There's been plenty of talk lately about the possibility of LeBron James signing with the Knicks when he's an unrestricted free agent in 2010. With New York's recent trades that left them with little talent but a lot of salary cap space, it's a logical (albeit annoying) conclusion that the team will do everything they can to lure King James to NYC. There are some out there though that refuse to believe the hype, and they're the type that make their living off of making these types of predictions.
I'm talking about the odds makers here, and the ones at BetOnline.com don't think that LeBron is going anywhere. In fact, they have lines posted on where LeBron will end up when it's all said and done, and based on the payouts, their guess is that he'll remain in Cleveland.
Here's a sampling:
Cleveland -150For all the non-degenerates out there, let me translate for you. What this means is that for every $100 you want to win (if you believe LeBron stays a Cavalier), you need to put down $150. And if you think he will jump ship and end up a Knick, for every $100 you put down, you'll get $250 in return. The other thing I found to be of major interest is the fact that the Vegas cognoscenti believe that there's virtually as much chance of Lebron playing overseas as there is of him becoming a Knick.
Knicks +250
Greece +300
Nets +500
Pistons +800
The bookmakers are willing to make a fairly strong bet that LeBron isn't going anywhere in 2010. And since they're not in the business of losing money, I'd go with the house on this one.
[via NBC LA]
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I'm already sick of reading articles about LeBron James and 2010; it's not even the summer of 2009 yet.
if the knicks dont have decent players bron will not go there. new jersey with devin harris has a much better chance right now then again the cavs are going to the finals this year.
LeBron has no class. Join the Knicks LeBron you belong with the knicks say hi to Steph.
even if we don't get lebron...there are still so many great players out there in that market...hit me up on knicksnet.com (http://knicks.knicksnet.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4092956&as=32034) and we'll talk some scenarios
LeBron can make more money here. LeBron likes to tease, like when he said "New York fans need to keep hope alive" He is jokester. I have plenty of examples. That is his marketing tactic, and it is brilliant. Think about it .... if the fans and other coaches of other teams want you....your present team WILL pay you because it is not about the game...it is about filling those stands...it is a business. The Cavs have build a Championship caliber team around him. So, why leave? IT IS WHATEVER LEBRON WANTS .... LEBRON GETS... INCLUDING A CHAMPIONSHIP.