Forum MVP Tea Posted July 11, 2014 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm shocked - i mean wow! Excellent read: http://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers Before anyone ever cared where I would play basketball, I was a kid from Northeast Ohio. It’s where I walked. It’s where I ran. It’s where I cried. It’s where I bled. It holds a special place in my heart. People there have seen me grow up. I sometimes feel like I’m their son. Their passion can be overwhelming. But it drives me. I want to give them hope when I can. I want to inspire them when I can. My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn’t realize that four years ago. I do now. Remember when I was sitting up there at the Boys & Girls Club in 2010? I was thinking, This is really tough. I could feel it. I was leaving something I had spent a long time creating. If I had to do it all over again, I’d obviously do things differently, but I’d still have left. Miami, for me, has been almost like college for other kids. These past four years helped raise me into who I am. I became a better player and a better man. I learned from a franchise that had been where I wanted to go. I will always think of Miami as my second home. Without the experiences I had there, I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing today. I went to Miami because of D-Wade and CB. We made sacrifices to keep UD. I loved becoming a big bro to Rio. I believed we could do something magical if we came together. And that’s exactly what we did! The hardest thing to leave is what I built with those guys. I’ve talked to some of them and will talk to others. Nothing will ever change what we accomplished. We are brothers for life. I also want to thank Micky Arison and Pat Riley for giving me an amazing four years. I’m doing this essay because I want an opportunity to explain myself uninterrupted. I don’t want anyone thinking: He and Erik Spoelstra didn’t get along. … He and Riles didn’t get along. … The Heat couldn’t put the right team together. That’s absolutely not true. I’m not having a press conference or a party. After this, it’s time to get to work. When I left Cleveland, I was on a mission. I was seeking championships, and we won two. But Miami already knew that feeling. Our city hasn’t had that feeling in a long, long, long time. My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question. But what’s most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio. I always believed that I’d return to Cleveland and finish my career there. I just didn’t know when. After the season, free agency wasn’t even a thought. But I have two boys and my wife, Savannah, is pregnant with a girl. I started thinking about what it would be like to raise my family in my hometown. I looked at other teams, but I wasn’t going to leave Miami for anywhere except Cleveland. The more time passed, the more it felt right. This is what makes me happy. To make the move I needed the support of my wife and my mom, who can be very tough. The letter from Dan Gilbert, the booing of the Cleveland fans, the jerseys being burned -- seeing all that was hard for them. My emotions were more mixed. It was easy to say, “OK, I don’t want to deal with these people ever again.” But then you think about the other side. What if I were a kid who looked up to an athlete, and that athlete made me want to do better in my own life, and then he left? How would I react? I’ve met with Dan, face-to-face, man-to-man. We’ve talked it out. Everybody makes mistakes. I’ve made mistakes as well. Who am I to hold a grudge? I’m not promising a championship. I know how hard that is to deliver. We’re not ready right now. No way. Of course, I want to win next year, but I’m realistic. It will be a long process, much longer than it was in 2010. My patience will get tested. I know that. I’m going into a situation with a young team and a new coach. I will be the old head. But I get a thrill out of bringing a group together and helping them reach a place they didn’t know they could go. I see myself as a mentor now and I’m excited to lead some of these talented young guys. I think I can help Kyrie Irving become one of the best point guards in our league. I think I can help elevate Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters. And I can’t wait to reunite with Anderson Varejao, one of my favorite teammates. But this is not about the roster or the organization. I feel my calling here goes above basketball. I have a responsibility to lead, in more ways than one, and I take that very seriously. My presence can make a difference in Miami, but I think it can mean more where I’m from. I want kids in Northeast Ohio, like the hundreds of Akron third-graders I sponsor through my foundation, to realize that there’s no better place to grow up. Maybe some of them will come home after college and start a family or open a business. That would make me smile. Our community, which has struggled so much, needs all the talent it can get. In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have. I’m ready to accept the challenge. I’m coming home... It's a feel-good story but in a way a little creepy - he's a Sports Icon - not a diety. Good for him and Cleveland nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Dead duck Posted July 11, 2014 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 The longer it played out, I mean could you imagine if he shit on Cleveland again? Could've gotten 50-1 odds on cavs yesterday. Today 4-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Rude Posted July 12, 2014 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Wow. Completely shocking. NBA is my least fav sport behind college football, ncaa hoops, nfl football, mlb in that order. I don't like the playing style or lack of hustle. But that is still pretty shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP acududeman Posted July 13, 2014 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Happy for Kyrie more than LeBron......he'll be the best point in the league within 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP cm_hayden Posted July 15, 2014 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Forgive me folks, but two words: F--k Lebron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP gr8fulpair Posted July 15, 2014 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Forgive me folks, but two words: F--k Lebron. Huh,.... Fork LeBron. I thought he had a few years left in him. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP cm_hayden Posted July 16, 2014 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks gr8, My first laugh of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted June 7, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Yes fuck lbj. Another year losing the title. His greatness shrinks by the day and he running out of time to turn it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP acududeman Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Well......love him or hate him, LaBron put on a hell of a show tonight. That was impressive! Onions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 11-34 is not impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP August West Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 11-34 is not impressive. How about 16 rebounds and 11 assists to go along with that? Curry isn't shooting it any better. Lebron is the best player in the world, and with Kyrie going down has to carry that team on his back. The Cavs have 3 Knick throw aways on their team and we all know how horrendous they were this year. He willed that team to victory last night. The guy is one of the 5 best players to ever play the game. Settle down Little Boy Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I never said he wasn't the best player on the planet right now. he clearly is. his rebounding and passing ability is also top notch. I merely said his shooting performance last night was not impressive. and yes, curry flat out sucked last night, mostly due to dellavedova's defense. I would say he is second greatest of all time. 2-3 in finals is not impressive either though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 and, a big part of the victory last night for the cavs was Mozgov and just how poorly the Warriors shot as a team. can't blow wide open dunks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP August West Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Here's my Top 5 NBA players of All- Time: 1- Jordan 2- James 3- Jabaar 4- Chamberlain 5- Robertson Tough to leave Magic and Bird off that list I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Top 5 is too tough, but here's my dream team... Magic Jordan Lebron Duncan Wilt (almost went with Russell) Still taking Warriors in 6. No way the Warriors have another shooting performance like they did last night. Cavs don't have enough manpower besides Lebron for the entirety of the series. If Cavs win, they will on the defensive end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I was surprised they were able to pull that out. Delly may actually be better for the Cavs then Irving. I have to wait and see if that was an off night for Curry or if Delly actually frustrated him with his defense. Kyrie is a defensive liability. A shoot first slightly inefficient PG. Lebron runs the point better and scores more efficiently (although he is shooting poorly). I expect Curry to bounce back. Warriors win game 3 and take series in 5 or 6. Cavs will get tired with such a small rotation. The playoff format has been generous to them so far. 8 days off, 2 days off. Now we go every other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted June 8, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 1. Jordan 2. Bill Russell 3. Wilt Chamberlain 4. Larry Bird 5. Magic Johnson 6. Tim Duncan 7. Shaquille O'Neal 8. Oscar Robertson 9. Kareem 10. Hakeem 11. Kobe Bryant Lebron not even in the top 10 for me. I also don't like him and put a huge emphasis on winning and being a champion. He comes up small in the big moments. He didn't even come up big in last nights win. Delly did. Lebron went 2 - 12 in the 4th. The greatest of all time don't do that. He's a stat stuffer. Great all around player, but for me the greats win. Numbers don't really matter. They win. I'm not giving him a pass this finals. If he loses, it hurts his resume again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP August West Posted June 9, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I was just excited to be able to use your terminology ( throwaway ) in a post Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted June 9, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Haha. I've learned that word is not okay around here. I won't admit that I don't like a song ever again. Just not okay. Also I never get sad at the show either. It's all blissful no thought dancing or it wasn't worth doing. Warriors win tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonomajon Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Last game was a poorly played game for both teams...The Warriors could easily be down 2-0 with the way they have played in the finals so far...They need to get back to ball movement which got them this far. And if the threes are not falling attack the damn paint. Green has been struggling as well. Hoping Clay stays on track and Curry gets his mojo back...Dubs in 6.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP August West Posted June 9, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know that Green is a restricted free agent and the Warriors will probably match any offer, but damn would I like to see that guy in a Knick uniform next year. He's such a hard nosed player, reminds me of Oakley and Mason. He'd be a perfect fit for New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Teacher Matt Posted June 9, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hope the Cavs don't throw away the home court advantage. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted June 9, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 You homer. Go Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted June 10, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 My confidence in the Warriors is waning. They can't score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP acududeman Posted June 10, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Top 5 is too tough, but here's my dream team... Magic Jordan Lebron Duncan Wilt (almost went with Russell) Still taking Warriors in 6. No way the Warriors have another shooting performance like they did last night. Cavs don't have enough manpower besides Lebron for the entirety of the series. If Cavs win, they will on the defensive end. You may want to reconsider your "Warriors in 6" dream....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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