Anybody else excited about NBA free Agency?

[noiseredux]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Metal Militia]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

You really thought that Pierce might possibly leave Boston? I had no doubt he would re-sign. He took less money too so that Boston could probably keep Ray Allen or go after some other players.

[sevin0seven]

Wade, Bosh.....................and LERBON! sorry Cleveland Cav's but your "hometown" hero just bail out on you. taking the easy way out to win a Championship for Miami Heat. I hope they get beaten by the Celtics in the eastern playoffs. I feel sorry for the Cav's.

[noiseredux]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

You really thought that Pierce might possibly leave Boston?

no, I REALLY didn't. But I hated that the possibility existed.

[IIICCCPIII]

I'm disappointed in Lebron for bailing and taking the easy way out. But I'd still rather see Miami win than LA, San Antonio, or boston.

[Luke]

So, now that James is with the HEAT, and predictions for the 2011 NBA championship?

It's all roses now, but I expect a clash of egos. It doesn't even need to be a playoff game, but let's say that a game is tied, the HEAT have possession, and there's 2.5 left on the clock in the 4th quarter. Who gets to take the game winning shot? You now have three guys who will want to take it.

We already know these guys have the egos the size of Ralphie May, I just can't see a lot of harmony within the team.

[the King]

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbe ... 00708.html


Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight;

As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier.

This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his "decision" unlike anything ever "witnessed" in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment.

Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us.

The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you.

There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you.

You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.

You have given so much and deserve so much more.

In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight:

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE"

You can take it to the bank.

If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.

Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.

Sorry, but that's simply not how it works.

This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown "chosen one" sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And "who" we would want them to grow-up to become.

But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio.

The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma.

Just watch.

Sleep well, Cleveland.

Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day....

I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only:

DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue....



Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers

[Luke]

Front page on ESPN.com:

"Miami Thrice

LeBron James makes three in Miami, but at what cost to his legacy?"



Um. Legacy? Besides a few MVP's, James has won squat.

All this nonsense may even make me a Lakers fan.

[the King]

I agree, he hasn't won anything, yet, but if/when he does he will never be viewed in the same light as the games greats. I think that's what they mean with his legacy. This article sums it up pretty good for me.







GREENWICH, Conn., July 8, 1990 -- Michael Jordan announced on national television he's leaving Chicago to join the Detroit Pistons. Jordan said it was tough to bolt Chicago, where he was the most popular athlete in many years, because he thinks he has a better chance to win a championship if he plays with Pistons star Isiah Thomas. Jordan said by playing together, he and Thomas "won't have the pressure of going out and scoring 30 every night."

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z0tBp9ff7J

[Luke]

I agree, he hasn't won anything, yet, but if/when he does he will never be viewed in the same light as the games greats. I think that's what they mean with his legacy. This article sums it up pretty good for me.







GREENWICH, Conn., July 8, 1990 -- Michael Jordan announced on national television he's leaving Chicago to join the Detroit Pistons. Jordan said it was tough to bolt Chicago, where he was the most popular athlete in many years, because he thinks he has a better chance to win a championship if he plays with Pistons star Isiah Thomas. Jordan said by playing together, he and Thomas "won't have the pressure of going out and scoring 30 every night."

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z0tBp9ff7J

Interesting pov.