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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 9, 2010, 10:47 AM »
Quote from: Dressel Rebel on July  9, 2010, 10:42 AM
Just a side note, anyone notice the chipmunk-like appearance of James' cheeks last night?  I think there's a chance he might be doing a cycle of steroids this offseason.



I did notice ..... some time ago.  They've been like that for awhile.  We're so used to seeing him with a headband on, which makes his head (skull) appear to be wider and/or takes away from the width of his jaw. 
At the same time, steroids wouldn't surprise me at all.  And not just with LeBron.  Some of these guys are absolute monsters.  I can't believe no one has ever questioned certain players about steroids before.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 9, 2010, 10:41 AM »
Quote from: Morgbug on July  9, 2010, 10:28 AM
Quote from: Morgbug on July  8, 2010, 11:45 AM


The biggest surprise to me is Cleveland?  Doncha think you should have maybe gone after some of these other free agents as well?  ....  Cleveland seems to be going with the family/loyalty/heart strings approach and not much else.  The Cavs lost in the semis to a bunch of old men (mostly) and clearly Clevaland needs another body or two and if you want to have a hope of competing with a Miami with Bosh/Wade shouldn't you have gone after someone too?  It looks like Cleveland either wins with LeBron staying, a moral victory but no closer to a title, so why the lack of effort with others?  I mean if LeBron leaves you're going to have a lot of cap room to sign exactly who?

I'm sticking with those feelings now.  Exactly what will Cleveland do now that LeBron is gone.  They should have been chasing someone to complement him or at the very least be a stop gap now that he's gone.  It's just weird. 

Checking the free agent list there ain't all that much out there for the Cavs to go get.  How are you going to win before the Heat with what's available out there now? 

And, after the tirade the owner spewed out last night, what player is really going to want to come to Cleveland and play for him.
I completely feel for the Cleveland fans and the organization, but that was totally unprofessional.  

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 9, 2010, 10:35 AM »
Quote from: ruiner on July  9, 2010, 09:59 AM
Ryan posted this on facebook and I think it's a good read - here's an excerpt:

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But give King Fame this: On the night the NBA's No. 1 free agent proposed to Miami and dumped northeastern Ohio, at least the showman was smart enough to know that if he ever wanted to hoist a championship trophy, he needed a genuine leader such as Dwyane Wade to get him there.

Oh, and he can't be Magic now. Or Bird. Or Michael. Or Isiah Thomas, Tim Duncan or Bill Russell or any other NBA supernova who stuck around long enough to win championships for a town and its people.

LeBron can be Shaquille O'Neal, who left Orlando amid hard feelings to become a basketball mercenary in many more glorious pastures. He can be Kevin Garnett, who had to leave Minnesota to win it all.

As a legacy guy, he needs to know: His decision to spurn the Cavaliers for more talent and hope in Miami forbids LeBron from ever being one of those all-time greats who persevered through coaching changes, roster changes and wrenching playoff losses to lift a trophy to the rafters for the team who drafted him.

He didn't quit on Cleveland with his made-for-ESPN finale. But he did give up on the belief that the Cavaliers could surround him with the pieces he needed to stay on a championship path.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/08/AR2010070806864.html

Great read.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 8, 2010, 10:21 PM »
Quote from: Dressel Rebel on July  8, 2010, 10:18 PM
I saw they're actually unloading David Lee to GS for Azubuike, Anthony Randolph and Turiaf.

I like it!  Especially the Randolph part.

Yeah, that kid is a stud.  He just needs a chance to play which he wasn't really getting under Nellie.  That's a nice pick-up.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 8, 2010, 10:19 PM »
I'm losing my mind right now!

 ;D

Yeah, I'm a fan of the team and their outlook is certainly brighter now, but I'm not one of these fans who blindly states that they are now guaranteed to win a title.  I think they have an excellent chance, but there is still a TON of work to be done with the roster.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 8, 2010, 07:59 PM »
So ... he's changed a mailing address to Chicago, he's making the announcement near the Knicks' practice facility, and he's supposedly scheduled a party this weekend in South Beach. 
Yup ... he's staying with the Cavs.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 8, 2010, 07:57 PM »
Quote from: Dressel Rebel on July  8, 2010, 06:44 PM
Quote from: Morgbug on July  8, 2010, 04:34 PM
For some odd reason I'm really hoping LeBron signs with Cleveland now.

Or maybe you're just hoping you never end up sharing a workplace with Neal?

 ;D

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 8, 2010, 03:52 PM »
Quote from: Dressel Rebel on July  8, 2010, 03:15 PM
Ugh.  Who the hell wants to watch the Knicks or Nets this year?  We've been waiting for this offseason forever.

I feel for you.  I really do.
Seeing that I've followed the Heat (Wade in particular) over the last seven years, I must say that I'm pretty psyched for the new season ... even if LeBron does choose a different team. 
I told the guys at work today that if LeBron does indeed choose Miami, expect me to be walking around with a constant erection for the next year.  Minimum.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 7, 2010, 07:29 PM »
I'd obviously love for LeBron to join Wade and Bosh in Miami, but if he goes somewhere else, I'm still happy with what the Heat have done.  Plus, without LeBron, they will still have a bunch of cap space to sign a few other quality players.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 7, 2010, 07:27 PM »
Quote from: Dressel Rebel on July  7, 2010, 09:07 AM
Quote from: Neal on July  7, 2010, 08:11 AM
It looks like LeBron will reveal his decision tomorrow night during a one-hour ESPN primetime special:

Sources: LeBron decision Thursday

Really?  I mean ..... REALLY!?

He's gonna announce his decision tomorrow and it hasn't leaked yet?

That's amazing in and of itself.

Still not as amazing as the narcissism involved in having a 1 hour special to announce your stupid decision.  Win a ring jackass, and then maybe I'll watch.  He hasn't done anything but lose in the postseason, excuse me if I pass on the whole dog and pony show.

I agree completely.  Good read right here:

State of LeBron: Live at 9, from his ego

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 7, 2010, 08:11 AM »
It looks like LeBron will reveal his decision tomorrow night during a one-hour ESPN primetime special:

Sources: LeBron decision Thursday

Really?  I mean ..... REALLY!?

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: July 4, 2010, 10:19 PM »
Quote from: Rob on July  3, 2010, 01:13 AM
The latest rumor has Wade seriously considering Chicago.

If he does that, it'd be a no-brainer for Lebron to do the same...

Oh man that'd be awesome.

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/1152/wade-and-lebron-can-it-happen



I spent most of my life rooting for the Bulls.  I would have no problem doing it again.


As for the Amare vs. Bosh discussion, I'd take Bosh in a heartbeat.  He's younger and rebounds better.  I question Amare's drive on certain occasions.  I've never had that issue with Bosh.

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The Bullpen / Re: Marvel Universe
« on: July 1, 2010, 12:12 PM »
I saw the Juggernaut wave at a local FYE yesterday.  They were $9.99 each.  It sucks, but that's actually not too bad for FYE.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: June 29, 2010, 09:54 AM »
A few sources in this article say that Miami is now the front-runner.  PLEASE let this be true!

Sources: James, Bosh, Wade meet, talk futures

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2010-2011
« on: June 27, 2010, 08:21 PM »
Quote from: Dressel Rebel on June 26, 2010, 08:25 AM
Quote from: Neal on June 23, 2010, 07:43 PM
So ... where does everyone think LeBron is going to end up?

Madison Square Garden.

Well, sure ... if he doesn't care about winning titles.

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