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kennydorglas · Post #361 » by **kennydorglas** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:35 pm

Tristan Thompson Turned Down $13M Per Season Extension From Cavs

Jesus, Rich Paul is just insane.

Saberestar · Post #362 » by **Saberestar** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:46 pm

kennydorglas wrote:Tristan Thompson Turned Down $13M Per Season Extension From Cavs

Jesus, Rich Paul is just insane.

suns91fan · Post #363 » by **suns91fan** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:56 pm

kennydorglas wrote:Tristan Thompson Turned Down $13M Per Season Extension From Cavs

Jesus, Rich Paul is just insane.

Just shows what a steal Kieff's contract really is.

Flying Colors · Post #364 » by **Flying Colors** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:59 pm

I am convinced that Lebron is still angry about the gilbert letter and he only joined the Cavs to cripple it for years before he goes back to miami

bigfoot · Post #365 » by **bigfoot** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:15 pm

Flying Colors wrote:I am convinced that Lebron is still angry about the gilbert letter and he only joined the Cavs to cripple it for years before he goes back to miami

Lebron is coming to Phoenix next year.

Flying Colors · Post #366 » by **Flying Colors** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:16 pm

bigfoot wrote:
Flying Colors wrote:I am convinced that Lebron is still angry about the gilbert letter and he only joined the Cavs to cripple it for years before he goes back to miami

Lebron is coming to Phoenix next year.

Only if its lebron the player and not lebron the GM

bigfoot · Post #367 » by **bigfoot** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:20 pm

Flying Colors wrote:
bigfoot wrote:
Flying Colors wrote:I am convinced that Lebron is still angry about the gilbert letter and he only joined the Cavs to cripple it for years before he goes back to miami

Lebron is coming to Phoenix next year.

Only if its lebron the player and not lebron the GM

It will be the Lebron the player ... on the opposing team.

Marz11 · Post #368 » by **Marz11** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:27 pm

kennydorglas wrote:Tristan Thompson Turned Down $13M Per Season Extension From Cavs

Jesus, Rich Paul is just insane.

Not really insane.

He has a lot of power within the Cavs through LeBron and can hold the Cavs to ransom with Thompson because they would want to keep LeBron happy. LeBron and Paul also got a lot of friends jobs at the Cavs.

The Cavs learnt nothing from how Miami dealt with leBron. They knew he was power hungry, immature and not a leader so Riley and co. laid down the limits and kept him in line. The Cavs have given LeBron and his people way too much power (again) and it is hard to get that power back.

Expect M Jackson to be coach soon.

This is why I am thankful he didn't come to Phoenix.

Post #369 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:17 pm

Marz11 wrote:
kennydorglas wrote:Tristan Thompson Turned Down $13M Per Season Extension From Cavs

Jesus, Rich Paul is just insane.

Not really insane.

He has a lot of power within the Cavs through LeBron and can hold the Cavs to ransom with Thompson because they would want to keep LeBron happy. LeBron and Paul also got a lot of friends jobs at the Cavs.

The Cavs learnt nothing from how Miami dealt with leBron. They knew he was power hungry, immature and not a leader so Riley and co. laid down the limits and kept him in line. The Cavs have given LeBron and his people way too much power (again) and it is hard to get that power back.

Expect M Jackson to be coach soon.

This is why I am thankful he didn't come to Phoenix.

Why would LeBron be happy if Thompson made a ton of money eating up Cleveland's cap space? So his buddy Rich Paul could get a little more of a commission? I think LeBron cares more about winning than making sure Thompson gets a fat paycheck. I can't imagine LeBron thinks Thompson is a max player.

jcsunsfan · Post #370 » by **jcsunsfan** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:24 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
Marz11 wrote:
kennydorglas wrote:Tristan Thompson Turned Down $13M Per Season Extension From Cavs

Jesus, Rich Paul is just insane.

Not really insane.

He has a lot of power within the Cavs through LeBron and can hold the Cavs to ransom with Thompson because they would want to keep LeBron happy. LeBron and Paul also got a lot of friends jobs at the Cavs.

The Cavs learnt nothing from how Miami dealt with leBron. They knew he was power hungry, immature and not a leader so Riley and co. laid down the limits and kept him in line. The Cavs have given LeBron and his people way too much power (again) and it is hard to get that power back.

Expect M Jackson to be coach soon.

This is why I am thankful he didn't come to Phoenix.

Why would LeBron be happy if Thompson made a ton of money eating up Cleveland's cap space? So his buddy Rich Paul could get a little more of a commission? I think LeBron cares more about winning than making sure Thompson gets a fat paycheck. I can't imagine LeBron thinks Thompson is a max player.

I think LeBron is more interested in being the most powerful person in the NBA than winning. If winning helps, then that is its value. I have no doubt that he owns Rich Paul and therefore, when Rich Paul exerts control, LeBron is doing so as well. Its a power trip thing, and I want nothing to do with it. In the end, it will fail. Because, while LeBron is a very good player, I do not believe he is nearly as smart as he thinks he is.

Post #371 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:30 pm

jcsunsfan wrote:I think LeBron is more interested in being the most powerful person in the NBA than winning. If winning helps, then that is its value. I have no doubt that he owns Rich Paul and therefore, when Rich Paul exerts control, LeBron is doing so as well. Its a power trip thing, and I want nothing to do with it. In the end, it will fail. Because, while LeBron is a very good player, I do not believe he is nearly as smart as he thinks he is.

Oh, I want nothing to do with it either and I'm not a fan of the guy, but I don't think he cares all that much about how much Tristan Thompson makes. I'm sure he'd like Paul to do well, but I don't think Tristan Thompson is a huge concern for LeBron. He's much more worried about himself.

Post #372 » by **lilfishi22** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:32 pm

jcsunsfan wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
Marz11 wrote:
Not really insane.

He has a lot of power within the Cavs through LeBron and can hold the Cavs to ransom with Thompson because they would want to keep LeBron happy. LeBron and Paul also got a lot of friends jobs at the Cavs.

The Cavs learnt nothing from how Miami dealt with leBron. They knew he was power hungry, immature and not a leader so Riley and co. laid down the limits and kept him in line. The Cavs have given LeBron and his people way too much power (again) and it is hard to get that power back.

Expect M Jackson to be coach soon.

This is why I am thankful he didn't come to Phoenix.

Why would LeBron be happy if Thompson made a ton of money eating up Cleveland's cap space? So his buddy Rich Paul could get a little more of a commission? I think LeBron cares more about winning than making sure Thompson gets a fat paycheck. I can't imagine LeBron thinks Thompson is a max player.

I think LeBron is more interested in being the most powerful person in the NBA than winning. If winning helps, then that is its value. I have no doubt that he owns Rich Paul and therefore, when Rich Paul exerts control, LeBron is doing so as well. Its a power trip thing, and I want nothing to do with it. In the end, it will fail. Because, while LeBron is a very good player, I do not believe he is nearly as smart as he thinks he is.

Building his management agency while he still has direct influence in the NBA is a smart move. He could definitely be just as powerful if not more influential once Klutch becomes established with more HNW clients.

kennydorglas · Post #373 » by **kennydorglas** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:36 pm

Klutch is already getting all the new superstars.
It's just a matter of time.

Post #374 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:36 pm

lilfishi22 wrote:Building his management agency while he still has direct influence in the NBA is a smart move. He could definitely be just as powerful if not more influential once Klutch becomes established with more HNW clients.

I can't fathom why a bench player thinks he is even worth that much. His agency will be fine regardless of what Tristan Thompson makes.

kennydorglas · Post #375 » by **kennydorglas** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:02 pm

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RaisingArizona · Post #376 » by **RaisingArizona** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:49 pm

suns91fan wrote:
kennydorglas wrote:Tristan Thompson Turned Down $13M Per Season Extension From Cavs

Jesus, Rich Paul is just insane.

Just shows what a steal Kieff's contract really is.

But... but... he gets technicals...

Revived · Post #377 » by **Revived** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:13 am

Kobe is playing more unselfish than any Suns player. I don't think we can call him ballhog any more....especially considering our team's mentality when it comes to being unselfish.

12 pts & 10 assists at the half vs the Cavs.

dgwdum · Post #378 » by **dgwdum** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:56 am

SF88 wrote:Kobe is playing more unselfish than any Suns player. I don't think we can call him ballhog any more....especially considering our team's mentality when it comes to being unselfish.

12 pts & 10 assists at the half vs the Cavs.

Well perception is everything.

People say kobe is selfish and lebron is unselfish but when you look at the stars they've played with kobe has always made sure other players get theirs. Shaq,Gasol, Odom posted the same stats or better as they did on their previous teams.

Like i said perception is everything. Just like love is a bigger name than kieff but kieff is the better value and could end up the better player overall.

Revived · Post #379 » by **Revived** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:26 am

That was a fun game. Wanted the Lakers to win to help us with our pick but still, what a game. Kobe and LeBron both gave it everything they had.

People are so stupid these days when they bash one of them to praise the other...we're all witnessing greatness here. Reggie Miller send a great message. There will never be another Kobe or another LeBron anymore, we should enjoy greatness rather than looking at ways to diminish either of them.

Fun, fun game.

SunsRback4Good · Post #380 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:31 am

Yeah, I agree with you SF88. As much as I despise Kobe I have great respect for him the things he does on the court are out of this world. Players might not want to play on the same team as him but they respect what he brings on the court and know he wants to win badly. It's just too often he cares more about shooting then getting his teammates involved but lately he has been doling all the little things and hasn't taken
20+ fg in a game in a while. Plus 17 assists tonight could be his career high, have to check up on that.