sleeper;1628244 wrote:I like the Blatt coaching pick. I also want Wiggins. I wouldn't mind Parker either but I think Wiggins is a Kevin Durant type player who can be a game changer.

If Bennett can turn into a solid starter this year, the core of Irving, Waiters, Wiggins, Bennett will be too strong.

Commander of Awesome;1628266 wrote:Plus he plays fucking def, unlike Parker who looks immune to it. Don't care if he scores 20 PTs a game. So did mcgrady and Melo. None of then won shit in the NBA.

wildcats20;1628268 wrote:Wiggins will step in(wherever he goes) and immediately be the best defender on the team. He is and will be THAT good.

Commander of Awesome;1628289 wrote:Yep, big reason I want him over Parker. I really wish ppl stressed def as much as scoring early. Coaches should emphasis the amount of pts scored on them more, to embarrass them. One of the only ways to change the mentality IMO.

It's so frustrating watching guys like Irving, Melo, James Harden, Blake Griffin get applauded and accolades while they're a MAJOR liability on defense. Can't be great playing one side of basketball. I like Irving and glad he's a cav, but he's far from a superstar awesome player IMO. PLayers like Conley who are excellent on both ends should get more recognition.

wildcats20;1628296 wrote:Plain Dealer says Blatt agreed to the deal

lhslep134;1628306 wrote:I don't think there's any truth to this and I'm giving it 0 credibility. That being said, since we're talking rumors, I feel obligated to post this:

My friend from Orange knows some of Lebron's supposed rich "Orange Jew Crew" (I guess Goldhammer referenced them last week? whatever, sports talk radio doesn't really scream credibility anyways). He's as skeptical as I am, and as you are, about the legitimacy of what he sent me in texts this morning:

"yesterday my friend said that Lebron wants to come back, wants Melo in CLE, and wanted Blatt as coach" He also said that to get Melo would probably involve a sign and trade for #1.

Again, I don't believe this for a second, but I find it somewhat relevant.

ohiobucks1;1628311 wrote:It may be bullshit (your source), who knows. But I know for an 100% fact that Maverick has put feelers out in Cleveland about a potential return. He told them to draft Parker (which we'll see if that happens) because Lebron wants to transition into a PF as he gets older, and that Lebron is def. considering coming back. He did not say anything about a coach, nor when the timetable would be.


Source - Maverick to my dad and my dad's boss.

Commander of Awesome;1628326 wrote:If he's transitioning to a PF, he should want Wiggins, an athletic wing player that plays defense. Not parker, a ball hog on offense with zero clue of what defense even looks like.

BR1986FB;1628339 wrote:Since we're throwing out rumors that are most likely NOT true, I know it's not basketball related but I heard a rumor that Roethlisberger really DIDN'T rape those girls. Probably not true but wanted to throw it out there.

mucalum49;1628357 wrote:Not sure why we always mock or get into "just stop LBJ isn't coming back" when ohiobucks1 posts something regarding LBJ that came from the Maverick crew. Whether it happens or not, just objective from what seems to be like a decent source (his dad).

mucalum49;1628357 wrote:Not sure why we always mock or get into "just stop LBJ isn't coming back" when ohiobucks1 posts something regarding LBJ that came from the Maverick crew. Whether it happens or not, just objective from what seems to be like a decent source (his dad).

BR1986FB;1628359 wrote:I don't really question his sources. They may be very good. I just don't see LBJ returning and, frankly, I don't want him back.