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Moonangie
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3/2/2010  10:19 AM
fishmike wrote:
BRIGGS wrote:
If LBJ was going anywhere--why would he submit this??
he's not. He's staying. Not only that, but Walsh is giving Joe Johnson the max. In Jan Joe is going to have his first of seven microfracture surgeries in his 5 years with the Knicks. This draft Walsh is going to trade Douglas, Chandler and the Knicks 2012, 2014 and 2016 unprotected first rounders for the 4th pick in the NBA draft and select Luke Harangody from Notre Dame.

Why do you ask? Simple... because god hates whiners. I blame you

We already gave away our 2012 first rounder. Crap! Need a new plan now.
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3/2/2010  10:55 AM
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playa2 wrote:Just the opposite, we love the Knicks we just don't follow the management blindly when they spit on us and then proceed to tell us it's raining !

can you give one example of that? Certainly not from me. Who here follows this management blindly? That pretty much ended w/ holfresh finally admitting that Isiah did indeed suck.

Following management blindly is the simple fact that some here disagreed with the put all you eggs in one basket sweepstakes.

When this proposal was 1st mentioned (dropping salary) the management & media sold knicks fans that Lebron availability is the reason why you shouldn't poop on us for the next 2 yrs.

Did they explain this to guys on 1 yr contracts ? Management never did realize 1 yr contract guys might not be comfortable how they will be treated and that's where the team could be divided ?

Now since the dream of Lebron coming to NY is fleeting, what will they brain wash us with to pacify us with what they originally had us believe ?

JAMES DOLAN on Isiah : He's a good friend of mine and of the organization and I will continue to solicit his views. He will always have strong ties to me and the team.
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3/2/2010  11:20 AM
All of this chatter is nonsense

the fact is Lebron James filed to change his number--he would only have to do that if he was going to remain with Cleveland. While it doesn't lock him into staying---anyone with 1/4 of a brain will not compute this as a positive development at a minimum.

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3/2/2010  11:26 AM
BRIGGS wrote:All of this chatter is nonsense

the fact is Lebron James filed to change his number--he would only have to do that if he was going to remain with Cleveland. While it doesn't lock him into staying---anyone with 1/4 of a brain will not compute this as a positive development at a minimum.

Um, no it doesn't. You're just looking for ANYTHING to support your hope of LeBron James not coming here.
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3/2/2010  11:40 AM
If Lebron had not filed the paperwork the press would be all over him about it. He did state he was going to change his number.

ANy scenario where he is not considering his options, which has to include Staying would be stupid by him. I think the natural tendancy is to be pessimistic and not think he is coming.

Well I don't think even the most ardant homer really considers him coming to New York anyting close to a done deal but approach it with excitement that it could happen.

THis is not some hoping Santa Claus is real or the tooth fairy "Lives" kind of thing, but we got the cap room and he has not shot down a thing yet.

Lebron can reup 3 years with an annual opt out and stretch it along if he wants.

My thinking is Lebron is happy in Cleveland for now and is winning. Why move now?

Someone's gotta be the crabby old dude on the porch saying "I told you it would never happen!!". IF Briggy wants to be that guy so be it. Everyone has his opinions.
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3/2/2010  11:45 AM    LAST EDITED: 3/2/2010  11:48 AM
I think you guys have an obsession bordering on the Twilight fans level. You guys obsess over any and everything Lebron does or says. Who the **** cares what his jersey number is or if he likes NY pizza vs Chicago pizza, I really think all this fawing is way over the top and this is all for a guy who hasn't even won a Championship.
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3/2/2010  11:46 AM
iSergio wrote:
BRIGGS wrote:All of this chatter is nonsense

the fact is Lebron James filed to change his number--he would only have to do that if he was going to remain with Cleveland. While it doesn't lock him into staying---anyone with 1/4 of a brain will not compute this as a positive development at a minimum.

Um, no it doesn't. You're just looking for ANYTHING to support your hope of LeBron James not coming here.

Agreed. It's the equivalent of saying renewing a driver's license means I'm staying where I am no matter what

DLeethal wrote: Lol Rick needs a safe space
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3/2/2010  11:47 AM
bitty41 wrote:I think you guys have any obsession bordering on the Twilight fans level.

HAHAHA... if I didn't cherish blobman's line about me so much this would've been my new sig

DLeethal wrote: Lol Rick needs a safe space
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3/2/2010  11:54 AM
iSergio wrote:
BRIGGS wrote:All of this chatter is nonsense

the fact is Lebron James filed to change his number--he would only have to do that if he was going to remain with Cleveland. While it doesn't lock him into staying---anyone with 1/4 of a brain will not compute this as a positive development at a minimum.

Um, no it doesn't. You're just looking for ANYTHING to support your hope of LeBron James not coming here.

Yes it does. If he changes teams--he does not have to file the paperwork with the NBA--he can somply change the number.

RIP Crushalot😞
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3/2/2010  11:56 AM
Something to think about. #23 is retired in Miami as well.

On April 12, 2003, the Miami Heat retired his jersey, hanging it from the arena's rafters. As the Heat unveiled the half-Chicago Bulls, half-Wizards jersey, Riley said no Heat player will wear the number again.

"In honor of your greatness and for all you've done for the game of basketball - and not just the NBA, but for all the fans around the world - we want to honor you tonight and hang your jersey, No. 23, from the rafters," Riley said at midcourt. "No one will ever wear No. 23 for the Miami Heat. You're the best."

His jersey was the first the Heat has retired in their history.
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3/2/2010  11:57 AM
bitty41 wrote:I think you guys have an obsession bordering on the Twilight fans level. You guys obsess over any and everything Lebron does or says. Who the **** cares what his jersey number is or if he likes NY pizza vs Chicago pizza, I really think all this fawing is way over the top and this is all for a guy who hasn't even won a Championship.

But you got to admit that Twilight is pretty dope! Hunky vampires that are not gay, unlike Ann Rice's gay vampires. Icky.

oohah

Good luck Mike D'Antoni, 'cause you ain't never seen nothing like this before!
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3/2/2010  11:59 AM
BRIGGS wrote:All of this chatter is nonsense

the fact is Lebron James filed to change his number--he would only have to do that if he was going to remain with Cleveland. While it doesn't lock him into staying---anyone with 1/4 of a brain will not compute this as a positive development at a minimum.

This is so silly. If anyone thinks Lebron's focus RIGHT NOW is anything but the Cavs and being a Cav they do not have half a brain.

He will think about next year when its time. All this chatter is nonsense indeed.

Maybe he is tired about the FA questions

"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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3/2/2010  12:01 PM
But you got to admit that Twilight is pretty dope! Hunky vampires that are not gay, unlike Ann Rice's gay vampires. Icky.

Please that Twitards it's all about the Vampires on True Blood even DJ admitted to me that he would let Eric bukkake him

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3/2/2010  12:03 PM
bitty41 wrote:
But you got to admit that Twilight is pretty dope! Hunky vampires that are not gay, unlike Ann Rice's gay vampires. Icky.

Please that Twitards it's all about the Vampires on True Blood even DJ admitted to me that he would let Eric bukkake him


why did you have to go there? I cant wait till summer... Sookie.... yum.
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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3/2/2010  12:04 PM
I really don't think Jordan should have his jersey retired throughout the league.

Jackie Robinson had that honor because he paved the way for different races, particularly blacks to play in the MLB. That impact is far greater and more important than winning MVPs and championship rings.

And if they are going to pay MJ that honor, I want to see them do the same for Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, and probably one or two other guys as well.

Jackie Robinsons honor was beyond sports.... I hope most people simply don't listen to LeBron, but they probably will because he's as powerful as anyone in sports.

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3/2/2010  12:04 PM
OK, so why doesn't LeBron James resign with Cleveland right now, today? That's because he doesn't know what he's going to do. As much as you might not like it, he WILL come to New York for a visit in July. And what King James feels right now on March 2nd is not what he'll feel in July. If Cleveland fails to win the Championship (they won't even make the Finals), I don't think James filing paper work to change his number will matter much in terms of his decision to resign there.
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3/2/2010  12:05 PM
And the fact that the Heat honored him and by retiring both his wizards and Bulls jersey is dumb. He accomplished nothing as a Wizard.
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3/2/2010  12:06 PM
iSergio wrote:OK, so why doesn't LeBron James resign with Cleveland right now, today?

how many times do we need to go over this...b/c he gets more money by waiting till the summer.
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3/2/2010  12:08 PM
djsunyc wrote:
iSergio wrote:OK, so why doesn't LeBron James resign with Cleveland right now, today?

how many times do we need to go over this...b/c he gets more money by waiting till the summer.

So? LeBron James can easily say he plans on resigning with Cleveland on July 1st and is not interested in visiting any other city or team if he made up his mind like Briggs thinks he did.
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3/2/2010  12:10 PM    LAST EDITED: 3/2/2010  12:10 PM
Allanfan20 wrote:I really don't think Jordan should have his jersey retired throughout the league.

Jackie Robinson had that honor because he paved the way for different races, particularly blacks to play in the MLB. That impact is far greater and more important than winning MVPs and championship rings.

And if they are going to pay MJ that honor, I want to see them do the same for Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, and probably one or two other guys as well.

Jackie Robinsons honor was beyond sports.... I hope most people simply don't listen to LeBron, but they probably will because he's as powerful as anyone in sports.

I agree.

Jackie Robinson is on par with Martin Luther King in being such a strong agent for social change and a symbolic, historical figure.

Jordan was simply a marketing phenomenon and while he's unquestionably the greatest basketball player of all-time, its not like he is that much greater than Kobe and I think when its all said and done Lebron will have surpassed Jordan --- barring injury.

It also ignores that, by-and-large, Jordan is a pretty shytty human being. He generated a ton of cash. Thats it.

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