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SQ_Crazies

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Apr 8, 2010 4:38 PM
devil1197 wrote:
SQ_Crazies wrote: Again, tell me how FAR you have to read back. I'm not talking about the last few days dumbass.

And what he said about LeBron wasn't pessimistic or negative. Like I said, sometimes after a loss he'll tell it like it is--but that isn't pessimism or negativity. The pessimist would have said, "LeBron takes shots like that at the end of games, that is why we won't win a title--because we're Cleveland and something always goes wrong." The negative mind would have said, "LeBron, you're an idiot for taking that shot. You could have got to the rack easily, you're a moron and we're not going to win a title until you pull your head out of your ass."

Windy said just told it like it was. It was odd, though I get why LeBron did it--but when he has a lane like that to the rim he will nearly always take it. And he did have a bad last minute.
I forgot no one can be right when arguing with the knowitall SQ.

Its a tweet to start with, from a respectable journalist who isn't going to use that language.
That's all you got? That's weak, although I'm sure it's much easier to say that rather than admitting that I am right. I don't care if you think I'm right or not, just saying, it's not pessimism or negativity. Not my fault you need a dictionary.
Apr 8, 2010 4:38pm
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devil1197

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Apr 8, 2010 4:42 PM
Yes, it is negative in a professional manner. Especially being the beat writer for Cleveland, he isn't going to talk like that.

It's not his style, especially on twitter.
Apr 8, 2010 4:42pm
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Apr 8, 2010 4:43 PM
SQ_Crazies wrote:
jpake1 wrote:
SQ_Crazies wrote: I mean, I didn't think I was going out on a limb two years ago--but with all the hype around this, I'd say A LOT of people would say I did go out on a limb saying this that long ago.
I suppose we disagree. I don't think many people will be tipping their cap to you for saying that LBJ would come back 2 years ago. Most Cav fans on here have felt that way too.
I know they did. I'm not asking for anyone to tip their hat to me LMAO.
What's funny? Guess it went over my head.
Apr 8, 2010 4:43pm
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Apr 8, 2010 4:44 PM
No, nothing that you've found for me yet has been negative.

Of course he isn't going to say what I said, it was an exaggeration. Wow man, pick your brain up and dust it off--it belongs in your head.
Apr 8, 2010 4:44pm
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Apr 8, 2010 4:45 PM
jpake--that you seemed to think I was looking for people to tip their hat to me.

Oh and I know that I didn't jump out on a limb. Not my fault that it took a few years for the people at ESPN to realize how great of a chance Cleveland has of signing him back. 2 years ago they talked about him leaving as if it was a forgone conclusion.
Apr 8, 2010 4:45pm
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Apr 8, 2010 4:50 PM
I wouldn't be too quick to assume things like that then, especially when it's a wrong one. Didn't think you were looking for it, just telling you it wouldn't be coming because not too many people would be impressed that you called it two years ago since a lot of them shared the same opinion.
Apr 8, 2010 4:50pm
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Apr 8, 2010 4:52 PM
Yeah, I know they did. I would have included that in my argument as well but I can only speak for myself. This is an Ohio based site, many, many Cavs fans. They're never going to say he's going to leave--especially two years ago because they didn't want to believe it. I really wasn't addressing anyone of the Cavs fans on here when I said that, I know that the vast majority held the same beliefs throughout.
Apr 8, 2010 4:52pm
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Apr 8, 2010 4:55 PM
It was more so the major media that ignored the facts of the situation. SOME people bought into it without realizing that the media is set to make more money on LeBron in NY. But thats kind of what I'm saying, I'm not a huge Cavs homer. I'm not a diehard fan of the franchise--anyone that is isn't going to say LeBron will leave because they don't want him to. Speaking as a LeBron fan, I never once thought that any sign pointed to him leaving--in fact they pointed the other way. So I'm just saying, no one should be surprised by this. The signs have always pointed this way.
Apr 8, 2010 4:55pm
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Apr 8, 2010 4:58 PM
I don't think anybody really is.. at least anybody that knows basketball. I even think most of the media that writes the NY (not the NY people themselves, they're desperate to have him, and are arrogant enough to think he needs NY) shit, doesn't believe it. They just know they're going to get views from it.
Apr 8, 2010 4:58pm
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Apr 8, 2010 5:06 PM
No, you're just influenced by the discussion you find here IMO. There are A LOT of people who really do believe it. Around here the opinion that he won't dominates over any other and the others are even toned down because it dominates so much. There are plenty of people that are buying into LeBron leaving Cleveland.
Apr 8, 2010 5:06pm
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Apr 8, 2010 5:15 PM
Hence why I said 'anybody that knows basketball'. I know there are a lot of people out there that feel that way, but many of them are just stupid fans that don't have a high intelligence level. Most who would have been laughed off of this website within a week. There are a few personalities on TV that believe it, but they aren't thought of too highly themselves-- let alone work for ESPN. The same ESPN that hired McShay who is a FUCKING JOKE to people in the NFL (randon rant, I know).
Apr 8, 2010 5:15pm
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Apr 8, 2010 5:31 PM
devil1197 wrote:
SQ_Crazies wrote: LOL, I'm well aware that someone was tweeting for him. Like I said, tell me how far you have to read back to find something negative or pessimistic.
Says LeBron shooting the 3 was odd and that he had a bad last minute. Tweeted about the Cavs missed FT's

Not too much negative things you could say about the Raptors victory, probably some of the best team ball we played recently. So its going to take you some time before you reach a negative tweet.

Also said "Ray Allen hits 3 to put Celtics up 4 with 47.5 left. That's on LeBron, he left Allen to freelance to try for steal".
That 3ball made by Allen was all on Parker. He went to help weakside under the hoop and left his man wide open.
Apr 8, 2010 5:31pm
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Apr 8, 2010 5:33 PM
Al Capone wrote: The ultimate most priceless thing that could happen would be [size=xx-large]Pittsburgh[/size] getting an expansion team next season and Lebron signs with them. He goes to the City of Champions where he belongs and racks up title after title. That would be awesome!!! hahaha
LBJ does NOT smoke dope or rape women, so, even with your imaginary expansion team, LBJ would not sign there.
Apr 8, 2010 5:33pm
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Apr 8, 2010 5:34 PM
No, it was on LeBron. Allen is "Paker's man" but we rotate so much. The entire reason Windy said that was to make people like you not criticize Parker for that one. That was part of the risk we take with the defense we play, because LeBron does roam. But that's why we've gotten really good at rotating and playing team defense. Risk vs. reward, it's a very rewarding defense. But that one was certainly on LeBron, just got caught in the wrong spot. It happens, it really wasn't that big a deal, we still could have won the game. He took a risk and got busted. I'm fine with that though.
Apr 8, 2010 5:34pm
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Apr 8, 2010 10:03 PM
No, Windy will get on ANY player, questions Mike Brown at times, and overall says how he feels... I've followed Windy's work since he was a writer for the ABJ...

Windy doesn't write shit to make everything seem better, in fact, he's usually the EXACT opposite.. He will criticize the offense, the defense, etc.. He doesn't care. The fact that you feel you need to argue on every point is laughable.

He's pessimistic towards the Cavs. There is no other way around it.
Apr 8, 2010 10:03pm
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Apr 8, 2010 10:38 PM
1. I think that LeBron will resign and stay in Cleveland.
2. This guys may actually have sources close to LeBron, however
a. if he's made up his mind to stay I don't think he just decided, he's known for a long time
b. if he didn't make up his mind a while ago I doubt he's made it up now.
3. If he resigns it will not be a three year contract. The contract will be anywhere between 8-12 years.
Apr 8, 2010 10:38pm
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Apr 8, 2010 10:45 PM
I hope he doesn't resign, but re-signs :)
Apr 8, 2010 10:45pm
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Apr 8, 2010 11:57 PM
LOL, you need a dictionary.
Apr 8, 2010 11:57pm
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Apr 9, 2010 12:01 AM
If Lebron leaves...the only place he will go is New Jersey
Apr 9, 2010 12:01am
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Apr 9, 2010 12:10 AM
gibby08 wrote: If Lebron leaves...the only place he will go is New Jersey
is myer finishing off some cock in that picture?
Apr 9, 2010 12:10am
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Apr 9, 2010 7:13 AM
The only place that makes sense for him is New Jersey.

They have a really good core of young players already intact and could get John Wall on top of that.

Add LeBron to that mix and they are a legit threat in the East next year.

I dont see him going anywhere else.
Apr 9, 2010 7:13am
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Apr 9, 2010 10:38 AM
krambman wrote: 1. I think that LeBron will resign and stay in Cleveland.
2. This guys may actually have sources close to LeBron, however
a. if he's made up his mind to stay I don't think he just decided, he's known for a long time
b. if he didn't make up his mind a while ago I doubt he's made it up now.
3. If he resigns it will not be a three year contract. The contract will be anywhere between 8-12 years.
You realize that you cannot sign an 8-12 year contract in the NBA?
Apr 9, 2010 10:38am
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Apr 9, 2010 11:13 AM
While New Jersey has some decent pieces, it would take a few years to build that team up to elite status even with LBJ. I can only see NJ and Miami. Together, I put those at 5%.
Apr 9, 2010 11:13am
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Apr 9, 2010 11:26 AM
Lebron also said he would be in the Dunk Contest this year only for him not to. Even though it's possible that it could be true, I'm not buying into it 100 percent.
Apr 9, 2010 11:26am