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stillers4me
06-24-2014, 08:55 AM
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fansince'76
06-24-2014, 08:59 AM
What a punk. "My team lost, so I'm splitting."

salamander
06-24-2014, 09:03 AM
ESPN is having multiple orgasms over this.

X-Terminator
06-24-2014, 09:23 AM
Biggest diva in sports today. And it's not even close.

tube517
06-24-2014, 09:33 AM
I think Houston is going to pay him and Melo 2 billion dollars to go there :chuckle:

vader29
06-24-2014, 10:17 AM
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stillers4me
06-24-2014, 10:40 AM
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zulater
06-24-2014, 10:47 AM
I don't blame him. First off, opting out isn't necessarily leaving. It just means he's exorcising all of his options. And why shouldn't he if Wade insists on collecting his full contract amount? Wade is washed up, and James knows he can't win if Wade's play continues to deteriorate while commanding so much cap space.

So this could be a leverage move on his part to get Wade to take a team friendly contract like Tim Duncan in San Antonio. Or maybe he wants to go elsewhere, and of so, he's honored his contract, and has this right, so more power to him I say.

LeBron will be ultimately be judged by the number of rings he earns, not by what jersey he wore while earning them.

Plus if he goes back to Cleveland how can anyone complain?

GBMelBlount
06-24-2014, 10:53 AM
I don't blame him. First off, opting out isn't necessarily leaving. It just means he's exorcising all of his options. And why shouldn't he if Wade insists on collecting his full contract amount? Wade is washed up, and James knows he can't win if Wade's play continues to deteriorate while commanding so much cap space.

So this could be a leverage move on his part to get Wade to take a team friendly contract like Tim Duncan in San Antonio. Or maybe he wants to go elsewhere, and of so, he's honored his contract, and has this right, so more power to him I say.

LeBron will be ultimately be judged by the number of rings he earns, not by what jersey he wore while earning them.

Plus if he goes back to Cleveland how can anyone complain?

I would imagine his family would complain....lol

stillers4me
06-24-2014, 11:18 AM
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zulater
06-24-2014, 11:23 AM
I would imagine his family would complain....lol

:lol:

In all honesty she might be the one driving it. She's an Akron girl and seemingly proud of it.

The only thing that might stop Lebron going back is the idiot owner of the Cavs Dan Gilbert who tried to torch every bridge back to town when LeBron made his last "decision."

fansince'76
06-24-2014, 11:25 AM
481460374294646785

For some reason, this immediately came to my mind... :lol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG2onzLFjpI

Steelman
06-24-2014, 11:28 AM
:lol:

In all honesty she might be the one driving it. She's an Akron girl and seemingly proud of it.

The only thing that might stop Lebron going back is the idiot owner of the Cavs Dan Gilbert who tried to torch every bridge back to town when LeBron made his last "decision."

You might be right on his wife. Everything I've heard from LeBron says he really likes living in Miami, but his wife has been pretty adamant about Ohio. I still think even with the opt-out that LeBron will stay in Miami, but who knows. (or really cares. lol)

ALLD
06-24-2014, 03:39 PM
Leaving Miami would make him a traitor, not a trader. America is getting dumber by the season.

Butch
06-24-2014, 05:09 PM
In other news Tim Duncan is going to be staying on another year with the Spurs!!!

steelreserve
06-24-2014, 07:07 PM
I find it hard to imagine that, with all the other crap LeBron has going on financially, he would want to leave Florida with its 0% income tax. He's estimated to be making $72 million per year in salary plus endorsements, and I don't think that's even counting any investments like his share of Beats, whatever real estate he owns ... I'm sure he at least has a stake in a few restaurants, nightclubs, record labels, whatever.

Say he went to L.A. - then he'd be paying 13% in California state income tax, not just on his salary but probably everything else ... Even if he got a max contract, that would be about a $4 million raise over his previous deal, but he would now be paying an extra $10 or $12 million in taxes, so he'd be LOSING a crapload of money. Same thing with New York, Chicago, or most other "destination" franchises. Pretty much the only places he could go without that being a problem are Orlando, Memphis, Dallas/Houston/San Antonio, or Seattle. (whoops, scratch that last one, LOL! :sofunny:)

Anyway ... makes you think this is probably just a ploy to renegotiate, or maybe all three of them do it and not all of them are back.

Or hell, maybe he surprises everybody and goes to Sacramento. Betcha didn't see that coming!

Butch
06-24-2014, 07:26 PM
As Zulater stated this doesn't mean that he's leaving Miami, it simply opens up all his options. The media is whipping this whole thing into a frenzy and of course Lebron brought this all on by the way he left Leaveland. I don't think he is leaving but what the heck do I know.

GBMelBlount
06-24-2014, 07:45 PM
I don't watch basketball but just curious where Lebron ranks among the greatest basketball players ever?

smokin3000gt
06-24-2014, 08:07 PM
Leaving Miami would make him a traitor, not a trader. America is getting dumber by the season.

this x100

fansince'76
06-24-2014, 08:27 PM
I don't watch basketball but just curious where Lebron ranks among the greatest basketball players ever?

He's not even in the top 10, IMO.

Jordan, Kareem, Magic, Bird, Russell, Robertson, Chamberlain, Erving, O'Neal, and Bryant (even though I can't stand him). Jordan would be #1, and the rest you could pretty much order in any fashion, IMO. Considering how easily he seems to fold when the chips are down, James wouldn't have won shit in the '80s if he would have had to go up against Kareem and Magic, Bird and Erving and he definitely wouldn't have won anything in the '90s if he had to go up against Jordan.

GBMelBlount
06-24-2014, 10:28 PM
So Kobe Bryant is better than Lebron James

86WARD
06-25-2014, 07:05 AM
Take the rings out of the equation and just based on talent alone, LeBron is a better player on court than Jordan was. A much better teammate off court than Jordan was.

vader29
06-25-2014, 07:15 AM
The media is whipping this whole thing into a frenzy .

http://i59.tinypic.com/2itsg9y.jpg

:chuckle:

GBMelBlount
06-25-2014, 07:42 AM
Take the rings out of the equation and just based on talent alone, LeBron is a better player on court than Jordan was.

Does LeBron average more points per game and assists than Jordan?

tube517
06-25-2014, 10:00 AM
http://www.landofbasketball.com/player_comparison/j/lebron_james_vs_michael_jordan.htm


Jordan still ahead in stats....I didn't realize Lebron's been in the league for 11 years. Time flies.

Watching both, LeBron is physically stronger...Jordan never got credit for being a great defensive player...he was always known for offense.

Jordan: 6-0 in NBA Finals. LeBron: 2-3 in NBA Finals. Bird: 3-2 in NBA Finals. Kobe: 5-2 in NBA Finals. Magic: 5-3 in NBA Finals

GBMelBlount
06-25-2014, 10:33 AM
http://www.landofbasketball.com/player_comparison/j/lebron_james_vs_michael_jordan.htm

Jordan: 6-0 in NBA Finals. LeBron: 2-3 in NBA Finals. Bird: 3-2 in NBA Finals. Kobe: 5-2 in NBA Finals. Magic: 5-3 in NBA Finals

http://illinoisdeservesthetruth.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f08fd1088340120a6abf391970c-250wi

fansince'76
06-25-2014, 11:24 AM
http://www.landofbasketball.com/player_comparison/j/lebron_james_vs_michael_jordan.htm


Jordan still ahead in stats....I didn't realize Lebron's been in the league for 11 years. Time flies.

Watching both, LeBron is physically stronger...Jordan never got credit for being a great defensive player...he was always known for offense.

Jordan: 6-0 in NBA Finals. LeBron: 2-3 in NBA Finals. Bird: 3-2 in NBA Finals. Kobe: 5-2 in NBA Finals. Magic: 5-3 in NBA Finals

The fact that James made a point of not only showboating in front of MJ but staring him down while he did it shows who's still the best and that even James knows it. And as far as off the court demeanor is concerned, one would be hard pressed to find a bigger prick than MJ, so I'm not saying this out of some personal affinity for Jordan, because frankly, I don't have one. MJ's HoF induction speech pretty much killed what little respect I still had for him as a person at that point.

And the only reason MJ didn't go 8-0 in NBA Finals is because of MJ. But I'm sure Hakeem and Clyde appreciated MJ stepping aside for two years to go play "baseball fantasy camp."

zulater
06-25-2014, 11:33 AM
So Kobe Bryant is better than Lebron James No way. Not now, not ever.Kobe never dragged a crap team to the finals. James has down it twice now.

Oh and MJ lost in the first round of the playoffs 3 times. Lebron never once bowed out in the opening round. The playoffs aren't just made up of the finals.

tube517
06-25-2014, 11:40 AM
Lebron's legacy hasn't been fully written yet. So any talk of who's greater and all that is still early.


I forgot to include Tim Duncan: 5-1 in NBA Finals....came pretty damn close to 6-0 though.

fansince'76
06-25-2014, 11:42 AM
Oh and MJ lost in the first round of the playoffs 3 times. Lebron never once bowed out in the opening round. The playoffs aren't just made up of the finals.

True, but the Eastern Conference was just a bit tougher road to go through in Jordan's early career than in James'.

Devilsdancefloor
06-25-2014, 12:09 PM
Leaving Miami would make him a traitor, not a trader. America is getting dumber by the season.

hey maybe he is trading spices from the carabeeanne to Ak'Ron?

My son was like WTF is he doing uggggghhhhhh he is going to be a Laker i just know it

X-Terminator
06-25-2014, 12:36 PM
Leaving Miami would make him a traitor, not a trader. America is getting dumber by the season.

I was thinking the same thing. How did these people make it out of 5th grade, with spelling like that? Friggin Internet...making everyone shit-stupid day by day.

tube517
06-25-2014, 01:38 PM
Emmanuel Sanders and Jerricho Cotchery are the biggest TRADERS of all!

Be cuz DA STEALERS PAYD DA REFFS!



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GBMelBlount
06-25-2014, 01:52 PM
Emmanuel Sanders and Jerricho Cotchery are the biggest TRADERS of all!

Be cuz DA STEALERS PAYD DA REFFS!





:chuckle:


:rofl2:

Chidi29
06-25-2014, 03:55 PM
Leaves Miami to try and find somewhere better to win a title. Gets criticism.

Opts in, collects a ton of money. Gets criticism.

Guy will never be able to win.

86WARD
06-25-2014, 04:02 PM
Does LeBron average more points per game and assists than Jordan?

No. But a VERY GOOD argument could be made that he's a better all around player. He can play defense and defend all positions. Jordan couldn't do that. Jordan used speed to play defense...but he couldn't defend all positions. He also would never be able to defend James. James was also much more versatile than Jordan on both offense and defense.

James is also a cleaner player than Jordan...a foul every 22 minutes. Jordan a foul every 15 minutes. James is a better passer than Jordan...almost 2 more assists than Jordan.

GBMelBlount
06-25-2014, 05:57 PM
Sounds like James is a better all around player than Jordan.

So why has he lost the majority of championships?

Inferior supporting cast?

86WARD
06-25-2014, 08:13 PM
I would say those Bulls Teams were better than any of LeBron's teams...no?

zulater
06-26-2014, 01:42 AM
I would say those Bulls Teams were better than any of LeBron's teams...no?

Easily.

zulater
06-26-2014, 02:06 AM
By the way I'm not claiming LeBron is the greatest player ever, or that he's surpassed MJ. I'm just saying he's putting himself in the conversation.

Of course in my opinion Wilt will always be the greatest player. Look at the numbers he put up. Mind boggling. Plus he's got a record that can never be broken. That being in his entire NBA career he never once fouled out of a game. Imagine that leading the league in blocks and not once in an entire career fouling out!

GBMelBlount
06-26-2014, 05:24 AM
Of course in my opinion Wilt will always be the greatest player. Look at the numbers he put up. Mind boggling.

Sounds like stat wise Chamberlain is the best player in history.

zulater
06-26-2014, 05:26 AM
Sounds like stat wise Chamberlain is the best player in history.


Beyond dispute.

tube517
07-11-2014, 11:57 AM
Back to the Shithole

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11203027/lebron-james-says-returning-cleveland-cavaliers

fansince'76
07-11-2014, 12:02 PM
Back to the Shithole

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11203027/lebron-james-says-returning-cleveland-cavaliers

"I'm taking my talents to the Rust Belt." :chuckle:

vader29
07-11-2014, 12:08 PM
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86WARD
07-11-2014, 12:47 PM
Sure it's for the Cavs and not as a WR for the Browns?

tube517
07-11-2014, 02:00 PM
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsRxyqSCAAENn_J.jpg:large

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsRtYLICcAIZWEX.jpg:large :lol:

st33lersguy
07-11-2014, 04:27 PM
LOL, the same guys who called Lebron a traitor are now welcoming him back with open arms

ALLD
07-11-2014, 04:45 PM
James will come across as a good guy for going back to Cleveland. I can't see any other motivation for leaving one of the best cities in the US and going to an undesirable place. Maybe he will keep his Florida residency to offset income taxes.

Bluecoat96
07-11-2014, 05:41 PM
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Count Steeler
07-11-2014, 10:20 PM
Johnny football AND Lebron Basketball in one town. Cleveland must be an up and coming city.

salamander
07-11-2014, 11:33 PM
Johnny football AND Lebron Basketball in one town. Cleveland must be an up and coming city.

Cleveland sports fans' heads must be collectively exploding from such stardom being in their city. :chuckle:

st33lersguy
07-12-2014, 12:19 AM
Johnny football AND Lebron Basketball in one town. Cleveland must be an up and coming city.

Too bad for Cleveland, Johnny Tebow is going to be a bust

ALLD
07-12-2014, 07:28 AM
There is no escaping the curse of Cleveland no matter who goes there.

Bluecoat96
07-12-2014, 09:06 AM
Too bad for Cleveland, Johnny Tebow is going to be a bust

I hope that when Shazier puts him on his ass that he does the "money" sign while standing over him.

stillers4me
07-12-2014, 10:55 AM
I hope that when Shazier puts him on his ass that he does the "money" sign while standing over him.

That would be worth the taunting penalty. :chuckle:

vader29
07-12-2014, 11:19 AM
:lol:

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Edman
07-12-2014, 05:37 PM
Lebron signed a two-year contract.

He'll be back in Cleveland...but not for long.

Count Steeler
07-12-2014, 06:18 PM
Lebron signed a two-year contract.

He'll be back in Cleveland...but not for long.

Show me the championships!!!

86WARD
07-12-2014, 07:00 PM
http://i.imgur.com/bL9z2DA.gif

tube517
07-12-2014, 08:46 PM
http://i.imgur.com/bL9z2DA.gif

:rofl2: :rofl2:

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Godfather
07-13-2014, 12:57 PM
Sounds like stat wise Chamberlain is the best player in history.

The NBA changed the rules to contain Wilt. Not too many other people can say that. Mel Blount and...?

Nadroj 20
07-15-2014, 10:40 AM
I must say this came as a shock to me, simply because he is going to a very young and unproven team. I just feel like he is getting himself right back into the same situation he was in his first stint with Cleveland. Obviously with the addition of LeBron, the Cavs and go out and try to get Kevin Love (which I doubt happens without giving up Wiggins).

I see this as more of a personal move for LeBron rather then a basketball one.

fansince'76
07-15-2014, 11:32 AM
The NBA changed the rules to contain Wilt. Not too many other people can say that. Mel Blount and...?

Seems to me they put in the Restricted Zone rule particularly to allow Shaq to plow over people for dunks without drawing charging fouls instead of forcing him to learn to fucking shoot. But that was an example of a rule change to help a player, not hinder him, so it's completely different...