The NBA 2014 Offseason Thread - Page 13

stevew · 07-03-2014, 11:07 PM

We own the Heat's #1, top 10 protected for like 2 years. Would love to see Miami go back to irrelevance.

DaddyTorgo · 07-03-2014, 11:42 PM

I know nothing, but Imma say...Lakers get Lebron.

He's done the Miami thing, now he'll go to Hollywood.

Groundhog · 07-03-2014, 11:54 PM

IMO there is no way LeBron signs anywhere where he's going to have to be "the man" again scoring wise. He's going to sign someplace where there's a clear #2 guy and a solid supporting cast of rotation players.

Groundhog · 07-03-2014, 11:56 PM

Signing in LA means relying on another broken SG.

CU Tiger · 07-03-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Signing in LA means relying on another broken SG.

Signing in LA means he cant catch Kobe in rings cause everyone he wins gives Kobe one as well

stevew · 07-04-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

"Hey 'Bron, it's Pat Riley. Good news! We've got Anthony Morrow, Marvin Williams, Shawn Marion, and Elton Brand onboard!"

If those are Min salary guys they're doing well.

Matthean · 07-04-2014, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I know nothing, but Imma say...Lakers get Lebron.

He's done the Miami thing, now he'll go to Hollywood.

I don't think there's enough drugs to convince him to do it.

Groundhog · 07-04-2014, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

If those are Min salary guys they're doing well.

Considering what they've done so far, I'd agree. But not the kind of names that's going to impress LeBron.

Groundhog · 07-04-2014, 02:44 AM

Call me crazy, but I'm sorta excited to watch some summer league ball tomorrow... Assuming first rounders and Noel play.

whomario · 07-04-2014, 05:09 AM

Kaman signs a 2year, 10 mio deal with the blazer. This is actually not terrible

Neon_Chaos · 07-04-2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Signing in LA means he cant catch Kobe in rings cause everyone he wins gives Kobe one as well

Which is what happens as well if he stays with Wade. Thanks to 2006.

CU Tiger · 07-04-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Which is what happens as well if he stays with Wade. Thanks to 2006.

Sure but Wade isnt in the conversation....

Danny · 07-04-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Signing in LA means he cant catch Kobe in rings cause everyone he wins gives Kobe one as well

Maybe with Kobe he'd have a better finals record than 2-3

stevew · 07-04-2014, 04:37 PM

I'm becoming way more optimistic

RainMaker · 07-04-2014, 08:38 PM

Clippers get Hawes for 4 years, $23 million. Not a bad deal.

chinaski · 07-04-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

Kaman signs a 2year, 10 mio deal with the blazer. This is actually not terrible

Pretty excited about this one, if he stays healthy he'll be a great backup for RoLo.

Izulde · 07-05-2014, 12:46 PM

Just bought a ticket to the NBA Summer League one day next week. Really excited to be going.

murrayyyyy · 07-05-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Just bought a ticket to the NBA Summer League one day next week. Really excited to be going.

General admission still $25 this year? I may try to go one day before I bolt for Mexico.

Izulde · 07-05-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by murrayyyyy

General admission still $25 this year? I may try to go one day before I bolt for Mexico.

25 base yeah, but after all the taxes and fees and crap online it came to $38.

murrayyyyy · 07-05-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

25 base yeah, but after all the taxes and fees and crap online it came to $38.

I gotta see if the rosters on the 12th are worth it. You go through unlvtickets? There has to be a coupon that works.

Saturday, July 12
1 PM -- Portland vs. New York* (Game 7)
3 PM -- Toronto vs. Denver* (Game 9)
5 PM -- Phoenix vs. Golden State* (Game 11)
7 PM -- Houston vs. Miami (Game 13)

Saturday, July 12
1:30 PM -- Atlanta vs. Washington (Game 8)
3:30 PM -- Dallas vs. Minnesota (Game 10)
5:30 PM -- Chicago vs. LA Clippers (Game 12)
7:30 PM -- Utah vs. Philadelphia* (Game 14)

Izulde · 07-05-2014, 02:36 PM

Yep, went through UNLVtickets.

I'm going on the 11th, which is Knicks/Mavs, Raptors/Lakers, Cavs/Bucks and Spurs/Kings in Cox and Warriors/Hornets and D-League/Pelicans in T&M.

I'm not missing the Cavs/Bucks game and I'm still undecided on whether to go Spurs/Kings (rosters look meh for Kings and I imagine Spurs will be too) or change buildings for the D-League/Pelicans game.

murrayyyyy · 07-05-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Yep, went through UNLVtickets.

I'm going on the 11th, which is Knicks/Mavs, Raptors/Lakers, Cavs/Bucks and Spurs/Kings in Cox and Warriors/Hornets and D-League/Pelicans in T&M.

I'm not missing the Cavs/Bucks game and I'm still undecided on whether to go Spurs/Kings (rosters look meh for Kings and I imagine Spurs will be too) or change buildings for the D-League/Pelicans game.

I'll never understand how they put the Cavs-Bucks in Cox instead of the T-Mack (although the locker rooms are 500% better in Cox).

Edit for those who don't know, Cox is the womens gym and it holds 2500 while T-Mack holds 19500

Danny · 07-05-2014, 03:29 PM

Shouldn't Cox gym be for the men?

Young Drachma · 07-05-2014, 04:04 PM

Report says Melo back to the Knicks for the max.

RainMaker · 07-05-2014, 05:44 PM

Shocking!

RainMaker · 07-05-2014, 05:48 PM

Where are you seeing the report? I figured he would wait till Monday for maximum media coverage.

sterlingice · 07-05-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Where are you seeing the report? I figured he would wait till Monday for maximum media coverage.

Is it someone "credible" who basically makes guesses that are probably true but have no basis in actual fact like Chris Broussard?

SI

Danny · 07-05-2014, 06:13 PM

Yeah, I'm not seeing it anywhere. He'es 90% to resign there, so someone might as well guess as if it's news. Only other team with a small shot is the Lakers (since they also offered him max they can), but Knicks can still offer him the most money and Melo seems like the type of player who wants max money ahead of winning

Subby · 07-05-2014, 11:17 PM

Nerlens Noel easily the best player on the floor today. The 76ers front line is going to be so insane in a few years.

Young Drachma · 07-06-2014, 12:02 AM

It was a text I got and then I went looking for it and didn't see it either. So he probably saw it somewhere or heard it on ESPN and assumed it was legit without anything to corroborate, but Post is saying he's "expected" to sign.

Groundhog · 07-06-2014, 03:23 AM

Just finished Celtics-Heat... Yikes, Napier played atrociously up until making a few shots in the 4th Q. Had trouble finishing at the hoop as you'd expect, but more worrying was his horrible passing - had his passes straight out picked 3 or 4 times, and Pressey had his number on both ends. Heat lacked in fringe-NBA talent compared to the Celtics squad, but Ennis looked pretty good. Watched him dominate over here in Australia this past season, and I wondered how he'd do against similarly-athletic players. Had a couple of nice plays, but struggles with contact given how slight of frame he is.

Smart didn't have flashy numbers on offense, but he looked the goods. Did a great job finding the open man, especially coming off screens, and lots of steals too. Gave up two open looks to his man when he got caught ball watching, but he definitely looked like an NBA PG tonight. Pressey had a good game on both ends, but with his lack of size and finishing ability I think he's destined to be a great PG in Europe. Olynyk IMO is going to be a crafty, Scola-like scorer well into his 30s.

Groundhog · 07-06-2014, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Nerlens Noel easily the best player on the floor today. The 76ers front line is going to be so insane in a few years.

Yeah, pretty impressive showing from Noel. In particular his passing was really good - found cutters rather than putting up the contested shot inside. I think Embiid and Noel would work together. Like the Pelicans are hoping with Asik, you can let Noel go crazy on chasing down shots with Embiid still protecting the basket. Can't say I knew who Ronald Roberts Jnr. was before the game either, but he was really solid. Shame about the potentially serious achilles injury to Pierre Jackson, he looks like he belongs in the NBA.

Payton had a pretty shaky debut, and Gordon looks as raw as advertised... a few really nice plays, but a lot of bad ones too. Marble, Curry, Batts, and Osby were all pretty impressive though.

Young Drachma · 07-06-2014, 06:53 AM

Los Angeles Lakers emerges as top threat to keep Carmelo Anthony from re-signing with New York Knicks - ESPN Los Angeles

whomario · 07-06-2014, 08:58 AM

Pierre Jackson with a ruptured achilles, that´s a damn shame

murrayyyyy · 07-06-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Young Drachma

Los Angeles Lakers emerges as top threat to keep Carmelo Anthony from re-signing with New York Knicks - ESPN Los Angeles

Scrolls down to bottom first... sees Chris Broussard's name... Closes link...

murrayyyyy · 07-06-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by whomario

Pierre Jackson with a ruptured achilles, that´s a damn shame

Well shit, one less local kid to root for. I was hoping to see a good home coming for him in the summer league next week.

murrayyyyy · 07-06-2014, 04:20 PM

Guess Mirotic was in Vegas this weekend. He came into the store and bought a Bulls hat for himself and gf (wasn't sure if it was him because I didn't know he had a beard now but looking at photos online it was him).

Assume the buyout is going to happen now.

korme · 07-06-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Yup. You musta missed how the Clips didn't miss a beat while CP3 missed two months in the middle of the season.

Not saying Collison is great. He's not. As I noted, he's not one of the top 20 starting PGs in the league. But he's a decent player at least, with some flaws that keep him from being better.

5 teams in 6 years

murrayyyyy · 07-06-2014, 07:30 PM

Clippers sign Jordan Farmar to a 2 year deal, 4.2 million.

stevew · 07-06-2014, 08:43 PM

I really think it's going to happen

RainMaker · 07-06-2014, 09:18 PM

What's going to happen?

Shkspr · 07-06-2014, 10:38 PM

That's right, Steve. He still loves you. He didn't mean it, baby. Sometimes a man just has things he has to do, thass all. He's gonna come back, and he's never gonna hurt you again.

Be that sugar mama, Cleveland.

Has Gilbert taken down that broken heart letter yet?

DaddyTorgo · 07-06-2014, 10:51 PM

I don't understand why the media thinks / why it's a reality that Cleveland would be so happy to welcome him back?

I mean...you're his sloppy seconds (at best). How's that supposed to be a positive thing?

Groundhog · 07-06-2014, 11:28 PM

I still don't think it's going to happen. If it did though, I think Cleveland would welcome him back. I've loved to hate on him since he left, but I'm a Cavs fan... if he plays here, I'll cheer for him again.

Napier bounced back today with a good game vs the Nets, and a couple of very nice assists. Ennis was huge too with 29.

RainMaker · 07-07-2014, 12:33 AM

I think certain players like seeing their name being talked about as often as possible.

stevew · 07-07-2014, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shkspr

That's right, Steve. He still loves you. He didn't mean it, baby. Sometimes a man just has things he has to do, thass all. He's gonna come back, and he's never gonna hurt you again.

Be that sugar mama, Cleveland.

Has Gilbert taken down that broken heart letter yet?

I got over this shit relatively fast. But if wants to bring his el Camino back to our trailer park and return home, I won't be opposed.

stevew · 07-07-2014, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I don't understand why the media thinks / why it's a reality that Cleveland would be so happy to welcome him back?

I mean...you're his sloppy seconds (at best). How's that supposed to be a positive thing?

Getting the best player in the world trumps everything else.

sterlingice · 07-07-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

I think certain players like seeing their name being talked about as often as possible.

Melo might be stealing the spotlight from James. If the rumors of NY or LA are true, it's impressive how much play this is getting for a guy deciding between two teams that have no chance of contending for an NBA title with or without him.

SI

Fidatelo · 07-07-2014, 09:28 AM

There would be something very Charlie Brown about Cleveland fans becoming all but convinced Lebron was coming back before he changed his mind at the last minute to go back to the Heat.

stevew · 07-07-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

There would be something very Charlie Brown about Cleveland fans becoming all but convinced Lebron was coming back before he changed his mind at the last minute to go back to the Heat.

I very much would appreciate the hilarity in that. It would be world class trolling. People were tracking jets yesterday.

07-03-2014, 11:42 PM	#602
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I know nothing, but Imma say...Lakers get Lebron. He's done the Miami thing, now he'll go to Hollywood. Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 07-03-2014 at 11:43 PM.

07-03-2014, 11:54 PM	#603
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	IMO there is no way LeBron signs anywhere where he's going to have to be "the man" again scoring wise. He's going to sign someplace where there's a clear #2 guy and a solid supporting cast of rotation players. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-03-2014, 11:56 PM	#604
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Signing in LA means relying on another broken SG. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-04-2014, 02:44 AM	#609
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Call me crazy, but I'm sorta excited to watch some summer league ball tomorrow... Assuming first rounders and Noel play. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-04-2014, 05:09 AM	#610
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Kaman signs a 2year, 10 mio deal with the blazer. This is actually not terrible __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

07-03-2014, 11:07 PM	#601
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	We own the Heat's #1, top 10 protected for like 2 years. Would love to see Miami go back to irrelevance.

07-04-2014, 04:37 PM	#614
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I'm becoming way more optimistic

07-04-2014, 08:38 PM	#615
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Clippers get Hawes for 4 years, $23 million. Not a bad deal.

07-05-2014, 12:46 PM	#617
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Just bought a ticket to the NBA Summer League one day next week. Really excited to be going. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

07-05-2014, 02:36 PM	#621
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Yep, went through UNLVtickets. I'm going on the 11th, which is Knicks/Mavs, Raptors/Lakers, Cavs/Bucks and Spurs/Kings in Cox and Warriors/Hornets and D-League/Pelicans in T&M. I'm not missing the Cavs/Bucks game and I'm still undecided on whether to go Spurs/Kings (rosters look meh for Kings and I imagine Spurs will be too) or change buildings for the D-League/Pelicans game. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

07-05-2014, 03:29 PM	#623
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Shouldn't Cox gym be for the men?

07-05-2014, 04:04 PM	#624
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Report says Melo back to the Knicks for the max. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

07-05-2014, 05:44 PM	#625
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Shocking!

07-05-2014, 05:48 PM	#626
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Where are you seeing the report? I figured he would wait till Monday for maximum media coverage.

07-05-2014, 06:13 PM	#628
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Yeah, I'm not seeing it anywhere. He'es 90% to resign there, so someone might as well guess as if it's news. Only other team with a small shot is the Lakers (since they also offered him max they can), but Knicks can still offer him the most money and Melo seems like the type of player who wants max money ahead of winning

07-05-2014, 11:17 PM	#629
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Nerlens Noel easily the best player on the floor today. The 76ers front line is going to be so insane in a few years. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

07-06-2014, 12:02 AM	#630
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	It was a text I got and then I went looking for it and didn't see it either. So he probably saw it somewhere or heard it on ESPN and assumed it was legit without anything to corroborate, but Post is saying he's "expected" to sign.

07-06-2014, 03:23 AM	#631
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Just finished Celtics-Heat... Yikes, Napier played atrociously up until making a few shots in the 4th Q. Had trouble finishing at the hoop as you'd expect, but more worrying was his horrible passing - had his passes straight out picked 3 or 4 times, and Pressey had his number on both ends. Heat lacked in fringe-NBA talent compared to the Celtics squad, but Ennis looked pretty good. Watched him dominate over here in Australia this past season, and I wondered how he'd do against similarly-athletic players. Had a couple of nice plays, but struggles with contact given how slight of frame he is. Smart didn't have flashy numbers on offense, but he looked the goods. Did a great job finding the open man, especially coming off screens, and lots of steals too. Gave up two open looks to his man when he got caught ball watching, but he definitely looked like an NBA PG tonight. Pressey had a good game on both ends, but with his lack of size and finishing ability I think he's destined to be a great PG in Europe. Olynyk IMO is going to be a crafty, Scola-like scorer well into his 30s. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-06-2014, 06:53 AM	#633
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Los Angeles Lakers emerges as top threat to keep Carmelo Anthony from re-signing with New York Knicks - ESPN Los Angeles

07-06-2014, 08:58 AM	#634
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Pierre Jackson with a ruptured achilles, that´s a damn shame __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

07-06-2014, 04:20 PM	#637
murrayyyyy College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Las Vegas	Guess Mirotic was in Vegas this weekend. He came into the store and bought a Bulls hat for himself and gf (wasn't sure if it was him because I didn't know he had a beard now but looking at photos online it was him). Assume the buyout is going to happen now.

07-06-2014, 07:30 PM	#639
murrayyyyy College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Las Vegas	Clippers sign Jordan Farmar to a 2 year deal, 4.2 million.

07-06-2014, 08:43 PM	#640
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I really think it's going to happen

07-06-2014, 09:18 PM	#641
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	What's going to happen?

07-06-2014, 10:38 PM	#642
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	That's right, Steve. He still loves you. He didn't mean it, baby. Sometimes a man just has things he has to do, thass all. He's gonna come back, and he's never gonna hurt you again. Be that sugar mama, Cleveland. Has Gilbert taken down that broken heart letter yet?

07-06-2014, 10:51 PM	#643
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I don't understand why the media thinks / why it's a reality that Cleveland would be so happy to welcome him back? I mean...you're his sloppy seconds (at best). How's that supposed to be a positive thing?

07-06-2014, 11:28 PM	#644
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I still don't think it's going to happen. If it did though, I think Cleveland would welcome him back. I've loved to hate on him since he left, but I'm a Cavs fan... if he plays here, I'll cheer for him again. Napier bounced back today with a good game vs the Nets, and a couple of very nice assists. Ennis was huge too with 29. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-07-2014, 12:33 AM	#645
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I think certain players like seeing their name being talked about as often as possible.

07-07-2014, 09:28 AM	#649
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	There would be something very Charlie Brown about Cleveland fans becoming all but convinced Lebron was coming back before he changed his mind at the last minute to go back to the Heat. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

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