Lebron James Rumors/Discussion Thread

335iheLLraiseR · 07-10-2010, 12:24 AM

Just got back from the arena, here is a treat for Cavs fans, lol.

'Cane · 07-10-2010, 12:41 AM

Riley is still working his magic. I don't know how he's going to do it, but he's building a great team around Wade/LeBron/Bosh. Wait another few days or a week, and you'll see. They will be far and away the favorite heading into next season.

bigslick82 · 07-10-2010, 12:47 AM

If you pull the orange Vitamin Water on the middle shelf, a secret passage opens up revealing Lebron's Panic Room complete with an emergency Vitamin Water supply.

Kensta335 · 07-10-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iheLLraiseR

Just got back from the arena, here is a treat for Cavs fans, lol.

Here's a treat for the LeBron haters. This is epic.

FStop7 · 07-10-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 335fourdoor

LEBRON IS A PIECE OF SHIT.

i'll give it 5 games into the regular season,where him and wade are going to have problems( too much hogging the ball,shooting without set plays etc....). feel sorry for bosch for being stuck in the middle.and don't forget the curse that dan gilbert put on the heat.

It won't happen until there is an injury (which will happen with these guys having to play 40+ minutes of every game unless they get a decent bench) and the team starts losing more often than they're "supposed" to. I expect the Heat fans are expecting a 70 win regular season. Anything less than that will be called a disappointment.

The Heat have 3 years to win a ring or the house of cards will collapse. I doubt anyone seriously expects them to win in year 1. Year 2 if they don't win then people will start asking questions and wringing their hands. No win in year 3 = the knives come out.

Kensta335 · 07-10-2010, 01:33 AM

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It won't happen until there is an injury (which will happen with these guys having to play 40+ minutes of every game unless they get a decent bench) and the team starts losing more often than they're "supposed" to. I expect the Heat fans are expecting a 70 win regular season. Anything less than that will be called a disappointment.

The Heat have 3 years to win a ring or the house of cards will collapse. I doubt anyone seriously expects them to win in year 1. Year 2 if they don't win then people will start asking questions and wringing their hands. No win in year 3 = the knives come out.

I think they have a great shot at winning it next year. Boston were able to do it when the "Big 3" got together. I seriously can't wait to watch them play together. I hated the way LeBron dissed Cleveland on live TV but I ain't mad that he joined the Heat.

SpacE82 · 07-10-2010, 01:39 AM

Bulls picked up Kyle Korver...we got the three point shooter that we needed. Bulls are starting to look really good IMO

ben14142001 · 07-10-2010, 01:45 AM

Bulls also signed Redick to an offer sheet, and are trying to out pay the Magic. Looks like it might work. If they get Korver and Redick, it would be ridiculous.

SpacE82 · 07-10-2010, 01:55 AM

Im really looking forward to this season.. the Bulls are going to be a force. redick would be a nice addition to the bench

coh4777 · 07-10-2010, 01:58 AM

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Bulls also signed Redick to an offer sheet, and are trying to out pay the Magic. Looks like it might work. If they get Korver and Redick, it would be ridiculous.

Bulls are looking like a way more complete team. Boozer adds toughness and heart alongside Noah and with Rose distributing to solid (but not great) stand up shooters like Korver and Redick, they have the potential to be seriously dangerous. I still thin they need someone who can just truly take over and dominate when necessary, otherwise they end up like the Magic in the last couple years...

coh4777 · 07-10-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I see. So the difference isn't huge other than the guaranteed money, which is a factor, but usually not a huge one for Superstar players. Players are insured anyways. One thing about contracts like that is almost all the time, players opt out before it's over anyways to resign for more money.

"Taking less money" is a bit deceptive here considering he really isn't taking less per year. He basically could make more money or around the same long term since he has a 3 year opt out with Miami. If you calculate endorsement opportunities, my money is he will make more in Miami.

Yeah you are right the $30 million figure IS an inflated number cuz the media loves numbers the bigger the better. But at the same time it is guaranteed money and despite insurance, the liklihood that it will be there when it comes time to re-sign down the road, etc... there is some real downside risk involved. I dunno at the end of the day i feel like people are beating LeBron up real bad. It's not even like I was a fan of his before or even now, but the scrutiny is just so FIERCE right now. Then again, maybe he brought it on himself with The Decision haha...

Inspired · 07-10-2010, 03:33 AM

Rumors are saying that they are trying to get Shaq and Brad Miller on board and also Josh Powell and Kurt Thomas..

I can't wait what Riley will pull out his ass this time..

Verbiage · 07-10-2010, 08:39 AM

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Totally agree with you on this. So many haters out there it's unbelievable! While I think it would have been beyond awesome if LBJ had stayed in Cleveland and carried a mediocre (at best) team to a championship, what was the real liklihood that would happen? He needed a legitimate sidekick to get him there and as much as he tried to get Chris Bosh to join him, it didn't happen. So at the point what what are his choices? Stay in Cleveland and feel the love but very likely no rings? Or go to where he can win now and in the future? AND be taking LESS money to do it! He doesn't care about the moeny, his legacy or his stats because he wants to WIN, and isn't that what we ultimately expect from an athlete? And also let's be real here, Kobe does not win without Shaq and later Gasol. Magic does not win without Kareem and company. Bird does not win without McHale and company. Drexler does not win without Hakeem. KG, Pierce and Allen do not win until they are together. You could even argue MJ does not win without Scottie. It is so hard to win championships in the NBA. Look at Malone and Stockton. Look at Nash and Dirk. Do you think LeBron wanted to end up like them? Immensely talented but lacking the pieces around him to win? Hell no! I totally respect his decision.

Now maybe the WAY he did it was hurtful for Cavs fans, but he gave them 7 amazing years. They were a perenial backwater franchise that were lucky to even get him in the first place, and while I can understand the bitterness, they should also be grateful to LeBron for all the work he put in there.

And finally, seeing Dan Gilbert's reaction only further justifies LeBron's decision to leave. Would you want to work for a guy who flies off the handle like that when the chips are down? I mean seriously, what was that??? I'm sure it was a side of Mr. Gilbert that LeBron had seen during their time together and if so, I would imagine it had at least some impact on his decision. Miami has got a solid owner and great management, something that Cleveland sorely lacks. If the Cavs are huffing and puffing about winning a championship now, where was that fire and passion when you had the greatest player for the last seven years???

Someone actually took the time to read what I wrote!

Couch · 07-10-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Rumors are saying that they are trying to get Shaq and Brad Miller on board and also Josh Powell and Kurt Thomas..

I can't wait what Riley will pull out his ass this time..

They would have to get both Brad Miller and Shaq, I don't know if they have money for that.

Brad Miller is also rumored to come to the Rockets.

Seminole · 07-10-2010, 05:18 PM

I almost lost it when I listened to this (the good shit starts at 1:18)

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c0nstant · 07-10-2010, 05:28 PM

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I almost lost it when I listened to this (the good shit starts at 1:18)

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LOL hahahahahahahah wow

BMW2006 · 07-10-2010, 08:51 PM

lol @ the "double rainbow" comment. haha Although he should have said "Triple rainbow"

-BMW2006

BTM · 07-10-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Rumors are saying that they are trying to get Shaq and Brad Miller on board and also Josh Powell and Kurt Thomas..

I can't wait what Riley will pull out his ass this time..

Must be some serious "out of towner" syndrome surrounding Brad Miller, he's not very good at all...

wj4 · 07-10-2010, 09:18 PM

Haha at half filled sports bars and New York and irrelevance.

BTM · 07-10-2010, 09:23 PM

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Haha at half filled sports bars and New York and irrelevance.

LOL...the Net's really got left holding the bag here didn't they

'Cane · 07-11-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

I almost lost it when I listened to this (the good shit starts at 1:18)

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LeBatard show is awesome, listen to them everyday.

Inspired · 07-11-2010, 04:06 AM

possible line up:

C Ilgauskas/Anthony/Magloire/Pittman
PG D. Fisher/Chalmers OR Lebron
SG Wade/Mike Miller/Bell
SF Lebron/Matt Barnes
PF Bosh/Udonis/Varnado

Definitely has potential. They have the size they are looking for and not done looking. The rookies they acquired is perfect for this setup. 300+ pounds Pittman and 7-4 wingspan Varnado that tied Shaq with the most block shots.

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ben14142001 Captain 27 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	Bulls also signed Redick to an offer sheet, and are trying to out pay the Magic. Looks like it might work. If they get Korver and Redick, it would be ridiculous.
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Inspired Colonel 156 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	Rumors are saying that they are trying to get Shaq and Brad Miller on board and also Josh Powell and Kurt Thomas.. I can't wait what Riley will pull out his ass this time..
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Inspired Colonel 156 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	possible line up: C Ilgauskas/Anthony/Magloire/Pittman PG D. Fisher/Chalmers OR Lebron SG Wade/Mike Miller/Bell SF Lebron/Matt Barnes PF Bosh/Udonis/Varnado Definitely has potential. They have the size they are looking for and not done looking. The rookies they acquired is perfect for this setup. 300+ pounds Pittman and 7-4 wingspan Varnado that tied Shaq with the most block shots.
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