Because if he opts in then he has to stay. From what I understand he will opt out, let Pat Riley form a roster, then make his decision if the team is good enough or not. By opting out it puts pressure on Riley to get the players and puts pressure on the owner to spend money (which ticked him off when he cut Miller in order to save 17 million). Lebron WILL opt out, im very certain of it.
More suitors for him in 2015. If he opts out and signs a one year deal, then he is only tied up for next season. After next season, he can sit back and decide where to go for a long term deal. The only good thing going for Miami right now is that no team is a real suitor for him. He probably won't want to leave the East and there are no teams in the East with room. Next year will be a whole nother story. He should have plenty of options.
This is where I am confused... http://www.spotrac.com/nba/miami-heat/lebron-james/ From this it seems if he opts in, he stays for one more year not locked in. FROM SI: It would be smarter for James to simply pick up his player option for 2014-15. That way, he gets his best shot at winning a title next year, with Miami; he doesn't get grief from anybody for being a serial franchise-jumper; and he keeps his options open for the future. He can become a free agent in the summer of 2015 (and possibly join Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony in New York), or he can sign a long-term deal with the Heat then, or he can pick up his 2015-16 option in Miami and become a free agent in 2016. Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nb...at-contract-decision-cavaliers/#ixzz35DiCFqBA
Another reason he wont opt in is because they want him to take less to. I think he will take less if it means adding another guy, but again this all null if Wade opts in.
I still can't believe he would be willing to take less. The best player in the world is getting paid the same as Chris Bosh. Players that have higher salaries than LeBron: Kobe Bryant Dirk Nowitzki Amar'e Stoudemire Joe Johnson Carmelo Anthony Dwight Howard Pau Gasol That's insane!!!! These guys are getting paid more than the best basketball player of the last decade. Possibly the greatest of all time lol in his prime. Yet the Heat want him to take a pay cut again? Fuckin nuts
Yeah I'm really confused contract wise with the whole opt in deal. I think he could easily opt in and have fun in 2015 free agency. Wade would become an expiring contract too.
His knees are shot. They aren't fixable and all the rest in the world isn't going to let him elevate like he used to. _
Because he wants to put pressure on Riley and Arison to go out and spend money, and pay the luxury tax. If he opts-in then they could just screw him over for 2015, like they did last season by cutting Miller.
Because they took Max deals while Lebron took I believe 15 million. The Heat back in 2010 could not hand out 3 max contracts, they didnt have enough so Lebron took less money.
It's not about max dollars, it's about trying to win another championship. He took less to go to Miami for a reason. He'll stay, or go somewhere else, for the same reason. If his best option is to stay in Miami and try and retool for another run, he'll stay. If he sees a better option to win somewhere else, he'll go. _
Yeah the Amar'e deal is unreal lol Look no further to find out why the Knicks are in a shit storm right now. What's amazing is that all those guys are getting paid more than LeBron James. Yet people think he will take another pay cut? Eventually this man is gonna want his money, and right now is the perfect time. In his prime
The Heat want Lebron to drop down to 12 million, its not really about the money for Lebron. That 4 million he is missing will be worth losing if he can win more championships and strengthen his brand as a winner. I dont really follow the whole business side but I would be willing to bet that more "Lebron" shoes were sold last summer than what will be sold this summer. (Hes under contract with Nike regardless but the more his stuff sells, the more power he will have come the next contract)
I understand that but LeBron James is a business man. He took a significant pay cut back in 2010 when he wasn't the man he is today. He has two rings now and multiple MVP's. He has solidified his name in arguments with Michael Jordan, yet he is living with $10+ million less per year? I get it, he wants his championships. But when a team like Houston offers you a blockbuster deal, you gotta take it.
No he won't. Not if it's at the expense of winning. More $$ does nothing for him and his legacy and his ability to make money after he's retired. He needs to win championships and put this past year behind him. It's not about getting max money for a guy like Lebron. _
The 4-5 million he is missing out on is not much in the large scheme things as he trys to build a billion dollar empire.
Actually he just took a significant step back from Jordan. Him making max dollars means nothing especially given how much he makes off the court. _
Yes, but you're telling me that if a team like Houston offers him a GIGANTIC contract, like reports are saying they are ready to do, he would deny it? For what? To stay in Miami with an aging Wade and a team that desperately needs contributors? Why would you deny a HUGE deal to play with guys like Howard and Harden?
I just read in 2012 ALONE Nike made $300 million off of Lebrons shoes. IDK when his next deal is with Nike but if he commands even 10% of that, he is looking at $30 million a year just from Nike.
