LeBron James could reportedly have a new number next season, but Cleveland Cavaliers fans hope the words remain the same.
James filed paperwork to switch from No. 23 to No. 6, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on Monday. He beat a Wednesday deadline to make the request.
The All-Star said in November that he was thinking of giving up 23 out of respect for his hero Michael Jordan, but at that time he was “50-50,” according to the newspaper.
“I’ve done it,” James told the Plain Dealer. “I already sent it in. I’m going to be No. 6.”
Six is James’ jersey number on the Olympic team, but the NBA does not have to grant his request. If James switches teams, he can choose any number he wishes. The change only applies if he stays with the Cavaliers.
James will be part of the vaunted 2010 free-agent class that includes Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. While Bulls fans would like to see him try to make No. 6 as legendary as No. 23 in Chicago, New York has also maneuvered to have enough cap space to sign James.
Cleveland can sign James to a longer, more lucrative deal, however.
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Lol it must be something about the Garden that make the greats want to go hard. Lebron dropped 47pts the other night while scoring 24 straight. I know New Yorkers are praying that they snatch him up in the off season.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that LeBron Jamesand McDonald’s teamed up to film a Super Bowl ad that includes Larry Bird and Dwight Howard. James and McDonald’s have been in talks about a deal for several years and it looks like it finally happened despite the lousy environment for sports sponsorship deals. It is the first new sponsor in the James’ portfolio since he signed with State Farm Insurance at the beginning of 2008. The deal which is likely worth $3-4 million annually replaces the income for two James’ endorsement deals that expired over the past 15 months: Microsoft and Cub Cadet.
The deal cements James as the NBA’s endorsement king along with Kobe Bryant. They are the only two current NBA stars to earn more than $20 million annually from sponsors. The NBA’s last two MVPs have a long way to go though to catch Michael Jordan who still earns more than $40 million annually thanks to the Jordan Brand which is now a $1 billion brand (annual sales) for Nike. Click Here For More!
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Nick Cannon is doing big things as thee new Chairman of TeenNick, this position was tailor fit for him the network even has homie’s name, how ironic is that. Nick will be bringing together a a group of A-list celebrities to assist him in honoring young people who are having a major impact bettering our world, check it out:
LeBron James, Alicia Keys, Hayden Panettiere and Justin Timberlake join TeenNick Chairman Nick Cannon in an hour-long special presentation that recognizes and celebrates real teens who are “Helping And Leading Others” (HALO) and working to make a significant difference in the world.
The TeenNick HALO Awards highlights the unique stories of four teens — Brryan Jackson, Megan Kilroy, Darrius Snow and Leah Stoltz — who have made enormous service contributions in their communities. The teens are each surprised by a visit from Cannon and awarded a grant for their organization, scholarship funds and an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and connect with a celebrity who shares a similar passion for their cause.
“There are so many regular young people who are agents of change in their communities, and I wanted to recognize their efforts,” said Nick Cannon, Chairman, TeenNick. “One person can make a difference, and it’s my hope that this special will encourage ongoing activism and inspire a new generation of leaders.”
The TeenNick HALO Awards premieres Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. (ET), on Nickelodeon’s TeenNick network.
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