The LeBron James Sweepstakes: Don't Count Out The New Jersey Nets

The Chicago Bulls seem to have replaced the New York Knicks as the odds on favorite to lure LeBron James away from the Cavaliers. While LeBron may eventually end up in the windy city, I'm starting to think New Jersey might have the right stuff to lure King James to town.
Here is what the Nets have to offer: Billionaire owner, billionaire to be part owner Jay-Z, talented center Brook Lopez, capable point guard Devin Harris, successful head coach and a slew of talented young players. Add Chris Bosh to the mix and suddenly the Nets are a top 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Right now I'd say the Bulls are still in the driver's seat, but it might be a closer race than most people think. Here is how I see it:
Bulls: 50/50 - 50%
Nets: 25%
Cavs: 15%
Knicks: 5%
Heat: 3%
Mavs: 1.5%
Clippers: .05%
As far as the other high profile free agents are concerned, here is where I predict they will end up:
Chris Bosh: Bulls (or Nets if LeBron goes there)
Dwyane Wade: Heat (no chance he is leaving Miami)
Joe Johnson: Knicks
Amare Stoudemire: Heat
Carlos Boozer: Knicks (or Miami if Amare heads to NY)
Dirk Nowitzki: Dallas (with Phoenix as a longshot)
Ray Allen: Heat
Think I'm wrong? If so, sound off in the comments or send me an e-mail.


I strongly feel that LeBron James should play for Chicago Bulls. They are one of the best teams I have ever seen. In my view playing for New York Knicks will not serve any purpose for James because he is a highly professional player while New York Knicks is not a professional team. So Lebron’s situation will be much like the bull in the China shop. Moreover all basket ball fans owe a lot to Chicago Bulls because they were responsible for popularizing the game during the 1990s.
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