The LeBron James Thread

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You mean the same thing they are doing in cleveland right now? Your hate for that man crazy right now. We are in a lebron thread and before we make it to page 3 the man in LA is brought up. SMH. A toss up between Chicago and jersey (IMO).

Until you move to LA please dont question what I just said.

I think why LA is brought up in LeBron threads period is because people in the back of their minds knew or rather were afraid that the Cavs would've ousted the Lakers had they both made the finals.

Right now I have dudes who never email me, can hardly get them to respond to things important to some serious things going on in life, going on a roll about LeBron. They're lakers fans... these dudes are so predictable its not even funny, and if you want to call it hate, enjoy the name calling. I know what I know.

That said, I still dont think LeBron even knows what he's going to do yet. The Cavs have alot of important decisions to make immediately.

[WazzuRC]

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I'm not sure it's the best destination for him though, we have no idea if Lopez is a true "Robin" yet, we don't know if they will win the lottery and I'm not sold on John Wall being a great NBA player anyway.

BROOK plays for New Jersey, "ROBIN" plays for Phoenix.

[King_B_Mack]

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I REALLY hope Lebron stays away from Chicago. I don't like his "entitled" attitude and I think he'll infect guys like Rose and Noah.

Seriously dude? I don't know how anybody can call themselves a basketball fan and not want the best player in the world on they're team. I don't even think LeBron has an "entitled" attitude, I'd like to see you list some examples of it though.

[ehh]

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BROOK plays for New Jersey, "ROBIN" plays for Phoenix.

I was talking about the Batman and Robin duo, not their first names.

[King_B_Mack]

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I was talking about the Batman and Robin duo, not their first names.

I think he was joking bud lol.

[WazzuRC]

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I was talking about the Batman and Robin duo, not their first names.

Too early for bad jokes?

[elprez98]

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Seriously dude? I don't know how anybody can call themselves a basketball fan and not want the best player in the world on they're team. I don't even think LeBron has an "entitled" attitude, I'd like to see you list some examples of it though.

#1. I am a huge basketball fan.
#2. Having the best player in the world on the team doesn't guarantee anything (i.e.-Cleveland). I'd much rather have a great team. We have a start with Rose and Noah. Once Lebron gets there, it will be all about Lebron, and I don't like that.
#3. Anybody who says, "The fact that I spoil a lot of people with my play -- when you have a bad game here and there, when you have three bad games in a seven-year career." Really Lebron, only 3 bad games?


Yea, that's entitlement.

[Boltman]

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This.

[ehh]

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LMAO @ HoopsHype... find a spellcheck please.

[Altimus]

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Not 100% on this at all...So anybody feel free to correct me who KNOWS for SURE. But this is what I've gathered from people here on OS...


They have money now to sign two Max deals.
They have Eddy Curry's contract, which they can use as trade bait, as people would want his expiring and all the dough that comes with it.
They can sign someone for the MLE.
They can sign someone for the veterans minimum (T-Mac anyone...)

So they would be able to pick up Bron and Bosh. In addition to about 3 or 4 other pieces. To go along with solid players in Douglas, Gallo and Chandler.

I think that's what the thinking is...But, like I said, I'm not 100% on it. So...

Yes Curry is trade bait but that means you need to trade someone with him. No one is going to take that contract and pay for it just because. This means moving a solid piece like Galo. A team is going to want something for taking that contract. Not sure a draft pick would do as that is a lot of money. I highly doubt he gets moved as NY is just out of assets.

Bosh is leaning more right now on a sign and trade than a straight up signing. NY is drained of assets and cannot do this deal. He could still sign straight up with NY but just saying what I'm reading.

You're right about signing a MLE and a player like T-Mac for the veteran's minimum. However, that is a big drop for T-Mac money wise. 2nd, who do you sign for the MLE to back up Bosh? If there is one thing I'd put my money on this summer is that Bosh will not go to a team to play the 5.

The pieces could fall together but there is a lot scenarios that need to align for them to happen.

[elprez98]

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Seriously dude? I don't know how anybody can call themselves a basketball fan and not want the best player in the world on they're team. I don't even think LeBron has an "entitled" attitude, I'd like to see you list some examples of it though.

While I am thinking about it, the fact that Lebron played Boston like they were going to roll out the red carpet for him speaks volumes of his sense of entitlement. You are playing against not 1, not 2, but 3 HOF's with a young gun like Rondo that shines in the playoffs. And then you make a statement about 3 bad games in 7 years. That really turned me off to the "greatness" of Lebron. Kobe had to learn the same thing, hopefully Lebron does soon.

[Altimus]

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As far as the MLE, you can only use it if you are over the cap or the signing will put you over the cap.

[ehh]

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Bosh is leaning more right now on a sign and trade than a straight up signing. NY is drained of assets and cannot do this deal. He could still sign straight up with NY but just saying what I'm reading.

Lee is the Knicks' asset that people are forgetting about, if there's a sign and trade it would involve David Lee. This of course means Lee would have to agree to go to Toronto, but if the money is right I don't think he'll care. If not, the Knicks are out of the picture for Bosh in terms of a sign and trade.

[Altimus]

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Lee is the Knicks' asset that people are forgetting about, if there's a sign and trade it would involve David Lee. This of course means Lee would have to agree to go to Toronto, but if the money is right I don't think he'll care. If not, the Knicks are out of the picture for Bosh in terms of a sign and trade.

Good point. Thing is it would have to be a max contract or close to it for a max contract. Does Toronto want to pay Lee that kind of money?

[KG]

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I REALLY hope Lebron stays away from Chicago. I don't like his "entitled" attitude and I think he'll infect guys like Rose and Noah.

LOL.

Yeah, you don't want that to happen.