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NBA Tickets ?– Where Will the King Rule in 2010?

November 5, 2008 on 11:00 am | In Uncategorized |

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It?’s already the biggest question being asked in NBA circles and it?’s still two years away. For what team will LeBron James be playing in the 2010-2011 NBA season? James?’ current deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers includes a clause in which the superstar can opt out after the 2009-2010 season and become an unrestricted free agent, an option that he?’ll likely pursue for financial reasons if nothing else. At this point, it appears that there will be three potential suitors in the NBA, with a wildcard option as well. Let?’s examine each potential destination for the King.

There is a good chance that when it?’s all said and done, James will remain with the Cavaliers. His loyalties lie in Cleveland, as he was born and raised in nearby Akron, OH. The major knock on the Cavs has been the front office?’s inability to build a solid team around James. The King has had to put the team on his back in a way that perhaps no other superstar has faced. This summer?’s addition of Mo Williams could go a long way in keeping the King in Cleveland should the two players mesh on the court. Williams is a good shooter, something that complements James?’ game very well, but he?’s also the point guard the Cavs have been desperately lacking since James?’ was drafted in 2003. Williams can also create his own shot and be the guy that can play the focal point of the offense when James hits the bench for a breather.

The Nets are a team that could swoop in and steal the King from the Cavs; at least that?’s how the maligned fans in Cleveland would view it. James?’ friendship with hip-hop mogul and Nets part-owner Sean Carter (a.k.a. Jay-Z) has been well documented. Should the Nets complete their move to Brooklyn by the time the summer of 2010 rolls around, there?’s a good chance LeBron would genuinely consider playing for them. The young talent on the team needs to develop, though. If guys like Devin Harris and other youngsters can raise their game enough to convince James that there is a contender waiting for him, he could be the face of the first Brooklyn basketball franchise.

Just across the Brooklyn Bridge is another borough of New York, one with a little more glitz and a little more glamour, Manhattan. Waiting in that part of New York City will be the New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden, the Mecca of basketball. The Knicks have made it clear that they?’re going to try to clear enough cap space to lure the King to the Garden in 2010. Whether they can do it, or if they?’ll have enough talent to attract the King, remains to be seen. LeBron has expressed his desire to be the first billionaire athlete, and what bigger marketing stage is there than New York City?

The only other option I can see is for LeBron to play in Europe. The dollar amount would have to be exorbitant, but I?’m not ruling it out completely. LeBron has expressed the desire to be a global icon, and what better way to become one than to span the globe throughout his playing career? Still, I don?’t see it happening as LeBron is such a student of the NBA and its greats of the past. I don?’t think he?’d leave the greatest basketball league in the world simply for more coin.

Wherever he goes in 2010, there?’s sure to be frenzy of media attention and rabid fans, as well as a huge spike in demand for NBA tickets.

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About the Author

StubHub has sponsored this article, which was written by Morgan C. Dunn. Stubhub.com is one of the leaders in the business of selling NBA tickets, sports tickets, concert tickets, theatre tickets, or even special events tickets.

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