THE 2015 NBA PRE SEASON THREAD: BEST WISHES TO LAMAR ODOM

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@SherwoodStrauss: Draymond on Kyrie Irving saying the healthy Cavs would have won the title: "I think if I was 6-11 I'd be Anthony Davis"

Dray Day[emoji]128526[/emoji]

 

[a-friend]

It was just mentioned that because Lebron is signing the short contracts, it gives the Cavs tons of flexibility and spending power, because he is currently on the roster etc, 

This isn't true?

 

[youngwolf]

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Cap holds.

If you want to get technical, him not signing a long term deal gives them less flexibility.

 

[nycknicks105]

 

So Lebron signing these 2yr PO deals gives Cavs all kind of Flexibility huh..

He may never sign a long term deal again, even when the TV money kicks in.

Nope, he's signing 1+1 contacts to keep the pressure on the Cavs for eternity.

At some point he's going to have to take the long term though. I was thinking about it earlier. Once the decline really starts, so will his leverage and he'd be wise to take the 4-5 deal at that point. I see two more of these 1+1s coming (cause hes always going to opt out) before the 4-5 year.

So, you're insinuating LeBron to decline in 2-3 more years?

 

[og lil nut]

At some point he's going to have to take the long term though. I was thinking about it earlier. Once the decline really starts, so will his leverage and he'd be wise to take the 4-5 deal at that point. I see two more of these 1+1s coming (cause hes always going to opt out) before the 4-5 year.

He's one of the richest athletes in the world. I don't think he needs the "security".

 

[lawdog1]

Missed it. Gonna watch tonight. Hopefully Harvey is done taking Ls
Watermelons to bananas. Jackie Robinson changed an entire outlook on people. Michael Jordan did not.

He didn't? Not in the same way as Jackie Robinson obviously, but MJ has had a huge cultural influence.

 

[a-friend]

^

Cap holds.

If you want to get technical, him not signing a long term deal gives them less flexibility.

Hmm, interesting

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Mj single handedly made people around the world think that all black people are good at basketball

 

[freeze]

I think these latter years are what is going to separate Duncan and Kobe. Duncan is still competing at a high level while Kobe can no longer stay healthy.

That's because Kobe actually has to do things on the basketball court. Duncan just stands in front of the rim.

 

[nick.]

@WojYahooNBA: OKC's Enes Kanter is in Portland, preparing to sign an offer sheet with Blazers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

 

[firstclass]

@SherwoodStrauss: Draymond on Kyrie Irving saying the healthy Cavs would have won the title: "I think if I was 6-11 I'd be Anthony Davis"

This Dude

Has no right to talk after Kyrie Took is soul on that Fastbreak.

 

[Chester McFloppy]

@WojYahooNBA: OKC's Enes Kanter is in Portland, preparing to sign an offer sheet with Blazers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

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[shoeking2102]

@WojYahooNBA: OKC's Enes Kanter is in Portland, preparing to sign an offer sheet with Blazers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

Interesting

 

[friscostylez]

who watched the eps of Suits last night? Charles Barkley was on it last night and his acting skills are turrible

Missed it. Gonna watch tonight. Hopefully Harvey is done taking Ls

Harvey wins even when he takes Ls

 

[lawdog1]

Kanter signing offer sheet with Portland.

 

[tpfltxl]

As a Heat fan, it's ridiculous that we retired #23 but we also have banners for their Olympic gold medals 

so no doubt in my mind #6, #3, #1, #40 are all going up when it's all said and done

 

[og lil nut]

Mj single handedly made people around the world think that all black people are good at basketball

Uhh...that was the thought process long before MJ

 

[freeze]

Kobe ruin the laker franchise with His 48.5 contact. They haven't been the same since.

Meanwhile in SATX,

Parker
Green
Kawhi
Lma
Diaw
Patty
West


Thanks Duncan.

been the same since when? Last year, when he signed it? we're gonna act like the 'basketball reasons' didn't alter the Lakers more than a 2 yr deal did, of which we've only seen a yr of? yeah...on that note, hit the showers b.

 

[og lil nut]

I hope OKC doesn't match.

Meyers Leonard would be super salty

 

[casper90403]

Kanter going to get a fat offer. I hope OKC lets him walk. Makes them weaker for the short term.

 

[youngwolf]

Great seeing all these other west teams implode while the Spurs re-up. Damn.

82 - 0.

RIP to the rest of the league.

 

[shoeking2102]

Kanter going to get a fat offer. I hope OKC lets him walk. Makes them weaker for the short term.

Was thinking the same but at the same time, I don't think he would be in the floor when it mattered for them in the postseason anyway

 

[antidope]

 

 

 

So Lebron signing these 2yr PO deals gives Cavs all kind of Flexibility huh..

He may never sign a long term deal again, even when the TV money kicks in.

Nope, he's signing 1+1 contacts to keep the pressure on the Cavs for eternity.

At some point he's going to have to take the long term though. I was thinking about it earlier. Once the decline really starts, so will his leverage and he'd be wise to take the 4-5 deal at that point. I see two more of these 1+1s coming (cause hes always going to opt out) before the 4-5 year.

So, you're insinuating LeBron to decline in 2-3 more years?

It seems reasonable no? He's going to be 33 at that point, he cant play like this forever, and a 5 year deal would carry him up until 38, thus avoiding the chance of him falling off inbetween that and getting out of that deal right around retirement age. Its the perfect scenario IMO

 

At some point he's going to have to take the long term though. I was thinking about it earlier. Once the decline really starts, so will his leverage and he'd be wise to take the 4-5 deal at that point. I see two more of these 1+1s coming (cause hes always going to opt out) before the 4-5 year.

He's one of the richest athletes in the world. I don't think he needs the "security".

Everyone wants contract security, everyone.

 

Missed it. Gonna watch tonight. Hopefully Harvey is done taking Ls
Watermelons to bananas. Jackie Robinson changed an entire outlook on people. Michael Jordan did not.

He didn't? Not in the same way as Jackie Robinson obviously, but MJ has had a huge cultural influence.

Thats why its watermelons to bananas. They both had cultural impact (IE they both are fruits) but the magnitude of said impact is not close, that is where the similarities end.

@WojYahooNBA: OKC's Enes Kanter is in Portland, preparing to sign an offer sheet with Blazers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

Making LMA 2.0?

 

 

who watched the eps of Suits last night? Charles Barkley was on it last night and his acting skills are turrible

Missed it. Gonna watch tonight. Hopefully Harvey is done taking Ls

Harvey wins even when he takes Ls

The Boss don.

Need Mike to catch a huge L for this Rachel thing. He's not thinking AT ALL

 

[nick.]

Kanter going to get a fat offer. I hope OKC lets him walk. Makes them weaker for the short term.

Was thinking the same but at the same time, I don't think he would be in the floor when it mattered for them in the postseason anyway

i think an Ibaka-Adams frontcourt could be better suited for what they need. there's more than enough offense with a healthy Russ & KD.

 

[og lil nut]

Kanter going to get a fat offer. I hope OKC lets him walk. Makes them weaker for the short term.

Doubt it. Provided Russ, KD, and Ibaka all make it through the season...they don't miss a beat without Kanter and Adams makes them a much stronger team defensively.