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Nets fan 93
03-22-2008, 01:31 PM
In a couple of years will Lebron
A: resign with Cavs
B: sign with Brooklyn Nets
C: sign with Miami
D:other
I say Brooklyn Nets cuz he is tight w/ JayZ.
Any ideas?
InLebronWeTrust
03-24-2008, 12:13 AM
In a couple of years will Lebron
A: resign with Cavs
B: sign with Brooklyn Nets
C: sign with Miami
D:other
I say Brooklyn Nets cuz he is tight w/ JayZ.
Any ideas?
I say E: ..go back to the nets forum, and talk about your kidd-less nets.
Nets fan 93
03-24-2008, 12:20 AM
I say E: ..go back to the nets forum, and talk about your kidd-less nets.
??? what did I do to you? I like Devin Harris Better than J-Kidd now so it really doesnt matter to me anymore because Lebron is going to Brooklyn and you all know it:D
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/J_cool93/jamesnets.jpg
Dont be suprised if you see this in the future
final.wrath
03-24-2008, 03:20 AM
I hope he does leave.
I think it suits him.
Nets fan 93
03-24-2008, 03:23 PM
I hope he does leave.
I think it suits him.
yeah but wat team
InLebronWeTrust
03-24-2008, 03:45 PM
yeah but wat team
You said for yourself Brooklyn, you idiot. Get out of here. No one cares about anything you say. The only other people that will talk to you are other trolls from shytty franchises because they have nothing to talk about except the draft.
Mathius
03-24-2008, 05:17 PM
It makes no sense for him to leave Cleveland. His reputation can't get any bigger, and he's already had a huge house built here.
Moving to Brooklyn makes no sense, because they suck.
LA and Chicago can't afford him under the cap, even if they can pay him, and the Knicks are never going to be able to offer him a championship.
He gets basically anything he wants here in Cleveland, he grew up here, he lives here, his family is here, we can match anyone's offer and Ferry has the green light to go over the luxury tax.
Why would he leave? Someone give me an intelligent reason and we'll discuss it.
Mathius
Nets fan 93
03-25-2008, 04:33 PM
You said for yourself Brooklyn, you idiot. Get out of here. No one cares about anything you say. The only other people that will talk to you are other trolls from shytty franchises because they have nothing to talk about except the draft.
um there were other choices... and no we dont only talk about the Draft but maybe your team will when Lebron goes to Brooklyn. lol I did not make this thread for fighting just for opinions.
InLebronWeTrust
03-25-2008, 08:46 PM
um there were other choices... and no we dont only talk about the Draft but maybe your team will when Lebron goes to Brooklyn. lol I did not make this thread for fighting just for opinions.
look at what Mathius says, don't you understand?
You're real funny though man, hilarious.
I know you're under the age of 14 if you still say lol btw. So why don't you go play some guitar hero or something.
final.wrath
03-25-2008, 09:10 PM
1) He wants to be the worlds first sports billionaire. Rumor has it special clauses in his Nike Contract will increase his salary by FAR if he moves to a big market. It makes sense... Nike's product gets more exposure.
2) His relationship with Jay Z. Jay Z has introduced him into some of the business elites of the world. You have to consider the strong possibility Lebron has been introduced into the Rockafella family because of his closeness to Jay Z. The Two Kings Dinner for example.
Lebron showed he's all about money when he refused to make a stand on Darfur. His interests are alligned with Nike. It would seem there is a greater possibility he will leave Cleveland after his first championship than stay. I do think he will stay until he gets the first one.
Heres a good article on it: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-lebronjayz022508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
As Jay-Z made a toast next to his co-host, LeBron James, at a VIP dinner during All-Star weekend, he spoke of branding, about a new world order of celebrity businessmen.
What’s unnerving to Cleveland is that Jay-Z happens to be a part owner of the New Jersey Nets with unlimited access to James’ heart, mind and ambitions. Of course, the Nets are plotting a move to a sparkling new arena in Brooklyn, perhaps as soon as the 2011-2012 season. They’re clearing cap space and planning a pursuit of James when he can opt out of his contract in the summer of 2010.
Don't grow too attached Cleveland fans.
Mathius
03-25-2008, 09:18 PM
1) He wants to be the worlds first sports billionaire. Rumor has it special clauses in his Nike Contract will increase his salary by FAR if he moves to a big market. It makes sense... Nike's product gets more exposure.
2) His relationship with Jay Z. Jay Z has introduced him into some of the business elites of the world. You have to consider the strong possibility Lebron has been introduced into the Rockafella family because of his closeness to Jay Z. The Two Kings Dinner for example.
He also wants to win a championship. Your response is so f'ed up on several levels. you obviously know nothing of finances.
You're implying that his quest to become a billionaire is a direct connection to his basketball career, and defeating yourself at your own game.
It does Lebron no good to make more money with his Nike contract if he loses money on all his other contracts because he's playing for losing teams and his marketing value goes down.
Legacy's are built on winning, period. Michael Jordan didn't make all his endorsement money just because he could dunk. If that was the case, Harold Miner would have had more than just his one Nike contract that fizzled.
And Lebron's name can't get any bigger in the world of basketball, so whatever contacts he's making now, are interested in him because of where he is now and what he's accomplishing now. Moving to Brooklyn isn't going to change that.
Lebron showed he's all about money when he refused to make a stand on Darfur.
Do you know how f'ing ridiculous you sound?
Darfur? Name one big named superstar athlete that gives a f*ck about Darfur?
Ira Newble? Big name there.
Can you even tell me where Darfur is without looking at a map or googling it?
Mathius
mlh1981
03-25-2008, 09:24 PM
The Knicks and Nets are set up for YEARS of losing. They are two teams going nowhere, and have zero young talent to speak of. Talk about dim futures. LeBron will want nothing to do with that, despite his friendship with Jay-Z and opportunities in NYC
His friends, family, and mansion are in Cleveland. Also, he knows that he will be loved in Cleveland more than any other place. I think that means something to him. He wants to bring fame and glory to this franchise. Of course, part of LeBron's decision also rests on what the Cavaliers organization decides to do in the next few offseasons. Other than LeBron, they have no second scorer, very little young talent, and very little salary cap relief. Danny Ferry and co. will have to do some major juggling to keep Bron happy.
If the Cavs blunder everything up that I mentioned, then I'm not so sure I could blame him for wanting to leave, but he might reach a point where shuts out the organization and just plays for the fans. He wants the adoration, and he'll get it in Cleveland more so than any other place.
Nets fan 93
03-26-2008, 03:32 PM
Why does everyone think the Nets will suck in a couple of years. Our team is now one of the youngest teams in the NBA and will be younger next season when Darrell Armstrong is gone. What do you see in Clevelands future middle round draft picks that will turn out to be nothing good. Think about it your bigs are aging (Ben Wallace and Z). You don't have a quality point guard. Yes the Nets may be under achieving and might even miss the playoffs but we will get a chance at a lottery pick and an ok pick form Dallas. Nets future is pretty bright to me. Devin Harris is getting the opportunity to run his own team, Josh Boone is turning into a quality rebounder, and maybe sometime in the future we (the Nets) can trade RJ for a PF. I like the chances of the YOUNG Nets.:D
Young players with talent: Josh Boone, Sean Williams, Devin Harris, Marcus Williams, Nenad Krystc.
BTW what does this have to do with where Lebron and his Family live? He can still live there we have the same thing with Vince He and his family live in Daytona, Florida and he plays for the Nets.
Mathius
03-26-2008, 06:35 PM
Why does everyone think the Nets will suck in a couple of years. Our team is now one of the youngest teams in the NBA and will be younger next season when Darrell Armstrong is gone. What do you see in Clevelands future middle round draft picks that will turn out to be nothing good. Think about it your bigs are aging (Ben Wallace and Z). You don't have a quality point guard. Yes the Nets may be under achieving and might even miss the playoffs but we will get a chance at a lottery pick and an ok pick form Dallas. Nets future is pretty bright to me. Devin Harris is getting the opportunity to run his own team, Josh Boone is turning into a quality rebounder, and maybe sometime in the future we (the Nets) can trade RJ for a PF. I like the chances of the YOUNG Nets.:D
Young players with talent: Josh Boone, Sean Williams, Devin Harris, Marcus Williams, Nenad Krystc.
BTW what does this have to do with where Lebron and his Family live? He can still live there we have the same thing with Vince He and his family live in Daytona, Florida and he plays for the Nets.
Devin Harris is an overachiever, and Krystc doesn't seem to have the ability to return to his former promising self. Boone seems to show promise, but he certainly doesn't inspire me to say he's a future all star. Sean Williams just plain can't stay on the court. He's a foul out waiting to happen. Marcus Williams is totally inconsistent. The whole team combined is a borderline playoff team at best. Cavs went to the Finals with a mediocre supporting cast last year.
And your jabs at the Cavs? Make no sense. Z is old, yeah, but Z is by far and away Lebron's favorite player on this team, and possibly the league. When the Cavs won the ECF championship last year, the first guy Lebron ran to is Z.
Ben Wallace? Has only a few years left on his contract. Guess what? Most of the guys we picked up in that trade? Expire before Lebron's contract. So we can shake up the lineup again if we have to.
And in case you haven't been watching the box scores, Delonte West has been playing really well since he got here, and he is definitely a true point guard. And he also has a lot of ties here. Went to school with Dwayne Jones, I think they were even roommates. There is also a coach on the staff that he knows from his past. He wanted to play here when he was drafted.
And Danny Ferry has proven to be a pretty solid GM, despite my early misgivings.
And do you know the biggest reason why Lebron won't be going to the Nets? He doesn't believe in rebuilding. Period. That's why he's a Yankees fan. They win, they don't rebuild.
http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/2008/03/cleveland_cavaliers_lebron_jam_2.html
Naturally, James was asked why he liked the New York Yankees.
"Just winning," said James, who broke out his Yankee basketball shoes. "Any franchise and any player who believes in winning and winning championships, that's what I believe in. I don't believe in rebuilding stages. Every year you base yourself on winning a championship and the Yankees base themselves on winning a championship every single year, no matter who's out there playing for them. As a kid, even when I was young, I recognized that early."
Mathius
Nets fan 93
03-26-2008, 08:28 PM
Devin Harris is an overachiever, and Krystc doesn't seem to have the ability to return to his former promising self. Boone seems to show promise, but he certainly doesn't inspire me to say he's a future all star. Sean Williams just plain can't stay on the court. He's a foul out waiting to happen. Marcus Williams is totally inconsistent. The whole team combined is a borderline playoff team at best. Cavs went to the Finals with a mediocre supporting cast last year.
And your jabs at the Cavs? Make no sense. Z is old, yeah, but Z is by far and away Lebron's favorite player on this team, and possibly the league. When the Cavs won the ECF championship last year, the first guy Lebron ran to is Z.Ben Wallace? Has only a few years left on his contract. Guess what? Most of the guys we picked up in that trade? Expire before Lebron's contract. So we can shake up the lineup again if we have to.
And in case you haven't been watching the box scores, Delonte West has been playing really well since he got here, and he is definitely a true point guard. And he also has a lot of ties here. Went to school with Dwayne Jones, I think they were even roommates. There is also a coach on the staff that he knows from his past. He wanted to play here when he was drafted.
And Danny Ferry has proven to be a pretty solid GM, despite my early misgivings.
And do you know the biggest reason why Lebron won't be going to the Nets? He doesn't believe in rebuilding. Period. That's why he's a Yankees fan. They win, they don't rebuild.
http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/2008/03/cleveland_cavaliers_lebron_jam_2.html
Mathius
I meant in a couple of years.
InLebronWeTrust
03-26-2008, 08:56 PM
I meant in a couple of years.
You make no sense man, seriously. And you're acting like when these players do leave we aren't going to be getting cap room in return. So they leave, and we're still paying them or what? That's where you go out and find someone new.
The thing is you still have no big men that I would truly believe in giving the ball at the end of the game and trying to make something happen. You can have all that guards if you want, loaded with talent.. but that's not gonna get you too far.. Ask coach K.
I really don't think Harris is that amazing. He can't really run a game by himself, you need more pieces and jefferson's proved that he isn't enough.
You're young? Cool. So is Orlando, Toronto, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Charlotte.. Those in the east alone. Should I keep going? I'd take a lot of those teams over New Jerseys roster in a heartbeat.
The Big Three
03-26-2008, 10:58 PM
Nets fan instead of making a multiple choice thread about where he will go, make a thread instead about something like "Will LeBron Stay in Cleveland".... and if so, where will he go? And don't put something in like the Brooklyn Nets. And also, Miami is very random. Why would D-Wade want to be a sidekick again? Sure he could win championships, but would he really want to be known as Bron's sidekick for the rest of his life?
final.wrath
03-26-2008, 11:44 PM
He also wants to win a championship. Your response is so f'ed up on several levels. you obviously know nothing of finances.
THERES A CLAUSE in his contract that MAKES HIM MORE MONEY if he goes to a big market. STFU and stop calling people out. its obvious you can't bear to think lebron might leave but jesus christ theres at least a good possibility.
You're implying that his quest to become a billionaire is a direct connection to his basketball career, and defeating yourself at your own game.
Legacy's are built on winning, period.
Did you just imply his money isn't tied to his basketball career? WTF.
Do you know how f'ing ridiculous you sound?
i think you did a pretty good job at sounding ridiculous you got it covered bro
Darfur? Name one big named superstar athlete that gives a f*ck about Darfur? Ira Newble? Big name there.
uh... how about you're whole damn team sherlock. they all signed the petition except for lebron and damon.
Lebron had an opportunity to use his celebrity athlete status as a political force but he shied away because Nike asked him not to. Lebron is NIKE's best basketball star right now they aren't going to fire him. He could've made a stand but he is not the type of guy to be concered with human rights issues.
the only reason i even mention this is that it shows you a little about his personal ethics. if he doesn't give two ****s about those people over there i'm sure he wouldn't give two ****s about leaving a brokenhearted fan like you crying in the corner after he dipsets to brooklyn. if it suits his needs.
Can you even tell me where Darfur is without looking at a map or googling it?
sudan *******.
Mathius
why the hell do you sign your posts just to let everyone know what you just said was some wacked out homer ****?
final.wrath
03-26-2008, 11:50 PM
The Nets are set up for YEARS of losing. .
didn't they just get devin harris? don't they have valuable trade bait in vince carter who they will almost certainly trade for cap space and young guys? they still have richard jefferson...
sounds like they have a chance at having a better supporting cast for lebron in 2010 than cleveland might have. i mean... devin harris and richard jefferson are two better sidekicks than anyone cleveland has.
Valliant13
03-27-2008, 01:35 PM
The Nets are my least favourite team in the League (I'm a Raptors fan), but they have some very good young players. Sean Williams is going to be a stud defensive PF, with decent offensive upside. Nachbar is tremendous shooter, with good size and athleticism for the 3, and Harris/Williams will be a very solid PG combo. If they can kick lose that cancer Carter
Nets fan 93
03-27-2008, 04:40 PM
[QUOTE=Valliant13]The Nets are my least favourite team in the League (I'm a Raptors fan), but they have some very good young players. Sean Williams is going to be a stud defensive PF, with decent offensive upside. Nachbar is tremendous shooter, with good size and athleticism for the 3, and Harris/Williams will be a very solid PG combo. If they can kick lose that cancer Carter
Valliant13
03-27-2008, 04:54 PM
Why because we beat you last year in the playoffs???
Carter. If he played on a team I owned I would it hate it.
I'd rather not derail this thread, so I will leave it that.
Nets fan 93
03-27-2008, 05:53 PM
:rolleyes:
Carter. If he played on a team I owned I would it hate it.
I'd rather not derail this thread, so I will leave it that.
aight
The Big Three
03-27-2008, 06:28 PM
didn't they just get devin harris? don't they have valuable trade bait in vince carter who they will almost certainly trade for cap space and young guys? they still have richard jefferson...
sounds like they have a chance at having a better supporting cast for lebron in 2010 than cleveland might have. i mean... devin harris and richard jefferson are two better sidekicks than anyone cleveland has.
Yeah, in my opinion New Jersey is still a good team, and VC would be good trade bait. Plus, they have two first rounders this year. New Jersey might be a good team down the road even without LeBron James.
Nets fan 93
03-27-2008, 10:05 PM
Yeah, in my opinion New Jersey is still a good team, and VC would be good trade bait. Plus, they have two first rounders this year. New Jersey might be a good team down the road even without LeBron James.
they could even Draft Roy Hibbert!!!!!!!:hammertime:
Nets fan 93
03-28-2008, 10:39 AM
You make no sense man, seriously. And you're acting like when these players do leave we aren't going to be getting cap room in return. So they leave, and we're still paying them or what? That's where you go out and find someone new.
The thing is you still have no big men that I would truly believe in giving the ball at the end of the game and trying to make something happen. You can have all that guards if you want, loaded with talent.. but that's not gonna get you too far.. Ask coach K.
I really don't think Harris is that amazing. He can't really run a game by himself, you need more pieces and jefferson's proved that he isn't enough.
You're young? Cool. So is Orlando, Toronto, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Charlotte.. Those in the east alone. Should I keep going? I'd take a lot of those teams over New Jerseys roster in a heartbeat.
Who said that we won't get a C or PF in the future. This season we even have a chance to draft Roy Hibbert..... who do you think Lebron would rather play with Devin Harris or Delonte West. Devin Harris >>>>>>> Delonte West. Why would he want to stay with the Cavs i see them being like the Timberwolves with KG getting angry asking for a traded except in this situation he would sign with the Nets via FA.
The Big Three
03-28-2008, 06:48 PM
they could even Draft Roy Hibbert!!!!!!!:hammertime:
Hibbert's slow, but he'd give you a lot of size. I'd rather take maybe Kevin Love to get some rebounds, or take a chance on Anthony Randolph with your first pick, and then use your other 1st rounder on either Hibbert, who could still be available, or get some depth on the wing if that's what you're looking for.
Nets fan 93
03-28-2008, 06:52 PM
Hibbert's slow, but he'd give you a lot of size. I'd rather take maybe Kevin Love to get some rebounds, or take a chance on Anthony Randolph with your first pick, and then use your other 1st rounder on either Hibbert, who could still be available, or get some depth on the wing if that's what you're looking for.
i think we would draft a sg one that can shoot. and Hibbert w/ our second one
InLebronWeTrust
03-29-2008, 04:50 PM
Who said that we won't get a C or PF in the future. This season we even have a chance to draft Roy Hibbert..... who do you think Lebron would rather play with Devin Harris or Delonte West. Devin Harris >>>>>>> Delonte West. Why would he want to stay with the Cavs i see them being like the Timberwolves with KG getting angry asking for a traded except in this situation he would sign with the Nets via FA.
Oh Boy!! Roy Hibbert. Possibly one of the most overrated players in college basketball this year. Look if he can't help his own team win against Davidson, (Who I have in my elite 8 this year, losing to Kansas tomorrow.. uh thank you) How can he help the nets going against people like Dwight Howard and other freak centers. He's slow as anything. But go ahead, draft him.. I'm terrified.
The thing with KG with the 'wolves can't even compare to LeBron and the Cavs. KG was always unhappy because they never gave him anything close to a supporting cast minus the year they did decent with Sprewell and Cassell and when Olowokandi was actually decent. But the main thing is, they never WON. LeBron has had a winning record every year with the cavs except his first season. They're doing ok with that. 52-30 last year. Try to think about things before you make an argument there champ.
The Big Three
03-29-2008, 08:19 PM
Oh Boy!! Roy Hibbert. Possibly one of the most overrated players in college basketball this year. Look if he can't help his own team win against Davidson, (Who I have in my elite 8 this year, losing to Kansas tomorrow.. uh thank you) How can he help the nets going against people like Dwight Howard and other freak centers. He's slow as anything. But go ahead, draft him.. I'm terrified.
The thing with KG with the 'wolves can't even compare to LeBron and the Cavs. KG was always unhappy because they never gave him anything close to a supporting cast minus the year they did decent with Sprewell and Cassell and when Olowokandi was actually decent. But the main thing is, they never WON. LeBron has had a winning record every year with the cavs except his first season. They're doing ok with that. 52-30 last year. Try to think about things before you make an argument there champ.
You're right about Hibbert, he's not gonna scare too many people even with his 7'2". He would probably just be a rotational player for the Nets, joining Krstic, Williams, and Boone. That group isn't great, especially since there isn't a big-time scoring threat down low. Krstic can stretch the floor on offense, Wiliams can block shots, and Hibbert can try and be an impact down low on both ends. He's mainly a bench player, but he could probably be a really ****ty team's starter. I think LeBron's got a good supporting cast around him, and if Gibson keeps developing into the #2 option, and at least keeps shooting at a high percentage from three point range, LeBron and the Cavaliers will always be contenders in the weak East. Boston's not gonna be a factor for years down the line, and I don't think Detroit will be up to par once Billups and Wallace start deteriorating, so maybe Cleveland could start dominating the East in a few years. :confusedshrug: If I'm LeBron, it might not be a bad idea to stick around.
danumber88
03-29-2008, 09:08 PM
i think if he never wins a ring in the next couple years.. he will be traded. hopefully to the knicks
Nets fan 93
03-29-2008, 10:46 PM
i think if he never wins a ring in the next couple years.. he will be traded. hopefully to the knicks
we are talking about when his contract expires not him being traded
Mathius
03-31-2008, 06:41 PM
THERES A CLAUSE in his contract that MAKES HIM MORE MONEY if he goes to a big market. STFU and stop calling people out. its obvious you can't bear to think lebron might leave but jesus christ theres at least a good possibility.
Do you know how stupid what you just wrote sounds? He has a clause in his contract that if he plays for a big market he makes more money?
Read that again.
HIS CONTRACT IS WITH THE CAVALIERS, WHY WOULD THEY WANT HIM TO PLAY FOR ANOTHER TEAM?
The BS you are referring to is his contract with Nike.
So let me break this down for you:
What makes more sense?
Make more money from Nike and lose all your other endorsements because your team sucks, or win with your current team, keep all your endorsements and make new ones, and possibly lose a little bit of money through Nike?
Did you just imply his money isn't tied to his basketball career? WTF.
Big difference between winning and losing, and what jersey you happen to be wearing while you do it. Winning counts. What market you're in, doesn't.
Oh, and winning isn't the only thing Lebron has going for him, either. Players are known for the team they play for the most, or played for during their best years. Shaq will probably always be known for his MVP's with the Lakers. MJ will always be known for the Bulls, and very few people will remember Karl Malone played 1 or 2 years with the Lakers.
Clyde Drexler won 2 titles with the Rockets, but I'll bet you at least half of the people who watched him play, still thought about all those great years as "the Glide" in Portland.
uh... how about you're whole damn team sherlock. they all signed the petition except for lebron and damon.
First off, the petition you're referring to was signed by a bunch of guys who are pretty much not with the team anymore. There's probably a handful of guys left from that petition.
Second off, I said SUPERSTARS.
Are you implying that our entire team was composed of superstars? I can't begin to predict how many laughs that will get around the board.
Lebron had an opportunity to use his celebrity athlete status as a political force but he shied away because Nike asked him not to. Lebron is NIKE's best basketball star right now they aren't going to fire him. He could've made a stand but he is not the type of guy to be concered with human rights issues.
Learn all that by being one of his inside guys, did you? Oh wait, no. You just read a bunch of bs in the papers and made a lot of assumptions.
why the hell do you sign your posts just to let everyone know what you just said was some wacked out homer ****?
Let me abuse you one last time.
First off, if you think you're the first person to bi+ch about me signing my name, you're not. So tough luck there. Second, if you think it changes anything, it doesn't. So I trust you won't be stupid enough to bring it up again.
Lastly, go ahead and ask any Cavs fan on this board and they will tell you I'm the most critical person on this board as far as the Cavs go.
My god damn avatar is a picture of the Cavs coach x'ed out.
So there goes your homer theory.
Mathius
shaoyut
04-01-2008, 10:55 PM
put lebron with dwight howard then it would be like kobe and shaq
dr aj
04-02-2008, 09:18 PM
The Cavs need to get the right supporting cast.
LeBron will stay if they do.
final.wrath
04-03-2008, 04:21 PM
Do you know how stupid what you just wrote sounds? He has a clause in his contract that if he plays for a big market he makes more money?
Read that again.
HIS CONTRACT IS WITH THE CAVALIERS, WHY WOULD THEY WANT HIM TO PLAY FOR ANOTHER TEAM?
The BS you are referring to is his contract with Nike.
why are you trying to insinuate I was ever talking about his NBA contract?
Make more money from Nike and lose all your other endorsements because your team sucks, or win with your current team, keep all your endorsements and make new ones, and possibly lose a little bit of money through Nike?
New Jersey has a good chance of having a better supporting cast for Lebron than Cleveland does in 2009-2010. Regardless, Lebron wouldn't lose any endorsements even if he was on a losing team. Did you see all those Dwyane Wade commercials this year?
Big difference between winning and losing, and what jersey you happen to be wearing while you do it. Winning counts. What market you're in, doesn't.
c'mon man. if Lebron went to LA or New York he'd be selling a lot more jerseys than in cleveland. its that simple. yes the market is international but a lot of money comes from the home fans who root for him.
First off, the petition you're referring to was signed by a bunch of guys who are pretty much not with the team anymore. There's probably a handful of guys left from that petition.
Second off, I said SUPERSTARS.
Are you implying that our entire team was composed of superstars? I can't begin to predict how many laughs that will get around the board.
see thats you're whole thing your just trying to get laughs out of the board and please others instead of make rational arguments of your own. if you weren't you wouldn't waste your time acting like a made a statement that you're whole team was superstars.
forget that whole darfur thing. i was just trying to say...look here is how lebron acted in one ethical situation. it could POSSIBLY reflect on how he feels about loyalty.
Learn all that by being one of his inside guys, did you? Oh wait, no. You just read a bunch of bs in the papers and made a lot of assumptions.
haha like you are an inside guy? shut up.
Let me abuse you one last time.
First off, if you think you're the first person to bi+ch about me signing my name, you're not. So tough luck there. Second, if you think it changes anything, it doesn't. So I trust you won't be stupid enough to bring it up again.
personally i think its because you're a big loser. you want to establish your own personality on the board and be a memorable character. people who have message board egos have likely suffered much more mental abuse than anything you're trying to dish out.
So there goes your homer theory.
you're a homer in the sense that
1) You have a very idealistic view of Lebron as some hometown hero
2) You dismiss the New Jersey Nets who are clearing cap space, have valuable trade bait, and two young stars as a garbage team with no future and no alure to lebron... even though one of his close friends is an owner and they are building a brand new arena in brooklyn.
Mathius
Nets fan 93
04-03-2008, 05:41 PM
why are you trying to insinuate I was ever talking about his NBA contract?
New Jersey has a good chance of having a better supporting cast for Lebron than Cleveland does in 2009-2010. Regardless, Lebron wouldn't lose any endorsements even if he was on a losing team. Did you see all those Dwyane Wade commercials this year?
c'mon man. if Lebron went to LA or New York he'd be selling a lot more jerseys than in cleveland. its that simple. yes the market is international but a lot of money comes from the home fans who root for him.
see thats you're whole thing your just trying to get laughs out of the board and please others instead of make rational arguments of your own. if you weren't you wouldn't waste your time acting like a made a statement that you're whole team was superstars.
forget that whole darfur thing. i was just trying to say...look here is how lebron acted in one ethical situation. it could POSSIBLY reflect on how he feels about loyalty.
haha like you are an inside guy? shut up.
personally i think its because you're a big loser. you want to establish your own personality on the board and be a memorable character. people who have message board egos have likely suffered much more mental abuse than anything you're trying to dish out.
you're a homer in the sense that
1) You have a very idealistic view of Lebron as some hometown hero
2) You dismiss the New Jersey Nets who are clearing cap space, have valuable trade bait, and two young stars as a garbage team with no future and no alure to lebron... even though one of his close friends is an owner and they are building a brand new arena in brooklyn.
Mathius
:roll:
ah i cant wait for 2 years to come Lets go Brooklyn!!!!!!!!!!
...oh and Lebron:rockon:
Mathius
04-03-2008, 07:13 PM
New Jersey has a good chance of having a better supporting cast for Lebron than Cleveland does in 2009-2010. Regardless, Lebron wouldn't lose any endorsements even if he was on a losing team. Did you see all those Dwyane Wade commercials this year?
You're so clueless it's laughable. Did you know Dwayne Wade was answering phones the other day for season ticket holders? Fact. Printed in the newspaper. Fact. That's what this so-called superstar is up to these days.
What the hell makes you think NJ is going to be in better shape by 2009 than the Cavs?
You're talking about an organization with a history of losing up until a guy named Jason Kidd came around, unless you want to go back to the ABA days.
The Cavs have a chance to dump Ben Wallace, Devin Brown, Delonte West, Joe Smith, Eric Snow, Wally S, and Damon Jones before Lebron's contract is up. We don't even have to do anything, just let them expire. Do you know how much money that adds up to? Don't talk to me about NJ's cap space. :rolleyes:
c'mon man. if Lebron went to LA or New York he'd be selling a lot more jerseys than in cleveland. its that simple. yes the market is international but a lot of money comes from the home fans who root for him.
And how does that logic work? Because there are more people living in Brooklyn? Is that what you're insinuating works? Lebron is global now. He can't get any bigger. The only way he's going to make any more money is outside of basketball, and those sales are going to be directly propelled by him winning.
see thats you're whole thing your just trying to get laughs out of the board and please others instead of make rational arguments of your own. if you weren't you wouldn't waste your time acting like a made a statement that you're whole team was superstars.
I don't consider your ideas rational. Bringing up Darfur, and the fact that he has Chosen One on his back, or his reaction to a question about Starbury basketball shoes. Those are the kind of juvenile, uneducated responses I expect from this board.
As if you can judge a celebrity by what you hear in the media. You want to question his values? How about the fact that he's stuck by his high school sweetheart through 5 years in the NBA, he's grown up here and had a huge house built in the area, because he's obviously happy here. See? I can play on media stories too. The fact is, nobody knows what Lebron is like except the people he hangs out with daily.
You guys talk about his relationship with Jay-Z as if he isn't just simply allowed to have friends. No way, it must be business related! I sure as hell wouldn't work for my best friend. WAY too many complications there.
you're a homer in the sense that
1) You have a very idealistic view of Lebron as some hometown hero
2) You dismiss the New Jersey Nets who are clearing cap space, have valuable trade bait, and two young stars as a garbage team with no future and no alure to lebron... even though one of his close friends is an owner and they are building a brand new arena in brooklyn.
Mathius
1. I don't have an idealistic view of $hi+. If Lebron left Cleveland, I wouldn't follow his basketball career anymore than any other guy in the league. I followed this franchise long before he came around, and will long after. But if you guys are going to spout ridiculous drivel, I'll pipe in from time to time.
2. YOU dismiss the fact that just about our whole roster except for Z, Andy, and Sasha expires before Lebron's contract is up. Don't talk to me about NJ's cap space, because I'll just laugh in your face. YOU overlook the fact that Lebron grew up watching this franchise, never mind a relationship with his friend he met after becoming a superstar, AND the fact that Dan Gilbert has already proven he's not afraid to dump as much cash as necessary to both sign good players, AND renovate and update the Q, to keep it as fun an atmosphere as possible.
Your whole big thing is, you say Lebron is leaving because of Jay Z, and his Nike contract, but you can't list a single reason why he shouldn't be happy where he is.
Ferry has proven he isn't afraid to shake things up as much as possible to get the pieces we need here in town.
And lastly, you don't have a damn clue what Cleveland fans are all about. Because we have more team spirit, more loyalty than any other city in the world, and you'll NEVER understand that.
If Lebron leaves, that would be his loss, not ours. We'll be here long after he's gone.
Mathius
final.wrath
04-04-2008, 03:33 PM
You're so clueless it's laughable. Did you know Dwayne Wade was answering phones the other day for season ticket holders? Fact. Printed in the newspaper. Fact. That's what this so-called superstar is up to these days.
um... yeah exactly. is he in your 5? tmobile doesn't seem to give a **** that hes losing. and nike sure didn't drop him. he has had at least as many commercials as lebron.
What the hell makes you think NJ is going to be in better shape by 2009 than the Cavs?
because the have devin harris and richard jefferson. vince carter will most likely be shipped out for young players, cap space, and draft picks. sean williams might be a shot blocking leader by 2010. the nets have a lot of potential. cavs can't really match that. yeah they can get back near the salary cap limit but they can't get under it enough to bring a player in that would match a supporting cast of devin harris and jefferson.
You're talking about an organization with a history of losing up until a guy named Jason Kidd came around, unless you want to go back to the ABA days.
have the cavs ever won a championship? i don't think so correct me if i'm wrong.
The Cavs have a chance to dump Ben Wallace, Devin Brown, Delonte West, Joe Smith, Eric Snow, Wally S, and Damon Jones before Lebron's contract is up. We don't even have to do anything, just let them expire. Do you know how much money that adds up to? Don't talk to me about NJ's cap space. :rolleyes:
a chance to dump ben wallace... i guess. if somebody wants to take on that expirer and hand the cavaliers a good player then maybe you've got that Gasol-In-Your-Lap luck but I wouldn't bet on it. devin brown is negligable on the salary cap. delonte west is a good young pg with a low salary i don't see a point in dumping him. ilgauskas sure won't pass up on his contract option in 2009...
NJ has a much better salary cap situation.
And how does that logic work? Because there are more people living in Brooklyn? Is that what you're insinuating works? Lebron is global now. He can't get any bigger. The only way he's going to make any more money is outside of basketball, and those sales are going to be directly propelled by him winning.
okay you're a fool for saying lebron can't get any bigger. he hasn't even won a championship yet. he has the potential to have a legacy similar to michael jordan. he's that good. he's going to get A LOT bigger.
yeah there are more people in brooklyn and new york. you know all of new york is going to be rooting for brooklyn if they get lebron and probably even if they don't. also new jersey and the non-celtic small east coast states...
yes winning helps your sales but the local market is important too. you see a lot more lebron jerseys in ohio than anywhere else obviously. theres a much bigger opportunity to sell jerseys and gear in brooklyn than in cleveland. thats why nike even bothers to include motivation for him to leave cleveland.
I don't consider your ideas rational. Bringing up Darfur, and the fact that he has Chosen One on his back, or his reaction to a question about Starbury basketball shoes. Those are the kind of juvenile, uneducated responses I expect from this board.
one problem is that I never said anything about his tattoo or starburys. like i said the darfur thing is just speculation on his personality so don't worry about it if you don't follow my reasoning.
As if you can judge a celebrity by what you hear in the media. You want to question his values? How about the fact that he's stuck by his high school sweetheart through 5 years in the NBA, he's grown up here and had a huge house built in the area, because he's obviously happy here. See? I can play on media stories too. The fact is, nobody knows what Lebron is like except the people he hangs out with daily.
so then why are you talking about him like you have a better idea of who he is?
you don't think he's cheated on his girl multiple times?
you don't think he would purchase a big house no matter what? he's rich man.
You guys talk about his relationship with Jay-Z as if he isn't just simply allowed to have friends. No way, it must be business related! I sure as hell wouldn't work for my best friend. WAY too many complications there.
its not like Jay Z would be his boss he's just a part owner.
1. I don't have an idealistic view of $hi+. If Lebron left Cleveland, I wouldn't follow his basketball career anymore than any other guy in the league. I followed this franchise long before he came around, and will long after. But if you guys are going to spout ridiculous drivel, I'll pipe in from time to time.
you'd probably cry or at least get really upset
2. YOU dismiss the fact that just about our whole roster except for Z, Andy, and Sasha expires before Lebron's contract is up. Don't talk to me about NJ's cap space, because I'll just laugh in your face. YOU overlook the fact that Lebron grew up watching this franchise, never mind a relationship with his friend he met after becoming a superstar, AND the fact that Dan Gilbert has already proven he's not afraid to dump as much cash as necessary to both sign good players, AND renovate and update the Q, to keep it as fun an atmosphere as possible.
you'll laugh in my face? in 2009-10 the cavs have a salary commitment of 52 million... not much room to get help. The Nets? 34 Million. Enough to offer Lebron a max contract. By the way that 34 million is assuming the Nets still have that massive Vince Carter contract on the books.
and by the way Jay Z met Lebron way back in high school, not after becoming a superstar.
Your whole big thing is, you say Lebron is leaving because of Jay Z, and his Nike contract, but you can't list a single reason why he shouldn't be happy where he is.
I think he'll go where he has the best opportunity to win a championship. The Nets have a better young core than Cleveland. If Lebron can carry a bottom dweller team (without him) to the Finals imagine what he could do with an actual well built supporting cast.
And lastly, you don't have a damn clue what Cleveland fans are all about. Because we have more team spirit, more loyalty than any other city in the world, and you'll NEVER understand that.
LOL don't get sentimental especially since I never said anything about Cleveland fans. I just called you a homer by the way you're looking at this issue.
Whats your sellout streak by the way? I don't think Cleveland has the best fans sorry. Your whole franchise is about one player I don't think you'd have a strong fanbase without him. Cleveland is not known for great fans the way the Pistons, Warriors, Kings are. And I guess the Celtics this season.
If Lebron leaves, that would be his loss, not ours. We'll be here long after he's gone.
Haha HIS LOSS? LOL Lebron James is the best thing to ever happen to Cleveland you act like somehow he would have more to lose by leaving than you. You're crazy.
Mathius
04-04-2008, 06:19 PM
because the have devin harris and richard jefferson. vince carter will most likely be shipped out for young players, cap space, and draft picks. sean williams might be a shot blocking leader by 2010. the nets have a lot of potential. cavs can't really match that. yeah they can get back near the salary cap limit but they can't get under it enough to bring a player in that would match a supporting cast of devin harris and jefferson.
Again, laughable. Harris is nobodies superstar. He's making it in this league because he's fast. Period. Jefferson is solid, but you seem to forget he plays the same damn position as Lebron.
And you keep bringing up cap space as if that's a legitimate building block. When was the last time a team signed a free agent that took them to the promise land?
Teams are built on good drafts, key trades, and picking up solid veteran free agents to fill in the gaps.
Cap space is so overrated, I could puke. Orlando just spent a whole s-load of money on Rashard Lewis and he isn't even the SECOND best forward on his team.
have the cavs ever won a championship? i don't think so correct me if i'm wrong.
Right, but NJ has? Oh wait. No they haven't. They won 2 in the ABA. This is the NBA. Next.
a chance to dump ben wallace... i guess. if somebody wants to take on that expirer and hand the cavaliers a good player then maybe you've got that Gasol-In-Your-Lap luck but I wouldn't bet on it. devin brown is negligable on the salary cap. delonte west is a good young pg with a low salary i don't see a point in dumping him. ilgauskas sure won't pass up on his contract option in 2009...
NJ has a much better salary cap situation.
Why am I even arguing with you? You can't even read.
Nobody brought up Z except in an earlier discussion about him being Lebron's favorite player. And you completely ignore the fact that I said our whole roster is expirer, and try to mince words on a few players salaries.
And again. Cap space is overrated as hell.
okay you're a fool for saying lebron can't get any bigger. he hasn't even won a championship yet. he has the potential to have a legacy similar to michael jordan. he's that good. he's going to get A LOT bigger.
No, he's not. Not as a basketball player he isn't. His game will get better, but he can't get any more popular, period. His business success will get bigger, but not his basketball image. Whether he stays in Cleveland, or goes to NY, means nothing to his basketball popularity. He can't get any bigger.
Not unless people just stop rooting for their favorite players altogether and just jump on Lebron's bandwagon.
one problem is that I never said anything about his tattoo or starburys. like i said the darfur thing is just speculation on his personality so don't worry about it if you don't follow my reasoning.
Gee, that's because as usual, you can't read. Nobody on this board can apparently. I referenced the entire board when I made that statement.
That's why it says,
Those are the kind of juvenile, uneducated responses I expect from this board.
so then why are you talking about him like you have a better idea of who he is?
For the simple fact that I DO have a better idea of who he is. The reason I have a better idea of who he is, is because _I_ don't make stupid assumptions about him.
You've filled in his life history and opinions with a bunch of bs you surmised, or read somewhere. I have a blank slate, and therefore that means I can't be wrong.
you'll laugh in my face? in 2009-10 the cavs have a salary commitment of 52 million... not much room to get help. The Nets? 34 Million.
Where the hell are you getting these numbers? Every one of the players we just picked up either expire outright before James, or will be tradable because they will expire the same time. That doesn't include Damon Jones, Eric Snow, or Devin Brown who weren't part of any trade.
And don't tell me nobody will want to trade for cap space, with Lebron and Wade going into the market the following season.
Enough to offer Lebron a max contract. By the way that 34 million is assuming the Nets still have that massive Vince Carter contract on the books.
HAHAHAHHA:roll: :roll: :roll:
YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW THIS $HIT WORKS!
Hey genius. Because Lebron already plays for the Cavs? They can match any offer he gets, because they're allowed to go over the cap to resign him. It's called Bird rights.
That means the Cavs can offer him more money than anyone else. Period. Unless Dan Gilbert runs out of money. :rolleyes:
and by the way Jay Z met Lebron way back in high school, not after becoming a superstar.
Lebron was a superstar in high school, moron.
I think he'll go where he has the best opportunity to win a championship. The Nets have a better young core than Cleveland. If Lebron can carry a bottom dweller team (without him) to the Finals imagine what he could do with an actual well built supporting cast.
So what then? You're whole argument is that NJ's GM is better than the Cavs GM? Is that the bottom line?
That's extremely debatable.
LOL don't get sentimental especially since I never said anything about Cleveland fans. I just called you a homer by the way you're looking at this issue.
Whats your sellout streak by the way? I don't think Cleveland has the best fans sorry. Your whole franchise is about one player I don't think you'd have a strong fanbase without him. Cleveland is not known for great fans the way the Pistons, Warriors, Kings are. And I guess the Celtics this season.
Dude. You don't have a clue. This city has been supporting the Cavs, Browns, and the Indians through more losing seasons than any other team in the history of sports. We have 0 titles, period. We have a few trips to the World Series, and 1 Eastern Conference Championship. But we're still there day after day, week after week supporting our teams.
Our loyalty was so much that the Browns were awarded a chance at a new franchise less than a month after Art Modell stole the team away in the night.
So don't even try to argue to me about all these other cities, because it isn't even close.
Haha HIS LOSS? LOL Lebron James is the best thing to ever happen to Cleveland you act like somehow he would have more to lose by leaving than you. You're crazy.
No, I'm not crazy, I'm a Cleveland sports fan. You don't have a clue what that's about.
Mathius
final.wrath
04-04-2008, 10:51 PM
And you keep bringing up cap space as if that's a legitimate building block. When was the last time a team signed a free agent that took them to the promise land?
uh... Shaq for one.
Signing Lebron and providing him with a decent supporting cast is all you need to be a contender. Look at the crap Cleveland has around him.
Right, but NJ has? Oh wait. No they haven't. They won 2 in the ABA. This is the NBA. Next.
im saying they're in the same boat as cleveland you kept ragging on New Jersey for being a program with a history of losing... so is cleveland.
Why am I even arguing with you? You can't even read.
Nobody brought up Z except in an earlier discussion about him being Lebron's favorite player. And you completely ignore the fact that I said our whole roster is expirer, and try to mince words on a few players salaries.
And again. Cap space is overrated as hell.
okay you're whole roster is not expirers... what the hell...
I brought up Z because he's relevant to the cav's cap space. just because you didn't mention him doesn't mean he can't be mentioned.
No, he's not. Not as a basketball player he isn't. His game will get better, but he can't get any more popular, period. His business success will get bigger, but not his basketball image. Whether he stays in Cleveland, or goes to NY, means nothing to his basketball popularity. He can't get any bigger.
okay keep saying that you're a fool Lebron has only played 5 years now jesus. he's only going to get better and more popular.
Not unless people just stop rooting for their favorite players altogether and just jump on Lebron's bandwagon.
no you don't have to stop rooting for favorite players for other players to gain popularity.
You've filled in his life history and opinions with a bunch of bs you surmised, or read somewhere. I have a blank slate, and therefore that means I can't be wrong.
I filled in his life history? Whaaaat? I made one statement about that Darfur situation and also his relationship with Jay Z I gave an article. You are a hilarious opponent.
Where the hell are you getting these numbers? Every one of the players we just picked up either expire outright before James, or will be tradable because they will expire the same time. That doesn't include Damon Jones, Eric Snow, or Devin Brown who weren't part of any trade.
Okay I stand corrected. Apparently the opt out clause is for the summer of 2010 not 2009.
And don't tell me nobody will want to trade for cap space, with Lebron and Wade going into the market the following season.
lol but remember how overrated cap space is
YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW THIS $HIT WORKS!
Hey genius. Because Lebron already plays for the Cavs? They can match any offer he gets, because they're allowed to go over the cap to resign him. It's called Bird rights.
yeah i know what bird rights are. i'm just saying new jersey can make a legit offer. never did I say cleveland can't pay him the same or more money.
Lebron was a superstar in high school, moron.
if you say so. you aren't a superstar to me unless you succeed in the NBA.
So what then? You're whole argument is that NJ's GM is better than the Cavs GM? Is that the bottom line?
That's extremely debatable.
lol i never said anything like that but its probably true.
So don't even try to argue to me about all these other cities, because it isn't even close.
No, I'm not crazy, I'm a Cleveland sports fan. You don't have a clue what that's about.
in terms of NBA fanbase cleveland isn't top 5.
Mathius
04-05-2008, 11:20 AM
uh... Shaq for one.
That was a perfect storm and you damn well know it. The Lakers turned Shaq into a title 2 years later AFTER they made some more key trades and signings, which is what I damn well said in the first place. AND they banked heavily on the fact that Kobe developed as planned. If Kobe hadn't panned out, the Shaq signing is worthless. Just who does NJ OR Cleveland have on their roster that's going to turn into another Kobe? ( and don't say Lebron retard, you know what I'm talking about )
Signing Lebron and providing him with a decent supporting cast is all you need to be a contender. Look at the crap Cleveland has around him.
You've got a very interesting idea of what a "contender" is, considering the West is stacked as hell. You think Cleveland got embarassed in the Finals soley because Lebron has "crap" around him? Right now Boston is the only team that could contend with the West, period. Moving Lebron around to a bunch of crap rosters isn't going to change that.
im saying they're in the same boat as cleveland you kept ragging on New Jersey for being a program with a history of losing... so is cleveland.
Great, so here you go talking in circles again. Can't you even stay with one point? First you say NJ is a better situation for him, and then you point out that neither franchise has a history of winning. Then later, you don't give a very committed answer about NJ having a better GM, so WTF? You think the practice will change?
okay you're whole roster is not expirers... what the hell...
Close enough. The only guys off the top of my head who won't, is Andy, Sasha, and Z. Z isn't going anywhere at this point, unless he's good for a big trade, and Sasha and Andy are what they are. Andy might be worth something in a trade at some point, and Sasha has been a huge disappointment to some (not me, because I pretty much knew he was crap).
I brought up Z because he's relevant to the cav's cap space. just because you didn't mention him doesn't mean he can't be mentioned.
No, he isn't relevant, because he's worth every penny he's making. Without Z, this team goes nowhere, Lebron or no Lebron. He's probably the most underrated center in the league. He can hit an open jumper out to about 18 feet, so that means he creates huge spacing issues for the defense. He is always among the league leaders in offensive rebounds, and his defensive rebounds go up with his minutes. I could go on and on about Z.
okay keep saying that you're a fool Lebron has only played 5 years now jesus. he's only going to get better and more popular.
Yeah, you're right. Lebron will get more popular when Kobe retires and all his ******gers have to transfer their loyalty somewhere. :rolleyes: You can't go up from the top, retard. Is anyone making more money than him that's an active player? Shaq maybe? Wade? Doubtful.
I filled in his life history? Whaaaat? I made one statement about that Darfur situation and also his relationship with Jay Z I gave an article. You are a hilarious opponent.
Yeah, _I'm_ hilarious. You go on a rant about how unethical Lebron is based on one god damn article you read and then use that as a direct correlation as to how that's why he's going to leave his current team because his friend is building a team, and MY logic is flawed?
Okay I stand corrected. Apparently the opt out clause is for the summer of 2010 not 2009.
That's a pretty big god damn oversight, pal.
lol but remember how overrated cap space is
No crap, but that's not going to stop other teams from trading for it, hoping that Lebron will leave for their team. They almost have to. Their owners are going to be breathing down their neck wanting to get out of their cap situations, because owners don't want to waste money, and their fans are going to be *****ing for them to do something to get Lebron, or Wade. The only teams this isn't going to effect are the ones who are already contenders and happy with what they have.
yeah i know what bird rights are. i'm just saying new jersey can make a legit offer. never did I say cleveland can't pay him the same or more money.
Ok, mince words again. "I didn't say Cleveland can't pay him more. I just said":
The Nets? 34 Million. Enough to offer Lebron a max contract. By the way that 34 million is assuming the Nets still have that massive Vince Carter contract on the books.
:rolleyes:
Oh, btw. I'd love to see how the Nets are going to have 34 million in cap space and still resign these great budding young superstars you're ranting about (Devin Harris, Richard Jefferson).
You're a joke.
if you say so. you aren't a superstar to me unless you succeed in the NBA.
Why the hell do you think people on this board hate him so much? Because people were calling him the next Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson before he even came out. I'd be willing to bet he had more people watching his h.s. games than over half the college arenas get in attendance, and possibly some nba games.
He also had an a$$load of media coverage already. That's not the definition of a superstar? Get a life.
lol i never said anything like that but its probably true.
I don't even know what the hell that uncommitted response is supposed to mean? What's probably true? That NJ has a better GM, or that it's debatable?
in terms of NBA fanbase cleveland isn't top 5.
I can't wait to hear where you came up with that statistic.
That's the problem with you retards that have to rank everything. It's just f'ing numbers.
I know we have the best damn fans because I watched them out there rooting for losers like Corey Snyder, Craig Ehlo, Gerald Wilkins, Brook Jacoby, Ira Newble, Wesley Person, Lamond Murray, Tim Couch, Holocomb, etc. making them look like they were heroes when they were bench players on any other team in their respective leagues.
Mathius
Mathius
04-05-2008, 11:22 AM
And where the hell are all you supposed Cavs fans on this board while this idiot is bashing your city, and questioning our dedication as fans?
More than half of you bastards did nothing but criticize me last year for how negative I was about the Cavs, and our chances, but now that I'm defending the city, you guys all go run and hide in your closets?
I'm talking about what great fans you guys are and you idiots can't take the time to say, 'Boo'.
Mathius
Nets fan 93
04-05-2008, 01:19 PM
they aint saying anything because its true! Lebron is going to Brooklyn and we will win a championship!!
Mathius
04-05-2008, 03:01 PM
they aint saying anything because its true! Lebron is going to Brooklyn and we will win a championship!!
At least final.wraith is trying to argue his pathetic points. You haven't added anything intelligent to this thread at all except for fanboy nonsense.
Mathius
Nets fan 93
04-05-2008, 07:20 PM
At least final.wraith is trying to argue his pathetic points. You haven't added anything intelligent to this thread at all except for fanboy nonsense.
Mathius
true dat
InLebronWeTrust
04-05-2008, 11:16 PM
true dat
True dat??
Are you senile? You were just the one disagreeing with both of us you idiot. Go back to jay z and the brooklyn nets.
You guys really really humor me. I can't take it seriously to be honest. Just the fact that these speculations are so ridiculous.. wow.
and mathius, my boy.. I've been here buddy.. but you're kicking some straight up forum a$$ without me, why intervene?
Nets fan 93
04-05-2008, 11:41 PM
True dat??
Are you senile? You were just the one disagreeing with both of us you idiot. Go back to jay z and the brooklyn nets.
You guys really really humor me. I can't take it seriously to be honest. Just the fact that these speculations are so ridiculous.. wow.
and mathius, my boy.. I've been here buddy.. but you're kicking some straight up forum a$$ without me, why intervene?
actualy they are currently in NJ:lol
InLebronWeTrust
04-05-2008, 11:46 PM
actualy they are currently in NJ:lol
Hilarious.
How about the.. "Sh!tty wherever you put them" Nets?
Nets fan 93
04-05-2008, 11:49 PM
Hilarious.
How about the.. "Sh!tty wherever you put them" Nets?
Yo that aint cool... lets see your team do good after Lebron leaves to the Nets
Nets fan 93
07-02-2010, 07:02 PM
BUMP.
I look back and laugh.
People saying Miami is Random.
Where are the Nets going to get the money?
InLeBronWeTrust got soooo pissed. I was fooling around just to see how pissed he got. HILARIOUS. Is that Mathius dude around anymore?
Anyways. Have your feelings changed now?
Black Joker
07-03-2010, 02:48 PM
BUMP.
I look back and laugh.
People saying Miami is Random.
Where are the Nets going to get the money?
InLeBronWeTrust got soooo pissed. I was fooling around just to see how pissed he got. HILARIOUS. Is that Mathius dude around anymore?
Anyways. Have your feelings changed now?
Mathius is gone... probably out spreading his anger throughout the world
and hopefully Lebron stays, if not, it sucks, but the franchise will continue on, hopefully picking up some nice players in the lottery
crabshack
07-06-2010, 10:40 PM
lebron finally makes a choice. this is a blockbuse if it's true. I'll post it here and just wait for steven a smith to confirm!
http://widerightandnattylight.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/lebron-wade-bosh-and-more-in-blockbuster-signing/
gotti646
07-08-2010, 03:25 PM
Why a Chicago fan actually wants Lebron to stay in Cleveland and make the East interesting.
http://www.dachicagosportsfan.com/
bullz_rule21
07-08-2010, 07:00 PM
Hey guys, I really hope LeBron does stay in Cleveland. He has really turned that franchise around and its not only great basketball wise but for the city as well.
I'm a Bulls fan, but I'm pulling for you guys cause this whole superpower thing in Miami is a little outrageous and seeing LeBron bolt from where he started to leave and help a few friends in Wade and Bosh win rings doesn't really fit how he has made himself to be. LeBron is no sidekick and can stand alone. I see him as the hometown kid who wants nothing more than to bring a championship to his hometown.
Abe Frohman
07-08-2010, 08:43 PM
Hey guys, I really hope LeBron does stay in Cleveland. He has really turned that franchise around and its not only great basketball wise but for the city as well.
I'm a Bulls fan, but I'm pulling for you guys cause this whole superpower thing in Miami is a little outrageous and seeing LeBron bolt from where he started to leave and help a few friends in Wade and Bosh win rings doesn't really fit how he has made himself to be. LeBron is no sidekick and can stand alone. I see him as the hometown kid who wants nothing more than to bring a championship to his hometown.
As another bulls fan I second this. My best to the cavs, cleveland and the fans.
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