Phone call brought Odom back to Lakers

and the point of this story is ...

Miami will end up with almost the same roster as last year.
They only got departures and no incoming players.

I fear for the Heat fans that Wade won't stay for long

DR. BUSS, i like the way u do business!

DR BUSS, I LIKE THE WAY U DO BUSINESS!

cant blame much on LO, luckly both LO and LA came to their senses, he needs to be part of the team.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 10:15 AM ET  08.02 by Laker Sin

DR. BUSS, i like the way u do business!

yup- when you have an owner that 'gets it' it is amazing how
things get done & your team never goes more than a year or 2
without being a contender.......
(not like my wonderful owner Mr Dolan)

I still don't get why Miami isn't after Sessions, Felton, Williams, or Lee. All are upgrades at every position...

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 10:36 AM ET  08.02 by Denis24

I still don't get why Miami isn't after Sessions, Felton, Williams, or Lee. All are upgrades at every position...

looks like riley is just fishing to keep D wade sit still, but may have never intended to get upgrades. or else he could have offered odom with a better contract.

Wade is eventually get a boiling point.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 10:43 AM ET  08.02 by Laker Sin

looks like riley is just fishing to keep D wade sit still, but may have never intended to get upgrades. or else he could have offered odom with a better contract.Wade is eventually get a boiling point.

I'm not the riley hater that alot of people on the boards are
but changing the topic....
wades teammates must be getting pissed at him-
he keeps saying he want's 'upgrades' - if you're on the team
how can you NOT take that as an insult ?

I personally think them NOT getting odom was a blessing in disguise. He would've helped this year - but would not have gotten them wehren they need to be and would have hurt their chances of getting better players in the future with his contract

LO no proper contract negotiation can go down without good communication...if you want big dollars you need to prove your commitment as well.

This is old news now so moving right fort!

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 10:57 AM ET  08.02 by jgb

I'm not the riley hater that alot of people on the boards arebut changing the topic....wades teammates must be getting pissed at him- he keeps saying he want's 'upgrades' - if you're on the teamhow can you NOT take that as an insult ?I personally think them NOT getting odom was a blessing in disguise. He would've helped this year - but would not have gotten them wehren they need to be and would have hurt their chances of getting better players in the future with his contract

but, as we've discussed before, who is more important? wade or his teammates? you've said it yourself it is much harder to find that superstar then those who surrounds him.

i can see the point about his teammates getting pissed, but it is a business, a business of winning, and if you dont, you have to look elsewhere to get those players, no?

u have to explain about how they would hurt their chances for players in the future...

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 10:57 AM ET  08.02 by jgb

I personally think them NOT getting odom was a blessing in disguise. He would've helped this year - but would not have gotten them wehren they need to be and would have hurt their chances of getting better players in the future with his contract

I totally hear you, but considering they have like 10 contracts expiring and LO would have signed for the MLE it woulda been a decent signing.

The only problem is they expected a player to take lesser money and twiddled their thumbs while other free agents slowly disappeared.

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 11:15 AM ET  08.02 by heat tri-nasty dee

This is old news now so moving right fort!

Forth!

sorry bra, i no enlish teecha, but it was batherin me...

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 09:58 AM ET  08.02 by Mr. Sonic

and the point of this story is ...Miami will end up with almost the same roster as last year.They only got departures and no incoming players.I fear for the Heat fans that Wade won't stay for long

Wade's as good as gone in Miami after next season.

Enough with the Odom Threads! Im just waiting for the "crazy" Spurs fans to arrive and turn it into a Spurs debate.

The candyman finally got it right. Their not going to win a championship in south beach. Lakers and Celtics in the finals.

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 11:36 AM ET  08.02 by pacifront83

Enough with the Odom Threads! Im just waiting for the "crazy" Spurs fans to arrive and turn it into a Spurs debate.

tonight, they have their own thread... exciting.

A FEW MORE DOLLARS, YOUR MAKING MILLIONS A YEAR. THINK ABOUT THE REST OF THE PEOPLE NOT MAKING CLOSE TO WHAT YOU MAKE. STOP BEING A BRAT

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 11:15 AM ET  08.02 by Laker Sin

u have to explain about how they would hurt their chances for players in the future...

just more $$ onto the cap-

I don't want to get into it again- since it's a mute point-
but if they signed Odom + their current players with contracts+
a RAISE to Wade + having to give six more players contracts
they would've had only 10ish mil to give to a 'max' type player
and NO max guy is coming for a pay cut

QUOTE(#17):

Originally posted 11:52 AM ET  08.02 by LebronKnicks

A FEW MORE DOLLARS, YOUR MAKING MILLIONS A YEAR. THINK ABOUT THE REST OF THE PEOPLE NOT MAKING CLOSE TO WHAT YOU MAKE. STOP BEING A BRAT

first of all cool it with 100% caps-

secondly- why don't you take a few less $$ on YOUR paycheck
cause people in 3rd world countries only make 100$ a YEAR

- it's a business- it's his RIGHT to try and earn as much $$ as
he can for a FINITE amount of time he is a professional
- if he doesn't make the $$- the OWNERS keep the $-
it ain't going back to you & me

QUOTE(#18):

Originally posted 12:03 PM ET  08.02 by jgb

just more $$ onto the cap-I don't want to get into it again- since it's a mute point- but if they signed Odom + their current players with contracts+a RAISE to Wade + having to give six more players contractsthey would've had only 10ish mil to give to a 'max' type playerand NO max guy is coming for a pay cut

got it, thanks.