Lebron James "Blown Away" by Nets

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casmith07;3449356 said:
You are kidding yourself. They still won't be as good as the Lakers or the Celtics, and maybe not even a team like Denver or Utah.

And then in your first post, you prefer Stoudemire over Bosh? Just stop posting about basketball right now...like, don't even post anymore. Ever.

The Lakers are not nearly as good as to be unbeatable. The Celtics are aging and Ray Allen may be on his way out. Devin Harris is more than serviceable as a point guard for Lebron. The Nets already have Lopez and just drafted a power forward. Add a sharp shooting 2 guard who can play a little defense (Joe Johnson?) and a backup big man (Bosh and overrated Amare need not apply) and they're certainly better than the mediocre team that James carried past the opening round of the playoffs the last couple of seasons.
 

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Sorry to break it to you but LeBron is staying in Cleveland. He's not going to go chasing rings and join forces with a super team. He will NEVER get any credit or props if he plays with multiple superstars. Kobe or Jordan never left their original team to make a NBA2k10 roster.

He's standing pat and Amare or Bosh will flock to Cleveland. Toronto or Phoenix will have zero leverage.

Ray Allen has expressed interest playing for MLE in Cleveland if LeBron stays.

He's going to try to build something in Cleveland. Players will want to come play with him.
 

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Not sure if something is up, or if this is a lot to do about nothing...

But all along, Cleveland was the team that was going to give its presentation tomorrow afternoon - the last team to pitch their offer to James. That has been changed. Instead, Cleveland will make its pitch at 11 am and Chicago will go last.
 

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It appears the Knicks have offered Amare a max deal with all five years guaranteed. Suns offered a max deal with only three guaranteed.

I'm still thinking Amare and Lebron to the Knicks and Bosh to the Heat with Wade.
 

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nyc;3449764 said:
It appears the Knicks have offered Amare a max deal with all five years guaranteed. Suns offered a max deal with only three guaranteed.

I'm still thinking Amare and Lebron to the Knicks and Bosh to the Heat with Wade.



Why would Amare agree before hearing from the Nets?(and Lebron)

This means Lebron has chose Bosh as his teammate. I will bite my tongue and see if Bosh can fit in
 

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Rumor starting to get out that Bulls have Boozer locked up, if they want him. They still are to meet with Bosh and Lee tonite.

If that's true.... they could present to LeBron a nucleus of Rose, Boozer, and Noah (Deng would then need to be moved - possibly the Orlando rumor?)
 

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MarionBarberThe4th;3449774 said:
Why would Amare agree before hearing from the Nets?(and Lebron)
Probably wants to get back with D'antoni where he can fast break all day and never play defense.
 

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Chocolate Lab;3449860 said:
Probably wants to get back with D'antoni where he can fast break all day and never play defense.


He never played defense to begin with.
 

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For what its worth, rumors are circulating that the LeBron camp has essentially eliminated NY from the circus.

The Knicks have been virtually eliminated from contention for LeBron James, according to a report from Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski.

James' camp categorized New York's presentation as 'lacking preparedness and organization.'

Aspects of the Nets' presentation earlier on Thursday were similar in nature to New York's and were 'sharper' and 'edgier'.

James has reservations about the possibility of his earning potential being greater in New York than in Cleveland to make up a $30M difference in salary.

LeBron meets with Cleveland and Chicago tomorrow.
 

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Vintage;3449870 said:
For what its worth, rumors are circulating that the LeBron camp has essentially eliminated NY from the circus.



LeBron meets with Cleveland and Chicago tomorrow.


Cas told me it went well

Wha happen??
 

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I will gladly do a sig bet with anyone who thinks he will go anywhere besides Cleveland.

Takers???
 

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Per the twitter page for CSN

CSN has confirmed that Wade and Bosh are both currently at Henry Thomas' office with #Bulls management #Heat #freeagency #NBA

Oh god. If this happens.....
 

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Once LeBron resigns then you can pretty much guarentee that Bosh is coming to Cleveland. It will all be put into place once LeBron meets tommorrow.

If Bosh jets to Chicago then Toronto is left with nothing in return. If they do a sign and trade, they could get Hickson and Jamison and DWest(4.5 salary but only 500k gaurenteed) and Eyenga who the Raptors liked last year in the draft. Not to mention that Cleveland will take on a bad contract like Hedo(Still has 5 years on his deal).

So in recap, if you're the Raptors GM..do you let Bosh walk or would you rather have Jamsion,Hickson and a bad contract off your hands?

Hmmmm..
 
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