Source: Clippers will let LeBron James pick his coach and GM

[@ndrew]

Clippers ARE desparate. Some coaches are under contract and will not be willing to go just because they were "picked". Will you like to hear: Shut up, coach. I chose you that's why we are going to run this play." That's just too much pressure. You are not building organizations like that. Lebron is not instant championship. Ask Cavaliers and they will tell. You do not let players dictate the way you move THAT much. Primadonnas...

[The Shiv]

If this was true wouldn't this be tampering?

[pro2020]

Lebron gets what he want's in Cleveland, why would he go anywhere else?

[ElectricMayhem]

Not pathetic at all. Sterling is my least favorite owner, but if true, it's a great move. The Clippers have a selling point of talent, but nothing else. The power and potential to get a great coach and great GM have to be nice selling points for Lebron.

He may not take it, but the Clippers just became a hell of a lot more tempting for Lebron than they were a day ago, and that's what makes it a great move (if true).

[GoDucks92]

I would also love to see this happen. Imagine how jealous Kobe would get! Hahahahaha.

[prekazi]

Hmm source...

I heard that they're willing to change the name of the team to L.A LeBrons and there's also an additional clause: Team will move to Akron in 5 years.

[It_Was_Typed]

We all know they're going to overpay for Joe Johnson or Rudy Gay this summer.

[RapsGM]

lol all the cleveland and ny fans are getting heated. Its not like he's really gonna go to them. If he did, he would probably break his leg on the first practice.

[infinite11285]

This would be a no brainer if they let him have enough leverage to give Sterlinng his walking papers, and pick a brand new owner too. I would never, ever, want to play for Sterling if I were a NBA player....

[triplet1984]

You know at first I didn't think there was any way Lebron would give credence to going to an organization like the Clippers... but letting him cherry pick the coach AND GM For the first time I can imagine it happening. Remote chance I know, but still its a small one.

[rilamann]

Kobe with the Lakers and Lebron with the Clippers would be pretty cool though.

I'm not a fan of either team but as NBA fan that would be great entertainment.

[Ming Kong!]

Man it'd be sweet to be an LA resident if that happened lol

[Slava]

Knowing the Clippers they will end up giving the max to Rudy Gay.

[InBoobieWeTrust]

So, when they overpay Rudy Gay will be get to pick both as well? Or just one?

[BullSoxChicago'sFinest]

Source: Clippers will let LeBron James pick his coach and GM. about 11 hours ago via web
@benmaller

WOW the Clippers are desperate.

Pretty pathetic on the Clippers part

Why is it pathetic or desperate?? It's exactly what Cleveland's been doing for years, and it's what a lot of teams would do if they knew they had a realistic chance next year.

I hate Lebron but he'd bring in wins and massive $$, what more would you want as a team?? Too many owners are happy with less than that. You guys act like we're talking about Gerald Wallace or something

[Clip34life]

It's amazing how much animosity this is bringing against the Clippers. There is nothing wrong with this move. This is a savvy business move on the part of the Clippers. It's not like LeBron wouldn't pick a great coach and GM. Why wouldn't he want the best???

[BullSoxChicago'sFinest]

They could give him ownership interest and let him rename the team and he still wouldn't play for the Clippers. It's pretty much the only city where he wouldn't be the alpha dog if he signed. Why compete for L.A.'s affections with Kobe when you can be master of your own domain everywhere else. If people rule out Chicago because of Jordan's legacy despite him not having played there for over a decade then how is L.A. even a consideration where Kobe is far more popular than LeBron?

Actually I can see it as something he could do. He's a huge attention whore, but he's also very driven in a cocky and arrogant way. He knows it's always him vs Kobe (just like when he was younger it was 'Detroit' as his roadblock and he would bring it up in commercials) and a guy like that just might attack it head-on

[supaflash]

They should let him change the name and the logo and jerseys too

Hmm... power struggle going on between the Buss fam and Phil Jackson... Jackson praising Bron... Bron retiring MJ's jersey, taking over Kobe's best player status...

LeBron comes to the Clips, convinces Phil Jackson to become coach/GM, or maybe brings back Jerry West too... Clips end up with #1 Pick... instant dynasty

Wall/Baron
Gordon
Bron/
Griff
Kaman/Jordan

New name, logo, colors, they take over the spotlight from the Lakers creating a huge rift in the city and in Hollywood... celebrities heads explode... world ends Dec 12th 2012

[Slava]

They could give him ownership interest and let him rename the team and he still wouldn't play for the Clippers. It's pretty much the only city where he wouldn't be the alpha dog if he signed. Why compete for L.A.'s affections with Kobe when you can be master of your own domain everywhere else. If people rule out Chicago because of Jordan's legacy despite him not having played there for over a decade then how is L.A. even a consideration where Kobe is far more popular than LeBron?

Actually I can see it as something he could do. He's a huge attention whore, but he's also very driven in a cocky and arrogant way. He knows it's always him vs Kobe (just like when he was younger it was 'Detroit' as his roadblock and he would bring it up in commercials) and a guy like that just might attack it head-on

No he won't take it on. He's got his insecurities like confiscating the tapes of that dunk, withdrawing from dunk contest etc. and competing in Kobe/Lakers' shadow will be a risk even Lebron and Wade wouldn't attempt.

[MrCheerios]

Coach: Tom Thibodeau or JVG
GM: Jerry West

And he still probably wouldn't come.