Ny Daily News: Lebron and Knicks To Meet For the Second Time In Ohio Saturday

Via Frank Isola According to Knicks official, MSG prez Scott O'Neil and Glen Grunwald, VP of basketball ops, were sent to Ohio after Amar'e agreed to deal

THIS IS CRAZY !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Couple Interesting Tweets on Lebron Knicks Meeting

NY POST: The Knicks brass has been told by LeBron’s people to ignore the chattering

I just wanted to post an interesting part of Marc Bermans Article here it is

Via Ny Post Mark Berman

"The Knicks brass has been told by LeBron’s people to ignore the chattering — James has an open mind and loves New York."







Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/brass_hopes_its_pitch_is_perfect_4eVHiANiDMxR8Y9wPPjS4K?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=#ixzz0sQDsH5Fj

ESPN: Wade,Bosh and Lebron Meet In Miami ?

Via Espn

Sources close to the situation said Monday night that three of the biggest names in basketball -- Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James -- met over the weekend in Miami to seriously discuss their futures, with a focus on the increasingly plausible possibility of those three teaming up with Wade's Heat.

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Yet sources with knowledge of the meeting stressed to ESPN.com that James, while clearly intrigued by the possibility of forming a star-studded Miami trio with Wade and Bosh, has not yet committed to leave his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers for South Beach.

Here's the Link To the rest http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5338472&campaign=rss&source=NEWYORKHeadlines&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Look at Micheal Strahan ! Also 2009-2010 Top Jersey sales-Guess What Two Players are on The List.

It's kind of funny how people say Lebron can't become bigger than what he is or he that he already has enough endorsements. People never talk about Micheal Strahan. Ever since Micheal Strahan has won a Super Bowl in 2008. People don't talk about how Micheal Strahan has gotten a million endorsements since that Super Bowl. Subway,Vaseline Mens, Dr.Pepper, Snickers , Sports Authority and even his own T.V show ! Take all that in. At one time i couldn't turn the channel without seeing a Micheal Strahan commercial. Micheal is probably top 2 or 3 of the greatest Giants of all-time but, i wouldn't compare him to Lebron as far as Star Power. New York is still a basketball town. Imagine Winning 1 or 2 Titles in New York with the Knicks. He would double or triple Strahan's endorsements. Even without a Title he would have loads of endorsements. Let's not forget local/NYC endorsements there's so many in-city companies that would be feening to get Lebron to represent them.

Via Nba.com 2009-2010 Jersey Sales

Team
1. Kobe Bryant Lakers
2. LeBron James Cavs
3. Kevin Garnett Celtics
4. Derrick Rose Bulls
5. Dwight Howard Magic
6. Dwyane Wade Heat
7. Chris Paul Hornets
8. Paul Pierce Celtics
9. Kevin Durant Thunder
10. Carmelo Anthony Nuggets
11. Nate Robinson Celtics *
12. David Lee Knicks *
13. Brandon Roy Trail Blazers
14. Pau Gasol Lakers


Here's the Link http://www.nba.com/2010/news/04/28/jersey.sales/index.html

Perfect example of what the New York market can do. David Lee and Nate Robinson in the Top 14 in Nba Jersey Sales for the 2009-2010 Seles lol Lebron would Blow Kobe out the Water with Merchandise the day he signed in NYC


People like Chris Broussard would say its 100% about winning with Lebron. To me its crazy that people really believe that. I believe Lebron's people are telling the media what they think people want to here.

Stephen A Smith: A Stong Source I've Known For 15 Years Told me Lebron and Bosh is Going To South Beach To Play With Wade To Win Mulitple Titles

I was listening to The Stephen A Smith Show This Mourning. He said Sources he's Known for 15 years a strong source said Lebron and Bosh will team up in Miami to Win multiple Championships. Smith also said after he talks to teams this week. He will announce He's signing with the Heat this weekend or early next week. He also said one of the reasons why Lebron won't come to New York is because Walsh is getting older and they don't know when he's going to retire and Mike D'antoni doesn't coach enough defense.


Personally I Don't See it.

I'm Going try and get The Link Stay Tuned.

The Knicks Expect Lebron in New York The Afternoon on July 1st (Some Details Of What They have Planned)

Via Cleveland.com/Brian Windhorst

According to a source, the Knicks are making plans to host an elaborate meal and meeting with James in a high-end location in Manhattan during the afternoon and evening of July 1, which is next Thursday. The tentative plan is for Knicks management and officials to host James and his various agents and friends for a large dinner party catered by a celebrity chef.

The Knicks are currently scouring the city for an available high-rise condo or apartment with a great view to rent for the event, the source said.

James is expected to be bombarded by interest once midnight passes on July 1, and his top suitors likely would all like to host him for a visit. The Knicks' bid has gotten a boost of support from Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in addition to various groups that are attempting to gather celebrities to make personal pitches to James.

Here's the link of the rest of the article

http://mobile.cleveland.com/advcleve/pm_30283/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=sJTprItp

"It's Almost Certain Lebron Will Not Be Returning To Cleveland" (Mia,L.A,Chi) Of Course No Mention Of New York

Jalen Rose wrote on his Twitter today that sources told him Lebron will not return to Cleveland. Ok most of us kind of thought that,but he also wrote Lebron's going to Miami,Chicago or THE CLIPPERS !!!!!!!!! As good as the Clippers Roster looks right now they always seem to have bad luck. Lets Not forget about the other team that plays in the Staples Center and the "other player" who plays in that town. Once again New York is left out. I'm sticking to what i believe. which is, if he doesn't stay in Cleveland he's coming to New York.

7 Days away,Lets hope I'm Right.

ESPN'S ROB PARKER : LeBron can win in New York -- right now

I've been saying this for a while now, and I've been using The Celtics as an example. A Championship team can be built over night. Lets hope its 12:00 Am July 1st. Rob Parker makes few good points. One of the points he makes is the East is wide open now.

Heres's Some of the Article.

Via Espnnewyork.com


Boston Celtics

It's a wrap.

Their three-year run with the Big Three ended when they blew a 13-point, second-half lead to the Lakers in the seventh and deciding game Thursday night.
But there's just not much left here. Kevin Garnett has lost something and isn't the feared player he once was. Ray Allen, an unrestricted free agent, is either great or terrible these days. It's hard to win with a 35-year-old 2-guard who is so up-and-down.


Orlando Magic

The Magic's gone.

It's hard to look at this squad and be scared anymore. That was the case two years ago when Orlando shocked James and America and beat the Cavs in the conference finals.

And although you have to respect any team with Dwight Howard, you can't be convinced they have the right parts in place to stand in James' way next season.

Vince Carter, the big piece that was supposed to put the Magic over the top, came up small, and his conference performance has people wondering whether he'll ever have the impact there.

Here's the rest of the article: copy and paste the link

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/columns/story?id=5306183

Stephen A Smith :Sources Tell Me Lebron Is Leaning Towards The Knicks. (Im not Suprised)

Via RealGM and TheKnicksblog.com


During an interview on ESPN Radio in New York, Stephen A. Smith said sources have told him that James is leaning toward signing with the Knicks and that this factor played a role in Tom Izzo turning down the Cavs’ head coaching job.

“LeBron didn’t speak to Izzo because he doesn’t want to have anything to do with who the next coach of the Cavs is going to be just in case he leaves,” Smith said.

“From what my sources tell me, he still hasn’t made a final decision but he’s higher on New York now than he was a month ago. And the reality is that he is leaning more towards New York than he is towards returning to Cleveland. Izzo knew this,” he said.

Smith suggests that the prospect of competing head to head with Michael Jordan’s legacy in Chicago is dampening James’ interest in the Bulls.

“He and his people have been digging deeper and deeper … to inquire about Donnie Walsh and Mike D’Antoni around the league,” he continued. “They have been asking questions over the last week, very in-depth questions, about the New York Knicks organization.”

Yes, it’s all speculation, but my thing is, how is this speculation not as valid as Chris Broussard’s speculation about Lebron going to Chicago? You have to take it all with a grain of salt, but Stephen A. is a connected guy who knows Lebron well. Again, we’ll have to just wait until July 1st.


*I've said it before if he doesn't stay in Cleveland he's coming to New York

More and More im getting the feeling Lebron is going to leave Cleveland. (Lets Hope Its for New York City)

Via Philip Zaroo | MLive.com

Tom Izzo will remain at Michigan State, spurning a reported 5-year, $30 million contract from the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report by WILX in Lansing.

The Spartans head basketball coach reportedly informed the MSU Board of Trustees of his intentions late this afternoon.

The Detroit TV station, WDIV, had reported Izzo would make the announcement at 7 p.m. Tuesday, but backed off the statement, explaining that the press conference may not take place until Wednesday.


My Thoughts on the Izzo situation

More and more I'm getting the feeling Lebron is going to leave Cleveland. He won't even get on the phone to talk to Izzo. I've said it a million times if lebron leaves Cleveland he's coming to New York Not Chicago not L.A. If Lebron won't give Izzo atleast a bit of info about where he's going to Tom Izzo who could've been his coach. Why would he give signals about his interest in going Chicago. All of a sudden the Knicks aren't in the discussion, it doesn't make any since to me.

Sounds to me he's trying to get the attention away from New York and its Working.

Soprano Makes a Pitch For Lebron and Takes Shots at Cleveland & New Jersey ?

Another Celebrity Pitch for Lebron. This time James Gandolfini better known as Tony Soprano at the Spike Tv's Guys Choice Awards.

Via. New York Post & Fanhouse.com

This is what Gandolfini said...

"First things first, LeBron I would like you to come to New York, if you could, If you miss Cleveland, you just have to drive across the bridge to New Jersey, it's pretty much the same thing."

According to the New York Post Lebron was in the audience, In response he just smiled (expected)

I see this as a good thing as a Knick Fan. Another Celeb Pitch for the Knicks. Imagine when Lebron Comes in to visit.

Here's the link

http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/06/10/lebron-james-courted-to-new-york-by-tony-soprano/

I've Been Saying This Forever...Interesting Article By Espn's Chris Broussard (He's Finally being open minded about the Knicks getting LBJ)

Broussard talks about how the Knicks have Donnie Walsh and Mike D'antoni two proven guys at what they do. How Donnie built great Indiana teams in the late 90's and early 2000's. He talk about how maybe Walsh can convince Lebron he can build a Championship Team quicker than lebron would think. Broussard brings up two examples that alot of Knick fans including myself have been bringing up. Look at the how the Lakers got Gasol and look how Boston got Garrnet and Allen. People don't know much expiring Contracts are valued in the Nba and the Knicks have one in Eddy Curry. Curry becomes a free agent in 2011. I think Donnie will sell Lebron all those points.


Lets hope he believes it

Here's the link to the Article

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/columns/story?id=5270406