My Take on Lebron Free Agency 2010
My initial reaction is that we are still a little bit away from really worrying about this but I want to discuss what Lebron has done to free agency in general.
Players used to have their ‘rookie contracts’ and then sign their big money deal next that lasted 6-7 years depending on if you resigned with the same team or not. Lebron came along and negotiated a shorter term deal so he could be a free agent sooner and put himself in line for one or more big money deals. It was genius and followed by DWade, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul and Deron Williams. They’ve all put themselves in a spot to get a long term deal sooner which gives them a chance for another one later in their careers.
Do I believe Lebron will stay in Cleveland? No. I think he’s as good as gone. I think that he missed out really on being recruited in college and this will be his real chance to enjoy it. He’s gone. New York or New Jersey will have the best chance to get him and we’ll find out in a few short years. Cleveland better enjoy him while they can.
