Is Anthony Davis On The Verge Of Passing Lebron James As NBA King?

[akphidelt]

Lebron's best basketball trait is his athletic ability and size - he does not rely entirely on talent like Dirk or TD - once he turns about 33 and slows down he's gonna drop off as fast as Shaq did - he doesnt have anything near 6-8 years of prime left - more like 2-3 - fuck, he lost 20 pounds in off season because he was already slowing

2-3 years??? Lmao. Dude is still 29 right now. He'll be able to perform at a very high level until 34-35 easily and based on his freakish nature, he'll probably be able to push it to 36-37.

 

[CHOPTALK]

First of all, there is no trade offer that would ever get the Cavs to trade Lebron in the next 4-5 years. Second of all, in the absolutely hypothetical scenario that the Cavs called up the Pelicans to offer the trade, it wouldn't even be a debate. Lebron brings so much monetary value to a team it's crazy.

You are simply wrong.
New Orleans would never trade AD for Lebron.

You will have a very difficult time finding anyone to agree with you.

The marketing thing only goes so far.

I think there would be some local backlash if the Pelicans made that trade.
I know I would be pissed.
All the season ticket holders would know the Pelicans did it for all the wrong reasons.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Lol, fine... 4-5 years. Even though Kobe is 2nd in the NBA in scoring right now. Davis has done absolutely nothing except put up decent numbers when he is not injured. Lebron is a proven winner. The fact this is even a debate is crazy.

Decent numbers? The guy is averaging 24-14-4 right now. That's MVP type stuff. Kobe may be second in scoring, but he also has the lowest field goal percentage of his career.

 

[CHOPTALK]

First of all, there is no trade offer that would ever get the Cavs to trade Lebron in the next 4-5 years. Second of all, in the absolutely hypothetical scenario that the Cavs called up the Pelicans to offer the trade, it wouldn't even be a debate. Lebron brings so much monetary value to a team it's crazy.

The Pelicans calling the Cavs to trade AD for Lebron is more hypothetical then the cavs calling the pels to trade Lebron for AD.

 

[akphidelt]

You are simply wrong.
New Orleans would never trade AD for Lebron.

You will have a very difficult time finding anyone to agree with you.

The marketing thing only goes so far.

I think there would be some local backlash if the Pelicans made that trade.
I know I would be pissed.
All the season ticket holders would know the Pelicans did it for all the wrong reasons.

Lol, first off Cleveland would never trade Lebron. But if the hypothetical situation happen, the Pelicans would make the trade in a second. Wouldn't even be a question.

 

[CHOPTALK]

The fact this is even a debate is crazy.

Its only a debate in your mind.
You are the only one that does not get it.

 

[MantisToboggan]

In AKs defense, Dell Demps is the reason New Orleans is stuck with Eric Gordon's 4-58 albatross. Never should have matched that contract. With that in mind, maybe trading Davis isn't impossible.

 

[akphidelt]

Decent numbers? The guy is averaging 24-14-4 right now. That's MVP type stuff. Kobe may be second in scoring, but he also has the lowest field goal percentage of his career.

Lol, Davis is an MVP type player, there is no question about that. This isn't like trading Davis for Boris Diaw though. They wouldn't even think twice about trading him for Lebron.

 

[akphidelt]

Its only a debate in your mind.
You are the only one that does not get it.

Oh I get it. There is not an owner in the game that would not trade whatever they had for Lebron James. The economic impact he has, plus the fact he pretty much guarantees success. It would be no question. The fact you honestly believe they would not trade Davis for Lebron is crazy. Like literally, beyond your Saints have the #1 defense in the NFL crazy.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Lol, Davis is an MVP type player, there is no question about that. This isn't like trading Davis for Boris Diaw though. They wouldn't even think twice about trading him for Lebron.

Would you rather have 10 years of Anthony Davis in his prime or 3 years of Lebron in his prime? It's not even a question.

 

[CHOPTALK]

Lol, first off Cleveland would never trade Lebron. But if the hypothetical situation happen, the Pelicans would make the trade in a second. Wouldn't even be a question.

You got the first part right from a marketing standpoint.
The cavs would not trade him because they simply cant. They are in a different situation then the Pels.

But you are 100% wrong about the 2nd part.

The Pelicans would never trade AD for Lebron.
And I dont think you will find a single reputable person to agree with you.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Oh I get it. There is not an owner in the game that would not trade whatever they had for Lebron James. The economic impact he has, plus the fact he pretty much guarantees success. It would be no question. The fact you honestly believe they would not trade Davis for Lebron is crazy. Like literally, beyond your Saints have the #1 defense in the NFL crazy.

If you want to make this is about more than a pure basketball decision, yes the marketing/ticket sales aspect changes the game. Lebron is unmatchable in those areas.

 

[akphidelt]

Would you rather have 10 years of Anthony Davis in his prime or 3 years of Lebron in his prime? It's not even a question.

Lebron, not even a discussion.

 

[CHOPTALK]

Oh I get it. There is not an owner in the game that would not trade whatever they had for Lebron James. The economic impact he has, plus the fact he pretty much guarantees success. It would be no question. The fact you honestly believe they would not trade Davis for Lebron is crazy. Like literally, beyond your Saints have the #1 defense in the NFL crazy.

If my statement is so crazy try to find someone that disagrees with me.

You will have a hard to finding that.

 

[Seymour]

If Lebron was to be traded with for Davis - NO would end up with - well Lebron and nothing else - with Davis they have the chance to build an empire around like SA did with Duncan - Lebron may be playing in 6 years but he is an open court freak that is simply bigger, faster and stronger - at 31 or so - he ain't gonna be faster and he ain't gonna be more athletic than the 24 year olds - he's gonna age like fruit - just like Shaq

 

[slapshot]

Remember he's talking New Orleans we just can't understand it must be in the Gumbo

At least Chop don't type Cajun

 

[CHOPTALK]

If you want to make this is about more than a pure basketball decision, yes the marketing/ticket sales aspect changes the game. Lebron is unmatchable in those areas.

But even still I dont think the marketing aspect outweighs the on the court aspect.
Especially when you consider the fact that AD is becoming a marketing draw in his own right. Although not to Lebrons level.

 

[akphidelt]

If my statement is so crazy try to find someone that disagrees with me.

You will have a hard to finding that.

It's not even a debate. There is no where to find someone that would even attempt to rationalize a Lebron James trade. There is no trade offer possible that the Cavs would listen to for Lebron. The Pelicans can offer Davis and their next 40 first round draft picks for Lebron and the Cavs would not even consider it. Davis has done absolutely nothing in the NBA. He's putting up Kevin Love type numbers. Definite all-star, possible future MVP... but Lebron can take any team to the promise land and bring a shitload of money in to the organization.

 

[Seymour]

Well, you will see this year - Lebron has gone out of his way to make sure he plays on a stacked team - let's see how many titles they rack up there in Cleveland

 

[Seymour]

What promise land is he referring to? When did Lebron become Shaq, TD or Kobe? he played on a stacked team and got anal raped 5-0 in the finals and for all practical purposes lost the prior year too in G6