2014 Official FA Thread 3: The Hunt For LeBron Continues...

BurningHeart · Post #101 » by **BurningHeart** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:16 pm

PassWarden wrote:It was mentioned somewhere before that Sarver being so outspoken during the lockout really rubbed Lebron and other stars the wrong way.

I don't think anyone really cares about this. We all know they suck each others' dicks behind closed doors. LeBron only had to act like he cares about it because he's the best player in the league. Just like he had to act like he actually cared about the Sterling nonsense.

PassWarden · Post #102 » by **PassWarden** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:17 pm

harshey1388 wrote:
PassWarden wrote:
SunsFanSSOL wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/LullOnSports/status/484831450575822848[/tweet]

Sarver spotted in Cleveland speaking to LeBron's reps.

Also, $8m a year is way to much for Hawes.

That is interesting, very interesting. Makes me wonder if that was actually an interview for Sarver. In other words, Lebron clearly has concerns about Robert and his past, perhaps this was way of putting those concerns to rest?

You got ALL that from that tweet? I know you are speculating but come on...

I dunno! Why else would someone go to Cleveland.... :rofl:

RunDogGun · Post #103 » by **RunDogGun** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:18 pm

NaturalBuns wrote:Hawes is a 5 though not a 4.
He rarely played the 4

It wouldn't really matter for us. On defense he could guard the five (the best he can) and on offense, it wouldn't matter except for who was guarding him. If he plays a stretch big role, more than likely a forward will guard him.

However, with him at the five, and say either Morris at the four, we could open lanes. Same role Frye would play.

Saberestar · Post #104 » by **Saberestar** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:18 pm

NaturalBuns wrote:Hawes is a 5 though not a 4.
He rarely played the 4

He is a pure center. His mobility and agility are below-average even for a C, no way he can cover PF.
In offfense he can play very well next to an interior PF or F, like T.J. Warren.

Frank Lee · Post #105 » by **Frank Lee** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:23 pm

Bobby out flashin the checkbook. Good sign as dollar signs ease all things past.

This is a gun for hire situation. We'll provide the ammo

Sunsdeuce · Post #106 » by **Sunsdeuce** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:24 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/wojyahoonba/status/484838707154124800[/tweet]
So much for Chicago. Told you guys he wasn't going to give up the money.

ImNotMcDiSwear · Post #107 » by **ImNotMcDiSwear** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:34 pm

Hawes has been a terrible defender, but he's young. He's a good passer for a big man, which would be a big plus considering how little passing we get from our front court. He shot 46% from 3 in Cleveland, fwiw.

We'd be too deep at the 5, though. Don't imagine Plumlee or Len would be too happy about taking a step back.

JMac1 · Post #108 » by **JMac1** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:36 pm

SF88 wrote:
JMac1 wrote:
SF88 wrote:

Classic overreaction

Like you overreact thinking that LeBron's signing here cause the Suns want him to?

I never said Lebron was signing here, never!! I said Lebron and all of the other brothas could be swayed away from Phoenix because our state is seen as being openly racists, remember? I have slight hope because it makes the most sense. I believe Lebron has a functioning brain contrary to popular opinion.

I don't believe that he has no interest of playing here though, I would believe that Melo wanna be ass wouldn't want to play here because it aint the BIG City, but not James. Heck, that dude is from Akron. He was raised totally different than those Melo and Love types. James knows wherever he goes the media follows!

Sunsss · Post #109 » by **Sunsss** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:38 pm

FO is so tight-lipped we don't even know who is in Cleveland making the pitch.

Jdiddy701 · Post #110 » by **Jdiddy701** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:39 pm

Hawes is not worth more than 4 mil. That goes for Frye too.

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JMac1 · Post #111 » by **JMac1** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:39 pm

Sunsdeuce wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/wojyahoonba/status/484838707154124800[/tweet]
So much for Chicago. Told you guys he wasn't going to give up the money.

Case in point, that dude doesn't want to win! NYK is trash and he is trash.

Post #112 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:43 pm

PassWarden wrote:I dunno! Why else would someone go to Cleveland....

Point taken :lol:

SunsFanSSOL · Post #113 » by **SunsFanSSOL** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:47 pm

Can't blame Carmelo. I'd rather be a celebrity in New York than Chicago or Houston.

charley barkles · Post #114 » by **charley barkles** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:49 pm

No thanks to Spencer Hawes. I think he is too slow and unathletic for what we are trying to do, even though he is probably a more consistent shooter than Frye. I'd rather play one of the Morrii alongside Plumlee or Len.

letsgosuns · Post #115 » by **letsgosuns** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:56 pm

So the Suns want to become a championship contender right. What do they need to do? Get better on defense and rebounding. Who do they bring in to Phoenix? Spencer Hawes. Yeah that makes a lot of sense. Is the Phoenix Suns franchise legitimately allergic to defense and rebounding? Nearly 50 years and counting and they still think out shooting an opponent is going to win it all. At some point, this franchise will have to realize that no matter how many points you score, it does not matter if you cannot stop the other team. I do not know what to say anymore. I sincerely hope that Hawes is not someone the Suns are bringing in with an anticipation that he would start at center. If that is the case, the season is over before it began. Hawes is even worse than Channing Frye on defense. Hawes solves absolutely nothing for this team.

Scutt · Post #116 » by **Scutt** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 11:59 pm

charley barkles wrote:No thanks to Spencer Hawes. I think he is too slow and unathletic for what we are trying to do, even though he is probably a more consistent shooter than Frye. I'd rather play one of the Morrii alongside Plumlee or Len.

I couldn't agree more, plus Alex Len was our #5 pick and I really want to see him get a chance this year. There is no need to make it harder for him to get minutes if he is healthy, we need to see what he can do.

YouTube · Post #117 » by **Kerrsed** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 12:02 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/CLEsportsTalk/status/484833679873556480[/tweet]

thamadkant · Post #118 » by **thamadkant** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 12:03 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:Hawes is not worth more than 4 mil. That goes for Frye too.

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15 years ago when you have 25/12 /3 centers.... Yes Hawes won't even get off the bench.

But today's game... Offensive structures... As Spurs have shown.
Having a stretch big man to bring out the other team's big men defender means the paint can be attacked by your wings...

Suns biggest strengths are it's attacking wings ...
Look what Ibaka did for two games in the WCF until Popovic started playing Bonner... Ibaka isn't gifted offensively so Bonner contained him enough... But Bonner drew out Ibaka from the paint which allowed Spurs to implement their offense.

No one in the league has a legit two way center who can put up 50/20 when against a player like Hawes ... Hakeem, Robinson, Shaq, Mourning, Jabbar etc aren't there anymore .

Dwight guarding Hawes at the 3pt line means his biggest strength is neutralised .

Offensively , you body him up and watch him mechanically shoot the ball... Or you zone and watch him not get the ball.

Sunsdeuce · Post #119 » by **Sunsdeuce** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 12:15 am

Kerrsed wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/CLEsportsTalk/status/484833679873556480[/tweet]

Do you follow all these people? Or are they on hoopshype?

Revived · Post #120 » by **Revived** » Fri Jul 4, 2014 12:16 am

Kerrsed wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/CLEsportsTalk/status/484833679873556480[/tweet]

They got that info from Lull and Lull is pissed that they didn't cite him as their source.