[piratejpParticipant]

They probably didn’t have much of a chance anyway, but if they’re forced to sell him based on the talent level alone…good luck with that.

Per ESPN: Sources said various teams were made aware of James’ anti-tour stance Wednesday, sending many of them into scramble mode. The New York Knicks — who according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer were planning a spectacular, celebrity-laden dinner cooked by a world-renowned chef for James on July 1 — quickly canceled it and began plotting an emergency Plan B, according to two sources.

James’ decision throws a monkey wrench in the plans of several clubs that hoped to sell him on non-basketball-related enticements such as the vibrancy of their city, the social life it might afford or the A-list celebrities who support their teams.

It’s believed that James — who is the face of this historic free-agent class — wants to keep the focus on basketball and believes hosting teams in Ohio can prevent the recruitment process from turning into a spectacle.

[JazzinSLCParticipant]

I mean he could turn this into a complete circus, but all that would do is show he has a ridiculous ego, and that he’s starving for attention. Make your sutors come to you…and do this “recruitment” behind the scenes. I mean why drag it on for months, going from city to city. I’m glad LeBron and his camp has decided to do it this way.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

James is doing the right thing but at the same time the circus that his tour would cause would be good publicity for the NBA.
You got to remember every city he visits will almost certainly give him the keys to the town while he’s there. The news would have a nightly feature and everything. This would bring a lot of attention to the League, and make people realize just how important this whole bonanza really is because it could change the landscape of the league. The free publicity everybody would be getting tho is really hard to pass on.

[The Scare Crow ReturnsParticipant]

The initials are literally in his name…We assume the L stands for Lousey….Right on the money with the “No Free Publicy”…that means ….Knicks, Clippers, Heat, Nets , Wolves, Wizards and Kings….did I miss any one on the pay me or shut up show….he ain’t giving those fan bases the time of day and they Know it…Big Middle Finger to the League…On the brink on largest NBA media circus and Looming lock out…Lebron draws His line the sand… I like it… hey Lebron…the rest of the League says FU 2

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