****The Official 2014-15 NBA Thread****

I sense that Miami fans are on pins and needles about this but I don't sense any malice if he does leave. At best, just confusion. Clearly his best chance at continuing to rack up trophies would be in Miami.

I think some of LeBron's Miami teammates (ehem Wade) may be ticked though. But it's their wallet that gets hit, not Miami fans wallets.

I want Lebron to finish his career in Miami, not a 2 or 3 year deal.

I'm about to change my twitter bio and "report" that LeBron James has agreed to a 2 year deal to remain a member of the Miami Heat.

I have 6600 twitter followers. It would be like lighting a match in a gas tank.

"ckparrothead wrote:

I sense that Miami fans are on pins and needles about this but I don't sense any malice if he does leave. At best, just confusion. Clearly his best chance at continuing to rack up trophies would be in Miami.

I think some of LeBron's Miami teammates (ehem Wade) may be ticked though. But it's their wallet that gets hit, not Miami fans wallets.

A baseball reporter brought an interesting point....he goes to Cleveland? And wins just 1 ring with them, his legacy is set, almost God like....

He stays in Miami? He has to win 3,4,5,6.......

I found that interesting and actually almost believable BUT not for 2 more years.....in 2 years he can still do that which is why he isnt leaving Miami....in 2? All bets are off IMO...

"jpep13 wrote:

I want Lebron to finish his career in Miami, not a 2 or 3 year deal.

Then you are HIGHLY likely to be disappointed. No matter what happens I don't think you see him sign a long term deal. Would be dumb of him really considering a different CBA will likely be in play in a couple of years

"ckparrothead wrote:

I sense that Miami fans are on pins and needles about this but I don't sense any malice if he does leave. At best, just confusion. Clearly his best chance at continuing to rack up trophies would be in Miami.

I think some of LeBron's Miami teammates (ehem Wade) may be ticked though. But it's their wallet that gets hit, not Miami fans wallets.

Don't get me wrong, it would suck. but as a family man, if going back to Cleveland is that important to them, then so be it.

But if we hear that he's leaving because of Mike Miller, Riley's press conference or the fact his boys weren't given free courtside seats, then I will be pissed.

"Mrtree wrote:

Then you are HIGHLY likely to be disappointed. No matter what happens I don't think you see him sign a long term deal. Would be dumb of him really considering a different cab will likely be in play in a couple of years

I'll take a 2 year deal.

I want to be his incumbent team when 2016 free agency comes around and we can offer the most money and a chance to pick his new teammates.

Gentleman.....fans of the heat....bandwagon fans of the heat....

LeBron James is coming home.

James has a knack for always making the best decision on and off the court, in 2010 he made the correct "basketball move" and moved onto a better roster. In just a few hours he will do the same thing again.

You should appreciate what he brought to the city of Miami that it otherwise would not have sniffed, 4 straight finals appearances. Don't feel jaded and burn his jersey or act like he is doing anything wrong. He simply is a loyal person who has unfinished buisness in his home state.

Take it like men, and try not to be sore losers and I won't quote all of the ridiculous matter of fact statements some of you have made the past couple of weeks. Just as I did after the finals, I will let you eat your crow at your own pace.

2014-15.....the King has returned.

"schmolioot wrote:

I'll take a 2 year deal.

I want to be his incumbent team when 2016 free agency comes around and we can offer the most money and a chance to pick his new teammates.

I think that's the best case scenario. Two year deal and then Riley has to pitch him on a new configuration

"Fin-Omenal wrote:

Gentleman.....fans of the heat....bandwagon fans of the heat....

LeBron James is coming home.

James has a knack for always making the best decision on and off the court, in 2010 he made the correct "basketball move" and moved onto a better roster. In just a few hours he will do the same thing again.

You should appreciate what he brought to the city of Miami that it otherwise would not have sniffed, 4 straight finals appearances. Don't feel jaded and burn his jersey or act like he is doing anything wrong. He simply is a loyal person who has unfinished buisness in his home state.

Take it like men, and try not to be sore losers and I won't quote all of the ridiculous matter of fact statements some of you have made the past couple of weeks. Just as I did after the finals, I will let you eat your crow at your own pace.

2014-15.....the King has returned.

Here we go......................

Windhorst of ESPN is reportedly house hunting in Cleveland. So there's that.

"schmolioot wrote:

Don't get me wrong, it would suck. but as a family man, if going back to Cleveland is that important to them, then so be it.

But if we hear that he's leaving because of Mike Miller, Riley's press conference or the fact his boys weren't given free courtside seats, then I will be pissed.

It will be only for that reason, there is no other reason why...

"finyank13 wrote:

A baseball reporter brought an interesting point....he goes to Cleveland? And wins just 1 ring with them, his legacy is set, almost God like....

He stays in Miami? He has to win 3,4,5,6.......

I found that interesting and actually almost believable BUT not for 2 more years.....in 2 years he can still do that which is why he isnt leaving Miami....in 2? All bets are off IMO...

That is true. But if he goes to Cleveland and DOESN'T win a ring his legacy is "the guy that couldn't get it done without 3x champion Wade." And he's stuck there for the rest of his career no matter what happens. You can't burn Cleveland twice.

"ckparrothead wrote:

I'm about to change my twitter bio and "report" that LeBron James has agreed to a 2 year deal to remain a member of the Miami Heat.

I have 6600 twitter followers. It would be like lighting a match in a gas tank.

Ohhhhhhhhh please doooooooooo....muahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa

will it cause bad mojo for the Phins though?

"Fin-Omenal wrote:

Gentleman.....fans of the heat....bandwagon fans of the heat....

LeBron James is coming home.

James has a knack for always making the best decision on and off the court, in 2010 he made the correct "basketball move" and moved onto a better roster. In just a few hours he will do the same thing again.

You should appreciate what he brought to the city of Miami that it otherwise would not have sniffed, 4 straight finals appearances. Don't feel jaded and burn his jersey or act like he is doing anything wrong. He simply is a loyal person who has unfinished buisness in his home state.

Take it like men, and try not to be sore losers and I won't quote all of the ridiculous matter of fact statements some of you have made the past couple of weeks. Just as I did after the finals, I will let you eat your crow at your own pace.

2014-15.....the King has returned.

Are you okay with me making this my signature?

"ckparrothead wrote:

I'm about to change my twitter bio and "report" that LeBron James has agreed to a 2 year deal to remain a member of the Miami Heat.

I have 6600 twitter followers. It would be like lighting a match in a gas tank.

You should.

Because if you're right, you'll look good.

If not, no one remembers in due time lol.

"GridIronKing34 wrote:

You should.

Because if you're right, you'll look good.

If not, no one remembers in due time lol.

Ahhhh we call that "the Broussard"

"finyank13 wrote:

A baseball reporter brought an interesting point....he goes to Cleveland? And wins just 1 ring with them, his legacy is set, almost God like....

He stays in Miami? He has to win 3,4,5,6.......

I found that interesting and actually almost believable BUT not for 2 more years.....in 2 years he can still do that which is why he isnt leaving Miami....in 2? All bets are off IMO...

I don't agree with that. It would be a big deal if he won 1 there, but he'd still get dinged for not winning as many as Jordan or Kobe, etc. For him to go down as the undisputed best of all time, he has to at least get close to those guys in terms of rings. His best chance to win as many rings as possible would be for him to stay in Miami next year and the following year. That's why I don't really get why people think he has to go back right now. He gets the best of both worlds if he stays in Miami for 2, then goes back to Cleveland when Irving is in his prime and Wiggins has developed.

"lmeister3 wrote:

Are you okay with me making this my signature?

Lol. We should all do that.

"lmeister3 wrote:

Are you okay with me making this my signature?

Very.

"Caps wrote:

That is true. But if he goes to Cleveland and DOESN'T win a ring his legacy is "the guy that couldn't get it done without 3x champion Wade." And he's stuck there for the rest of his career no matter what happens. You can't burn Cleveland twice.

Heres the other thing. If he goes to Cleveland, and like in the past, they fail to put a team around him, whats he gonna do, leave again in 2 years? Talk about tarnishing your image. Here he can play two more years with Miami....maybe win another ring, then go to Cleveland and finish out his career. Once he goes to Cleveland he is STUCK IN CLEVELAND

"Caps wrote:

That is true. But if he goes to Cleveland and DOESN'T win a ring his legacy is "the guy that couldn't get it done without 3x champion Wade." And he's stuck there for the rest of his career no matter what happens. You can't burn Cleveland twice.

yes and no....in the end he still has rings, and undoubtedly more MVP trophys...in the end he could say he tried....

"Rouk wrote:

Windhorst of ESPN is reportedly house hunting in Cleveland. So there's that.

Windhorst lives in NY. He isnt even on the Heat Index anymore.

Where is this coming from anyway?

"Fin-Omenal wrote:

Gentleman.....fans of the heat....bandwagon fans of the heat....

LeBron James is coming home.

James has a knack for always making the best decision on and off the court, in 2010 he made the correct "basketball move" and moved onto a better roster. In just a few hours he will do the same thing again.

You should appreciate what he brought to the city of Miami that it otherwise would not have sniffed, 4 straight finals appearances. Don't feel jaded and burn his jersey or act like he is doing anything wrong. He simply is a loyal person who has unfinished buisness in his home state.

Take it like men, and try not to be sore losers and I won't quote all of the ridiculous matter of fact statements some of you have made the past couple of weeks. Just as I did after the finals, I will let you eat your crow at your own pace.

2014-15.....the King has returned.

I've already said thanks for the four great years.

You however, I will burn your house down.

"Mrtree wrote:

Ahhhh we call that "the Broussard"

When he's right, he can be like "THAT'S RIGHT, DROPPED A KOUFBOMB ON ALL Y'ALLS ASSES!"