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Lebron’s Sunday Conversation

by Tommy Dee on August 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm

Brian Windhorst the solid Cavs beat writer for the Cleveland Plain-Dealer had an interesting Q and A with some fans in his column today. What question prompted this response? (Via RealGM)

“…Ask any NBA executive outside New York and he’ll probably tell you the Heat, Nets and Clippers all will have more attractive situations than the Knicks when it comes to the roster next summer. All that said, my feeling is the only place LeBron would consider leaving for at this juncture in his career would be New York. Key word there being “consider.”

“…Hey, Brian: With all of the talk about the Knicks, Nets and Clippers, why isn’t there more talk about Miami as a possible destination for LeBron? With their available cap room, it appears they would have enough room to sign Dwyane Wade, Lebron and Bosh or another very good player in 2010. I hope it doesn’t happen, but if LeBron is indeed worried about winning first and foremost, doesn’t this seem like the best option for him? — Erik Bell, Columbia, S.C.

Hey, Erik: Glad you mentioned that, I actually think the Heat are sort of a sleeping giant for next summer. Pat Riley has sort of bit the bullet this summer, other than making an offer to Lamar Odom which was not accepted. By not spending money now and perhaps spinning wheels the Heat may be in perfect position to add someone alongside Wade next summer because they have a nice core and a great location.

Ask any NBA executive outside New York and he’ll probably tell you the Heat, Nets and Clippers all will have more attractive situations than the Knicks when it comes to the roster next summer. All that said, my feeling is the only place LeBron would consider leaving for at this juncture in his career would be New York. Key word there being “consider.”