well, the cavs are out, where will LeBron be in 2011?

[cavs4872]

Definitely a sign suggesting that he re-signs with the Cavaliers. I mean, signing with another team on national television would just be a kick in the nuts for the whole city of Cleveland. Doubt he would be that of an asshole and break everyone's hearts.
But then again .. it's LeBron.

Exactly. There's no way he could play alongside Wade in Miami. I mean, LeBron's the reigning back-to-back MVP. Why would he go play second fiddle to Wade on the Heat? I know LeBron's all about winning (from what we hear), but I don't see that being a good situation for him. Miami is Wade's team. Now I wouldn't mind seeing James sign with the Clippers though. Think about it: Baron Davis, Eric Gordon, LeBron James, Blake Griffin, and Chris Kaman. That's a really nice starting five, and with some solid role players (I wish they kept Steve Blake and Drew Gooden) they could be a serious contender out West. Don't get me wrong though, because there's no way that they could get past the Lakers in their first year together. Maybe in a season or two, with some sort of trade or signing that would improve their bench.

[Axel The Great]

If LeBron wants to be one of the G.O.A.T., he has to stay in Cleveland. Why? Because he has to be the best player on the team if/when he wins a championship. If he goes to Miami, well, he won't be the one leading the team.

[formx]

I think Lebron is going to sign with the Cleveland Browns just like in that State Farm commercial

[Sauru]

If LeBron wants to be one of the G.O.A.T., he has to stay in Cleveland. Why? Because he has to be the best player on the team if/when he wins a championship. If he goes to Miami, well, he won't be the one leading the team.

are you serious? anywhere lebron goes lebron will be leading the team. the only other player in the nba with a chance to over rule him is kobe.

[buzzy]

Alright I'm calling it now, LeBron's gonna sign with the Heat. And I'm going to jizz in my pants.

[Jackal]

The team Lebron signs with going to be big I can confirm that.

Yup.

[Axel The Great]

If LeBron wants to be one of the G.O.A.T., he has to stay in Cleveland. Why? Because he has to be the best player on the team if/when he wins a championship. If he goes to Miami, well, he won't be the one leading the team.

are you serious? anywhere lebron goes lebron will be leading the team. the only other player in the nba with a chance to over rule him is kobe.

If he signs with Miami, do you think they'll just give him leadership just because he's LeBron? No, D-Wade has been with the franchise all his career, and he's the one who's led the team the past few years. Plus, winning a ring without another superstar on your team is better than winning a ring with 1 or 2 superstars.

Kobe has done both. Everyone thought he couldn't win a ring without Shaq, so what did he do? He won 2 rings without Shaq, and now people view him as one of the G.O.A.T.This is the part where you say something about Ron Artest saving his ass.

[benji]

Still hasn't won a ring without a star big man.

[Sauru]

if lebron goes to miami then lebron is instantly the man there.

anyway he is not going to miami so whatever

[Oznogrd]

do you think they'll just give him leadership just because he's LeBron? No, D-Wade has been with the franchise all his career, and he's the one who's led the team the past few years. Plus, winning a ring without another superstar on your team is better than winning a ring with 1 or 2 superstars.

Kobe has done both. Everyone thought he couldn't win a ring without Shaq, so what did he do? He won 2 rings without Shaq, and now people view him as one of the G.O.A.T.This is the part where you say something about Ron Artest saving his ass.

Yes. 2 time mvp versus a guy who would've bolted had bosh not done him a solid. If lebron goes to Miami, he becomes the man. Period.

By the way, why is everyone acting like kobe did it alone? Pau, Artest, Odom are all active pieces that almost any team would take...well maybe not artest. But kobe didnt win 2 by himself. If anything, Pau did more for him than Shaq did. Kobe is not one of the G.O.A.T based on finals performances (6-24 in a game 7 amirite?).

[Andrew]

Right now, I'll have to stick with my first page pick. Cleveland.

[benji]

From elsewhere:

July 8th, 2010

7/8/10

What's missing?

9.

C-h-i-c-a-g-o = 7...nope.
N-e-w Y-o-r-k = 7...sorry.
M-i-a-m-i = 5...no chance.
N-e-w J-e-r-s-e-y = 9...but srsly? No.

C-L-E-V-E-L-A-N-D = 9

Not enough proof?

C-A-V-A-L-I-E-R-S = 9

Werd...it's a sign.

Sign rhymes with 9.

He's staying. BOOK IT.

[Axel The Great]

Hmmm... Never in my life would I have thought of something like that. Kudos to whomever thought of that.

[Andrew]

That's just stupid. Now, if we turn to Wingdings...

Look what happens when you spell out 7/8/2010 in Wingdings 3:



Don't you see? With so many teams vying for his services, he's being pulled in many directions but ultimately he's staying put (the down arrow). The clincher? LeBron spelled out in the original Wingdings.



It would make him sad to go the former team of Michael Jordan, but he's OK to stay in Cleveland...which is represented by the three boxes, obviously. Oh, and if we spell it out in all caps as LEBRON:



He'd be sad if he leaves but it's OK, Ohio's son (sic) is remaining with the Cavaliers (the flag representing their alternate logo) and that means bad things for the rest of the league.

(Wow. That bullshit worked out better than I thought. )

[Dan's Brain]

I don't want to trample on your bullshit, but couldn't OK stand for OKlahoma?

He's going to the Thunder. Durant's extension is actually going to be a sign-and-trade.

[Andrew]

Well, I guess it could mean that people are going to be sad when he leaves for Oklahoma, the Cavs raising the white flag and foregoing a sign-and-trade as Ohio's son (sic) leaves leading to a new era of darkness and despair in Cleveland.

Or it could mean that people will be sad as LeBron leaves, but it'll be OK for the fans of the Suns while the Cavaliers are doomed to a new era of darkness and despair.

[benji]

LeBron apparently flying to Miami for a last minute meeting with Riley tonight.

[Andrew]

Ah, so the sun represents Florida...of course...

The plot thickens. That'd make for one hell of an offseason for Miami...on the very first day they can officially sign free agents, no less.

[shadowgrin]

You guys sicken me. All these insinuations that LeBron is an attention whore.

"Why do some posters insist on baselessly projecting shallow principles and priorities on other people?

If so, this generation of sports fan is even more warped by superficial celebrity than I previously believed."

to all of you.

lol at that smiley by benji.

[Andrew]

Report: LeBron To Pick Miami Heat

...and become public enemy number one in Ohio. He may never surpass MJ, but he might challenge Art Modell.

[Lamrock]

Well, the next three plus years of the NBA are going to suck. Nobody's beating that team. (Can we get a wins projection, Benji?)

[benji]

You want me to project for a team with five players on the roster?

Don't worry about the next three plus years. We get a lockout after next season, especially thanks to this!

[Valor]

Report: LeBron To Pick Miami Heat

...and become public enemy number one in Ohio. He may never surpass MJ, but he might challenge Art Modell.

I still think he's going to New York for the money, fame and stats, but we shall see

[benji]

Code:

Player   MPG   PPG   RPG   APG
wade,dwyane   48.7   26.1   6.4   8.6
chalmers,mario   48.7   10.4   4.2   6.4
beasley,michael   48.7   18.7   10.6   1.8
bosh,chris   48.7   19.9   12.8   2.7
james,lebron   48.7   25.2   9.8   8.4

46-36

EDIT: Fuck, I used 2008-09 numbers. Oh well, get over it.

Last edited by benji on Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[Lamrock]

Troubling times for the NBA. The Heat's roster outside of Wade was mostly bums to begin with, so I can't imagine the vet minimum guys could be any worse. Can you do the 09-10 Heat with Bron and Bosh?