That's... leverage. And well played by Rich Paul. The Lakers will recognize there's a real cost if they pass on Bronny while the Suns can delude themselves into thinking that we're almost in coin flip territory to land another star for pennies. Maybe it will fall that way but I think it's still a longshot and without agent assurances, drafting Bronny is akin to giving the pick away for cash.
Agree on the NIL aspect - Bronny definitely has an exceptionally marketable "N" to exploit while in school.
r u crapping on Josh?
If he wanted leverage, why wouldn't he just let him work out for other teams? I wonder if any other Cali teams were on that list of 10... If the Clippers were, why not let him work out for them?
JMO but I believe James (and Rich Paul) want the Lakers to step up and draft Bronny. We're just the leverage to make it happen as it would allow father and son to play together, it would keep Lebron close to home and we make a believable patsy because it appears to fill a big hole for us.
Ok, logically that makes sense, but realistically, why would the Suns waste time and resources to do this just so Rich Paul can get the Lakers to sign Bron?
Because they could mistakenly believe they have a shot and could be desperate enough to think it’s worse the risk because if they did get LeBron, it reopens a title window at what they might deem very little cost.
It's a huge gamble but now that it appears to be just a two team race, that gamble starts to look a little better especially to our understandably desperate front office. And without us, there really isn't enough leverage for the Lakers to believe they have to draft Bronny to keep LBJ.
It's weird because are the Suns sound like they are not changing their value on the draft yet they have told Gambo they will not draft Brony just to get Lebron. Wouldn't that indicate they value the pick? I guess at the very least it sounds like they put more stock in the TRADE VALUE of the pick then wasting it on Brony. It's all mixed signals. This front office is a mess.
What happens if neither team drafts Bronny? Feels like the odds of that happening are probably higher than the alternative.
I'm suggesting it's the plan in play for Rich and Lebron, not guaranteeing it will succeed. But I like their chances. I'd be a little surprised if Lebron and Bronny don't both end up in LAL or Phoenix although LA is the far more likely destination IMO. But we'll see.
True dat. But if we get a title? Don't care.
Is Lebron playing us. We will know soon enough!
No, it would indicate they are lying. The only reason anyone would draft Brony at all is to get Lebron. He isn't one of the 60 best players available according to anyone.
Ok that is pretty damn obvious. He's either trolling us or giving a hint.
I think it would indicate they are splitting hairs. It might very well be true they will not draft the son to have a shot at father but if they have an agreement first that is not exactly the same thing. Either way we are NEPO baby enablers.
It’s not about difference. It’s about should either step foot on the court at all. If the answer is no but you are being strong armed, that spells trouble for what happens on the court.
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Not if you know those are the terms going into the deal - and I am sure those terms are acceptable.
