UBBALLER8 248 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: Originally posted by TreyTime:1. Even though Cleveland is playing like crap, would still rather play Boston. We'd have home court and not have to play 5 on 8. 2. Stern will blame the Cavs, not LeBron, for the meltdown and will be given a clean slate with his new team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreyTime 3 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: Originally posted by UBBALLER8: quote: Originally posted by TreyTime:1. Even though Cleveland is playing like crap, would still rather play Boston. We'd have home court and not have to play 5 on 8. 2. Stern will blame the Cavs, not LeBron, for the meltdown and will be given a clean slate with his new team. You should learn the meaning of pics before you post them. The question was "Would Howard and Orlando move to the top of Stern's wish list because of Boston's age and LeBron's meltdown?" My answer is no, for reasons being that he would blame the Cavs (because the supporting cast sucks) and not LeBron for losing this series, and be given a clean slate with his new team (meaning whatever team he is on will be at the top of Stern's wish list). Did I simplify that enough for you? Try reading slower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UBBALLER8 248 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: Originally posted by TreyTime: quote: Originally posted by UBBALLER8: quote: Originally posted by TreyTime:1. Even though Cleveland is playing like crap, would still rather play Boston. We'd have home court and not have to play 5 on 8. 2. Stern will blame the Cavs, not LeBron, for the meltdown and will be given a clean slate with his new team. You should learn the meaning of pics before you post them. The question was "Would Howard and Orlando move to the top of Stern's wish list because of Boston's age and LeBron's meltdown?" My answer is no, for reasons being that he would blame the Cavs (because the supporting cast sucks) and not LeBron for losing this series, and be given a clean slate with his new team (meaning whatever team he is on will be at the top of Stern's wish list). Did I simplify that enough for you? Try reading slower. No, please simplify more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreyTime 3 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: Originally posted by UBBALLER8: quote: Originally posted by TreyTime: quote: Originally posted by UBBALLER8: quote: Originally posted by TreyTime:1. Even though Cleveland is playing like crap, would still rather play Boston. We'd have home court and not have to play 5 on 8. 2. Stern will blame the Cavs, not LeBron, for the meltdown and will be given a clean slate with his new team. You should learn the meaning of pics before you post them. The question was "Would Howard and Orlando move to the top of Stern's wish list because of Boston's age and LeBron's meltdown?" My answer is no, for reasons being that he would blame the Cavs (because the supporting cast sucks) and not LeBron for losing this series, and be given a clean slate with his new team (meaning whatever team he is on will be at the top of Stern's wish list). Did I simplify that enough for you? Try reading slower. No, please simplify more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravlady 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 This is payback to Stern for shunning the Magic on Christmas Day from a repeat of the championship match-up with the Lakers. Lebron came in promising the world and seems to be coming up way too short. The look on the Cavs fans faces was priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magics Fan from Syria 1 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 We are all witnesses. What have we witnessed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AcuWill 45 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: "I spoil a lot of people with my play," James said in one of the few borderline candid comments he made in his postgame interview. "When you have a bad game here or there, you've had three bad games in a seven-year career, then it's easy to point that out. So you got to be better. From Lebron. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. He looked so bad last night because he is simply too good. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Acres 3:16 418 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: Originally posted by KillingInTheNameOf:Kinda reminds me of Shaq's last series with Orlando... I was thinking the same thing. I really feel for the Cle fans on this one because it really looks like the guy has been setting up for this all year. Think about it, I play a fantastic regular season so there can be no doubt that I was trying my hardest, then once the playoffs start I pick up this phantom injury. Then I wait for a legitimate team to go against in the playoffs before I take a dive. My supporting cast fails (again) and I can't do anything about it because of my injury so now I have an excuse to leave and go to an organization that will put a real supporting cast around me. Shaq used the excuse of not feeling loved money wise and the Sentinel poll, now Lebron has his excuse so he can come out smelling like roses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AcuWill 45 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: Originally posted by Marc Acres 3:16: quote: Originally posted by KillingInTheNameOf:Kinda reminds me of Shaq's last series with Orlando... I was thinking the same thing. I really feel for the Cle fans on this one because it really looks like the guy has been setting up for this all year. Think about it, I play a fantastic regular season so there can be no doubt that I was trying my hardest, then once the playoffs start I pick up this phantom injury. Then I wait for a legitimate team to go against in the playoffs before I take a dive. My supporting cast fails (again) and I can't do anything about it because of my injury so now I have an excuse to leave and go to an organization that will put a real supporting cast around me. Shaq used the excuse of not feeling loved money wise and the Sentinel poll, now Lebron has his excuse so he can come out smelling like roses. If the Cleveland forums indicate how the fan-base feels as a whole, then Lebron's exit now will be about him going to another team that appreciates him It's simply PR genius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Acres 3:16 418 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 I can't remember where I read this but someone wrote that Lebron was focused on becoming the first athelete-billionaire. If that is true, to me that would mean his focus is on business and not so much on winning a title now. Think about how much he does for his brand, his image. The guy is smart, if he can find a way to protect that image while creating even more business opportunities wouldn't it look something like what he is doing now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhnole 153 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 I think Lebron realizes that Danny Ferry really has no idea what he is doing. For the last 5 years all he is done is pick up over-rated or over hill players that other teams no longer want. Shaq and Jamison couldn't even get their former teams in the playoffs last year. Another problem is Mike Brown is an awful game coach to the point that Doc Rivers is coaching circles around him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 quote: Originally posted by bhnole:I think Lebron realizes that Danny Ferry really has no idea what he is doing. For the last 5 years all he is done is pick up over-rated or over hill players that other teams no longer want. Shaq and Jamison couldn't even get their former teams in the playoffs last year. Another problem is Mike Brown is an awful game coach to the point that Doc Rivers is coaching circles around him. Completely agree. Without Lebron the Cavs are a hurtin' bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
