Radio host says LeBron plans to stay in Cleveland

[GnarlesOakley]

That's wrong. Gallo is a PF. He's too slow to be a SF. He defends well with a big build. He'll get stronger. He projects as a PF.

You can be a slow SF, just ask Larry Bird or Paul Pierce. Personally I think Gallo's best position depends on the system around him, if Lebron isn't here I think he's best off as a SF next year but I suspect he will continue to switch positions.

[L&H_05]

You don't think LeBron is paying attention to Gallo? He is. He can probably focus on the Cavs and still keep an eye on the Knicks. I've seen him walk and chew gum too!

"He is"

I'm sure LeBron quivers with anticipation every time Gallo steps on the floor....

[Jay10]

is there a deadline for signing an extension?

[K_ick_God]

You don't think LeBron is paying attention to Gallo? He is. He can probably focus on the Cavs and still keep an eye on the Knicks. I've seen him walk and chew gum too!

"He is"

I'm sure LeBron quivers with anticipation every time Gallo steps on the floor....

Look a Cavs fan who lives in Cleveland ... ummm ... who spent time in Cleveland ... uhhh who has a connection to Cleveland. Oh well.

[K_ick_God]

^^^I don't know if he's quivering about Gallo -- I doubt it -- but if he IS of a mind to quiver, there's not much to make him quiver on Cleveland.

JJ Hickson? Not so much.

Jawad Williams? Uh no.

Maybe he can quiver at Delonte's reddish hue?

Or maybe he's quivering at the "unbelievable chemistry" he has with Anderson Varejao that you speak of so fondly and so often.

[Marty McFly]

Maybe he can quiver at Delonte's reddish hue?

[east]

Kindof disturbing that this "news item" doesn't even have enough legs to make the Wiretap. Maybe in an hour or two it will be up there.

[DelaneyRudd]

Listen, even if LeBron is already thinking about leaving the Cavs after his next contract (as this clown said), then it just confirms for me that he doesn't love being in C Land. Who already plans their departure if he loves being somewhere? No chance. "I love my wife and I'll agree to stay with her for three more years, then leave."

Ever heard of staying together for the kids?

[Manhattan Project]

[Jay10]

lol^^^

[King of Troy]

Yall over reacting over the "source" of an extremely unreliable man.

Plus i never though LeBron was coming, but still....

Yall are over reacting

[K_ick_God]

Listen, even if LeBron is already thinking about leaving the Cavs after his next contract (as this clown said), then it just confirms for me that he doesn't love being in C Land. Who already plans their departure if he loves being somewhere? No chance. "I love my wife and I'll agree to stay with her for three more years, then leave."

Ever heard of staying together for the kids?

In this case, those are his teammates or the fans I guess. I doubt they keep him there either. It will have to be because *LeBron* wants it and not others.

Again, my feeling is pretty clear:

LeBron is not enamored with C Land.

He's got itchy feet.

He loves New York.

He loves MSG.

He wants the Knicks to be a good team again.

He is not someone who thinks that highly of the Cavs' mediocre supporting cast. He likes playing with them, sure, and he likes them personally. But LeBron has a high, very high, basketball IQ. He knows that he's surrounded by average role players in Cleveland.

But if the Cavs win, he'll be forced to stay and a title will produce good feeling for him, the good feeling that being on the Cavs has not given him yet -- a true love for being there. He'd get some of that if they win, and he'd have a hard time explaining how he left a winner.

I think they have a good chance to win, ergo ....

But if not, all bets are off. LeBron would prefer a graceful exit from Cleveland IMHO. We'll see if it happens or other circumstances alter that result.

The other factor I'd mention is that LeBron knows that even if they win this year, their talent base is nothing special. I repeat: The Cavs are not winning a dynasty with a core of LeBron and Anderson 'No Offense' Varejao, Hickson, Jawad Williams ... and an aging Antawn Jamison. They'll have to get better for him to be able to win there consistently going forward. And getting someone to C Land won't be easy.

All things equal, I give the Knicks' immediate future prospects a distinct advantage over the Cavs right now, regardless of whether the Cavs win the title. Four major reasons:

1. Second max slot
2. Curry's expiring
3. Gallo, Wilson, Douglas, Walker >>> JJ, Jawad, Sideshow and ... and ... who else?
4. Attracting other free-agents to NY will be a lot easier than bringing them to Cleveland

[K_ick_God]

That's him?

[Manhattan Project]

That's him?

Mike Trivisonno in the flesh.

[Subway Token]

Guys I'm about to end this thread. Ready?

The pen hasn't touched the paper. No ink to dry. Nothing is concrete and/or set in stone. PERIOD.

/thread.

[tidho]

Triv is a radio guy, what did you expect him to look like?, lol.
Anyway...

^^^I don't know if he's quivering about Gallo -- I doubt it -- but if he IS of a mind to quiver, there's not much to make him quiver on Cleveland.

JJ Hickson? Not so much.

Jawad Williams? Uh no.

Maybe he can quiver at Delonte's reddish hue?

Or maybe he's quivering at the "unbelievable chemistry" he has with Anderson Varejao that you speak of so fondly and so often.

The reason we're poking a little fun is just because it sounds to us like you're over selling the 'Gallo effect' a little bit.

Serious question though, I've seen you mention Jawad Williams a couple times. Why?...He's the Cavaliers 9th or 10th man. We're not talking about a lifetime contract here. Its probably going to be a three year deal. Jamison, Mo, Andy, West, etc. are all relevent in that time frame.

[douggood]

Kindof disturbing that this "news item" doesn't even have enough legs to make the Wiretap. Maybe in an hour or two it will be up there.

well its made it to the wiretap.

if the same source has said that lbj was coming to the knicks, this board would never second guess him.

[K_ick_God]

Triv is a radio guy, what did you expect him to look like?, lol.
Anyway...

^^^I don't know if he's quivering about Gallo -- I doubt it -- but if he IS of a mind to quiver, there's not much to make him quiver on Cleveland.

JJ Hickson? Not so much.

Jawad Williams? Uh no.

Maybe he can quiver at Delonte's reddish hue?

Or maybe he's quivering at the "unbelievable chemistry" he has with Anderson Varejao that you speak of so fondly and so often.

The reason we're poking a little fun is just because it sounds to us like you're over selling the 'Gallo effect' a little bit.

Serious question though, I've seen you mention Jawad Williams a couple times. Why?...He's the Cavaliers 9th or 10th man. We're not talking about a lifetime contract here. Its probably going to be a three year deal. Jamison, Mo, Andy, West, etc. are all relevent in that time frame.

Jamison is not someone you can count on over the next 2-3 years. Mo is relatively young but not a spring chicken.

The reason I mention Jawad is that I would guess that this is the guy you'd throw against Gallo. A tall shooter. Honestly the Cavs have a lack of young talent, so you're right -- I'm reaching a bit.

I think Gallo is more like a 3rd option but put him next to two max players and a defensive big, and guess what? That's a contender. Basketball is not "rocket surgery."

[King of Troy]

Kindof disturbing that this "news item" doesn't even have enough legs to make the Wiretap. Maybe in an hour or two it will be up there.

well its made it to the wiretap.

if the same source has said that lbj was coming to the knicks, this board would never second guess him.

Why don't you take your head out of your ass before making generalized statements.

I wouldn't believe anything said outside of LeBron himself saying it.

[mjhp911]

Cavs fan here. That Triv guy is a moron. There are actually a number of very credible Cavs reporters and insiders (Windhorst is amazing, a couple guys on realcavsfans.com are true insiders, etc.), and he is not one of them at all. He even said Lebron would re-sign with the Cavs for 3 years, and then go elsewhere. How much sense does it make for Lebron to decide to re-sign with the Cavs and ALSO already decide he'll re-sign elsewhere after that? What if the Cavs win 2-3 championships before that next contract? Makes zero sense.

Windhorst, however, has been reporting that he has become more confident than ever that Lebron will re-sign with the Cavs this summer. As a Cavs fan, I'm ecstatic to hear that because Windhorst truly does have great sources (unlike Triv), and does not produce junk just to get attention or make Cavs fans feel secure (unlike Triv). In fact, Windhorst is known to be somewhat of a pessimist at times (although I see him as being a realist).

Having said that, I do think your Knicks have a wonderful chance at getting a great player or two. While I think it's very unlikely Lebron will be a Knick (you're entitled to just think I'm a homer), you will surely have a very good team for the 2010-2011 season. And of course nothing is official until Lebron signs a contract, and the Knicks certainly still have a shot (unlike the other 28 teams I'd say).

Actually, it makes perfect sense. Well, not that LeDiva has already decided that's what he's going to do, but that's actually what's going to happen. I've been saying that for a while now.

Basically, LeDiva is a loser. I don't think he's ever going to be able to 'close out' the big one. He just chokes in the big ones, and shirks things when all the chips are down. So after he signs his next 3 year deal, he'll keep trying to win on his own, and fail. By the time he realizes he can't do it on his own, he'll leave. And that's when we'll get him, when he's on the downside of his career, and looking for one of his last big paydays. We're not going anywhere for 3 years anyway, so most of the fanboys here will still fawn over him in those 3 years (never mind that Walnuts won't be here at that point, Jimmy D. will still have his LeDiva dollar signs dancing in his eyes).

LeDiva's best bet is to latch on with a young stud who does have that clutch gene. If you think Timmy, Kobe and DWhistle are too old/battered to be relied on in the next few years, then identify the next young star who wins it all, and do everything in his power to get on that team. That's why LeDiva can't sign anything more than a 3 year deal, NO MATTER where he ends up. He needs to keep his options open, since he still wants to be thought of in the same breath as Mike (though we already know he doesn't value winning as much as Mike does, because he's still more interested in flash than substance).

But it makes no sense for LeDiva to sign something now, I agree with peeps on that aspect. Not when he's so close to the summer, and only months away from fanboys everywhere lapping up his every move and gesture. That's what he really wants. The attention and spotlight.

Now with all that said, this postseason is still Cleveland's best shot to win it all. The field is as wide open as ever. If Kobe makes The Finals, then LeDiva is toast (and the Lakeshow is as shaky as ever these days). But if not, then it's up to Orlando, which I think has the best shot at a ring this year, over all others. I might put Dallas and Utah just a hair's breadth above Cleveland though, if they meet the Cavs in The Finals. But unless Kobe can flip that switch, I'm expecting a new team to win the championship this season (either Orlando, or Dallas).