OFFICIAL: LeBron announces return to Cleveland

Post #561 » by **JaysRule25** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:16 pm

IMO LeBron only went back because he knew the Heat were finished. Wade was getting old, and the team couldn't didn't have the salary space to bring in new talent. So LeBron went to the next up-and-coming team in the East with its lottery picks (Irving, Wiggins). Plus they have the assets to trade for a superstar like Love. It was obvious LeBron was going to stay in the East where any team he joined would have a easy walk to the finals. Not sure I understand why LeBron is being called "selfless" for doing this.

ShamrockBHV · Post #562 » by **ShamrockBHV** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:17 pm

LeBron can't fool me, he is still the same selfish d-bag.
But I do feel really sorry for heat fans LOL!

TommyPoints · Post #563 » by **TommyPoints** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:19 pm

LeafsRule67 wrote:IMO LeBron only went back because he knew the Heat were finished. Wade was getting old, and the team couldn't didn't have the salary space to bring in new talent. So LeBron went to the next up-and-coming team in the East with its lottery picks (Irving, Wiggins). Plus they have the assets to trade for a superstar like Love. It was obvious LeBron was going to stay in the East where any team he joined would have a easy walk to the finals. Not sure I understand why LeBron is being called "selfless" for doing this.

I am sure part of him is happy about going back home, but he really lucked out that Cleveland landed all of the top picks and is in good shape. It being Cleveland gives an easy out without looking like a ring chaser jumping ship.

lightfoot · Post #564 » by **lightfoot** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:19 pm

As a Heat fan, all I can say is thanks for the memories, Lebron. I feel lucky to have watched him play on my favorite team for four amazing years.

Congrats to Cavs fans.

BooRadley · Post #565 » by **BooRadley** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:19 pm

Amazing PR by LeBron and his team. Everything that came out wasn't leaked at all. It was just stupid speculation by desperate reporters. I love how he shunned ESPN and took it to SI. Right now on ESPN, they're giving credit to SI. I always liked SI. Hopefully this helps them with more traffic to their site.

I would've loved to see Gilbert apologize to LeBron. He needs to pen another open letter praising LeBron.

Other quick notes, I wonder if Haslem is still going to get paid? Same with Wade?

And Riley straight looked desperate drafting Napier and signing Danger Granger. LeBron must have just looked at him with a confused face when Riley presented LeBron with Granger and McBob.

marcusaurelius · Post #566 » by **marcusaurelius** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:20 pm

glideDrexler wrote:miami wont even make playoffs without james. they are that bad.

If Bosh also leaves, I agree. I see no reason why he would stay without Lebron.

jjin28 · Post #567 » by **jjin28** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:22 pm

lightfoot wrote:As a Heat fan, all I can say is thanks for the memories, Lebron. I feel lucky to have watched him play on my favorite team for four amazing years.

Congrats to Cavs fans.

Classy. True miami fan -from a laker fan

Meeksology · Post #568 » by **Meeksology** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:25 pm

Sign5 wrote:
Bertrob wrote:
FinNasty wrote:Ya, I dont get why Raptors fans are being the most vocal of all. The Heat and Raptors have no beef?

It's been like this since the playoffs. They got so cocky after finally getting to the playoffs.

Pretty much.

Miami fans calling another fan base cocky :lol:

that's rich lol

marcusaurelius · Post #569 » by **marcusaurelius** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:26 pm

lightfoot wrote:As a Heat fan, all I can say is thanks for the memories, Lebron. I feel lucky to have watched him play on my favorite team for four amazing years.

Congrats to Cavs fans.

Lebron gave Miami four incredible years. Four trips to the Finals, two championships. It was a special run. All Miami fans should be thankful, and look forward to building a new team for the future. They should have a ton of cap space and be able to completely remake the team over the next two or three years.

Post #570 » by **Def Swami** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:26 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/MySportsLegion/status/487679109565132800[/tweet]
:lol:

airyak13 · Post #571 » by **airyak13** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:27 pm

Ugalde wrote:I think its a bad move for Bron but now hopefully we can get some competition in the east, if LeBron is a Cav, Melo is a Knick/Bull. Should be fun.

One of those three teams should not be mentioned in the same breath as "fun".

Post #572 » by **G R E Y** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:38 pm

Strong decision, great challenge - good for you, LeBron. (I wish Gilbert didn't own the team but that's another matter.)

I hope with Blatt at the helm that the team gels quickly. Should be fun to watch.

Congrats, Cavs fans, you deserve it.

Wonderllama · Post #573 » by **Wonderllama** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:40 pm

The one year Cleveland didn't win the #1 pick, Anthony Davis goes there. Imagine if HE was with the Cavs. It's a wrap for the NBA

HoraryAstrology · Post #574 » by **HoraryAstrology** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:41 pm

I'm legitimately happy for the city of Cleveland, get Kevin Love and enjoy 4 straight trips to the finals, if not more.

poeman · Post #575 » by **poeman** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:43 pm

Rosque · Post #576 » by **Rosque** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:44 pm

It has started. :lol:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi4OTbACwXo[/youtube]

The Penguin · Post #577 » by **The Penguin** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:46 pm

On the bright side, the rest of the league has a chance to win the lottery now.

poeman · Post #578 » by **poeman** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:46 pm

RIP Kobe · Post #579 » by **RIP Kobe** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:46 pm

ShamrockBHV wrote:LeBron can't fool me, he is still the same selfish d-bag.
But I do feel really sorry for heat fans LOL!

The same fans that left game 6 early?

The same fans that are only fans because of the big 3?

Lol no. Not sorry at all.

FinNasty · Post #580 » by **FinNasty** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:48 pm

Rosque wrote:It has started.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi4OTbACwXo[/youtube]

You knew there would be a few idiots...

Does this change how you feel about LeBron?