LBJ #10: LeDecision, Jueves, 9PM

[Da_Mane_Man]

FisolaNYDN

The Heat sent Pat Riley while the Knicks sent a guy that doesn't even work for the organziation. Not yet anyway

Who did we send? And who else is there?

we sent isiah motherf***en thomas

[knicksfan920]

If Lebron goes to Miami, it proves he is a coward. He will be looked at as Wade's sidekick, not the main star. It will show he is to scared to try to win a championship on his own. Good luck winning with the big 3 and 9 scrubs! Also Lebron have fun making NOTHING on endorsements in Miami!!!

[blueNorange]

you know what, screw lewhore ... i got what i truly want as well as others. gallinari will now have a chance to be the #2 guy and put up numbers. i saw tkf said that he's worried how gallinari will be shutout with 2 max contracts.

if lebum is a knick, great but he's still a dick. if not then i'm ready to see gallinari be the star he can become.

[Gallinari4three]

you know what, screw lewhore ... i got what i truly want as well as others. gallinari will now have a chance to be the #2 guy and put up numbers. i saw tkf said that he's worried how gallinari will be shutout with 2 max contracts.

if lebum is a knick, great but he's still a dick. if not then i'm ready to see gallinari be the star he can become.

+1 Gallo could become our home grown star. **** LeDiva.

[putiger78]

I still want LeBron here, but if he spurns us I do think it gives Walsh the opportunity to build a more complete team here, one more balanced and with more depth. Lee-Randolph trade would be a wonderful start.

[BLACKFEET 2010]

So lemme get this right, Nike is cool with this?
Aren't they the ones that told him to hold off his decision in the first place out of respect for their camp this week?
Are they cool with him dulling his luster by going to Dwayne Wade's team? I STILL call bullshucks.

[Realmatic]

also...gallo will take it personally if lebron doesnt come here...he will be a star....he has that hunger, drive and desire to be one of the best players in the league

[overbends]

Frankly, building a team that beats Lebron was always more preferable to me than building a team that wins with Lebron. Because frankly, the guy is an ****. I want a team of character, not a team with characters.

[thebuzzardman]

Yeah, cause Lebrons such a ballhog with career avg 7+ assists as a FORWARD.

Sorry. It sucks he's not coming here. I'll be a fan, but let's not get carried away.

[Gallinari4three]

Frankly, building a team that beats Lebron was always more preferable to me than building a team that wins with Lebron. Because frankly, the guy is an ****. I want a team of character, not a team with characters.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[TrueWarrior]

So lemme get this right, Nike is cool with this?
Aren't they the ones that told him to hold off his decision in the first place out of respect for their camp this week?
Are they cool with him dulling his luster by going to Dwayne Wade's team? I STILL call bullshucks.

You think after all these years and all this hype that LeBron is just going to say "Miami" and thats it? After its been "leaked" for days now?

No effin way. This ending will be a twist ending.

[Jstarks3]

FisolaNYDN

The Heat sent Pat Riley while the Knicks sent a guy that doesn't even work for the organziation. Not yet anyway

Who did we send? And who else is there?

stop quoting yourself and wake up.

[Striders]

Did anyone post this? It's Mark Cubans view on Lebron.

Sorry if posted.

So Where is Lebron Going ?

Jul 8th 2010 3:17PM

I have no idea. To his credit, this has been the best kept secret since the formula for Coca Cola. Talking to owners, GM, players, friends of Lebrons’ , no one knows.

So let me you give you my guess.

This afternoon I heard that a PR firm was telling some media outlets that Lebron was going to the Heat , but they could only be an off the record source. When I put my PR and Media hat on, that approach made no sense at all. Why would a PR firm tell them the plan and ruin the impact of a 1 hour tv special ?

They would if it was a misdirection.

Here is how I see it. Again with my media and PR hat on.

Lebron steps up to the podium. In every home, bar , restaurant and event in the State of Ohio, EVERYTHING comes to a complete stop. Doctors probably put a halt to the surgeries they are doing just to hear what he has to say.

In Miami people keep on doing what they are doing. They look at their watches and notice its past 9pm so they look for a TV or radio,, or turn on their phones and call or text their friends to see what happened with lebron. Then they go back to what they were doing.

At the time of the announcement , the entire state of Ohio is holding their collective breath. Waiting. Hating ESPN for dragging it out. Threatening to kill themselves if Stuart Scott offers even a single Booyah. Wondering why Michael Wilbon cant get right to it rather than talking over way too many LBJ highlights. Feeling like its been an eternity since the show started.

Then the announcement comes.

If Lebron announces Miami, all the sports media who reported the same get to write “i told you so”. The people in Miami smile. Maybe some have a cuba libre and go about their business. The phones ring and the Heat sell a bunch of tickets. Pat Riley buys some hair gel. Erik Spolestra stresses about what happens if they dont win this year. Everyone starts telling lies about how such and such player would love to play for the minimum salary to play with the Golden Triangle.

In the State of Ohio ? Forgetabbout it. People cry. People kick their dogs. They fall into a funk. Lebron instantly becomes the most hated person in the state, and equally hated by anyone close to people who live there.

Just as quickly Art Modell is placed on par with Mother Theresa when compared to Lebron. Lebron and his family will most likely have more security concerns than is imaginable. His kids going to school ? Heck, my 6 year old has gotten looks and comments when the Mavs lose… For what its worth I heard somewhere that Art Modell is still afraid to show his face in the state and Art Modell never had to face twitter, facebook and bloggers spewing worldwide hate.

On the flip side, If he says he is going back to the Cavs there are parties in the streets, horns honking, people kissing strangers. Art Modell sneaks into the state and gets a kiss. Everyone’s wife and husband, boyfriend and girlfriend all the sudden become prettier that night. People are pouring out in the street as if a war had ended. Instead of an infamous picture of a sailor kissing a young lady , there will be a picture of a couple, both in Lebron James Cavs jerseys kissing in the middle of the street. A photo passed through the internet as a momento of a moment in time that in the big picture means nothing, but for tonight means everything.

Which is exactly why I think he is going back to the Cavs. The sports world is full of uncertainties. When in doubt, go for the love. Which is what you do when you make the mistake of not coming to the Mavs

[Knicksfan20]

The heats message board has 1 Lebron James page.


The knicks message board has 10 and counting. LBJ doesnt know what he is missing in NY, the fans are so much greater here. Hes going to miss out being an Icon because he wont get the same Love in Miami as he will in New York. He may win a bunch of Championship, but he wont be viewed in the same way as if he won in NY or even Cleveland or Chicago in that matter. But he will never replace Jordan.

New York hasnt had a championship in over 30 years. We havnt tasted victory in a very very long time. Im 22 years old and have wasted almost half of my life rooting for losers. Its going to be really disapointing if Lebron joins the Miami Heat. I would envy him if he did, and ill like the NBA a little less as well too.

[overbends]

Yeah, cause Lebrons such a ballhog with career avg 7+ assists as a FORWARD.

Sorry. It sucks he's not coming here. I'll be a fan, but let's not get carried away.

Name one teammate he made better.

[Starksfor3]

I wouldn't be so resigned to our fate if D'Antoni, Walsh and company didn't look and sound as if their dog died. They really killed the buzz for me today. Oh well, I'm not watching tonight and I suggest you all don't give him the benefit of wasting your time either.

[stuporman]

If LeBron picks Miami...he's gonna be banned from Yankee stadium... Banned!

[louieOrr]

you know what, screw lewhore ... i got what i truly want as well as others. gallinari will now have a chance to be the #2 guy and put up numbers. i saw tkf said that he's worried how gallinari will be shutout with 2 max contracts.

if lebum is a knick, great but he's still a dick. if not then i'm ready to see gallinari be the star he can become.

[atribecalledrch]

Which star?

[CHARLYMURPHY]

At this point, I just want Lebron to pick NY so i can see Chris Broussard's Face. Thats the only thing that matters to me at this point