Nene wants a championship.. not the money?

We-Are-Lasers · Post #1 » by **We-Are-Lasers** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:35 pm

Nene is leaving open the possibility of re-signing with the Nuggets, but recently suggested one of the reasons why he opted out was for a better chance at a championship.

"After nine years, I have goals and I'm a team player," said Nene. "I'm very competitive. I want to accomplish everything. It's a big opportunity, and it's the only one in my life to be a top free agent. So I want to enjoy this moment. If people think it's about money, they're wrong. I've saved my money. I could retire today. I don't need to prove points. I like it a lot here."

Nene is uninterested in playing overseas during the lockout. He has been staying in Denver with his family and playing pick-up soccer to stay fit.

"I'll do my cardio here, see my baby," he said. "I saved my money. I don't want to go to Europe. I want to enjoy my offseason. It's a magical time (with the baby)."

Via Denver Post

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... z1VCbrk8WL

This would be a amazing if he ended up coming here for MLE (if it existed). We'd be almost unstoppable!

Hope it happens 8-)

Mundo · Post #2 » by **Mundo** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:52 pm

We could potentially be stacked at center if we get Nene, and if Curry Pans out.

FlashTheKilla · Post #3 » by **FlashTheKilla** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:57 pm

Wowzas. Dat would be incredible.

RJM · Post #4 » by **RJM** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:15 pm

In agreeing with everyone above me by saying that Miami would be unbelievably stacked with Nene at the center spot, how am I supposed to believe that he's not just trying to raise his own price? I don't see him coming here, but anything's possible. Major pipe dream, though. Good find. It's worth reading.

Roll Tide Baaby · Post #5 » by **Roll Tide Baaby** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:43 pm

hes coming here, ive just had a feeling since last year

babycry14 · Post #6 » by **babycry14** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:51 pm

Roll Tide Baaby wrote:hes coming here, ive just had a feeling since last year

me too

KMartsCrew · Post #7 » by **KMartsCrew** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:54 pm

He turned down a $12.5M per offer from the Nuggets and expressed his disappointment with Denver's FO for not valuing him enough during the extension talks.

It is just downright ridiculous to think he'll even consider signing for the MLE.

Chosen01 · Post #8 » by **Chosen01** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:02 pm

That'd be unreal, hes always expressed his interest to play for Miami before we even got the big 3.

diablerouge · Post #9 » by **diablerouge** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:35 am

andresb wrote:He turned down a $12.5M per offer from the Nuggets and expressed his disappointment with Denver's FO for not valuing him enough during the extension talks.

It is just downright ridiculous to think he'll even consider signing for the MLE.

the only hopw would be that he has different prices for different teams. get anybody in a room with riles and you never know.

FlashTheKilla · Post #10 » by **FlashTheKilla** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:21 am

babycry14 wrote:
Roll Tide Baaby wrote:hes coming here, ive just had a feeling since last year

me too

Guys. Don't be ridiculous, we never get who we wa...

Oh wait.

Heats_Finest · Post #11 » by **Heats_Finest** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:10 am

Fantastic news for Miami! Probably won't happen, but it'll give us something to stew on for a while haha.

HotrodBeaubois · Post #12 » by **HotrodBeaubois** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:28 pm

Woohoo !!! Just think if signs with Dallas for the MLE. This would be the greatest PF/C Rotation EVER!!

Dirk/Nene
Chandler/Nene/Haywood

HotrodBeaubois · Post #13 » by **HotrodBeaubois** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:37 pm

Woohoo !!! Just think if signs with Dallas for the MLE. This would be the greatest PF/C Rotation EVER!!

Dirk/Nene
Chandler/Nene/Haywood

DWadeno3 · Post #14 » by **DWadeno3** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:40 pm

HotrodBeaubois wrote:Woohoo !!! Just think if signs with Dallas for the MLE. This would be the greatest PF/C Rotation EVER!!

Dirk/Nene
Chandler/Nene/Haywood

When are you gonna realize that this is the Heat forum? Seriously just ban this troll already.

Tony Fiorentino · Post #15 » by **Tony Fiorentino** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:00 pm

What a clown. Probably never even watched Duncan & Robinson, wanna talk about best ever.
Enjoy that ban homie.

orangeparka · Post #16 » by **orangeparka** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:23 pm

I think that basically means that small differences in money won't change his decision. However going from an offered $12.5m to the MLE is just too big of a difference IMO. I'd be surprised (and hella excited obviously) if he signed here.

HEATVols865 · Post #17 » by **HEATVols865** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:50 pm

Nenê is a smart guy. He saves his money. He won't waste it away like these other clowns in the NBA.
The big plus for Miami? Title contender, no state income taxes and let's face it, Miami can feel like Brazil sometimes...that would be sweet!

Brenice · Post #18 » by **Brenice** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:05 pm

and the legacy of LeBron and Wade would take another hit.

DWadeno3 · Post #19 » by **DWadeno3** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:47 pm

Brenice wrote:and the legacy of LeBron and Wade would take another hit.

How so? Just because a quality player decided to join our team? Isn't that what other contenders do as well?

fishfuego. · Post #20 » by **fishfuego.** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:10 pm

HotrodBeaubois wrote:Woohoo !!! Just think if signs with Dallas for the MLE. This would be the greatest PF/C Rotation EVER!!

Dirk/Nene
Chandler/Nene/Haywood

Dallas is NOT Miami as far as location resembling Brazil.
Nene in Miami is not impossible.