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[Beer Keg Peg Leg]

lebron would also be on his way to securing his legacy as the biggest ring chasing piece of shit ever as well. im doubtful he would head west though, that would be sacrificing his biggest advantage (playing in the piss weak east)

[The Ghost of Lenny Kirk]

Lebron leaving the heat is such a pipedream. I think miami would do everything they could to keep lebron and buy enough people to keep them competitive even if bosh continues to degrade and wade loses his knees. Therell be all sorts of hoopla over his free agency but he'll end up signing a 3 year agreement with the heat with an opt out clause if things go south. Theyre a really strong team in a weak conference, i think he likes automatically going to the conference finals every year which is something no other team can kindof semi-guarantee, plus hes ultra comfortable with everybody on the heat now.

Theres nothing dan gilbert or chris grant can do to bring lebron over. Cavs dont have a system in place, mike brown isnt better than spoelstra and the cavs dont have a deep roster or the money to make it worth it. Hes only making shout outs to ohio so people might hate him less. Its not working.

Lakers dont have a system in place anymore, im sure lebron would want to play with kobe but i doubt the reverse is true, they dont have a young team anymore and who really wants to spend a whole season, probably two, trying to figure out team chemistry and building with new players? I doubt lebron wants to do that. and even if they do the west is just so much stronger that theres no real guarantee that theyll even make it through the playoffs.

Anyways, go rockets, they were an awesome choice, thats gonna be a fun team to watch. Also, whoever said they should just drop the conference bullshit and make it a 16 team mixed bracket was spot on.

[Aatila]

Lebron will not leave the heat. It's too much money invested in his branding in south beach. I'm a lakers fan and as much as I hate that d12 left it was good this was handled now instead of the middle of the season. The teams to watch in the west are the warriors rockets and clippers. Predictions warriors and clippers western conference finals.  Houston will get to the semi finals and lose in 6 games

[bentmode]

lebron would also be on his way to securing his legacy as the biggest ring chasing piece of shit ever as well. im doubtful he would head west though, that would be sacrificing his biggest advantage (playing in the piss weak east)

In reality we all chasing a ring doe: wedding ring, cock ring, nuva ring, graduation ring, bearing.

See: Wilt Chamberlain

[BallDontLie]

[Beer Keg Peg Leg]

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lebron would also be on his way to securing his legacy as the biggest ring chasing piece of shit ever as well. im doubtful he would head west though, that would be sacrificing his biggest advantage (playing in the piss weak east)

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In reality we all chasing a ring doe: wedding ring, cock ring, nuva ring, graduation ring, bearing.

See: Wilt Chamberlain

true, i ain't gonna announce my switch to bones swiss on national tv and bum out everyone in my hometown though

[Will Easley]

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lebron would also be on his way to securing his legacy as the biggest ring chasing piece of shit ever as well. im doubtful he would head west though, that would be sacrificing his biggest advantage (playing in the piss weak east)

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In reality we all chasing a ring doe: wedding ring, cock ring, nuva ring, graduation ring, bearing.

See: Wilt Chamberlain

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true, i ain't gonna announce my switch to bones swiss on national tv and bum out everyone in my hometown though

We you do it to raise millions for the boys & girls club? I always thought the whole decision thing was pretty lame however with all that money donated to charity I feel it's definitely done more good than bad. Lebron made himself look like a dick on national tv for the benefit of many lol

[The Ghost of Lenny Kirk]

Im glad he did it, now i dont have to see his face in tons of commercials.

Also, jerred jack is on the cavs now? You guys think theres any chance they'll try going for asik or do the lakers have first dibs on him? im kinda hoping asik somehow gets reeled into the cavs to make em playoff worthy.

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lebron would also be on his way to securing his legacy as the biggest ring chasing piece of shit ever as well. im doubtful he would head west though, that would be sacrificing his biggest advantage (playing in the piss weak east)

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In reality we all chasing a ring doe: wedding ring, cock ring, nuva ring, graduation ring, bearing.

See: Wilt Chamberlain

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true, i ain't gonna announce my switch to bones swiss on national tv and bum out everyone in my hometown though

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We you do it to raise millions for the boys & girls club? I always thought the whole decision thing was pretty lame however with all that money donated to charity I feel it's definitely done more good than bad. Lebron made himself look like a dick on national tv for the benefit of many lol

it's funny that you're just the type of sucker that 'it was for charity!' scheme was supposed to fool.

[Will Easley]

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lebron would also be on his way to securing his legacy as the biggest ring chasing piece of shit ever as well. im doubtful he would head west though, that would be sacrificing his biggest advantage (playing in the piss weak east)

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In reality we all chasing a ring doe: wedding ring, cock ring, nuva ring, graduation ring, bearing.

See: Wilt Chamberlain

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true, i ain't gonna announce my switch to bones swiss on national tv and bum out everyone in my hometown though

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We you do it to raise millions for the boys & girls club? I always thought the whole decision thing was pretty lame however with all that money donated to charity I feel it's definitely done more good than bad. Lebron made himself look like a dick on national tv for the benefit of many lol

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it's funny that you're just the type of sucker that 'it was for charity!' scheme was supposed to fool.

the show itself wasn't specifically for charity but it did raise like $2-3 Million for the Boys & Girls Club (where it was filmed). I aint even some super huge Lebron fan but you've definitely shown yourself to be a thirsty hater. its just as bad as being a fanboy really. Like I said, that shit was pretty lame & he definitely kooked himself with all that but at the end of the day it did more good than bad. in my opinion anyway. I take the lives affected by the boys & girls club more seriously than some athletes public reputation.

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lebron would also be on his way to securing his legacy as the biggest ring chasing piece of shit ever as well. im doubtful he would head west though, that would be sacrificing his biggest advantage (playing in the piss weak east)

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In reality we all chasing a ring doe: wedding ring, cock ring, nuva ring, graduation ring, bearing.

See: Wilt Chamberlain

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true, i ain't gonna announce my switch to bones swiss on national tv and bum out everyone in my hometown though

[close]

We you do it to raise millions for the boys & girls club? I always thought the whole decision thing was pretty lame however with all that money donated to charity I feel it's definitely done more good than bad. Lebron made himself look like a dick on national tv for the benefit of many lol

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it's funny that you're just the type of sucker that 'it was for charity!' scheme was supposed to fool.

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the show itself wasn't specifically for charity but it did raise like $2-3 Million for the Boys & Girls Club (where it was filmed). I aint even some super huge Lebron fan but you've definitely shown yourself to be a thirsty hater. its just as bad as being a fanboy really. Like I said, that shit was pretty lame & he definitely kooked himself with all that but at the end of the day it did more good than bad. in my opinion anyway. I take the lives affected by the boys & girls club more seriously than some athletes public reputation.

i consider myself a fully quenched realist thank you very much.

[Will Easley]

Cavs pick up andrew bynum ona 2 year deal with a team option in the 2nd. I think its a good gamble for them. Bynum obviously needs to mature and those knees are very questionable but for someone who averages 20 points & 11 rebounds, i think its worth the risk. the cavs been coming up low-key. Considering how much they lost with Lebron they've done a pretty good job recovering from all that

[weedpop]

Kyrie Irving is gonna be the best point guard in the NBA soon, so Bynum coming back strong next year would be helpful for that team. I think you're pretty much settling for diminishing returns with him though in this stage of his career with what we know about his knees and attitude about being a professional basketball player.

[The Ghost of Lenny Kirk]

Seems like a win win. There was a good article about this saying that even if bynum tanks and his knees are still too shitty to play well theyll get a good draft pick next year, they didnt have to give up any players, and they only spent 6 million and wont have to pay the full 24 or even the 12 million for this season and they can drop him quickly. Cavs did a good job, hopefully all their cumulative experiences add up to something. they definitely have a shot at the 7th or 8th seed.

[Fongstarr.]

so hyped on the warriors picking up Igoudala and still having most of their guys. i knew biedrins and jefferson were going to be useful for something. ? 

Seriously. So glad we got rid of Biedrins finally. I hope Igoudala shakes up shit for the Warriors. Already looking forward to next season.

[BallDontLie]

Kyrie Irving is gonna be the best point guard in the NBA soon, so Bynum coming back strong next year would be helpful for that team. I think you're pretty much settling for diminishing returns with him though in this stage of his career with what we know about his knees and attitude about being a professional basketball player.

It's kind of a win-win for Cleveland. They really have nothing to lose. He's only 25, barring his knees don't Oden on him. there's a clause in the contract that if he doesn't preform, Gilbert only has to pay 6 mill of the agreed deal (EDIT: heard this on the radio....I guess the 6 mill is guaranteed and the rest is performance incentives). Not exactly sure of that's the correct number though.

[GarglesCmen]

Public Rally for Dwight's presser being held here in Houston tomorrow! The whole city is starting to get into that basketball vibe! So hyped!

 

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Two of the new Celtics are looking really excited to be in Boston


I think Brooks is about to cry

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Two of the new Celtics are looking really excited to be in Boston


I think Brooks is about to cry

Boston is pretty much screwed for the foreseeable future. Still anything is better than PP and KG they can't even run anymore

[EARL***THE***PEARL]

Monta Ellis and Delembert to Dallas if Monta jells with Dirk I could see a semi deep playoff run in the near future

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Monta Ellis and Delembert to Dallas if Monta jells with Dirk I could see a semi deep playoff run in the near future

Monta's player efficiency has been terrible the entire season. Shocking to see that Cuban would take a chance on this cancer. They got to let go of Dirk he's too old and slow

/pissed

[EARL***THE***PEARL]

 Jose Calderon and Devin Harris coming back aswell?

[EARL***THE***PEARL]

Just to get you doods cought up. I think we should do a SLAP fantasy basketball league next season

[bentmode]

One exists. I run it.

[EARL***THE***PEARL]

Cool can I join next time

[ice nine]

no

who even gave you the ok to post in this thread

[EARL***THE***PEARL]

hahaha fair enough, probaly for the better I probaly? don't need another NBA fantasy team to manage

[EARL***THE***PEARL]

This years draft isn't the greatest but people are saying this CJ Mocollom dude on Portland will be really good. Also stoked on hometown beast Anthony Bennett going first overall but I don't think he'll be posting solid numbers his first year who do you guys have as sleepers busts ROY candidates or just good players?


http://www.nba.com/draft/

[TheKraken]

PG- Westbrook
SG- Ryan Anderson
SF- King James
PF- Lamarcus Aldridge
C- Duncan

Westbrook was a iron man playing over 300 straight games prior to last year's playoffs. I expect a fierce season from Russ
RA best shooter in the league, period.. And now AD in his sophomore year will space the floor even better than last season.. no brainer
Lebron IS the Miami heat, he will dominate on all ends of the floor, and lead Miami to a 3rd str8 title
LA was a tough choice, but him and Lillard hooking up for a 2nd season will be a lot of fun to watch, very consistent 25 10 guy
Duncan is older now, slower, but still a goddamn beast under the hoop. He will guard the rim and score gimmies all year, SA is that good that a 40 year old man can dominate you..

[bentmode]

I like your ballot for first team all NBA next year but let me help you a bit. Russel Westbrook just had knee surgery, okc would be smart  to d rose him.

Ryan Anderson is a forward. Stretch 4 actually.

Barring injury lebron is the best player in the game.

I would put Timmy at power foward since its his natural position, not to take away from LA, but the league is pretty deep at 4.

If Dwight remains to be a shell of himself I got Pekovic at best 5.