Q: What is the Lebrometer?
A: The Lebrometer is the only site dedicated to the question of whether LeBron James will leave Cleveland after the upcoming 2009-10 season. It was started in 2006 and we were the only ones to correctly predict he would resign a three year extension. We give you a chance to vote and be part of the meter, along with the views of our insiders.
Q: If Lebron does not re-sign with the Cavaliers this year, what happens?
A: If he does not re-sign by October 31, then he is ineligible to agree to a contract extension until he reaches free agency in 2008.
Q: Lebron has indicated that he is inclined to re-sign with the Cavaliers. Why not just assume that is the truth?
A: Let us be perfectly clear: there is no reason not to trust Lebron James. But – things happen. Check the recent sports history of Cleveland and see what you think. Certainly, Cleveland has seen many superstars (mostly Indians) leave town in recent years, often after said players indicated a wish to stay forever. Whether or not one believes in a “Cleveland curse,” the region and its fans have suffered through a major sports championship dating back to 1964, the longest for any city with at least three “major league” sports teams. So when the Cavaliers, surprisingly, are able to acquire the greatest athlete to suit up in Cleveland since Jim Brown, and when he is also a local boy, it would be unnatural not to be a bit cynical about the potential for this to collapse into the greatest Cleveland sports disaster yet.
Q: Is this site in any way affiliated with Lebron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the NBA?
A: Absolutely not!
Q: When can LeBron become a free agent?
A: Midnight on June 30, 2010. To follow the exact amount of time, refer to the Countdown listed on the left side of each site page
Q: What are LeBron's Choices?
A: As of July 1, 2010, Lebron is free to sign with any NBA team with salary cap room or a real long shot is to play oversees, more than likely for one year, if he doesn’t find the right deal in the NBA; especially with the impending owner-player negotiations in the NBA at he end of the upcoming.
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A: There are many ways we might work together, click here to learn more!.
Q: If LeBron does not re-sign with the Cavs this year, what happens?
A: If LeBron does not re-sign by June 30, 2010 then he will be eligible for free agency on July 1, 2010.
Q: Who are the prime candidates to lure Lebron away from the Cavs?
A: Teams in the major media markets are the leading candidates. The Nets have perhaps the best chance, with a new arena planned in Brooklyn and (prior to the past year) deep-pocketed Bruce Ratner now running the show along with LeBron’s friend Jay-Z. Their salary cap situation requires additional fine-tuning if such a deal can be made. The Knicks’ cap situation is better, although not perfect. Because of the reduction in next year’s salary cap, the Knicks may be unable to retain some of their few existing good players, such as David Lee. More important, they might not be able to sign another mega superstar such as Chris Bosh or Dwayne Wade as was their master plan. The Bulls have an abundance of young talent and would be a good fit, but again have to work around the cap restraints; even with LeBron’s admitted fascination with Michael Jordan. The Lakers would be unbeatable with LeBron and Kobe Bryant, but Kobe hasn’t exactly built a track record of coexistence with fellow superstars and hey have reloaded wisely during this past off season.. The Clippers could put themselves on the NBA map by luring LeBron to their side of the Staples Center, but such a move by a megastar to that franchise is a long shot at best.
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