LeTravel, LaQween, LaDouche - La Going to LA

[LyricalRico]

He's BAAAAAAACK!!!!

The Decision has been made, even though it hasn’t been made public by the man himself. LeBron James is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a league source tells SheridanHoops.com.

James met with Miami Heat president Pat Riley on Wednesday in Las Vegas to deliver the news, and Riley did his best to try to get James to reconsider, comparing the stability of the Heat organization to the relative instability of the Cavs, who have a meddling owner and have changed general managers and coaches several times in the past few years, according to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The meeting lasted about an hour, and James and his advisors then met for dinner. James’ stance did not change, according to the source, but no public pronouncements were made. An official announcement will eventually be made on http://www.lebronjames.com, as I first reported Tuesday. The news will become official before James leaves Saturday for the World Cup final in Brazil.

Read more at http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/07/10 ... IGPfJ61.99

Wow, I would never have predicted this a week ago.

[TGW]

Chris Sheridan is a hack. Last year he said the Cavs were definitely taking Alex Len first.

He said Lebron was going to announce his decision last night, but no announcement. He's just an attention whore and I hope he's completely exposed for the fraud he is.

[NbdyBeatsTheWiz]

I know it doesn't equate to Lebron leaving the Eastern Conference completely, but I'd still think the door to come out of the East would be opened wider with him in Cleveland.

Miami went to the Finals 4 straight years. Cleveland has won 19, 21, 24, and 33 games over that span.
Miami had chemistry and consistency. Cleveland is a young team with a rookie coach and next year could be full of lumps and hard knocks.
They could very well be a Miami-like force eventually, but I don't see it happening next year.
As a fan of a rising Eastern Conference team, is there any reason I shouldn't like this move?

[verbal8]

They could very well be a Miami-like force eventually, but I don't see it happening next year.
As a fan of a rising Eastern Conference team, is there any reason I shouldn't like this move?

If they can cash in some of their assets for Kevin Love, that would jump start them creating a true contender.

[hands11]

He's BAAAAAAACK!!!!

The Decision has been made, even though it hasn’t been made public by the man himself. LeBron James is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a league source tells SheridanHoops.com.

James met with Miami Heat president Pat Riley on Wednesday in Las Vegas to deliver the news, and Riley did his best to try to get James to reconsider, comparing the stability of the Heat organization to the relative instability of the Cavs, who have a meddling owner and have changed general managers and coaches several times in the past few years, according to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The meeting lasted about an hour, and James and his advisors then met for dinner. James’ stance did not change, according to the source, but no public pronouncements were made. An official announcement will eventually be made on http://www.lebronjames.com, as I first reported Tuesday. The news will become official before James leaves Saturday for the World Cup final in Brazil.

Read more at http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/07/10 ... IGPfJ61.99

Wow, I would never have predicted this a week ago.

Once Love's camp leaked that Love would stay in CLE if LeBron was there, it started to make a lot of sense.

Pretty smart move by LB regarding legacy. From CLE to MIA back to CLE. Thats not to muddy. Now if he can win a ring there, he is back in all time considerations vs being a ring chasing coward.

Now if they can get Love there right away, they are way ahead of the game as the team has all year to gel.

[pancakes3]

I know it doesn't equate to Lebron leaving the Eastern Conference completely, but I'd still think the door to come out of the East would be opened wider with him in Cleveland.

Miami went to the Finals 4 straight years. Cleveland has won 19, 21, 24, and 33 games over that span.
Miami had chemistry and consistency. Cleveland is a young team with a rookie coach and next year could be full of lumps and hard knocks.
They could very well be a Miami-like force eventually, but I don't see it happening next year.
As a fan of a rising Eastern Conference team, is there any reason I shouldn't like this move?

Lebron has single-handedly willed the Cavs to a finals before and this time a) he's better and b) the team's better. As long as he's in the conference it'll be rough sledding to the finals.

[queridiculo]

If Sideshow Bob plays a full season, the Cavs look like the clear favorite to come out of the East this coming season.

Having Lebron play alongside Irving is going to minimize Irvings playmaking responsibilities, and will allow him to play in a role that's far more suitable to him, off the ball. On top of that you have a clear leader on that squad that's going to hold Kyrie and the rest of the team accountable on defense, and enough talent to contend on a nightly basis.

Cleveland also have a legitimate chance to land Kevin Love, quite possibly without having to sacrifice their lottery pick.

Think about it, does anybody really think that the Timberwolves can do a lot better than a combination of Thompson, Waiters and Bennett?

With Lebron in the fold and the Heat all but dismantled, who's really going to stop the Cavaliers in the East?

[stevemcqueen1]

If Sideshow Bob plays a full season, the Cavs look like the clear favorite to come out of the East this coming season.

Having Lebron play alongside Irving is going to minimize Irvings playmaking responsibilities, and will allow him to play in a role that's far more suitable to him, off the ball. On top of that you have a clear leader on that squad that's going to hold Kyrie and the rest of the team accountable on defense, and enough talent to contend on a nightly basis.

Cleveland also have a legitimate chance to land Kevin Love, quite possibly without having to sacrifice their lottery pick.

Think about it, does anybody really think that the Timberwolves can do a lot better than a combination of Thompson, Waiters and Bennett?

With Lebron in the fold and the Heat all but dismantled, who's really going to stop the Cavaliers in the East?

I think Minny could do a lot better than taking Cleveland's draft busts off their hands for Love. Cleveland would have to give up Wiggins and some change to get Love in a trade.

LeBron or no, I'm going to have to see it to believe it with Cleveland. They were supposed to be good this past year too, at least a playoff team in a really bad EC. Adding LeBron suddenly makes them the favorite? No one player can turn a dog of an organization into a favorite. It'll take wholesale changes from the top down.

[JWizmentality]

If he leaves, we better win the division next year.

[NbdyBeatsTheWiz]

I can get them being a favorite in the joke of the East. But are they as strong of a favorite or as big of a threat as the back-to-back-to-back-to-back Eastern Conference champs centered around the big 3 and led by Spoelstra?

I'm not yet convinced. I still like the move as a Wizards fan.

[stevemcqueen1]

They could very well be a Miami-like force eventually, but I don't see it happening next year.
As a fan of a rising Eastern Conference team, is there any reason I shouldn't like this move?

If they can cash in some of their assets for Kevin Love, that would jump start them creating a true contender.

I think this is what it will take.

Wiggins doesn't really make sense with LeBron. Their career windows are entirely different and they really do play the same position.

Swapping Wiggins and Bennett for Love is a no-brainer on Cleveland's end. And honestly, I like the idea of those two in Minnesota. Keep the Canadians together.

And I don't know, I kind of like a Rubio/Wiggins/Bennett/Pekovic group growing up together. Hand the keys of leadership to Rubio. Add in a defensive big and that team could really be something. Unselfish, talented, athletic, young.

Cleveland with Irving/LeBron/Love would be ultra-talented offensively. But they'd still be lousy defensively. LeBron alone is not a foundation for defense. They'd be in contention in the East because of their offense, but they'd still need more than just LeBron and Love to really balance their roster out. But I'd assume they'd have some time to put something together.

[stevemcqueen1]

I can get them being a favorite in the joke of the East. But are they as strong of a favorite or as big of a threat as the back-to-back-to-back-to-back Eastern Conference champs centered around the big 3 and led by Spoelstra?

I'm not yet convinced. I still like the move as a Wizards fan.

No I doubt they'd be as good as Miami was at the beginning of the Big 3 era. Wade and Bosh were better players than Irving and Love. Wade was a lot better than Irving is back in 2010. He was legitimately one of the four best players in the league.

The other thing is Wade and Bosh were well seasoned in 2010. Neither Irving nor Love have even been to the playoffs yet. They have no idea what it takes to win yet. And Cleveland has been so dysfunctional, and this level of dysfunction goes back to when LBJ was there before. That's a handicap that Miami didn't have.

[hands11]

Ok.

This is

Return of LeDouche

Dude. Pick a Fing team and lets get on with it already.

[montestewart]

Ok.

This is

Return of LeDouche

Dude. Pick a Fing team and lets get on with it already.

I know, the suspense is unbearable. I'm on the edge of my LeSeat.

[hands11]

LeTravel, LaQween, LaDouche - La Decision Part II


So one day to long .... Had he announced yesterday, I think this would have gone more smoothly.

But instead, LaDouche is about to LeTravel to Brazil. Will be make La Decision Part II first ?

I expect he will. If not, all hell is going to break loose.

It is kind of interesting to speculate about the chess game that could be going on with Parsons, Bosh, Melo and Wade.

Is he really giving Pat a chance to form a super team in MIA still without Bosh ?
Are they trying to squeeze Houston so they don't get Bosh and Parsons ?

Houston has moves they need to make if they want both Bosh and Parsons. The timing has to be right and if Parsons signs, they clock starts ticking.

Is that what this is all about ?

Bosh should just sign his max contract with Houston and leave. That would be the decision. Everything would role from there.

[NbdyBeatsTheWiz]

The Indecision.

[dandridge 10]

I know most people have the view that winning is all that matters, but I am surprised about how the Cavs/Miami fans on their respective boards are reacting to Lebron's potential decision to go back to the Cavs. Most of the Cavs fans are as giddy as schoolgirls at the chance to get LeBron back and Miami fans are for the most part just thankful for LeBron for the last 4 years. If I were a Cav's fan, the last person I would want the Cavs to sign is LeBron after he dumped them when the goings were tough last time. And, as a Miami fan, I would despise LeBron for promising 7 championships and then jumping ship as soon as it appeared it would be harder to meet that goal. I know I am in the large minority here....but LeBron was a douchebag when he left Cavs and he will be a douchebag if he leaves Miami. I wouldn't want him.

[keynote]

I'm no longer frustrated wtih LeBron. He is who he is.

But I *am* annoyed that CLE -- who has mismanaged their franchise and failed harder than virtually any other team over the past four years -- is going to fall backwards into a contender solely because of getting 3 #1s in 4 years.

They whiffed on Waiters and Thompson (imagine them with Barnes and Klay Thompson/Valanciunas). Bennett smells like a bust. They hired Mike Brown *again* -- and fired him *again*. They whiffed on the Jarrett Jack signing. They gave up 3 picks to rent Deng for a year. They let the locker room descend into chaos.

And that's putting aside all of the crap Gilbert did to burn his bridges with LeBron as thoroughly as possible. The brattiness, the unprofessional tone, etc. Bleah.

And if CLE only had the likes of Vonleh to dangle to MIN, that probably wouldn't be enough to get Love -- which would mean that they weren't good enough to attract LeBron. But Wiggins is a shiny enough asset to perhaps make the whole deal go down.

[FreeBalling]

Breaking news ***The crab step*** is back in the arm pit known as Cleveland.

[NbdyBeatsTheWiz]

It's official and all over SI.com.

He's going back to Cleveland.

Bet ESPN is pissed tho... lol. He breaks it with a huge splash page on CNNSI.com while ESPN.com still headlines "waiting."