LeBron- WTF?!?!

[1080Rider]

I don't watch b-ball, don't like it and generally consider it rubbish. But can someone tell me what the fuck is going on with this? After "the decision" where he shat on Cleveland I thought his dream was to play for Orlando or whoever he went to. Now, a few years later, he opts out of his contract to go somewhere else (presumably for more $$$)? How is this even possible? And how big of a shitbag must one be to pull these stunts?

[philth]

This is sumptin new to you?

[iceman]

Now, a few years later, he opts out of his contract to go somewhere else (presumably for more $$$)? How is this even possible?

Dude you're the lawyer but I would suggest he probably had an option to opt out in his contract.

The bigger question is, who cares?

[glademaster]

And how big of a shitbag must one be to pull these stunts?

You just have to be someone who realizes that a career as a professional athlete is a fleeting thing, and you've got to grab every last cent they're offering you while the offers are still coming in. His priorities are in order: he's looking out for #1 first and foremost.


If he was a random guy in middle management who job hopped every few years for substantial gains in pay, you would be applauding him.

[RockChalk]

I don't watch b-ball... After "the decision" where he shat on Cleveland I thought his dream was to play for Orlando or whoever he went to. Now, a few years later, he opts out of his contract to go somewhere else (presumably for more $$$)? How is this even possible? And how big of a shitbag must one be to pull these stunts?

His "dream" all along was to win as many titles as possible, guy has already made all the money he will ever need in life...Uncle Phil has taken care of that for him.
He is at the point now (with a questionable coach, two aging sidekicks, and no point guard) that he is starting to put feelers out for alternate options to win more rings...cant fault him for that.
He was smart enough (his agent was) to add that opt out clause into his contract with Miami for this exact reason.

Fuck, imagine what Pop could do with LeBron and all the young talent the Spurs have.

Idiot.

edit: ice beat me to it re: opt out clause

[iceman]

He would look good in Celtics green, I'll say that.

[Mazderati]

I don't fault the guy for moving around. Just hope it doesn't turn into "The Decision" part two.

You know LeBron and Carmello are going to end up together.

[1080Rider]

Dude you're the lawyer but I would suggest he probably had an option to opt out in his contract.

I guess I'm more amazed that a team signed the contract. Does Aaron Rodgers have this clause? David Ortiz? It's crazy to me a team would allow a franchise player to just leave whenever he wants...

[Hugh Conway]

I don't fault the guy for moving around. Just hope it doesn't turn into "The Decision" part two.

TMZSPN has already termed it that.

[iceman]

Looks like it was a 4-year deal with an option for the team to renew or him to opt out. Fairly standard stuff. Apparently Bosh and Wade have the same deal.

[AdironRider]

Jesus I hate sports fans like the OP.

If this was your career, are you going to stay with a company so the shareholders can "win", take less money, etc.

No you wouldnt so STFU.

[1080Rider]

Jesus I hate sports fans like the OP.

If this was your career, are you going to stay with a company so the shareholders can "win", take less money, etc.

No you wouldnt so STFU.

Well, Tony Gwynn is a guy I looked upto in professional sports. I am a fan of Phillip Rivers and Ladanian Tomlinson as well, so yeah, I'd stay w/ a team until they thought I couldn't play anymore. I guess we know where you stand, it's all about the $$$, fuck the fans and the franchise that just paid you a shit-ton of $$$... I tend to hate sports fans like you. You're favorite teams must be the Yankee's and the Lakers.

[RockChalk]

I guess I'm more amazed that a team signed the contract. Does Aaron Rodgers have this clause? David Ortiz? It's crazy to me a team would allow a franchise player to just leave whenever he wants...

wow.

It can go both ways...for example Duncan is opting out of his final contract yr that was supposed pay him out $10 million...the reason? He wants to re-structure in a way that would allow the Spurs to keep/sign some talent around him while still making a respectable rate.

Youre fucked in the head.

[TomCrac]

I thought it was already proven that the NBA is fixed.... Oh, that was last year, or the year before that or.....zzzzzz

[digitaldeath]

He's a quitter

[AdironRider]

Well, Tony Gwynn is a guy I looked upto in professional sports. I am a fan of Phillip Rivers and Ladanian Tomlinson as well, so yeah, I'd stay w/ a team until they thought I couldn't play anymore. I guess we know where you stand, it's all about the $$$, fuck the fans and the franchise that just paid you a shit-ton of $$$... I tend to hate sports fans like you. You're favorite teams must be the Yankee's and the Lakers.

LT didnt play with San Diego his entire career. So whats your point?

[spook]

He's a quitter

he's a cramper.

[Danno]

He opted out, yes, and such clauses (and actions) are commonplace. Still, one possible outcome is that he, bosh, and wade all opt out and re-sign for less money so that Miami can reload with other players. Not to mention that 4 years ago, he took less than max money to sign with them. There is nothing even slightly lame about him opting out today, regardless of what he decides (and I ripped him for "the decision").

And to the person who said he had a questionable coach, Spo is one of the best 4 or 5 coaches in the league, coaching wasn't Miami's problem.

[Danno]

But I do agree with ice, he'd look great in Celtic green.

[RockChalk]

He opted out, yes, and such clauses (and actions) are commonplace. Still, one possible outcome is that he, bosh, and wade all opt out and re-sign for less money so that Miami can reload with other players. Not to mention that 4 years ago, he took less than max money to sign with them. There is nothing even slightly lame about him opting out today, regardless of what he decides (and I ripped him for "the decision").

And to the person who said he had a questionable coach, Spo is one of the best 4 or 5 coaches in the league, coaching wasn't Miami's problem.

Spoelstra is Pat Riley's puppet...not that its a bad thing but Im certainly not putting him in that elite class of NBA coaches.

[stfu&gbtw]

Well, Tony Gwynn is a guy I looked upto in professional sports. I am a fan of Phillip Rivers and Ladanian Tomlinson as well, so yeah, I'd stay w/ a team until they thought I couldn't play anymore. I guess we know where you stand, it's all about the $$$, fuck the fans and the franchise that just paid you a shit-ton of $$$... I tend to hate sports fans like you. You're favorite teams must be the Yankee's and the Lakers.

You mean the Yankees who won 4 world championships with a class of home grown talent that stayed together for their entire careers?

Moron.

[1080Rider]

You mean the Yankees who won 4 world championships with a class of home grown talent that stayed together for their entire careers?

Moron.

Ha, ha, yeah, A-roid was home grown. You understand that the yankees have had the highest payroll since 2000 (aside from the dodgers this year) and that people tend to frown on their tactics of trying to buy the world series. I don't need to argue w/ you cause I don't give a shit about the yankees. Just pointing out why they are the butt of jokes.

[Flexon Phil]

Should be interesting. He's got the money, although it is always a scorecard but it is about where an who he can win with next.

[spook]

it won't matter. jordan did it all in chicago.

[Ski to Be]

I guess we will find out how good a coach Spoelstra is . Not sure where he will end up. Does he go with a young up and coming team like the GSWarriors or the Rockets. I think he would be a perfect fit for the Mavs. He & Carmelo could pull a decision 2 and take pay cuts but where?