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LeBron James decided the most complicated path in search of his fourth ring in the NBA. "The King" left the Eastern Conference of the NBA in which he played for a decade and a half to join the Los Angeles Lakers from the West, where he will have more competition in pursuit of finals and the Larry Trophy O & # 39; Brien that he had before.
At age 33, the & # 39; King & # 39; preferred to change for the third time in a team, choose what he wanted, with whom he wanted and where he wanted so much that he had the opportunity to win another ring
The NBA Finals plans to conclude a two-year contract with Golden State that would include an option for the player in the second year.
In seeking to overthrow Golden State in the Western Conference, Chris Paul decides to stay in Houston by signing a maximum contract
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The Lakers, with the arrival of LeBron, spend the night. a team of 35 wins by 47 defeats to claiming for one season to the next in a team full of young promises. In the 2017-2018 season, they finished in 11th overall in the West, with 12 victories in last place in the playoffs
"The King" changed the face of the Cleveland Cavaliers and became the leader in points, rebounds and badists, winners that nothing else show Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) and Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves). The Cavs record with LeBron was 560-342, while without it is 1283-1756. In Las Vegas casinos, bets for a title in 2019 went from 12-1 to 500-1 with James joining the Lakers.
Although the free agency is just beginning, the possible arrival of Kawhi Leonard would give him an important quality jump to Angelenos, as well as an oxygen tank for James, who would have more energy to lead offensives and not worry so much about defense.
However, LeBron James' path to his fourth ring and the seventh tenth for the Lakers will not be easy. The West is rife with contenders who have armed powerful quintets and will make the 2018-19 season attractive
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Golden State won (108-85) in the fourth match of the final at the Cleveland Cavaliers, to get their third title in the last four years.
Current champions have established four conference titles (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018). Kevin Durant renewed for another year with the Warriors and will want to win the championship again before reaching the free agency. The basis of recent seasons has guaranteed contract: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Durant as starters, as well as Andre Iguoadala and Shaun Livingston's bench.
Go four consecutive seasons in which the Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, With LeBron James, they face in the final a title for the Cavs by three Golden State. The only time Cleveland was victorious was Kyrie Irving as scout and Tristan Thompson, Kevin Love and JR Smith were more tactful.
Last season was one of great disappointments to remain in the first round of the playoffs to be defeated by Utah Jazz in six games. The arrivals of Paul George and Carmelo Anthony were misleading, but that was not reflected in the scope. George has extended his contract with the Thunder for four years, believing that they can be title contenders. Russell Westbrook, Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, as well as Anthony have a guaranteed contract
Other Candidates
Portland Trail Blazers finished third in the regular phase of the West with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum as spine. Let no one reject Terry Stotts' quintet, which may come as a surprise.
Tom Thiboudeau has slowly scored the Minnesota Timberwolves and his 47-35 record in 2017-18 could improve the following season. Jimmy Butler renewed, while his most important players – Jeff Teague, Gorgui Dieng, Taj Gibson, Andrew Wiggins, Cole Aldrich and Karl-Anthony Towns – have a guaranteed contract.
Donovan Mitchell was very important for Utah Jazz to reach the conference semifinals with a score of 48-34, despite the fact that their team was not so powerful. The power they have with Rudy Gobert in painting places them in another complicated team in the West.
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