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bobly wrote:I still think the most likely scenario is that Lebron is hoping Riley can pull of a sign and trade for Mario and that Riley can get Pau. All this Melo talk is nonsense and the team gets even smaller. Melo might be waiting for Bosh to go to Houston, but Riley sure isn't.
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DragicTime85 wrote:[Ric Bucher] has a tiny wiener and I can prove it.
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bobly wrote:Stop trolling. Wade didn't opt out of 20 million a year to make 8.5 on a team where McRoberts is making MLE money. Wade isn't St. Vincent.
eltercero wrote:Heat3 wrote:eltercero wrote:
Lebron made it seem like he would stay in CLE and then he waits until basically the last minute to inform the world that he's going to leave as the Cavs are left with nothing in return. He **** on Cleveland on national television, a city which up to that point had given him nothing but praise and love. He talked about loyalty and stopping at nothing to bring us a championship but instead opted to take the easier road to championships by teaming up with 2 of the best players in the league. And then the very next day, he puts on a whole parade at the welcome party celebrating as if he's already won a championship.
Dan Gilbert's letter was necessary at the time and Cleveland (as well as many other fan bases) rallied around him. It's easy to forget what Lebron did and point the finger at Gilbert now but IMO both of them screwed up.
Nevertheless, I put aside any hatred for Lebron long ago and I want him back. And I truly believe he's coming back to the Cavs. There's just too many signs pointing to his return.
(Cue Coming Home by Diddy)
Sorry, you weren't owed anything. He didn't do anything different last time that he hasn't done this time except a tv show. In fact he's taking longer now. Should the heat org write a letter for hindering our chances at another FA? Please!
Also, seriously you think that Lebron put on that pep rally? that was a Heat thing. He just showed up. We did the same for Shaq in 2004 I don't recall Laker fans whining about it.
There's a difference between taking a long time to decide and going on national tv, making a huge deal out of his decision, to publicly inform the world that he's leaving Cleveland before even informing anybody in the Cavs organization. He basically held his middle finger up to the city and said, "I'm off to bigger and better things." Obviously you wouldn't understand because you don't live in Cleveland but it was devastating at the time. It wasn't the fact that he left but the way he did it.
And Shaq didn't proclaim, "Not one, not two, not three..."
Eaglenugget wrote:@ryenarussillo: The Gilbert letter becoming and issue now, is a joke. This sounds like an out, an attempt to not look like the bad guy.
That's what I'm saying, I think Lebron is in too deep...
Maybe Wade is behind this!
HEAT111 wrote:eltercero wrote:Heat3 wrote:
Sorry, you weren't owed anything. He didn't do anything different last time that he hasn't done this time except a tv show. In fact he's taking longer now. Should the heat org write a letter for hindering our chances at another FA? Please!
Also, seriously you think that Lebron put on that pep rally? that was a Heat thing. He just showed up. We did the same for Shaq in 2004 I don't recall Laker fans whining about it.
There's a difference between taking a long time to decide and going on national tv, making a huge deal out of his decision, to publicly inform the world that he's leaving Cleveland before even informing anybody in the Cavs organization. He basically held his middle finger up to the city and said, "I'm off to bigger and better things." Obviously you wouldn't understand because you don't live in Cleveland but it was devastating at the time. It wasn't the fact that he left but the way he did it.
And Shaq didn't proclaim, "Not one, not two, not three..."
For the love of god, he didn't promise anything. He was having fun just saying that. Then he follows with "We BELIEVE we could win multiple championships if we take care of business"
And about the Decision. Maybe you're right, he should have told at least the Cavalier's fan and the organization that it was time for goodbye. He publicly admitted it was his mistake. It was still for a good cause. So its what ever....
mopper8 wrote:The_Insider wrote:mopper8 wrote:So what is stopping Bosh from just signing for Miami at 16M/year?
Which btw is pretty much what Houston is offering too
No, HOU is offering $22/per.
...and so the insider is exposed.
1) under the CBA, the max anyone can offer Bosh is 20.6
2) the rockets do not have the cap space to offer 20.6, let alone 22.
Eaglenugget wrote:@ryenarussillo: The Gilbert letter becoming and issue now, is a joke. This sounds like an out, an attempt to not look like the bad guy.
That's what I'm saying, I think Lebron is in too deep...
Maybe Wade is behind this!
DragicTime85 wrote:[Ric Bucher] has a tiny wiener and I can prove it.
Heat3Peat wrote:It's very clear this is a big "F you" to the Cavs, Heat, and world in general. For how much criticism he took for "The Decision" he is clearly trying to drag this out and make us all wish he'd do that again. Not to mention it's a big F you to Gilbert and the Cavs for their reaction to him leaving, and a big F you to Miami for getting rid of Miller, Riley's presser, and lack of upgrading.
Kinda of pathetic that LeBron is doing this to everyone. Making himself look really arrogant once again. I say that as a big LeBron fan.
Eaglenugget wrote:@DeionSanders: Do what's right even when wrong is convenient. Choose correctly and wisely you got this baby. Do right!
TRUTH!!
Listen to Deion, nobody would ever go back to the Bron, nobody.
bobly wrote:OtW wrote:@MySportsLegion: ESPN reporter Mark Schwartz basically debunked his co-worker (Broussard) about the whole letter story.
What did he say? I don't understand how that could be "debunked".
The_Insider wrote:contract wrote:The_Insider wrote:
Will you apologize to me when what I said will happen, happens?
To my knowledge, nothing I've said has been reported by ESPN or anyone else.
It's not what Pat wants, it's what LBJ wants. Pat wants to keep LBJ happy. LBJ doesn't want to look like he's forcing Bosh out, as he thinks it would tarnish his 'brand', thus the "cloak and dagger drama".
The story about this being a way of pushing Bosh out has been floating around for a damn week. It was on ESPN, it was on Twitter, it's been everywhere. Whoever your "source" is is not only not plugged in, but he's not even up to date.
I take it that means you will not apologize when I'm proven right.
Bosh has 3 days to sign with HOU. We'll all find out soon enough.
