2013-2014 NBA season thread

[Inglewood Jack]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Besides the World Cup he's the biggest story in sports

pssshh. after this weekend there'll still be dudes on CP asking "what's a Lebron??"

[bluejays]

Lebron's always making it a circus about himself without actually being vocal. His people put out stories and the media is always around him. He loves it. He's loves the attention and everyone bowing to him. It's all about him.

Which is why I still think he goes to one of the NY teams.

[killer_carlson]

love to get some of the Canadian talent out of Cleveland and over to Toronto.

[octothorp]

I still think he goes back to Miami, but I'm honestly shocked that Cleveland seems to be a viable option for him.

[Senator Clay Davis]

LeBron, as evidence from the Decision, is a narcissist. I thought maybe this time might be different but once again he loves the fact he has the entire North American sports world in his hands and we are all just waiting for something to happen. There is some theorizing that he's playing with Gilbert by making it seem like they have a chance as payback for that letter. If true, LeBron manages to make himself more unlikeable. Reacting childishly to someone else being childish? And dragging Cleveland fans through it? Not very smart.

[darklord700]

He might be stalling to sweat Reily or Gilbert out. I think he dislike both to a certain extend but him not having a meeting with Gilbert yet and jetting back to Miami with Wade points to a more likely Heat return.

[MillerTime GFG]

TSN app just let me know that Lebron announced through SI that he will be returning to the Cavaliers. Can people un-burn their jerseys??

[craigwd]

http://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/leb...land-cavaliers

Classy article. Lebron is the man.

[darklord700]

I'm not suprised but it's still a Wow moment for me.

[DiracSpike]

Originally Posted by craigwd

http://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/leb...land-cavaliers

Classy article. Lebron is the man.

Agreed. Wonder what the Lebron haters have to say now.

[darklord700]

So Bosh to Houston and Melo remains in NY. Wade could resign with Miami or sign with Chicago.

One way or the other, the Heat is decimated. Riely and Arison over-played their hand. I think amnestying Mike Miller to say a few millions is now coming back to haunt them.

Return of the King is a great story line for next season. And also a great life lesson for me, never count out anything and never burn bridges when changing jobs.

[I_H8_Crawford]

Heh, maybe I can cheer for LeBron now.

He went full circle:
Hero -> Villain -> Hero

Cool to see him go to a small market, I hope Cleveland wins one.
Wonder if this means Wiggins is out for Love now?

[Imported_Aussie]

Houston now have 2 days to formalize the trades of Lin and Asik, move any other salaries that need to go (Montejaunas?), sign Bosh, then match the Parsons offer sheet. The Cavs may have launched the being a prime contender in the East, but I am interested in the West with the Spurs, Thunder, Clippers and Rockets all being so stacked!

[Senator Clay Davis]

I wonder how much Miami fans booing in Game 4 and leaving very early had an impact. Cleveland fans care about 5 times as much as Heat fans, so LeBron has to know a title to Cleveland means unconditional love forever.

[darklord700]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I wonder how much Miami fans booing in Game 4 and leaving very early had an impact.

Lebron took pay cut, played his heart out during the regular season, give them 4 Finals and 2 championships, booing in Game 4 will have an impact on his decision. It's not like losing to the Spurs was Lebron's fault.

Funny thing is Gilbert during the last lockout was the champion of harsh cap tax penalty to prevent these types of superteam from being built. Now he's trying to construct one with Irving, Lebron and Love.

[Burke Salad]

Wow, is there enough oxygen in Cleveland to accomodate Lebron and Johnny Football's massive ego driven fat heads?

[loob job]

Now if they move Wiggins to Minny for Love (which they should do because Love is a beast).................a Love, Lebron and Irving trio will be tough to beat.

[trackercowe]

It sucks that it ends up with Gilbert getting what he wants, yet again. A bunch of first overall picks, and then he gets LeBron back again. Both he and the team don't deserve this; just look how many coaches they've gone through in the last few years. For such a poorly run organization they don't deserve this winfall to fall in their laps.

It's like if Crosby chose to play for the Oilers if he ever hit free agency.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I would guess there is a 60-70% chance they'll trade Wiggins for Love. Tough trade but Love gives Cleveland the best team in the league right away (or certainly 1A with the Spurs). That's the best Big 3 of them all because it gives them everything (A guard, a wing, a big)

[SuperMatt18]

Can they make the deal without Wiggins?

Does Bennett, Waiters, and the Grizzlies and Kings first round picks work?