Lebrons greatness is the worst thing to ever happen to franchises in big markets. Who was the last "best player in the NBA" to not play in a major market?
You might actually have to go back to Kareem in Milwaukee.
The league is so popular now, that I don't think these guys need big markets. Their shoe deals, and tv ads are done nationally. It's not about doing local commercials in NYC or Chicago. That stuff is nice, but the league is so good at marketing their stars that you don't need it. Putting together a winning team is a different story, and obviously our situation is unique, but I hope it trends toward all teams having a good chance.
People are still peddling this whole NY Knicks clearing cap space for stars garbage. It's hilarious. Nobody wants to play for the Knicks. You're going to get Joakim Noah. Congrats.
New thread so I'm just going to take this opportunity to say: KD to the Spurs
I think that he stays in OKC .... at least or one year.
Maybe he signs a 1 and 1 with a player option, like Lebron does.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
New thread so I'm just going to take this opportunity to say: KD to the Spurs
I think that he stays in OKC .... at least or one year.
Maybe he signs a 1 and 1 with a player option, like Lebron does.
I think he stays 1 year too. They have a great shot at getting right back to where they were last year.
Maybe a year from now with all this change in the CBA that Durant then looks to go elsewhere. I really don't get the draw to leave with him. I get that he should absolutely explore his options, and experience free agency, but they have everything they need in OKC. A running mate guaranteed for another year, a good coach, a good set of role players. The self inflicted wounds did more damage than the Warriors ever did to them. They're a really good team. No guarantee you leave and get that elsewhere. He ain't Lebron.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Watched it too ... wish they would have had a little more about the Finals/Reactions/Parade (maybe keep the original 90 minutes ... and extended it to 2 full hours with the final 30 minutes on just the 16 Finals)
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
But like.. I just don't like his voice. It sounds fake. The Cavs Finals winning call should be jubilation.. and it just comes off as him reading off something that was wrote for him..
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
The Ibaka trade would make a lot more sense if Horford ends up in OKC. Donovan has the Florida connection there.
That's my thought too. Horford to OKC
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Cavaliers reportedly (CBS Sports) want to re-sign Mozgov.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Swear it got worse and worse until the final buzzer. I won't deny it, the Cleveland fan in me kept thinking "whelp this is where Golden State pulls it away or wins a last second miracle." That Ezili foul really changed things. When your opponent starts heating up, go to the free throw line and slow the game down.
I was reading my Bible. Seriously. I would glance over at the TV, catch a score, then read some more. I admit to praying that God would allow Cleveland to have a Championship, given how much it would mean to so many people who have been loyal to their teams for so long ..... but who knows if God is all that concerned about a team winning a championship or not. I do believe that He has a plan for all things ..... so maybe He did want Cleveland to win.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Of course, considering that I saw that Howard wants a long term deal starting at a minimum of $24 million/year ......
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Moz isn't worth 1/4 of that money IMO. I definitely think the championship gave him a few more bucks
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Shams Charania ‏@ShamsCharania 21m21 minutes ago Free agent Nicolas Batum has reached agreement with Charlotte on a five-year, $120 million deal, league sources tell The Vertical.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Shams Charania ‏@ShamsCharania 26m26 minutes ago Jordan Clarkson has reached agreement on a four-year, $50M deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell The Vertical.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 29m29 minutes ago Free agent guard DJ Augustin has reached agreement on a deal with Orlando, league source tells @TheVertical.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 2h2 hours ago Sources: Free agent guard Eric Gordon has emerged as Knicks' top perimeter target. Sides starting to discuss parameters of a possible deal.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 54m54 minutes ago Miami swung back momentum with Hassan Whiteside in meeting tonight, league sources tell @TheVertical. Heat regained footing with Dallas.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Shams Charania ‏@ShamsCharania 2h2 hours ago Sources on @TheVertical: DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors reach agreement on five-year, $139M-plus deal.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
The Vertical ‏@TheVertical 3h3 hours ago .@WojVerticalNBA: Lakers, Timofey Mozgov have agreed to four-year, $64 million deal.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
The Vertical ‏@TheVertical 4h4 hours ago Sources: Joakim Noah, New York negotiating on framework of a deal. @ShamsCharania report on @TheVertical.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
The Vertical ‏@TheVertical 4h4 hours ago Bradley Beal nearing five-year, $128 million deal with Wizards. @WojVerticalNBA report on @TheVertical.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 4h4 hours ago Sources: Clippers officials met with Austin Rivers Thursday in Orlando, and Rivers is expected to talk with Knicks, possibly Portland Friday
LOL over the dinner table at their house?
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 6m6 minutes ago Sources say Drummond and Detroit, like Bradley Beal and Washington, are on the brink of a deal and on course to finalize terms later Friday
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Tim MacMahon ‏@espn_macmahon 2h2 hours ago A source described Chandler Parsons as "really impressed" with Portland's presentation
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Tim MacMahon ‏@espn_macmahon 4h4 hours ago Shooting guard Courtney Lee is getting early interest from the Knicks and Kings, a league source said.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
That Ezili foul really changed things. When your opponent starts heating up, go to the free throw line and slow the game down.
The more I watch the ending of the game the more I'm convinced this was the key play of the game. Not the block, the three, or the D. Those things don't have a chance of a happening without this play.
LOL - The Rish will be upset with this news as well. KS just doesn't prioritize winning...
The salary cap increase AND the new salary floor is going to make a lot of contracts looks crazy, very crazy. I heard this morning, 26 of the NBA teams were below the new floor last year, so they HAVE to spend the money on new players. If they don't, the difference is spread across all of their current players.
And good for Mozgov. Insane money, but good for him.
I bet a lot of NFL players will be jealous.
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