muskie2323

As long as we get something decent in return, chipping in some cash wouldn't be that bad.

I don't buy that. I don't think that would keep LeBron from signing a deal of this magnitude if he thought Chicago was the best place for him to go. From everything I heard, LeBron made his decision by himself. Reinsdorf was interviewed today and he said the only thing LeBron demanded was his own personal trainer and Reinsdorf agreed to it. Don't necessarily believe it myself. At least I'd hope that wouldn't be the main reason he'd wouldn't sign with the Bulls or any other team for that matter. But, with a lot of athletes I guess you never know.

Hadn't seen that anywhere yet, that's not that bad of a request.

Long time lurker, but I figured this was as good as time to start posting. Sorry if this was already posted, but I found this on another board I visit. I think it adds more fuel to the fire if true. Chris Broussard said on ESPN Friday that a big reason that LeBron James didn't sign with the Bulls is that they didn't offer enough perks for LeBron's family and friends. One of LeBron's buddies was hired by the Cavaliers and he wanted his entourage to be able to travel on the Bulls' tab, but the team, according to Broussard, said 'we didn't do that for Michael Jordan, so we're not doing it for you.'