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The bolded may be as big an issue as anything. Reinsdorf's reputation as a cheap ### really hurts.
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Frostillicus
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What, exactly, is your point in being in this thread?So can terrorism, or a natural disaster, or a large community improvement/public works project. One that doesn't require taxpayers to foot the bill for hundreds of millions just to keep said organization from peddling their wares to the next MSA down the road.I think sports can unite a town, a city, a country, take people away from their troubles for a moment. I think it's pretty damn important.What's funny is grown men acting as if this stuff is about on-par with oxygen, food and water related to living.
That said, here's to hoping LeBron goes back to CLE, then CLE pays through the nose to add Love to LeBron and Irving. :skol: But if the Wolves end up dealing Love for a box of tube socks and a sweet Kevin Garnett poster from back in the day? The sun will still rise in the Eastern sky tomorrow. It's just pro sports. About one of the most worthless, over-hyped, over-paid careers one can have on the planet. Guys could be building houses, or curing cancer, or working to solve hunger/poverty. But instead? They can average 10/5/3 and sign a few autographs for folks who aren't grown-up enough to stop the hero worship. And that's worth millions of dollars...
rodg12
Footballguy
GTFO of here with this BS. Go ruin some other thread with your drivel. Comparing sports to terrorism and natural disasters? Pathetic.So can terrorism, or a natural disaster, or a large community improvement/public works project. One that doesn't require taxpayers to foot the bill for hundreds of millions just to keep said organization from peddling their wares to the next MSA down the road.I think sports can unite a town, a city, a country, take people away from their troubles for a moment. I think it's pretty damn important.What's funny is grown men acting as if this stuff is about on-par with oxygen, food and water related to living.
That said, here's to hoping LeBron goes back to CLE, then CLE pays through the nose to add Love to LeBron and Irving. :skol: But if the Wolves end up dealing Love for a box of tube socks and a sweet Kevin Garnett poster from back in the day? The sun will still rise in the Eastern sky tomorrow. It's just pro sports. About one of the most worthless, over-hyped, over-paid careers one can have on the planet. Guys could be building houses, or curing cancer, or working to solve hunger/poverty. But instead? They can average 10/5/3 and sign a few autographs for folks who aren't grown-up enough to stop the hero worship. And that's worth millions of dollars...
Craig_MiamiFL
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I just did by mistake earlier. I think someone said Phil Jackson is #2 free agent. Had me thinking WTF for a moment.
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To be a doooooooosh as usual.What, exactly, is your point in being in this thread?So can terrorism, or a natural disaster, or a large community improvement/public works project. One that doesn't require taxpayers to foot the bill for hundreds of millions just to keep said organization from peddling their wares to the next MSA down the road.I think sports can unite a town, a city, a country, take people away from their troubles for a moment. I think it's pretty damn important.What's funny is grown men acting as if this stuff is about on-par with oxygen, food and water related to living.That said, here's to hoping LeBron goes back to CLE, then CLE pays through the nose to add Love to LeBron and Irving. :skol: But if the Wolves end up dealing Love for a box of tube socks and a sweet Kevin Garnett poster from back in the day? The sun will still rise in the Eastern sky tomorrow. It's just pro sports. About one of the most worthless, over-hyped, over-paid careers one can have on the planet. Guys could be building houses, or curing cancer, or working to solve hunger/poverty. But instead? They can average 10/5/3 and sign a few autographs for folks who aren't grown-up enough to stop the hero worship. And that's worth millions of dollars...
The last two kids Bruce has sent us from Kansas have sucked (Thomas Robinson and McLemore). They continue to make some questionable roster moves, but Malone is a good coach and Cousins is a legit franchise player. I think they'll figure it out in a couple of years.
Max Power
Footballguy
I want to disagree with this... but really feel its 50/50... Indy, Chicago, Toronto and Wash "should" improve. LeBron going to a new team "should" take a year to gel.
I don't think the current Cavs Roster with LeBron wins the East....
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timschochet
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None of those things unite people in a positive way like sports does. Read the book Invictus, or see the movie, to see how people are transformed.So can terrorism, or a natural disaster, or a large community improvement/public works project. One that doesn't require taxpayers to foot the bill for hundreds of millions just to keep said organization from peddling their wares to the next MSA down the road.I think sports can unite a town, a city, a country, take people away from their troubles for a moment. I think it's pretty damn important.What's funny is grown men acting as if this stuff is about on-par with oxygen, food and water related to living.
That said, here's to hoping LeBron goes back to CLE, then CLE pays through the nose to add Love to LeBron and Irving. :skol: But if the Wolves end up dealing Love for a box of tube socks and a sweet Kevin Garnett poster from back in the day? The sun will still rise in the Eastern sky tomorrow. It's just pro sports. About one of the most worthless, over-hyped, over-paid careers one can have on the planet. Guys could be building houses, or curing cancer, or working to solve hunger/poverty. But instead? They can average 10/5/3 and sign a few autographs for folks who aren't grown-up enough to stop the hero worship. And that's worth millions of dollars...
I don't begrudge these athletes a single cent. They earn it. They entertain us and make us feel better about ourselves. They serve as important a purpose as any of the items you named.
Max Power
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Is McLemeore that bad? He seemed like an up and coming SG at a position that is hurting for production. I mean he isn't off the pace from Beal or Waiters who were higher picks recently....
Kev4029
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He didn't do anything at an NBA average level last year. He's very young, and super athletic with decent size and seems to be a hard worker, so it's way too early to write him off. But he needs to become a knock down three point shooter and/or learn how to handle the ball or he's going to bounce around the league at the end of rosters for a long time.
Craig_MiamiFL
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Kings front office impossible to get behind. They spent year after year after year looking for a PG, trying SGs at PG. They finally find one -- won't play him after he's unquestionably the best they have and produces everytime he's out there. And now won't pay him. They believe every draft pick they make the 19 year old should be a star Year 1, lose patience and deal for nothing.
I just find it quite humorous this team has been on a never ending cycle to find a PG. They believe IT2 is best as a 6th man (which if they already had a PG worth a damn, sure).....then go sign Collison who has fallen on his face each time as an everyday starting PG. Great logic guys
There's a reason you're continuously horrible.
I just find it quite humorous this team has been on a never ending cycle to find a PG. They believe IT2 is best as a 6th man (which if they already had a PG worth a damn, sure).....then go sign Collison who has fallen on his face each time as an everyday starting PG. Great logic guys
There's a reason you're continuously horrible.
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Max Power
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Max Power
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The too early to write off part seems spot on. I think this kid has serious talent and will be a great player one day. I feel like the Kings problem is that they are always developing talent. In the NBA, you need vet leadership more than most sports.
Max Power
Footballguy
Yikes... Rivers needs to go for NO to afford Asik... At least at 2mil a year, its worth a swing to rebuilding teams... But Rivers stat line is brutal.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
Ray McCallum = the truthKings front office impossible to get behind. They spent year after year after year looking for a PG, trying SGs at PG. They finally find one -- won't play him after he's unquestionably the best they have and produces everytime he's out there. And now won't pay him. They believe every draft pick they make the 19 year old should be a star Year 1, lose patience and deal for nothing.
I just find it quite humorous this team has been on a never ending cycle to find a PG. They believe IT2 is best as a 6th man (which if they already had a PG worth a damn, sure).....then go sign Collison who has fallen on his face each time as an everyday starting PG. Great logic guys
I agree. That's part of the reason I'm not a big fan of blowing up rosters and tanking. A few vets that can maintain a winning organizational culture has a significant value that is hard to quantify and thus is often ignored IMO.
Max Power
Footballguy
Then Spencer Hawes challenges Blake Griffin to a no holds barred steel cage match for the number #32 ending all championship aspirations.
Frostillicus
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Junior, I mean.Ray McCallum = the truthKings front office impossible to get behind. They spent year after year after year looking for a PG, trying SGs at PG. They finally find one -- won't play him after he's unquestionably the best they have and produces everytime he's out there. And now won't pay him. They believe every draft pick they make the 19 year old should be a star Year 1, lose patience and deal for nothing.
I just find it quite humorous this team has been on a never ending cycle to find a PG. They believe IT2 is best as a 6th man (which if they already had a PG worth a damn, sure).....then go sign Collison who has fallen on his face each time as an everyday starting PG. Great logic guys
Ghost Rider
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Riley should do it. The Heat's allegiance to a declining Dwayne Wade is handicapping them. Sign James and Anthony and tell Wade thanks for the many years and adios.
Max Power
Footballguy
Sounded like SAC wanted that... Some pre-draft rumors had The Bulls moving Taj and Snell or picks for #8. Who knows how true that was... But bottom line is that SAC has assets to move for starting caliber players.
Getting Gay off the books next season will be a huge plus...
I do hate the Collision from Thomas downgrade though. I think the difference is roughly a mil a year and its not worth it.
I just think LaBron is that good. 80+ games is a long time to gel. /the East is really bad.
Max Power
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BUT... you're putting a lot of stock into Kyrie who isn't really at all star level. Wiggins is a rookie. Waiters is a one way player...
Its going to take a long time to figure out the Cavs... add a first year head coach into the mix... FIRST season ever in the NBA as well... LeBron or not, this team isn't winning the East.
Craig_MiamiFL
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Max Power
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modogg
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Looks like LInsanity is coming to Philadelphia. Made sense all along. Sounds like it is contingent on Houston signing someone to a max deal (http://www.libertyballers.com/2014/7/9/5885973/sixers-rockets-jeremy-lin-trade-chris-bosh), but just seems like this has been a deal that has made sense for the entire off-season between these 2 teams
Short Corner
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Tony covering all his basesCLE is the favorite to win the 2015 NBA Championship at 5dimes at 4/1 (Miami is 2nd at 4.5/1)
GroveDiesel
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If Lebron goes back to Miami, I hope he goes all out with it. Like posting a letter in Wing Dings font ripping Dan Gilbert.
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
The whole Dan Gilbert angle is so silly and has nothing to do with where he will play.
cheese
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Why should Indy improve? I'm a Pacers fan, but its an old core that could easily be losing it's youngest member and they're trying to duct tape holes right and left. They are trying to find a way to dump Hibbert on someone and if you look at what's left, they are 1 all-star, MAYBE Lance, and some guys past their prime. Hard to imagine them improving from a 1 seed and ECF appearance.
pollardsvision
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Alright Utah, go ahead and do this, so CHA can go throw money at Lance.
That was some pretty nice work by Utah. Refusing to pay a cent over $50 mill. for Hayward a couple of months ago, then letting him go to the market with the intent to match any offer.
That was some pretty nice work by Utah. Refusing to pay a cent over $50 mill. for Hayward a couple of months ago, then letting him go to the market with the intent to match any offer.
matuski
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What's funny is grown men acting as if this stuff is about on-par with oxygen, food and water related to living.
That said, here's to hoping LeBron goes back to CLE, then CLE pays through the nose to add Love to LeBron and Irving. :skol: But if the Wolves end up dealing Love for a box of tube socks and a sweet Kevin Garnett poster from back in the day? The sun will still rise in the Eastern sky tomorrow. It's just pro sports. About one of the most worthless, over-hyped, over-paid careers one can have on the planet. Guys could be building houses, or curing cancer, or working to solve hunger/poverty. But instead? They can average 10/5/3 and sign a few autographs for folks who aren't grown-up enough to stop the hero worship. And that's worth millions of dollars...
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Todem
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Now your being a blind Cav's homer. It is a factor when your previous boss calls you a quitter and a coward.
Your really being blind.
Lebron ain't going home. He is going to work.
He works in Miami.
Cliff Clavin
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The response to that? Not really sure. I'd be all for Carter coming back on a 1 or 2 year deal and I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility. . He'd essentially replace Salmons and well, anyone is a big upgrade there. Some 3 point shooting and a little more size and strength on the wing compared to Ross/Derozan.
Bosh isn't happening though he'd fit in pretty nice. Hell, he'd probably make them the East favourite regardless of whether LeBron is on the Heat or Cavs. Lowry/DD/Ross/Bosh/JV is a pretty damn nice starting lineup. It would be tough to swing a deal to get him unless Miami is just looking for a few picks in return. Toronto would have to send out Fields and Hayes who are completely useless and maybe even Amir plus a few future 1sts.
Cliff Clavin
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MattFancy
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Captain Quinoa
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“I don’t have any hard feelings. He said what he said and I’ve moved on,” said James
“I don’t hold grudges,” he said. “I hold them a little bit, but I don’t hold them that long. He said what he said out of anger and he would probably want to take that back. But I made a mistake, too, and there are some things I would want to take back as well."
“Dan is not the coach,” he said. “I can play for any coach. We’ll see what happens.”
Even Wade could imagine his friend reuniting with the Cavs — some day.
“Anything is possible,” Wade said. “Hopefully, I’m retired.”
And these were quotes from 2-1/2 years ago.
Captain Quinoa
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And this 'blind homer' (hilarious from you btw) is still 75/25 Miami.
NutterButter
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NutterButter
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Cleveland will certainly be in the mix. there's definitely a solid shot they make the finals. A lot of young players that could improve quickly when you add the best player in the league into the mix.
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Cliff Clavin
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