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Jul 8, 2010 1:38 PM
On the RCF, they are saying that Lebron will have to take a pay cut to make it happen.
Jul 8, 2010 1:38pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:38 PM
BR1986FB;415843 wrote:It is pretty classless to go on TV and tell a fan base that follows your every move, "it's been fun, gotta go now" after what the city has been through.

At the same time, this isn't just about Cleveland, as much as we all like to think it is around here.

Is the variety hour overkill? Absolutely. But the fact is the market is there for it and there are 3-4 major markets that will have every eye glued to it as well as a huge chunk of the rest of the country.

There's no good way to do it.
If he keeps too quiet he gets grilled like the Colts did when they left Baltimore.
If he had just told Cleveland fans what they wanted to hear, and then left he's another Art Modell
If he does it in a non-transparent way he's viewed as vain and is called out for turning the knife in front of the whole nation.
Jul 8, 2010 1:38pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:40 PM
wes_mantooth;415852 wrote:On the RCF, they are saying that Lebron will have to take a pay cut to make it happen.

ESPN said if Wade and Bosh both take $16.6M then Lebron would have a contract of $13.5M or $13 something. However if they move Beasley then they all get $16.6M. Or they all take less than max...
Jul 8, 2010 1:40pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:40 PM
BR1986FB;415843 wrote:It is pretty classless to go on TV and tell a fan base that follows your every move, "it's been fun, gotta go now" after what the city has been through. It would be one thing if it were Boston or LA where they have won championships but this city has been starving for a championship since 1964. There are better ways to handle it than this.

So the only reason that you have a problem with the 1 hour special is because Cleveland fans are emotionally unstable?
Jul 8, 2010 1:40pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:41 PM
Beasley will be moved.
Jul 8, 2010 1:41pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:41 PM
BR1986FB;415822 wrote:He's trying to get Flynn but I can't see that as any serious motivation for him to stay. Lebron wants a "star." That's why apparently he's targeting Bosh & Wade. Don't know if that threesome will work but he'll have his stars.

Until something actually happens Grant is still in bed as far as I am concerned. I don't care that people are saying it won't effect his decision. You HAVE to try.
Jul 8, 2010 1:41pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:46 PM
thedynasty1998;415859 wrote:So the only reason that you have a problem with the 1 hour special is because Cleveland fans are emotionally unstable?

Screw you, asshole. It would be the same with any franchise who has been starved for a championship for this long. It's just bush league and I honestly think that he doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.
Jul 8, 2010 1:46pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:46 PM
thedynasty1998;415859 wrote:So the only reason that you have a problem with the 1 hour special is because Cleveland fans are emotionally unstable?

It's not just Cleveland.

A lot of rust belt or just down areas are the ones that have the most rabid, sometimes delusional followings. There's not much else to get excited about, so it all gets hung on sports. Pittsburgh is the same way.
Jul 8, 2010 1:46pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:46 PM
mucalum49;415858 wrote:ESPN said if Wade and Bosh both take $16.6M then Lebron would have a contract of $13.5M or $13 something. However if they move Beasley then they all get $16.6M. Or they all take less than max...

Yeah, but I am talking about bringing in Mike Miller as well.
Jul 8, 2010 1:46pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:47 PM
jordo212000;415862 wrote:Until something actually happens Grant is still in bed as far as I am concerned. I don't care that people are saying it won't effect his decision. You HAVE to try.

I agree but unless Lebron is pulling the ultimate poker face with Miami, this is a done deal. The Mike Miller contract offer pretty much sealed the deal for me.
Jul 8, 2010 1:47pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:52 PM
BR1986FB;415867 wrote:Screw you, asshole. It would be the same with any franchise who has been starved for a championship for this long. It's just bush league and I honestly think that he doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.

Quit being a bitch about it.
Jul 8, 2010 1:52pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:53 PM
wes_mantooth;415869 wrote:Yeah, but I am talking about bringing in Mike Miller as well.

That is why I was asking if there is a certain point in salary where a team gets a MLE or if it is the offseason after they play over the cap. I guess to have Miller then they all have to accommodate his salary as well if the MLE isn't in the picture.
Jul 8, 2010 1:53pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:54 PM
No shit
Jul 8, 2010 1:54pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:54 PM
-Society-;415875 wrote:Quit being a bitch about it.

No shit. It's sad.
Jul 8, 2010 1:54pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:55 PM
mucalum49;415878 wrote:That is why I was asking if there is a certain point in salary where a team gets a MLE or if it is the offseason after they play over the cap. I guess to have Miller then they all have to accommodate his salary as well if the MLE isn't in the picture.

I am not good with this salary cap stuff, but the RCF people are saying that Miami still has their BAE(Bi annual exception) and they could pay a little over 4 mil a year to someone. That still doesn't fit Millers contract offer, so I am assuming that the big three are taking paycuts if it happens.
Jul 8, 2010 1:55pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:55 PM
-Society-;415875 wrote:Quit being a bitch about it.[/QUOT

Fuck you
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Jul 8, 2010 1:56 PM
-Society-;415875 wrote:Quit being a bitch about it.

Fuck you
Jul 8, 2010 1:56pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:57 PM
BR1986FB;415887 wrote:Fuck you

Easy roid boy.
Jul 8, 2010 1:57pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:57 PM
thedynasty1998;415881 wrote:No shit. It's sad.

Speaking of punk bitches.
Jul 8, 2010 1:57pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:57 PM
wes_mantooth;415883 wrote:I am not good with this salary cap stuff, but the RCF people are saying that Miami still has their BAE(Bi annual exception) and they could pay a little over 4 mil a year to someone. That still doesn't fit Millers contract offer, so I am assuming that the big three are taking paycuts if it happens.

Gotcha, I tried to go read RCF for clarification but I don't have a username over there and guest viewing has been closed off. Probably damage control for people looking to troll
Jul 8, 2010 1:57pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:57 PM
-Society-;415891 wrote:Easy roid boy.

Says the resident rainbow flag flying homo
Jul 8, 2010 1:57pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:59 PM
BR1986FB;415892 wrote:Speaking of punk bitches.

You have gotten so frustrated you have stooped this low? Internet tough guy now. You are acting like a little bitch, don't be mad that you got called out on it.
Jul 8, 2010 1:59pm
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Jul 8, 2010 1:59 PM
mucalum49;415893 wrote:Gotcha, I tried to go read RCF for clarification but I don't have a username over there and guest viewing has been closed off. Probably damage control for people looking to troll

Yeah, it is insane over there and I am sure that it will probably crash around 830 or 9
Jul 8, 2010 1:59pm
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Jul 8, 2010 2:00 PM
BR1986FB;415894 wrote:Says the resident rainbow flag flying homo

That's enough dude.....that was over the line

Just because you're pissed Lebron is leaving doesn't give you a reason to be a asshole

You've also just proven what I've always thought about you
Jul 8, 2010 2:00pm
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Jul 8, 2010 2:03 PM
gibby08;415900 wrote:That's enough dude.....that was over the line

Just because you're pissed Lebron is leaving doesn't give you a reason to be a asshole

You've also just proven what I've always thought about you

Hey, screw you. Unless you know the history between me and asshole Society, SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH, Dough Boy. Believe me, this isn't an isolated incident.
Jul 8, 2010 2:03pm