NBA: 2010 Off-Season and Draft Discussion Thread
08-10-2010, 05:59 PM
#726
Suzuka Master
LOL sheit they ran game back in 2001 when Toronto made it to the Eastern conference finals and lost to the Sixers. Now they really are half-empty shells of their former selves. Too bad T-Mac never got past the 1st round of the playoffs, he squandered a lot of post-seasons in Houston.
08-12-2010, 07:30 AM
#731
Team Owner
Don't sweat not getting T-Mac. He probably wanted to go somewhere where he could start or heavily contribute and then get a better contract. Kobe and Artest > Gordon and Rip. Just sayin
08-12-2010, 03:40 PM
#735
Suzuka Master
You think they will trade Tay over Rip? Tay plays better D but Rip is a better scorer.
08-12-2010, 06:58 PM
#737
I shoot people
Ariza to the Hornets (I think I read somewhere)
08-12-2010, 07:13 PM
#739
Suzuka Master
Lee may be a good complement to Brooks in Houston. I liked him when he was with Orlando.
08-17-2010, 12:05 PM
#741
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
LeBron: Gilbert Never Cared About Me
Heat forward LeBron James says he isn't sure Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert "ever cared" about him.
In an interview with GQ magazine, the new Miami star reiterated that coming to the Heat was the right decision for him and his family, especially after hearing comments Gilbert made after he chose to leave Cleveland after seven seasons.
"I don't think he ever cared about LeBron," James said.
LeBron is the NBA's two-time reigning most valuable player.
"Me and my family have seen the character of that man," James added.
Gilbert issued a sharply worded letter to Cleveland fans after James announced his decision in July, vowing to win a title before James does. Gilbert later said that James quit on his team, a comment that earned the owner a US$100,000 fine from the NBA.
In an interview with GQ magazine, the new Miami star reiterated that coming to the Heat was the right decision for him and his family, especially after hearing comments Gilbert made after he chose to leave Cleveland after seven seasons.
"I don't think he ever cared about LeBron," James said.
LeBron is the NBA's two-time reigning most valuable player.
"Me and my family have seen the character of that man," James added.
Gilbert issued a sharply worded letter to Cleveland fans after James announced his decision in July, vowing to win a title before James does. Gilbert later said that James quit on his team, a comment that earned the owner a US$100,000 fine from the NBA.
08-17-2010, 12:05 PM
#742
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
It's hilarious how he talks about himself in the 3rd person.
08-17-2010, 12:14 PM
#743
I'm Down Right Fierce!
While I think Lebron should just move on from this whole situation, I tend to agree. You don't send a letter like the one Gilbert sent when you appreciate a player.
I don't recall the Packers GM issuing a temper tantrum letter like that when Favre left. To the contrary, I think they issued a letter which wished him all the best in his future endeavors. And I think the general consensus from alot of Packer fans still is that Brett Favre is still a Packers legend.
I kinda picture the Gilbert and James relationship to be like this one episode of Fresh Prince I saw. Will Smith (Gilbert) was at a music store when his cousin Ashley (Lebron) starts singing a song while she was listening to demo on a headset - the camera cuts to Will who's eyes get wide and when the camera pans back to Ashley, she's a dancing dollar sign.
I don't recall the Packers GM issuing a temper tantrum letter like that when Favre left. To the contrary, I think they issued a letter which wished him all the best in his future endeavors. And I think the general consensus from alot of Packer fans still is that Brett Favre is still a Packers legend.
I kinda picture the Gilbert and James relationship to be like this one episode of Fresh Prince I saw. Will Smith (Gilbert) was at a music store when his cousin Ashley (Lebron) starts singing a song while she was listening to demo on a headset - the camera cuts to Will who's eyes get wide and when the camera pans back to Ashley, she's a dancing dollar sign.
08-18-2010, 11:08 AM
#746
Keeping emos out of
I think his starting days are over, his body can't take it any longer. Also, he signed for the minimum because he's made so much money during his career that the can afford to take the pay cut.
08-18-2010, 11:09 AM
#747
Keeping emos out of
08-18-2010, 01:07 PM
#749
Both Lebron and Gilbert are cry-babies and apparently there weren't enough pacifiers to go around. It's no coincidence that Cleveland hasn't gotten any good players in free agency. You would think that a successful businessman like Dan Gilbert would have had the forsight not publicize his feelings in the way he did but it just goes to show that we all make mistakes no matter what level of success you have. 
08-18-2010, 01:36 PM
#754
^^Hope he does. Having a couple of championship contending, star laden teams is good for the NBA, especially in these economic times.
08-18-2010, 02:28 PM
#755
08-21-2010, 09:16 AM
#756
Keeping emos out of
and the fact that he still thinks he's a quality starter in the league.
08-21-2010, 09:18 AM
#757
Keeping emos out of
Being from Colorado I know that it would definitely hurt the local sports scene if he leaves, but, I don't think the current Denver team/regime has it in them for a title run. I'd rather see him in a big market and happy instead of being a star on a team that is destined for 1st/2nd round failure year after year.
08-21-2010, 03:22 PM
#758
Being from Colorado I know that it would definitely hurt the local sports scene if he leaves, but, I don't think the current Denver team/regime has it in them for a title run. I'd rather see him in a big market and happy instead of being a star on a team that is destined for 1st/2nd round failure year after year.
Agreed