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Posted Sunday November 15, 2009, About: LeBron, Bosh to join D-Wade in Miami?
What the heck. Since this writer was having such a big wet dream, why not just throw in Kobe and Chris Paul.
Posted Friday November 13, 2009, About: LeBron changing number to honor Jordan
It looks like all the cynics are out tonight. Everything is a conspiracy with you guys.

Lebron has suggested this before. While I agree with him that MJ is arguably the greatest basketball player ever, there were players before him that were considered the best ever. You can't eternally retire a number simply for that reason. It is a concession that there will never again be another player as great. Truth is, someday, a player is going to come along that is going to once again rewrite the history books and raise the bar on greatness.

I understand why Miami retired Jordan's number, but I don't agree with it.
Posted Friday November 13, 2009, About: Sources: West missed Cavs flight
I wish all the self righteous people around here would just leave the guy alone already. Based on many of the comments I read in this discussion forum whenever his name comes up, there are obviously a lot of people more disturbed than he is.
Posted Friday November 13, 2009, About: Wade: Teaming with LeBron long shot
Committed? Where did you read that Lebron even remotely ever suggested that New York was one of the teams he was committed to.

The only thing Lebron has ever said about New York is that he loves it when the Cavs come to the Garden to play. He enjoys playing there. (I suppose rumor mongers can read something into anything)
Posted Friday November 13, 2009, About: Wade: Teaming with LeBron long shot
And the Cavs were without Delonte. Both players are equally important to their teams. It was pretty much a wash.

Don't give Orlando excuses. The game wasn't even close from the middle of the first quarter on. They got spanked.
Posted Tuesday November 10, 2009, About: Source: Iverson considering retirement
AI is another case of an immense talent that only looked out for himself, not the team. His statistics meant more to him than winning. Only once did any team he was on get past the second round of the playoffs in 14 years. He has always had a disruptive effect on every team he has played for. Why else has every team eventually tried to get rid of him. He is a convicted felon for a reason.

Everyone but the Grizzlies knew that Iverson was a cancer. He will probably indeed end up in the HOF, but then again, there are a lot of players there that probably shouldn't be.
Posted Wednesday November 04, 2009, About: Why LeBron may join Kobe in LA
OMG, now it's LA?
Posted Monday November 02, 2009, About: Cavs: One day at a time for West
Welcome back Delonte. Despite the few negative opinions of some children that seem to hate everything about the world, most people are pulling for you. You are an important part of the Cavs, and we need you.
Posted Wednesday October 28, 2009, About: Pryor's speech moves Buckeyes
How many great college quarterbacks did not even get a chance to play until their junior year? Pryor is being force fed some humility, and he will grow because of it. Troy Smith didn't even play until his junior year, and he won a Heisman Trophy.
Posted Wednesday October 28, 2009, About: Pryor's speech moves Buckeyes
He had a solid game against Minnesota, but even though I am a huge OSU fan, I'm still not convinced. He has only proven that he can excel against subpar schools.

But to be fair to Pryor, the offense is in a shambles. The line can't run block or pass block, and they don't have a running back that is a real threat. The entire offense looks confused half the time.

But he is also young. Not all ballplayers mature at the same rate. It is undeniable that he is a huge talent. Only time will tell if he has hit a brick wall, if he fits with the OSU system, or even if the OSU system can adjust to accommodate his talent.

This is obviously a rebuilding year. All the pieces aren't there yet. As you said, the big test for Pryor will be in their last three big games.
Posted Friday October 23, 2009, About: Lebron wants to dunk on ex-president
You morons! You find any reason you possibly can to bash Lebron. It doesn't matter what the guy says or does. He could pull a family out of a burning fire and you would claim he started the fire for the publicity. Grow up!

He was asked a question in an interview and cracked a joke. So what. Get over yourselves already.
Posted Wednesday October 21, 2009, About: Knicks tell Curry to shape up
"Knicks tell Curry to shape up"

Why? Do they think they are going somewhere this year or something?

The Knicks seem to have a habit of banishing players.
Posted Wednesday October 21, 2009, About: Derrick Rose suffers setback
Agreed. I love watching that kid play. His moves are amazing. But for his size, he is too reckless and fearless. He is going to have a short career if he doesn't start using his head.
Posted Wednesday October 21, 2009, About: Cavs passing on Tinsley?
The Cavs don't need Leon Powe until late in the season. They aren't exactly going to have trouble winning in the regular season. All they need is for him to get into playing shape and get acclimated with a new team before the playoffs come around.

He is a wild card no doubt. But he came cheap. If he can't contribute, it's no loss. If he can, he could be a difference maker. I would take an injured Powe over a healthy Tinsley any day.
Posted Sunday October 18, 2009, About: LeBron adding an offensive move
Lebron one dimensional? I can't believe how many clueless basketball fans there are on this board. Jealousy is the most sincere form of flattery. You guys must have really been ticked off when he won the MVP.

I read these boards daily, yet I still can't believe some of the vicious and nasty things that are said about ballplayers. The greater the ballplayer, the more intense the criticism.

Yeah, he may not have the midrange jumper of some of the greats. And his foul shooting needs to improve. But I will take everything else he brings to the table any day, over any ballplayer in the league, including Kobe.
Posted Saturday October 17, 2009, About: Pryor hears OSU fans' gripes
Interesting thoughts PAP.
Posted Friday October 16, 2009, About: Pryor hears OSU fans' gripes
Pryor has problems with his mechanics and control of his body, and it shows in his accuracy when throwing. If you watch the type of plays that he is executing, I think it is foolish to have him running rollouts every single time he throws. That is not something a sophomore quarterback should be doing, and it makes him look worse than he really is. I understand that Tressel wants to exploit him as a running threat, but it isn't working.

Let the kid drop back in the pocket and get himself set up to make a good accurate throw. He has enough talent to run if the pocket collapses. The fancy footwork will come as he matures.
Posted Friday October 16, 2009, About: Pryor hears OSU fans' gripes
That is a pretty amazing comment coming from someone who lives in Texas, a state notorious for its over the top passion for football, even at the high school level.

What you read in those stupid, idotic, and childish chatrooms is not representative of the average Ohio State fan. We are no more or less passionate about our Buckeyes than any other major school.
Posted Tuesday October 13, 2009, About: What ignited Jackson-Warriors feud?
And this is the player that you guys think the Cavs should trade Z for. Yeah. Right!!!!
Posted Tuesday October 13, 2009, About: Why Cavs-Warriors trade won't work
I don't think it would be rolling the dice at all. The Cavs can afford to wait till February to see if Hickson will blossom. They aren't exactly going to be struggling for victories during the regular season, so it is a non issue. You guys are acting like the Cavs are in a rebuilding mode, when in fact they are an elite team that has some weaknesses that need to be addressed, just like any other elite team.

Fans love to focus on players that score. The Cavs don't need players that are going to fight for scoring opportunities. The Cavs already have a defensive weakness at Center. Getting Jackson for Z will only make them weaker there. Any deal that makes them stronger at one position and weaker at another just doesn't make sense.

The players that the Cavs wanted during the offseason either didn't want to play in Cleveland, or trades couldn't be worked out.

The Cavs already have three new players that they have to work into their system to develop some chemistry. If they are going to add anybody else, it had better be a serious impact move. And Jackson isn't it.
Posted Tuesday October 13, 2009, About: Why Cavs-Warriors trade won't work
Let me answer your question with a question. If you had 1 year left on your cell phone contract, and the cell phone company wanted you to sign a new contract extension, but couldn't give you a better deal than if you just signed when the contract was up, would you sign it, even if you didn't plan on leaving them at the end of the contract. NO, you wouldn't be that stupid. Or would you?
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