out. He goes in and out almost every time I tune in.
I dont think the Kings will buy out both Lavine and DeRozen. If Lavine srays in Sacramento I hope we get DeRozen to be our 6 man. If we get Lebron our starting 5 would be Mitchell, Wiggins, LBJ, Giannis, Bam
6 man DeRozen, 7 Portis, 8 Larson. Thats a really good playoff rotation.
Fried Belgium
What about Monk?
Well said, would like to be a Miami fan again via decision, i knew rob pelinka was bad real quick
I get it…. But I really don’t want Bron overshadowing the new Heat era for Giannis.
Let’s not forget that LeBron has already returned to the Cavs once . A third go around without a Championship would leave LeBron wondering , what if . I think LeBron is going to announce his return to South Beach . Also , I think that if LeBron comes back the " Headband LeBron “ will return .
F LeFlop
The more shooting will come from Zach Lavine
they need to sign deboo. he made it to the final so many years against lebron it was be a monster starting line up
No Thanks Lebron…we'll just be the most hated team (again) in the NBA if you come over. Just pick the Wizards.
They will waive and stretch Lavine, no buyout
I don’t think lavine will get bought out but maybe waived and his contract is stretched. But I don’t either will happen
He is going to Miami it was leaked on a stream
Might as well trade away both Bam and Giannis so it can be all LeBron's team if they do that. Thought the idea was to try to win?
Lavine and Derozan? Theres not enough shots.
LeBron is so skilled I wouldn’t be mad if he came but If he goes elsewhere I wouldn’t be mad especially if they can get Zack
I can tell you right now he is not winning nothing with cavs and his movie will be a flop .knicks broomed cavs
Boy bam will be put to third on a team where he's been number 1 option .