More Fuel For LeBromptomists Fire

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There's less than a month left till July 1...which leaves a whole lot of time for LeBromptomists all over to parse every conceivable statistic related to (and every dulcet verb uttered by) LeBron James, in their nearly-never-ending quest to Columbo-the-bejeezus out of where he will be playing basketball next year.

Not only is LeBron a "big fan" of Lady GaGa—he also shares her appreciation for Larry King. LeBron taped an interview for King's CNN show, to be broadcast this Friday at 9 pm, his first major interview since the Cavs crushing loss to the Celtics. Although the Times points out he "provided virtually no clues about his free-agency plans," he did say Cleveland has the initial edge in signing him: “Because, you know, this city, these fans, I mean, have given me a lot in these seven years. And, you know, for me it’s comfortable. So I’ve got a lot of memories here.’’

The Daily News won't hear any of that though, because they've been stuffing wads of secret studies in their ears, reporting the city's Economic Development Corp. recently conducted a "secret study to determine just how much cash New York would pull in on James' cachet," and popped out the number $57.8 million (largely based on assumptions that the Knicks would make it to the finals, and win/play four games at MSG). The $57.8 million would be from out-of-towners booking hotel rooms and fans chowing down in city restaurants.

The Debbie Downers at the Post argue that it might not be to LeBron's advantage though: he could lose up to $30 million in salary by not re-signing with the Cavs (he can get 10.5% raise with the Cavs, compared to 8% elsewhere else). They just sound like a bunch of regular LeBronpessimists.

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By Ben Yakas in News on June 2, 2010 6:24 PM

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Gotham Extremist

we don't want this chocker here

David Balutanski

LeBron + Optometrist = LeBromptomists

FIX the headline

williamrose

I agree with you theevilone

theevilone

It's not going to happen. New York has nothing to offer him.

He doesn't need NYC for exposure. C'mon, is there anyone on the planet who doesn't know Lebron?

He needs a TEAM. Look at who is in the NBA finals. Are they teams with one star (Lebron) surrounded by a bunch of nobodies (Knicks/Nets)? No. These are multiple star teams.

I think he would love to stay in Cleveland. He loves it there, they will pay him and they have shown the commitment that they will get him talent to win a championship. If he goes anywhere, it's Chicago.

fembot3000

As an old Clevelander...I agree with you theevilone. Why would he not stay in Cleveland? That's his home (well, close enough to it), they can provide more money than any other team legally, and he has the chance to build his own empire. He goes to Chicago (which I agree would be his first choice if he were to not choose CLE) and becomes Jordan's shadow. He goes to Miami and is Wade's sidekick. These are not really smart options for LBJ. I'm not even considering NY anymore. But still, this Larry King interview basically states the obvious. Cleveland fans should not gain any hope from that interview. But then again, we're Cleveland fans...we shouldn't gain hope from anything. Go Browns.

longacre

LeBron is a business man. That's why he changed his number. He knows the opportunities in Cleveland just are not the same as those in New York.

Sir Jimbob

As someone originally from the Cleveland area I'm torn. I enjoy him in Cleveland but on the off chance he comes to New York I'll get to see him more than once a year.