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Spurs' Kornet Recruits LeBron James in Hilarious Pitch
11 Jul
Summary
- Spurs center Luke Kornet posted a humorous voice memo pitch to LeBron James.
- Kornet mentioned playing with himself and Victor Wembanyama.
- Victor Wembanyama recently signed a five-year, $252 million contract extension.
Spurs center Luke Kornet has entered the race to recruit LeBron James with a unique and humorous approach. As James navigates his free agency after parting ways with the LA Lakers, Kornet published a voice memo on his blog, playfully pitching the idea of James joining the San Antonio Spurs.
In the recording, Kornet, identifying himself as "No. 7 on the San Antonio Spurs," invites James to San Antonio, suggesting he could play alongside both Kornet and the "generational player" Victor Wembanyama. He also pointed to local amenities like SeaWorld and La Panaderia, and jokingly referenced the Spurs' five championships as they pursue a sixth.
The unconventional pitch quickly gained traction online, with NBA fans reacting with amusement and sharing humorous comments about its effectiveness. Many found Kornet's attempt to recruit James to be a highlight of the NBA offseason.
Meanwhile, the Spurs have solidified their future by signing Victor Wembanyama to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension. This deal includes a player option for the fifth year. Notably, Wembanyama reportedly took a pay cut by opting for the 25% maximum salary rather than the 30% supermax escalators, aiming to facilitate team building.
