NBA Teams Use Voice Messages to Court Lebron James
WHO:
ESPN - Bob Myers, president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, appeared on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman to pitch the Philadelphia 76ers to LeBron James.
ESPN - Rich Paul, James' agent, has facilitated team executives in sending voice notes to pitch to LeBron James.
ESPN - Rich Paul, James' agent, has facilitated team executives in sending voice notes to pitch to LeBron James.
Pro Football Network - NBA analyst Bill Simmons claimed that LeBron James to a contender is a "done deal."
RealGM Basketball - Bob Myers, president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, pitched LeBron James to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on the "Game Over" podcast.
ESPN - Rich Paul, James' agent, has facilitated team executives in sending voice notes to pitch to LeBron James.
ESPN - LeBron James is currently believed to have a favorite team in mind.
ESPN - Rich Paul has spoken to 27 teams about LeBron James.
ESPN - Rich Paul, James' agent, has facilitated team executives in sending voice notes to pitch to LeBron James.
ESPN - Bob Myers, president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, appeared on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman to pitch the Philadelphia 76ers to LeBron James.
ESPN - Rich Paul, James' agent and CEO of Klutch Sports, has facilitated team executives in sending voice notes to pitch to LeBron James.
ESPN - Bob Myers, president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, appeared on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman to pitch the Philadelphia 76ers to LeBron James.
NY Post - Saquon Barkley made a pitch to LeBron James, stating, "You’ll be remembered forever."
RealGM Basketball - LeBron James is believed to have a favorite team in mind.
ESPN - Steph Curry acknowledged the possibility of playing alongside LeBron James.
RealGM Basketball - LeBron James, Rich Paul (agent), Bob Myers (president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment), Steph Curry.
ESPN - LeBron James, Rich Paul, Bob Myers, Max Kellerman (co-host of the podcast).
WHAT:
ESPN - LeBron James is currently believed to have a favorite team in mind.
ESPN - There is "no timetable" for LeBron James' decision regarding his free agency.
ESPN - LeBron James is still in the process of absorbing the pertinent information from various teams regarding their pitches.
ESPN - Sources indicated that it is unclear whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have been involved in the practice of sending voice notes to LeBron James.
ESPN - LeBron James has been spending time with family and friends, enjoying vacation and golf, and is in no rush to make a decision.
Pro Football Network - NBA analyst Bill Simmons claimed that LeBron James to a contender is a "done deal."
Pro Football Network - Rich Paul stated that he has already informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - LeBron James is currently an unrestricted free agent after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere, ending his eight-year run with the franchise.
ESPN - James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds on 51.5% shooting in the previous season.
ESPN - A few other teams have had their owner, president, or general manager record a voice memo for LeBron James.
ESPN - LeBron James is still in the process of absorbing the pertinent information from various teams regarding their pitches.
ESPN - LeBron James is still in the process of absorbing the pertinent information from various teams regarding their pitches.
ESPN - Sources indicated that it is unclear whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have been involved in the practice of sending voice notes to LeBron James.
ESPN - LeBron James is still in the process of absorbing the pertinent information from various teams regarding their pitches.
ESPN - Sources indicated that it is unclear whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have been involved in the practice of sending voice notes to LeBron James.
ESPN - There is "no timetable" for LeBron James' decision regarding his free agency.
ESPN - LeBron James is still in the process of absorbing the pertinent information from various teams regarding their pitches.
ESPN - Bob Myers stated on the "Game Over" podcast, "If (LeBron) was here, I'd say, 'I honestly believe this is your best chance to win.'"
RealGM Basketball - Bob Myers' appearance on Rich Paul's podcast was scheduled before LeBron James' free agency began.
RealGM Basketball - Teams cited by Rich Paul as contenders include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks.
ESPN - LeBron James can no longer pursue a sign-and-trade after the Los Angeles Lakers renounced his rights.
ESPN - LeBron James is currently an unrestricted free agent after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere.
ESPN - James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds on 51.5% shooting in the previous season.
ESPN - Rich Paul has spoken to 27 teams about LeBron James.
RealGM Basketball - Bob Myers stated on the "Game Over" podcast, "If (LeBron) was here, I'd say, 'I honestly believe this is your best chance to win.'"
RealGM Basketball - Sources indicated that Bob Myers' appearance on Rich Paul's podcast was scheduled before LeBron James' free agency began.
RealGM Basketball - Teams cited by Rich Paul as contenders include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks.
RealGM Basketball - James can no longer pursue a sign-and-trade after the Los Angeles Lakers renounced his rights. His next contract will be limited to the nontaxpayer midlevel exception, the taxpayer midlevel exception, or the veteran's minimum.
Sportskeeda - LeBron James announced that he would not be playing his 24th season with the Lakers.
RealGM Basketball - Bob Myers most recently pitched LeBron James to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on the "Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul" podcast.
ESPN - A few other teams have had their owner, president, or general manager record a voice memo for LeBron James.
ESPN - Sources indicated that it is unclear whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have been involved in the practice of sending voice notes to LeBron James.
ESPN - There is "no timetable" for LeBron James' decision regarding his free agency.
RealGM Basketball - Team executives are sending voice notes to LeBron James to pitch him on signing with their teams.
ESPN - Bob Myers pitched LeBron James to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on the "Game Over" podcast.
ESPN - Other teams have had their owners, presidents, or general managers record voice memos for LeBron James.
ESPN - LeBron James is currently in the process of absorbing information from various teams regarding their pitches.
RealGM Basketball - Bob Myers stated on the "Game Over" podcast, "If (LeBron) was here, I'd say, 'I honestly believe this is your best chance to win.'"
RealGM Basketball - Sources indicated that Bob Myers' appearance on Rich Paul's podcast was scheduled before LeBron James' free agency began.
RealGM Basketball - Teams cited by Rich Paul as contenders include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks.
RealGM Basketball - James can no longer pursue a sign-and-trade after the Los Angeles Lakers renounced his rights. His next contract will be limited to the nontaxpayer midlevel exception, the taxpayer midlevel exception, or the veteran's minimum.
Sportskeeda - LeBron James announced that he would not be playing his 24th season with the Lakers.
RealGM Basketball - Bob Myers most recently pitched LeBron James to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on the "Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul" podcast.
ESPN - A few other teams have had their owner, president, or general manager record a voice memo for LeBron James.
ESPN - Sources indicated that it is unclear whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have been involved in the practice of sending voice notes to LeBron James.
ESPN - There is "no timetable" for LeBron James' decision regarding his free agency.
RealGM Basketball - Team executives are sending voice notes to LeBron James to pitch him on signing with their teams.
ESPN - Bob Myers pitched LeBron James to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on the "Game Over" podcast.
ESPN - Other teams have had their owners, presidents, or general managers record voice memos for LeBron James.
ESPN - LeBron James is currently in the process of absorbing information from various teams regarding their pitches.
WHERE:
RealGM Basketball - Philadelphia 76ers, referenced as the team Bob Myers is associated with.
WHEN:
ESPN - LeBron James' free agency decision is stretching into its second week.
ESPN - Bob Myers appeared on the "Game Over" podcast on Wednesday.
WHY:
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - LeBron James wants to play "meaningful, competitive basketball" at his next stop.
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - LeBron James wants to play "meaningful, competitive basketball" at his next stop.
Pro Football Network - NBA analyst Bill Simmons claimed that LeBron James to a contender is a "done deal."
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
ESPN - LeBron James has been spending time with family and friends, enjoying vacation and golf, and is in no rush to make a decision.
ESPN - Rich Paul informed interested teams that money will not be the determining factor for LeBron James, allowing teams to fill out their rosters without being held up by his decision.
HOW:
RealGM Basketball - Bob Myers stated on the "Game Over" podcast, "If (LeBron) was here, I'd say, 'I honestly believe this is your best chance to win.'"
ESPN - Teams are using voice notes as a method to indirectly pitch their vision to LeBron James through Rich Paul.
ESPN - Teams are using voice notes as a method to indirectly pitch their vision to LeBron James through Rich Paul.
RealGM Basketball - Voice notes are facilitated through agent Rich Paul.
ESPN - Teams are using voice notes as a method to indirectly pitch their vision to LeBron James.
In a recent appearance on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman, Bob Myers, president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, made a pitch for the Philadelphia 76ers to LeBron James, while his agent Rich Paul has been facilitating voice notes from team executives to entice the star player. Reports suggest that LeBron currently has a favorite team in mind, but there is no timetable for his decision regarding free agency. Paul has also communicated to interested teams that financial considerations won't dictate LeBron's choice, giving them the flexibility to finalize their rosters without delay.