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[NYShell]

I'm really hoping the knicks would pull it together in the future.

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by NYShell

I'm really hoping the knicks would pull it together in the future.

That's a good joke you got there. Hilarious!

[shuriken]

^^ Kinda harsh there
I know I've done my share of Melo bashing, but the Bulls desperately need some offense and Melo is a free agent. I wonder what other moves the Bulls will make, I just hope they don't mess it up somehow...

[Redeemer]

Talk about drama no big pieces have moved at all!!!!!

But I am hoping Lebron James and Carmelo Anthoney join forces!!!!!

[shuriken]

^^ that's a terrible idea. They'll need 2 basketballs to play...

[Wildcat]

I really hate all the useless waiting. ESPN just hypes all the different scenarios.

I'm sure Carmelo and LeBron know what they're gonna do and have known from the beginning. Just like before...Lebron obviously planned to join the Heat and Carmelo wanted to goto the Knicks, not the Nets. Everything is just a formality but dragging it on now is just stupid.

Also if LeBron does return to Cleveland, which I don't think he will, he's an idiot and I regret rooting for him. I don't live in Miami but the Cavs are NOT a championship team even with LeBron and he knows it. Plus after how they acted when he left I wouldn't care. I know not all the fans are haters but still.

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by shuriken

^^ that's a terrible idea. They'll need 2 basketballs to play...

Him and Wade seem to have worked it out and got two championships to boot!

Originally Posted by Wildcat

I really hate all the useless waiting. ESPN just hypes all the different scenarios.

I'm sure Carmelo and LeBron know what they're gonna do and have known from the beginning. Just like before...Lebron obviously planned to join the Heat and Carmelo wanted to goto the Knicks, not the Nets. Everything is just a formality but dragging it on now is just stupid.

Also if LeBron does return to Cleveland, which I don't think he will, he's an idiot and I regret rooting for him. I don't live in Miami but the Cavs are NOT a championship team even with LeBron and he knows it. Plus after how they acted when he left I wouldn't care. I know not all the fans are haters but still.

Well I don't think they knew sense the beginning, because a lot of things had to happen. Lebron was in the finals so I am sure free agency was on the back burner for the time being. Secondly they have to wait and see what teams are most appealing from a roster and money point.
I think at this point they know what they are going to do.
and the fact that Carmelo has not signed with anyone tells me Lebron and Melo might be playing together next year.

[Wildcat]

I'm sure LeBron and Carmelo at the very least knew which way they were leaning from the start. I don't buy that players don't think about their off-season options during the year even if they are in the finals. It's only natural.

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

I'm sure LeBron and Carmelo at the very least knew which way they were leaning from the start. I don't buy that players don't think about their off-season options during the year even if they are in the finals. It's only natural.

lol I seriously doubt that now that he JUST committed to Cleveland!!!!!!
He just met with the Heat last Wensday with Riley!!!! wow
You might be right he probably had a feeling were he really wanted to go.

[XERO]

LeBron's like "I was just playin', Cleveland! We still cool?"

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by XERO

LeBron's like "I was just playin', Cleveland! We still cool?"

lol hater tater

[Wingnut]

Cleveland deserves to have their hero back. I feel for that city man.

They need him WAY more than Miami.



Breaking News; Jeremy Lin to the Lakers.

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Cleveland deserves to have their hero back. I feel for that city man.

They need him WAY more than Miami.



Breaking News; Jeremy Lin to the Lakers.

here comes bosh spice!!!!

[Wildcat]

I thought Lebron might return to the Cavs one day but not this soon. I think its really stupid to do so NOW. The Heat made it to the Finals 4 times in a row and they won 2 titles. Why would you leave in the middle of a hot streak? Makes zero sense.

I don't think he owes Miami I just think its a really stupid thing to do when youre on a roll. They had the opportunity to be truly epic. Maybe 5 straight Finals and matching or exceeding the championships of the 90s Bulls.

I defended him when he left Cleveland. "The Decision" was unnecessary but it had been, what, 7 years and only 1 Finals appearance despite all the moves they made. It just wasn't working out...but to leave, win 2 and return just like that? He said he's not promising a championship yet but its like he HAS to win one in Cleveland now. The situation is far more grand than before.

It's just a weird and silly thing to have happen at this time. I really can't root for him anymore. I don't hate him but his behavior is really sporadic.

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

I thought Lebron might return to the Cavs one day but not this soon. I think its really stupid to do so NOW. The Heat made it to the Finals 4 times in a row and they won 2 titles. Why would you leave in the middle of a hot streak? Makes zero sense.

I don't think he owes Miami I just think its a really stupid thing to do when youre on a roll. They had the opportunity to be truly epic. Maybe 5 straight Finals and matching or exceeding the championships of the 90s Bulls.

I defended him when he left Cleveland. "The Decision" was unnecessary but it had been, what, 7 years and only 1 Finals appearance despite all the moves they made. It just wasn't working out...but to leave, win 2 and return just like that? He said he's not promising a championship yet but its like he HAS to win one in Cleveland now. The situation is far more grand than before.

It's just a weird and silly thing to have happen at this time. I really can't root for him anymore. I don't hate him but his behavior is really sporadic.

I think he left for a few reasons.
Dewayne Wade's knees are shot.
Pat Riley is going to walk away soon
The lack of help in the Finals
Miami lack of bench players
and the biggest problem is lack of point guards
Lebron was the only player on the floor that could create his own shot.

Cleveland has Kyrie Irving, Wiggins, shot creators.
Kyrie Irving is the best point guard James has ever had.
Also the lack of size on the heat took a toll on him the past few years, he has been playing Power-Forwad in Miami and now in Cleveland he will play small forward.
Cleveland just has a more promising future, while I think he should have waited a year or two more to join Cleveland he still see the bright future that team has.

Also Dan Gilbert is not afraid to pay luxury tax, unlike the heat.
I can go on, haven't even mentioned David Love possibility.

[Wildcat]

Dwyane Wade is still a great player. I hate when people make it sound like he's over the hill. He was "The Man" before Lebron came. The bench could be improved but thats not even the point.

They have not lost to anyone in the East and we've seen how they could destroy teams when they really turn it on. They lost to the Spurs because they are also a great team. Just because you miss a Three-peat doesn't mean youre done for. Winning titles every single year is an unrealistic expectation.

The Cavs are gonna be a Playoff team at best. Kyrie Irving is a good player but Im not labelling him a Superstar yet.

Dan Gilbert is full of it. He acted like a child and only now apologizes and removes that hate letter. Of course he's gonna do that now. I know Lebron is playing for his fans and home but I wouldn't buy his sympathy for one second.

[joe-eyeball]

I am from Cleveland and live in Bath, Ohio and I can tell you that Lebron coming home is something this city deserves. He has matured and knows what finishing his career in Cleveland truly means. Anyone who thinks he would be better off continuing with the Heat instead of the Cavs knows nothing about basketball. The Cavs are not done making moves, we will get Kevin Love and we will immediately be contending for the championship. The Cavs have youth, depth, and will aquire more veterans. The only team standing in our way is the Spurs. The Heat were done and lacked the flexibility to make their team better. Lebron knew this and decided to come now, and he couldnt have timed it better. Thank you Lebron and GO CAVS!!!!!!!!

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by joe-eyeball

I am from Cleveland and live in Bath, Ohio and I can tell you that Lebron coming home is something this city deserves. He has matured and knows what finishing his career in Cleveland truly means. Anyone who thinks he would be better off continuing with the Heat instead of the Cavs knows nothing about basketball. The Cavs are not done making moves, we will get Kevin Love and we will immediately be contending for the championship. The Cavs have youth, depth, and will aquire more veterans. The only team standing in our way is the Spurs. The Heat were done and lacked the flexibility to make their team better. Lebron knew this and decided to come now, and he couldnt have timed it better. Thank you Lebron and GO CAVS!!!!!!!!

I completely agree, I will say it again the weakness of the Heat was age, father time waits for no man. Dewayne Wade is still a great player and even an all-star, but not a super-star like he was. He lost that recovery-step making him a defensive reliability.

I definitely see Cleveland making some noise in the playoffs, I see them getting the number 3 or 4 seed at the very least. People forget how bad the lack of talent was when James was with Cleveland the first time. He took the 07 team to the finals.
Can anyone tell me where his 07 or 10 teammates are now???? lol

[psychturtle]

I think Cleveland will get a major shot in the arm but cant see how anyone can label them favorites or major title contenders. Way too many uncertainties. New coach, team yet to create chemistry, and inexperience are all factors that can dictate how far they go. They will make the playoffs but I'm not sold on them being 1-2 seed yet. I see about 5 teams standing in their way other than the spurs.

[shuriken]

Originally Posted by Redeemer

Him and Wade seem to have worked it out and got two championships to boot!

They played different positions and are friends. Melo and LeBron are the same position and demand the ball. Throwing money at a team doesn't create a championship team (Don't believe me, ask the last season Kicks and Lakers). As for the Heat, they all took pay cuts (especially Wade).
Melo is getting the max contract in New York so good for him, and Lebron is coming home, good for him.
Lin would be a better fit anywhere else in my opinion, he's gonna be a bench when he should be starting but whatever not my call.
The Bulls got Pau Gasol, which shoulda happened 2 years ago but whatever. He's a good consistent 10 point and 10 rebounds a game. I'm curious to see if Thibs will have him as a reliever for Noah or will start him as a power forward.
As for Boozer, he's got one foot in and one foot out...
I think the Heat knew they weren't gettin Lebron back, which is why they got Granger. Gonna be an interesting season.