I'm comparing the stars of Celtics and Lebron James, because they have different kind of leadership and it will always affect the ego of their teammates if they feel they don't get the kind of respect they deserve. I just think that Lebron had some attitude problem too as back in Cleveland, there's a rumor that he influence the management to fired David Blatt, and have you wondered why Irving left Cleveland which makes the team shitty afterward?

here's the statement of Irving, and he doesn't want to play with Lebron anymore.
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And would you still admire Lebron after reading this?

Pat Riley Reveals That LeBron James Wanted Erik Spoelstra Fired in 2010


I don't have to argue with that as there are two different sides of the story, and we don't know who is telling the truth.

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/6/29/22556754/lakers-free-agency-rumors-dennis-schroder-contract-demands-120-million-offer

The argument will be invalid because we can't compare Irving's experience to the case of Schroder. And their gap is very different. I don't really see how it ends up in the issue that Schroder doesn't like to play with Lebron so he turned down a decent offer.

Playing with the Celtics, he will still be the second option next to Tatum and Brown as the main guy. And these guys are currently on prime.

Also found on the article you shared: “My first year in OKC was tough. I played with Russ and PG. And then my second year, I felt comfortable. Now, I’m in my first year with the top-two players in the world and the best player who’s every played this game, probably, and for me, it’s just about being in a comfort zone, feeling comfortable.

It clears he wants to be the main man, at least, that's why he tries to step up for the Lakers when James and AD got injured last season. But transferring to Celtics if ever, there will be no change. It doesn't mean that Kemba is now out for the Celtics, he will be the replacement.


This is going nowhere lol. I don't admire Lebron and that was out of the context to include that story in our discussion about Schroder turning down the offer. Like to have an exchange discussion without a hatred feeling toward a player.

There was no argument on the attitude of the players as we only gave our own opinion or speculation on that matter, they are the only ones who know what they think, our only basis is the story and reports we read online.

Let's stick to the main issue, and it was the report that Dennis Schroder declined the offer of the Lakers and you said it's because he wants more money but as per the report that I posted above and I like to post it again, Dennis Schroder denied that money is the main reason.


As you can see, Dennis Schroder already denied it, so there's no reason to spread the rumors that he wants bigger money.


I was replying to the comment of Baofeng, and you replied to my comment as well but you mix up your reply, and I think I was able to express my opinion on the comparison of the attitudes of the players and on the main issue which is money.

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I doubt any team will match the contract offered by the Lakers which was eventually declined by Schroder.

It's a gamble and instead of using much cap space, teams will instead sign a much better-established player. He is expecting a much better and good contract on the free agency and I think that's one of the reasons why he didn't accept the contract extension with the Lakers.

Guys, guys. It's no question they all have the attitude.  Men's ego and pride. How much more when they become a superstar?
Lebron James kicking and picking his own players to play with like they are flowers in the field while they are not even his own land and he didn't water them.
Schroder thinks he is a star and no doubt Lebron thinks the same way and their egos are battling on the shadows. This happened with IT (Isaiah Thomas) too while he was in Cleveland.
Celtics will not be as bad of a drop point for Schroder. Brown's wrist injury may need some rehabilitation to avoid going back. He could be a good wingman for Tatum if that happens or be the best bench player and finally seal that Sixth Man of the Year award and boost his worth. (runner-up OKC 2019-2020)

And that's what the NBA had been targetting in the first place. The fine.
They've been spending a lot of money on these players and they didn't give a chip for NBA management.
It could've been silenced if they just did that.
On an optimistic view, it could be NBA is just trying to warn all the teams to follow the right time upon doing the trades. We will see if it did work on the next trade deadline.

This topic has become so exciting, now only the Celtics are interested in him and the offer was only a 1 year deal for a contract less than $10 million, that's very low compared to the amount he could have received if he accepts the contract extension with the Lakers.

Here's the betting odds for NBA championship in the next season. Lakers is current 2nd to the nets as the favorites to win.

https://www.nba.com/nbabet/nba-title-odds-nets-lakers-early-betting-favorites-for-2022-season


The defending champ is +800, it's the same lineup, so I think they are undervalued here.

^^ Yeah, being the defending champ and only rank 3rd as the favorite, doesn't make sense.

They have beaten obviously the Nets with KD playing. Anyway, I do agree that it will be another exciting season, the battle for the first spot in both conference will be down to wire again. There are still a lot of key players moving, but for sure, teams are getting better. And just like we all been waiting last year to see KD, Irving and Harden, now all eyes are in the Lakers.