Lebron wants to be liked, like most of us do. (well, maybe not Kobe or KG). Going back to Cleveland is the ultimate move to be liked again, especially by his homies.
What would Cleveland do on its part to assure he can come home again? Love trade? Maybe, but in that case, who would Minny take with the 1 pick? Wiggins or Parker? How would that impact Embiid sliding to 6? Well, if Minny took Wiggins, Utah would try to trade up to 2 and take Parker. Milwaukee has already ruled out drafting Embiid at 2, and would hope they would have the same conclusion at 5. I think Philly and ORL are already passing on Embiid, so this would be a net positive for us.
If Lebron stays with Miami, or elects to go somewhere other than Cleveland, I think Cleveland has to seriously consider the Utah offer of Favors and 5, whereby Cleveland would take Embiid at 5. If so, we would have to work out a trade with ORL to get Embiid. I think our 17 has added value to them in that they can use it to draft Saric and stash him for a couple of years. They are known to take that strategy, and have two other first round picks to feel comfortable stashing Saric at 17. Maybe we can get their high 2nd round pick in the process and draft a project like Walter Taveres, as insurance on Embiid's foot.
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