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BadenBall Obviously it would be hard to say NO to "50 million dollars (think Dr. Evil here.)" But, this would be a huge blow to the NBA game and its fan base, which in recent years has slowly been on the upswing thanks largely in part to class acts like LBJ, Dwade, CP3, and so on. To lose Lebron would surely send the NBA reeling again.-
mookie Mr Stern will find a way to avert disaster. He's been a shrewd businessman from the get-go and I don't see him sitting on his hands if one of his key products were to walk away... remember the "Larry Bird exception"? Perhaps there could be a "LeBron James exception" entering the CBA...
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EthanJaynes So........... Are yall trying to give Carolyn Hastings a heart attack, or what?
There is no way this goes down.
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mookie Gotta agree with you Ethan... in fact I laugh a little in my mouth every time I read these headlines... I bet Kobe and LeBron do too and play dares.
LeBron: Key Kobe, I dare you to say you'll play in Russia for $40m.
Kobe: Okay King James, but only if you say you'll go to Uzbekistan for $50m!
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mookie Oh yeah, and Carolyn, don't worry... there's no way LeBron's going to Europe. He's already got his deal with the Nets sewn up!! ;)
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EthanJaynes Ouch! And One-
And One Thank you for absorbing the blow, my blogger in shining armor.
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And One Wait - the Nets don't play in Europe?
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And One I throw up a little in my mouth every time I read those headlines.
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Oddsboard Absolutely no chance, we all understand it's about the money but LeBron already has enough money through his contract and endorsements that will last him a lifetime. Could he possibly be that greedy? Who knows but he will land a huge contract in the states and yes, most likely in NY or NJ. If they win the Gold he will be a big part of it and become a national hero and there is just no way he ends up in Europe down the road.
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BadenBall I completely agree, my comments were more really food for thought. LBJ is already a millionaire 1000 times over with all his commercial endorsements. Plus, in all honesty, I think he would get bored dunking on all the Euros day in and day out. It's mostly the benchwarmers that are jumping ship, and I have no ill will for these guys, they are taking care of their families for generations to come. USA for gold!!!
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AEM LeBron going to Europe? Well it would be probably be better than playing in some foreign city like Cleveland, no?
Sorry C, couldn't resist that one (lol).
On the other hand, I would not be surprised one bit if Europe becomes like the USFL, that not many will ever think about going, but somehow they lure 3-4 stars away from the NBA.
AEM
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And One Couldn't understand a word you said; I only speak Clevelandese.
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santiago23 I understand how difficult it would be to deny a 50 mill offer, but players would be leaving several of their fan base and tougher competition. oh well the choice is up to them. David Stern - this is your nightmare slowly coming true.
Flirting with the Guys with the Deep Pockets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
Did you see Kobe Bryant joking with reporters that he would play in Russia for $40 million a season? Then there is word that LeBron James would consider playing overseas for $50 million? Josh Childress' signing with Olympiacos has changed the way people think and talk about contracts. There are, several agents have told me in the last few days, at least six or seven teams in Europe with extremely deep pockets, and a willingness to spend. Couple that with a total lack of a salary cap, and a role model in Childress for giving it a ...
Report: LeBron would consider Europe
SmackCaster SmackBlog —
... Talk about being ground and having yourself planted in the real world. Forget Brooklyn and Manhattan, LeBron James would consider playing in Europe after his contract runs out with the Cleveland Cavaliers before the 2010 season. And talk about needing a reality check, all it would take is $50 million per, according to ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard. Are we sure he doesn’t want the rest of the country thrown in, or a crown and throne for King James? Beyond ridiculous and deserving ridicule. This isn’t about talent or championships — of which he ...
LeBron May Follow Josh Childress, Only He’ll Get A Bit More Money
Sports Blog - football, basketball, and baseball —
If you’ve been wondering just how much the American dollar has dropped, look no further than already-rich NBA players wanting to go to Europe to play ball, something that was once never imagined.
After watching Josh Childress head to Greece, LeBron James is saying he’d consider the move, as well.
A person close to James said Tuesday that the Cavaliers’ superstar would strongly consider playing overseas if he was offered a salary of “around $50 million a year.”
It’s hard for me ...
Could LeBron be heading to Europe?
Cleveland Cavaliers News —
... A person close to James said Tuesday that the Cavaliers’ superstar would strongly consider playing overseas if he was offered a salary of “around $50 million a year.” http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3520860 ...
Report: LeBron James Would Consider Playing in Europe for $50 Million a Year
FanHouse —
... " meme is picking up steam. ESPN's Chris Broussard reports that a person close to LeBron has indicated that LeBron would strongly consider getting his passport stamped if he's offered a salary "around $50 million a year" when he becomes a free agent the summer of 2010. And from the sounds of it, at least two Euro teams are chomping at the bit to get in line: ...
LeBron's Path to 'Global Icon' Status
FanHouse —
... -- can guess all we want, but no one but LeBron and his circle of trust can ascertain how serious this is. The elite have mysterious minds. That this story leaked intentionally to the media -- an Ohio guy, ESPN's Chris Broussard -- gives an indication this is no joke. Dismiss it at your own peril. ...
Back for Another Reign?
WCBias | West Coast Bias Sports Blog | West Coast Sports News by West Coast Sports Fans, Covering Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers and All Things West Coast —
... I guess playing overseas is all the rage. LeBron James might consider it (yeah right ESPN, and I’m slated to run the point for the Cavs in '09). Little ...
Breaking NEWS!!! A hypothetical, non-existant $50 million dollar offer could tempt Lebron if he’s interested “a person” says
Cavs Board —
[image] I can’t spell. I don’t know what a euphemism is. I use “then” instead of “than” incorrectly every other post. But read the entirety of ESPN.com’s article pasted below , and tell me that the line of credibility separating bloggers from “real journalists” is all that far apart anymore. Jay-Z and the New Jersey Nets? Mike D’Antoni and the New York Knicks? Heck, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ strongest competition for LeBron James’ long-term services could be the deep-pocketed new kid on the block — Europe. A person close to James said Tuesday that the Cavaliers’ superstar ...
LeBron James is le basketball persono et la 2010
YAYsports! NBA —
... We told you he’d totally be into it - “sources close to LeBron” say he’d consider Euro offers in 2010 if they start at $50M per. ...
OK, it Might Be Time to Take the LeBron-to-Europe Talk Seriously
SLAM Online —
... Last night, Chris Broussard of ESPN the Mag went a step further by citing a “source close to LeBron”, saying LBJ would consider playing across the pond if the money was right. ...
Wild World of Wednesday - August 6, 2008
Women Like Sports —
... Basketball: The word is that LeBron would consider offers in Europe for $50 million or more. Yeah, who wouldn’t? This is just the latest gossip regarding basketball overseas. The weak dollar and other issues contribute to the fact that playing elsewhere is starting to seem like a viable choice for young stars. The Lakers nearly lost ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Chris Broussard of ESPN.com: “A person close to James said Tuesday that the Cavaliers’ superstar would strongly consider playing overseas if he was offered a salary of “around $50 million a year.” James’ current contract expires after the 2009-10 season, and while several NBA teams are working to create salary cap space for his impending free agency, none could offer a contract beginning at even $20 million a year. The Russian team CSKA Moscow and the Greek team Olympiacos, which recently gave Josh Childress a contract approaching $30 million ...
LeBron Would Consider Europe For $50M A Year
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... in 2007-08 with the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be a free agent following the ‘09-10 season. Broussard writes that several NBA teams are clearing salary cap space to make a run at LeBron, but none of them will come close to matching $50 million and will struggle to approach $20 million. Which is why we probably shouldn’t rule out Europe as a potential destination . The Russian team CSKA Moscow and the Greek team Olympiacos, which recently gave Josh Childress a contract approaching $30 million over three years, have already contacted James, according to the person close to ...
LeBron: It’s Not Greek To Me
Josh Q. Public —
... he do like Herschel Walker and go to the New Jersey Generals? Will he do like Bobby Hull and go to the Winnepeg Jets? Like Danilo Gallinari? Like Jim Kick, Larry Czonka and Paul Warfield? Like Josh Childress? He might. Eh, he might rabbit; he might. According to ESPN, “a person close to James said the ...
Still Not Buying the LeBron-to-Euro Business
The Sporting Blog —
... . This despite Chris Broussard's report—from someone on the inside—that the King would consider Europe for the $50 million a year. According to Broussard, this would be "to popularize the game and himself overseas," which seems more than a little unnecessary. ...
Around The Way
Need4Sheed.com —
The Pistons extend Stuckey and Afflalo. Kwame Brown "I think I'm in the best situation ever" Amirzing Thanks to you Jason Maxiell is a lock for the second round. Kwame Brown is a low risk move. For the right amount, LeBron would consider going to Europe to play. Tons of NBA players headed to Europe to play, add Earl Boykins to the list. Rip got ripped off. A little YouTUBE Sheed ...
LeBron Would Head To Europe for $50 Million a Year [Lebron James]
Deadspin —
... $50 million just so happens to be about $30 million more than any NBA team can pay under the salary cap. That sound you just heard is the NBA brass trying to figure out if they need some sort of superstar carve out in the salary cap structure. Either that or getting a capless division set up in Europe. But surely, LeBron's just bluffing, right? ...
Lebron Considers Europe, only for $50 Million
Cleveland Cavaliers News —
A source close to Lebron James said that Lebron “would strongly consider playing overseas if he was offered a salary of “around $50 million a year.” Lebron James’ current contract expires after the 2009-10 season. Because of salary cap, no team in the NBA can offer James more than 20 million a year. According to ESPN , The Russian team CSKA Moscow and the Greek team Olympiacos, have already contacted James, no monetary or contractual discussions have taken place according to the person close to James. But is it even possible for a Euro team to pay that much money?“it is within ...
LeBron willing to go overseas for 50 million/year (but probably for much less than that too)
Bright Side Of The Sun —
LeBron willing to go overseas for 50 million/year (but probably for much less than that too)
Remember, you heard it here FIRST.
LeBron willing to go overseas for 50 million/year (but probably for much less than that too)
Fanster.com —
LeBron willing to go overseas for 50 million/year (but probably for much less than that too)
Remember, you heard it here FIRST.
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EuroBron Attacks - Just in time for 08/08/08
Cleveland Cavaliers —
... Forgot about giving Ohioans sleepless nights. LeBron James has now progressed to holding the entire NBA hostage. You’re probably expecting me to shoot down the rumors filtered by my guy Chris Broussard over at ESPN.com about LeBron’s possible move to Greece in 2010. You want me to destroy those rumors, show and prove how futile they are, and just dismiss the idea altogether. That’s what you’ve come to expect from this site, and that’s what you want today. There’s one problem. I started looking at this entire situation objectively (yeah, I know - I hate it when I do that). ...
Eastern Michigan’s Finest Heads to Italy
The Big Lead —
... Guess when the Greeks are talking about luring LeBron with $50 million (that’s for ONE YEAR), we should pay attention, huh? ...
What would it take to bring James to Europe?
BallerBlogger.com —
... Chris Broussard of ESPN.com reported that James would consider playing in Europe if he was offered a salary of “around $50 million a year.” ...
Daily Links 8/8
CelticsBlog —
... NBA dirt charges true NY Times Lawyer says Donaghy will not meet NBA's investigator Spurs Report Gary Payton to make it official SI Vault The Pistol Wages of Wins Journal A top trio in Houston? Sporting News How many sobriety tests must Paul Pierce pass? Bleacher Report Kevin Garnett is a better player than Paul Pierce Top 5 NBA players that may never win a title ESPN Spain's Rubio among NBA prospects at the Olympics LeBron would consider European offer of $50 million a year or more Lex Nihil Novi Best 5 ...
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 8/8
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog —
... of basketball and Press Maravich's early years. I highly recommend it. Wages of Wins Journal A top trio in Houston? Sporting News How many sobriety tests must Paul Pierce pass? Bleacher Report Kevin Garnett is a better player than Paul Pierce Top 5 NBA players that may never win a title ESPN Spain's Rubio among NBA prospects at the Olympics LeBron would consider European offer of $50 million a year or more ...
The Chickens Are Coming Home To Roost Mr. David Stern
Sportaphile —
... The latest crop of players like Josh Childress, Carlos Delfino and Juan Carlos Navarro leaving the NBA to play overseas has accidentally started a firestorm of interest from top stars like Kobe, LeBron, and Dwayne Wade. LeBron spoke up first by stating he’d be willing to entertain a $50 million dollar deal to jump ship. Kobe followed suit by saying he wouldn’t sign another NBA contract until he tested the global market. ...
Shawn Kemp to reign down on Italy
LA Sports Examiner —
... ). I guess playing overseas is all the rage. LeBron James might consider it (yeah right ESPN, and I m slated to run the point for the Cavs in '09). Little ...
David Stern Isn’t Worried About NBA Players Leaving For Europe
You Been Blinded - Now in Dazzling HD —
... The top one or two players that the system would work for are Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. There was a report over the summer saying LeBron James would play in Europe for $50 million, and the Greek based Olympiakos are reportedly ...
