Stephen A Smith: More than 50% chance LeBron returns to Cleveland

[Black and White]

http://www.youtube.com/watch_videos?video_ids=SdkOeMeCvpY%2CDqJNA9qL-_U%2CZdh69sy2ZXI%2CttiGTC5B2gg%2CRD6a9brILlQ%2CCqS 5QN24djE&type=0&feature=c4-overview&title=Popular&index=5&more_url=

Not sure if this has already been posted

[IncarceratedBob]

Stephen A Smith knew about the Miami collusion months before it went down and no one listened to him, I personally think its a long shot but SAS knows better than anyone

[ralph_i_el]

"more than 50% chance" When that comes out of SAS's mouth that means it's literally a guess.

[bagelred]

Stephen A Smith: There's a 50/50 chance this coin will land on Heads.


I believe him.

[Milbuck]

Bucks are the favorites, but I agree that Cleveland is the slight favorite out of all other teams.

[Black and White]

"more than 50% chance" When that comes out of SAS's mouth that means it's literally a guess.

He said sources told him there were 3 teams on his radar, Miami, Knicks and Cleveland, but the Knicks are no longer an option for obvious reasons, there may be a chance for Cleveland to be a legit reality.

[Black and White]

I believe him.

lol

[Nash]

Bucks are the favorites, but I agree that Cleveland is the slight favorite out of all other teams.
:lol :lol

[oarabbus]

He meant to say: More than 50% chance LeBron returns to Cleveland on Tuesday, March 18 2014

inb4 "why the **** do you know the Heat/Cavs schedule" http://lmgtfy.com/?q=heat+cavs

[STATUTORY]

it's probably a smart prediction, if i were lebron that's what i would do. There's strong diminish marginal returns to winning more rings in miami because of the presumption of stacked team. The only way to truly elevate his legacy is to deliver what he promised long ago, the prodigal son brings the championship back to cleveland

if he does that, then he's top 10 player for certain. even i can't argue that

[Boarder Patrol]

Bucks are the favorites, but I agree that Cleveland is the slight favorite out of all other teams.

You sure you want LeBron taking B-Night and Giannis' touches?

[Dr. Ice]

There is literally no reason for a human being to leave the city of miami for a cleveland

[Black and White]

There is literally no reason for a human being to leave the city of miami for a cleveland

The only real factor is that Akron is his home

[Milbuck]

You sure you want LeBron taking B-Night and Giannis' touches?

Good question. Bron would play a Manu or 2012 Harden type role, running the 2nd unit. He'd be in at the end of games, but we all know who's getting the ball then. :basketball

[Uncle Drew]

We're creating the greatest dynasty since Bill Russel's Celtics. :rockon:

[Milbuck]

We're creating the greatest dynasty since Bill Russel's Celtics. :rockon:

:djparty :dancin :party: **** yeah another Bucks fan! :party: :hammertime: :banana: :banana: :cheers: :applause:

[Spaulding]

Why didnt you respond to my PM OP? Thought you were a mod. Was a while ago...

[Black and White]

Why didnt you respond to my PM OP? Thought you were a mod. Was a while ago...

Oh I didn't see that lol, I'm not a mod. I wish haha, not sure why your post got deleted tho, what was the thread about?

[Uncle Drew]

:djparty :dancin :party: **** yeah another Bucks fan! :party: :hammertime: :banana: :banana: :cheers: :applause:
Please disappear from this forum just like tazb.

[ispin69]

This is more of a leverage play. Wade needs a paycut for not being consistent and they need the room to bring in some players that will fill his inconsistency. 3 guys combined making 60 mil which is pretty much 95% of the cap space, doesn't leave much and all that repeater luxury tax only makes it worst.

Wouldn't be a surprise if all three opted out and took paycuts. Lebron is making tons in endorsements. Bosh has been inconsistent as well even though he scored big in that game when Lebron was out. The goal is winning not 2, not 3, not 4....etc. He wants to be a winner. Going back to cleveland for just Kyrie Irving is a waste. He'll be in the same situation as before.

Plus, he would be willing to take a paycut since there is not state tax in Florida. It's clearly not just about the money, they want to stay winners and to do that you need cap space to get guys since Wade might not be around much longer.

[hahaitme]

Bucks are the favorites, but I agree that Cleveland is the slight favorite out of all other teams.

:cheers:

[Black and White]

This is more of a leverage play. Wade needs a paycut for not being consistent and they need the room to bring in some players that will fill his inconsistency. 3 guys combined making 60 mil which is pretty much 95% of the cap space, doesn't leave much and all that repeater luxury tax only makes it worst.

Wouldn't be a surprise if all three opted out and took paycuts. Lebron is making tons in endorsements. Bosh has been inconsistent as well even though he scored big in that game when Lebron was out. The goal is winning not 2, not 3, not 4....etc. He wants to be a winner. Going back to cleveland for just Kyrie Irving is a waste. He'll be in the same situation as before.

Plus, he would be willing to take a paycut since there is not state tax in Florida. It's clearly not just about the money, they want to stay winners and to do that you need cap space to get guys since Wade might not be around much longer.

It's been reported that Bosh will most likely opt-in because he won't be able to make that type of money again. Bad move for the team but hey, he wants his money.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

can the cavs keep deng and sign lebron?

[Milbuck]

Please disappear from this forum just like tazb.

So you can be the only Bucks fan here and get all the attention? There's room for all Bucks fans here, no need to hog the spotlight :confusedshrug:

[GOATbe]

I dont get why people even care where he goes :confusedshrug: . His athleticism is fading and he's not gunna be able to be blowing past guys to get an easy layup in 2015. I see him averaging 20 ppg on 40% shooting after this season. From that season on it'll be single digits. He's not 25 anymore, he's not bringing anybody a championship that's not as stacked as the heat are right now.

[Uncle Drew]

can the cavs keep deng and sign lebron?
http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/jason-lloyd-cavaliers-can-court-lebron-james-and-still-keep-luol-deng-1.458754

[Black and White]

can the cavs keep deng and sign lebron?

I don't know, to aquire LeBron I think they still need to shed one more contract.

[hahaitme]

LeBron should take the minimum lmao, dude makes ridiculous amounts of money off his endorsements.
Of course, he'd cop a lot of shit for doing something like that. Heat would get even more stacked after a few Riley maneuvers.

[Black and White]

LeBron should take the minimum lmao, dude makes ridiculous amounts of money off his endorsements.
Of course, he'd cop a lot of shit for doing something like that. Heat would get even more stacked after a few Riley maneuvers.

Doesn't he want to become the first billionare athlete?

[RedBlackAttack]

Here we go again... :facepalm

[Black and White]

Here we go again... :facepalm

I guess the rumours won't stop till the off season is done lol

[hahaitme]

Doesn't he want to become the first billionare athlete?

That's true. I think Woods or Federer will beat him there though? (Has Woods already hit billionaire status?)
I dunno, more rings = more marketing anyway. Can you imagine the merchandise sales if someone like LeBron 4-peats

[Black and White]

That's true. I think Woods or Federer will beat him there though? (Has Woods already hit billionaire status?)
I dunno, more rings = more marketing anyway. Can you imagine the merchandise sales if someone like LeBron 4-peats

I dunno, a 4-peat would be insane, I still think 1 ring in Cleveland >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> his 2 rings in Miami tho.

[RichieW]

Lebron would be a fool to leave Miami, the team is built perfectly for him.

Thompson/Varejao/Zeller is a horrible front court for him, no shooting at all.

[Uncle Drew]

I guess the rumours won't stop till the off season is done lol
Even if James signs a contract for life with the Heat or whatever team not named the Cavaliers, the rumors will continue to come. :lol

[Black and White]

Lebron would be a fool to leave Miami, the team is built perfectly for him.

Thompson/Varejao/Zeller is a horrible front court for him, no shooting at all.

Varejao might be the piece that gets traded

[Black and White]

Even if James signs a contract for life with the Heat or whatever team not named the Cavaliers, the rumors will continue to come. :lol

:lol you are probably right there, it will turn into LeBron James trade request rumors

[Uncle Drew]

:lol you are probably right there, it will turn into LeBron James trade request rumors
It would be funny as hell if he returned though. Just to see what Lebron23 will do. :oldlol:

[Black and White]

It would be funny as hell if he returned though. Just to see what Lebron23 will do. :oldlol:

How many people here would become Cleveland fans?? Just name a few lol

[NumberSix]

Stephen A Smith can't possibly be wrong because he constantly says different things.

This season alone he's said that.......

A) Carmelo has no interest in playing anywhere other than the Knicks
B) Knicks need to trade Melo because there is noway he's gonna resign with them


No matter what happens, he's gonna say he called it.

[NumberSix]

I dunno, a 4-peat would be insane, I still think 1 ring in Cleveland >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> his 2 rings in Miami tho.
Yeah, you say that now, but if it ever did happen that he went back to Cleveland and lead them to a championship, you'd find some excuse why it doesn't mean shit.

[TheMarkMadsen]

Will be funny to see all the Lebron fans switch their allegiance

[Black and White]

Yeah, you say that now, but if it ever did happen that he went back to Cleveland and lead them to a championship, you'd find some excuse why it doesn't mean shit.

Nah LeBron bringing a ring to Cleveland would cement him as a top 5 player of all time in my books, he should do it too, because it is something that has never been done before, would be perfect for him.

[215Philly]

Stephen A Smith can't possibly be wrong because he constantly says different things.

This season alone he's said that.......

A) Carmelo has no interest in playing anywhere other than the Knicks
B) Knicks need to trade Melo because there is noway he's gonna resign with them


No matter what happens, he's gonna say he called it.
A) He said that in the beginning when no one expected the Knicks to be this bad B) Said that more recently which is 100% true

[Black and White]

Will be funny to see all the Lebron fans switch their allegiance

Cleveland fans since July 2014 :lol

[nightprowler10]

LeBron's not going anywhere. He'd be smart to stick it out in Miami for the foreseeable future. Though I'm sure he won't quell any rumors if that is his plan since he loves the attention plus it increases his profile.

[RedBlackAttack]

I guess the rumours won't stop till the off season is done lol
They won't stop until he retires, I don't think. There will be a Cleveland/James narrative pushed by media types as long as he's in the NBA.

[Black and White]

They won't stop until he retires, I don't think. There will be a Cleveland/James narrative pushed by media types as long as he's in the NBA.

You were one of the Cleveland fans that said you didn't want James back right? What would you rather the Cavs do with the money then? Gortat and resign Deng?

[moe94]

They won't stop until he retires, I don't think. There will be a Cleveland/James narrative pushed by media types as long as he's in the NBA.

It's too bad Cleveland cannot find a new identity. For a team with as many picks as they've had, you'd think they'd be over it by now.

[NumberSix]

It's too bad Cleveland cannot find a new identity. For a team with as many picks as they've had, you'd think they'd be over it by now.
Honestly, it's just a poorly run organization. Plain and simple. Under current ownership, nothing is going to change.

[BlazerRed]

It would be funny as hell if he returned though. Just to see what Lebron23 will do. :oldlol:
We already know what that beta would do.. :facepalm

[Bandito]

Bucks are the favorites, but I agree that Cleveland is the slight favorite out of all other teams.
This gimmick account get me everytime even though he is so retarded:lol

[Black and White]

We already know what that beta would do.. :facepalm

Change to a Cleveland avatar :roll:

[Black and White]

If he goes back, the Cleveland #6 jersey will look weird next to the #23

[MavsSuperFan]

I will say this, if Lebron goes back to cleveland and wins a ring, it will be more impressive than winning in Miami.

[Solefade]

Will be funny to see all the Lebron fans switch their allegiance

switch what allegiance? being a lebron fan? lol

it's no dirty secret that a lot of heat fans are just lebron fans who have been following him since cleveland

[Cold soul]

I will say this, if Lebron goes back to cleveland and wins a ring, it will be more impressive than winning in Miami.

I agree. Just imagine what it would mean to whole state as a whole they haven't won professional sports championship in so many decades.

[RedBlackAttack]

You were one of the Cleveland fans that said you didn't want James back right? What would you rather the Cavs do with the money then? Gortat and resign Deng?
Best case scenario would be to re-sign Deng to a semi-reasonable contract (4 years/$48 million is what I'm thinking), use the remaining $7-8 million on the best available FA ( Gortat would be a nice fit), then put together a package of young pieces/draft picks/cap relief for a third All-Star to put alongside Irving/Deng.

Everyone obviously wants Kevin Love and that would be shooting for the moon. But, it wouldn't necessarily have to be him.

That's my unrealistic best case scenario. The Cavs do have tons of flexibility with the cap and assets to make a big move. Hell, they already have put themselves in a far better position to sign one additional All Star by snatching up Deng's contract (thereby owning his Bird rights). Why not go for broke and try to really kick it up a notch?

A more realistic scenario is probably re-signing Deng, grabbing a guy like Gortat or whoever the best available FA option is, and then allowing Irving, Deng, Waiters, Thompson, Gortat(?), Varejao, Zeller, Jack, Delly(love this guy) and Miles to grow together.

Also, hope that Bennett and Karasev begin contributing at some point in the not too distant future.

That seems like a more likely plan.

[TheMarkMadsen]

switch what allegiance? being a lebron fan? lol

it's no dirty secret that a lot of heat fans are just lebron fans who have been following him since cleveland


which is why you're all stans that should be put in the back of eminems trunk while he drives 90 down the freeway :confusedshrug:

[Black and White]

Best case scenario would be to re-sign Deng to a semi-reasonable contract (4 years/$48 million is what I'm thinking), use the remaining $7-8 million on the best available FA ( Gortat would be a nice fit), then put together a package of young pieces/draft picks/cap relief for a third All-Star to put alongside Irving/Deng.

Everyone obviously wants Kevin Love and that would be shooting for the moon. But, it wouldn't necessarily have to be him.

That's my unrealistic best case scenario. The Cavs do have tons of flexibility with the cap and assets to make a big move. Hell, they already have put themselves in a far better position to sign one additional All Star by snatching up Deng's contract (thereby owning his Bird rights). Why not go for broke and try to really kick it up a notch?

A more realistic scenario is probably re-signing Deng, grabbing a guy like Gortat or whoever the best available FA option is, and then allowing Irving, Deng, Waiters, Thompson, Gortat(?), Varejao, Zeller, Jack, Delly(love this guy) and Miles to grow together.

Also, hope that Bennett and Karasev begin contributing at some point in the not too distant future.

That seems like a more likely plan.

Yep that seems like a good plan, Tristan is a quality player but I see his as a sixth man, the piece that I think you could put a package together for should be the PF spot, how about Greg Monroe?

[Solefade]

which is why you're all stans that should be put in the back of eminems trunk while he drives 90 down the freeway :confusedshrug:


yeah okay, easy for you to say that as a lakers fan :rolleyes:

[3LiftHeatCurse]

If Miami 3peats this year... you really think LeBron is abandoning a 3peat championship team, and giving up a chance to get a 4-peat, the 1st 4peat in the modern NBA>?

[Black and White]

If Miami 3peats this year... you really think LeBron is abandoning a 3peat championship team, and giving up a chance to get a 4-peat, the 1st 4peat in the modern NBA>?

But if they lose this year it may get interesting.....

[Solefade]

lebron ain't leaving pat riley and micky arison for dan gilbert


this is the same guy that fired mike brown and hired him again :lol

[Replay32]

Lebron is not going back to Cleveland after this contract. Maybe on the downside of his career....MAYBE.

[Y2ktors]

It's been reported that Bosh will most likely opt-in because he won't be able to make that type of money again. Bad move for the team but hey, he wants his money.

This as well as he might become expendable to Miami, as they would pick Wade and Lebron over him.

[FaceSmack]

You sure you want LeBron taking B-Night and Giannis' touches?

Knight is a combo guard and better served off the bench. He is what he is at this point

Giannis however, still has a lot of potential

[IncarceratedBob]

Durant will join the Cavs once his contract is up and try to do what lebron couldn't.

[Black and White]

Durant will join the Cavs once his contract is up and try to do what lebron couldn't.

Don't see it happening, but it would be fun to watch

[moe94]

Durant will join the Cavs once his contract is up and try to do what lebron couldn't.

GOAT storyline.

[Spaulding]

Oh I didn't see that lol, I'm not a mod. I wish haha, not sure why your post got deleted tho, what was the thread about?

oh...well never mind I got you confused with red and black :facepalm

uh it wasnt that important. just was curious because it seemed like an accident.

[JohnFreeman]

I will be extremely surprised if he leaves.

[niko]

So he's not reupping for 2 years in Miami to check out NY in 2 years? And Cleveland is back on? Can Stephen A keep his stories straight? He lost me when he said the Knicks could have got Aldridge and instead traded for Bargnani. :lol

[Black and White]

So he's not reupping for 2 years in Miami to check out NY in 2 years? And Cleveland is back on? Can Stephen A keep his stories straight? He lost me when he said the Knicks could have got Aldridge and instead traded for Bargnani. :lol

He said that?? Damn. Btw Aldridge on the Knicks would be cool

[Inferno]

So we'll have Cavs' fans since the Ice Age now?

[Uncle Drew]

So we'll have Cavs' fans since the Ice Age now?
There are like five of us who post on a regular basis. :lol Watch that amount get duplicated by at least 200.

[Derka]

I hate Stephen A, but he was on point with the Heat taking Lebron, Bosh and Wade and he was the guy yelling that Doc Rivers was suddenly a trade piece to the Clippers.

[niko]

He said that?? Damn. Btw Aldridge on the Knicks would be cool
Yep. it was an example of the Knicks doing Melo wrong. It's completely made up, but definitely a mistake (albeit made up).

[JohnFreeman]

He said that?? Damn. Btw Aldridge on the Knicks would be cool

Why would Aldridge want too go from a winning team to a bunch of scrubs?

[Blue&Orange]

Heat getting old, over luxury tax and NBA cracking down on peds. Nobody would be surprised if Lebron bolts to a better situation.

[Y2ktors]

:roll:
Heat getting old, over luxury tax and NBA cracking down on peds. Nobody would be surprised if Lebron bolts to a better situation.

Bosh will most likely opt-in.

Haslem has a player option that he'll most likely exercise.

Will Wade opt or in is a major question.

Cole's option was picked up.

The next biggest question will be: Is this enough to keep Lebron in Miami?

[East_Stone_Ya]

what? hell no :no:

[DukeDelonte13]

The cavs thing isn't so far fetched as people would make it out to be. People forget Lebron is from here, still lives here, just built an entire gym here, etc.


If he wasn't from NE Ohio of course it would be ridiculous, but it's his home.


I'm not holding my breath, but in all honesty not one person can say with a straight face Miami has the better basketball situation going forward. Lebron makes any team an instant championship contender, and the cavs as of right now have more talent on their roster than they did at anytime Lebron was in Cle.


Lebron going back to Cleveland would be just as if not more shocking than when he announced on live TV he was joining Wade and Bosh in Miami.

Regardless of what happens its going to be an exciting offseason.

[Harison]

It would be possible if his departure would have been more or less on friendly terms. Now both he and franchise burned all the bridges, it would take a lot to overcome it.

Chances are extremely slim IMO, greater chance of Lebron joining another superstar (or two) in LA or similar :lol

[RightToCensor]

Here is what my sources are telling me:

Lebron and Wade are confirmed to stay in Miami next year, both agreeing to their player option.

Bosh will take free agency by storm and look to get signed by a resurgent Raptors squad, his hometown Dallas team, or go upstate to Atlanta, GA; all with the same motive, become the #1 option again.

Lebron will stay as a Miami Heat until his Player Option expires, then hit Free Agency and rejoin his home-state Cleveland team.

Wade will retire as a Miami Heatle.

[niko]

Here is what my sources are telling me:

Lebron and Wade are confirmed to stay in Miami next year, both agreeing to their player option.

Bosh will take free agency by storm and look to get signed by a resurgent Raptors squad, his hometown Dallas team, or go upstate to Atlanta, GA; all with the same motive, become the #1 option again.

Lebron will stay as a Miami Heat until his Player Option expires, then hit Free Agency and rejoin his home-state Cleveland team.

Wade will retire as a Miami Heatle.

The voices in your head do not qualify as sources dipshit.

[secund2nun]

If Lebron does sign with Cleveland then they should go after Gasol as well next offseason and let Deng go.

The lineup would be

Varejao
Gasol
Lebron
Waiters (though they should trade him)
Irving

[RightToCensor]

The voices in your head do not qualify as sources dipshit.
Please go back to North Korea with your boyfriend Lin.

IGNORED!

[Mass Debator]

Sources are telling me that Wade is going to team up with Dirk, Melo, and Greg Monroe in Dallas.

[Y2ktors]

It would be possible if his departure would have been more or less on friendly terms. Now both he and franchise burned all the bridges, it would take a lot to overcome it.

Chances are extremely slim IMO, greater chance of Lebron joining another superstar (or two) in LA or similar :lol

If LeBron wants to go back to Cleveland, then Dan Gilbert will give him whatever he wants. To hell with what happened 4 years ago. Gilbert will make it happen.

[niko]

Please go back to North Korea with your boyfriend Lin.

IGNORED!
None of that made any sense dipshit. Lin is in your avatar.

[Black and White]

Here is what my sources are telling me:

Lebron and Wade are confirmed to stay in Miami next year, both agreeing to their player option.

Bosh will take free agency by storm and look to get signed by a resurgent Raptors squad, his hometown Dallas team, or go upstate to Atlanta, GA; all with the same motive, become the #1 option again.

Lebron will stay as a Miami Heat until his Player Option expires, then hit Free Agency and rejoin his home-state Cleveland team.

Wade will retire as a Miami Heatle.

Lol Sauces???? Where did you pull that from? Out of the sky?

[Hoopz2332]

The cavs thing isn't so far fetched as people would make it out to be. People forget Lebron is from here, still lives here, just built an entire gym here, etc.


If he wasn't from NE Ohio of course it would be ridiculous, but it's his home.


I'm not holding my breath, but in all honesty not one person can say with a straight face Miami has the better basketball situation going forward. Lebron makes any team an instant championship contender, and the cavs as of right now have more talent on their roster than they did at anytime Lebron was in Cle.


Lebron going back to Cleveland would be just as if not more shocking than when he announced on live TV he was joining Wade and Bosh in Miami.

Regardless of what happens its going to be an exciting offseason.


:applause:

[Hey Yo]

If Lebron does sign with Cleveland then they should go after Gasol as well next offseason and let Deng go.

The lineup would be

Varejao
Gasol
Lebron
Waiters (though they should trade him)
Irving
Why settle for Gasol when you can get Love.

:cheers:

[Meticode]

what? hell no :no:

There is literally no reason for a human being to leave the city of miami for a cleveland

Lebron would be a fool to leave Miami, the team is built perfectly for him.

Thompson/Varejao/Zeller is a horrible front court for him, no shooting at all.
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