Author Topic: 2014-15 NBA Discussion (Read 14574 times)

spidernat · « **Reply #25 on:** July 09, 2014, 09:52:42 pm »

You guys really think James goes back to Cleveland?

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #26 on:** July 09, 2014, 10:19:49 pm »

I don't know. I don't think he knows himself. Seems like he is waiting for bosh to make a decision while bosh waits for him.

Vega · « **Reply #27 on:** July 09, 2014, 10:40:59 pm »

Quote from: spidernat on July 09, 2014, 09:52:42 pm

You guys really think James goes back to Cleveland?

No, but I wouldn't be surprised by anything at this point.

TigerFan · « **Reply #28 on:** July 09, 2014, 11:13:33 pm »

Quote from: spidernat on July 09, 2014, 09:52:42 pm

You guys really think James goes back to Cleveland?

No freaking way. Too much butt hurt on both sides.

Although I would be a Dan Gilbert fanboi for life if he signed Lebron and then immediately cut his sorry ass.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #29 on:** July 09, 2014, 11:23:43 pm »

Quote from: TigerFan on July 09, 2014, 11:13:33 pm

No freaking way. Too much butt hurt on both sides.

Although I would be a Dan Gilbert fanboi for life if he signed Lebron and then immediately cut his sorry ass.

I doubt he does that to his franchise, NBA contracts are guarenteed, basically he'd be paying LeBron the max minus the veteran minimum he'd take to play elsewhere and Cleveland's cap would be destroyed for years. Actually, I really hope he does it

spidernat · « **Reply #30 on:** July 10, 2014, 12:07:26 am »

If he does come back they need to find that chick that kept being shown on the clip after the "decision" who was crying about James taking his talents to South Beach and have her at the announcement.

TigerFan · « **Reply #31 on:** July 10, 2014, 12:15:52 am »

Quote from: spidernat on July 10, 2014, 12:07:26 am

If he does come back they need to find that chick that kept being shown on the clip after the "decision" who was crying about James taking his talents to South Beach and have her at the announcement.

OR send her to Enola, PA. Just saying.

NationalHeat · « **Reply #32 on:** July 10, 2014, 08:32:07 am »

The only thing that makes me think he'll return is that he hasn't taken a meeting personally with Cleveland, or met their coach/gm.

Otherwise, it sure seems like it. Nothing the past 4 days (besides that story late last night of no other team meetings) makes a Miami return look likely.

spidernat · « **Reply #33 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:04:00 am »

If James leaves Miami, "Heat" fans will be some other team fans next season and will have to buy new gear.

Squab · « **Reply #34 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:33:50 am »

Who would you rather play with?

Broken down Dwayne Wade and still useful Chris Bosh and no one else
or
Kyrie Irving, Andrew Wiggins, Anderson Varejao?

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #35 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:38:10 am »

Quote from: Squab on July 10, 2014, 09:33:50 am

Who would you rather play with?

Broken down Dwayne Wade and still useful Chris Bosh and no one else
or
Perpetually injured Kyrie Irving, rookie Andrew Wiggins, kind of useful Anderson Varejao?

Cleveland is probably better, but is not exactly like Miami three years ago

mitlen · « **Reply #36 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:53:49 am »

Quote from: NationalHeat on July 10, 2014, 08:32:07 am

The only thing that makes me think he'll return is that he hasn't taken a meeting personally with Cleveland, or met their coach/gm.

LeBron will be the coach and GM.

spidernat · « **Reply #37 on:** July 10, 2014, 10:09:10 am »

NationalCavalier

mitlen · « **Reply #38 on:** July 10, 2014, 10:10:08 am »

Quote from: spidernat on July 10, 2014, 10:09:10 am

NationalCavalier

Though I prefer NationalCav.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #39 on:** July 10, 2014, 10:13:18 am »

Quote from: mitlen on July 10, 2014, 09:53:49 am

LeBron will be the coach and GM.

Russell made a decent player coach. This is the NBA's fault, with a max salary, you're going to have max players worth far more than they get paid creating this ridiculous beauty contest instead of just having one team cut a much bigger check

mitlen · « **Reply #40 on:** July 10, 2014, 10:15:18 am »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 10, 2014, 10:13:18 am

Russell made a decent player coach. This is the NBA's fault, with a max salary, you're going to have max players worth far more than they get paid creating this ridiculous beauty contest instead of just having one team cut a much bigger check

I think LeBron's goal is to own the Cavaliers. It's a logical conclusion to his "legacy".

NationalHeat · « **Reply #41 on:** July 10, 2014, 01:37:11 pm »

Quote from: mitlen on July 10, 2014, 10:15:18 am

I think LeBron's goal is to own the Cavaliers. It's a logical conclusion to his "legacy".

Don't think he could afford it! MJ bought his team I think almost for nothing because he agreed to inherit all of Bob Johnson's team related debts. The Bucks went for 600m. I don't think LBJ can get be the majority owner of a team with how much (or little, in this case) he's made.

NationalHeat · « **Reply #42 on:** July 10, 2014, 01:39:13 pm »

Quote from: spidernat on July 10, 2014, 10:09:10 am

NationalCavalier

So much easier to insult and assume, I suppose.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #43 on:** July 10, 2014, 01:41:05 pm »

Quote from: NationalHeat on July 10, 2014, 01:37:11 pm

Don't think he could afford it! MJ bought his team I think almost for nothing because he agreed to inherit all of Bob Johnson's team related debts. The Bucks went for 600m. I don't think LBJ can get be the majority owner of a team with how much (or little, in this case) he's made.

Most likely get in one of those ownership groups and then try to buy the others out as the value on his shares grows.

You think its a done deal for Cleveland? I have seen reports that the Heat would be interested in Trevor Ariza if they lose Lebron and Bosh--doesn't make sense to me; would think they would just pull back the contracts they offered and go full in on tanking next year.

Dave B · « **Reply #44 on:** July 10, 2014, 01:50:31 pm »

Quote from: NationalHeat on July 10, 2014, 01:37:11 pm

Don't think he could afford it! MJ bought his team I think almost for nothing because he agreed to inherit all of Bob Johnson's team related debts. The Bucks went for 600m. I don't think LBJ can get be the majority owner of a team with how much (or little, in this case) he's made.

Aren't a lot of team sales financed? Not like you need a briefcase full of cash

mitlen · « **Reply #45 on:** July 10, 2014, 01:54:39 pm »

Quote from: NationalHeat on July 10, 2014, 01:37:11 pm

Don't think he could afford it! MJ bought his team I think almost for nothing because he agreed to inherit all of Bob Johnson's team related debts. The Bucks went for 600m. I don't think LBJ can get be the majority owner of a team with how much (or little, in this case) he's made.

If he goes back, do you really think he and Gilbert kissed and made up? Gilbert's dangling goodies somewhere.

spidernat · « **Reply #46 on:** July 10, 2014, 02:10:08 pm »

He's made a ton of money through endorsement deals.

Truconfidence · « **Reply #47 on:** July 10, 2014, 02:14:47 pm »

Quote from: spidernat on July 10, 2014, 02:10:08 pm

He's made a ton of money through endorsement deals.

I thought he just got 300 mill off the beats by dre deal

Truconfidence · « **Reply #48 on:** July 10, 2014, 02:16:27 pm »

Quote from: Truconfidence on July 10, 2014, 02:14:47 pm

I thought he just got 300 mill off the beats by dre deal

Just looked it was 30mil

NationalHeat · « **Reply #49 on:** July 10, 2014, 02:51:42 pm »

Yes, I think he goes back. And I suppose he can get a minority stake. Still don't see him ever owning. NBA franchise values will EXPLODE after 2016's new TV deal. The Clippers went for 2 billion after all.