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Feb 14, 2010 1:16 PM
Yeah the people who are questioning dumping JJ Hickson, for Amare are killing me.

This move would make the Cavs much more dangerous, as Amare is twice the player JJ is at this point.
Feb 14, 2010 1:16pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:09 PM
I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
Feb 14, 2010 2:09pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:28 PM
gibby08 wrote: ... but there's no guarantee the Shaq & Amare pairing will succeed -- it failed in Phoenix, after all.
Haha. There are a few differences this time around. If you remember correctly, Cleveland has this guy named LeBron James... yeah he's pretty good. And Shaq was never going to work out in Phoenix. A big fat plodding center was never a good idea for the fast paced fun and gun they run
Feb 14, 2010 2:28pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:29 PM
i actually think the cavs match up with LA very well. when z and shaq are on the floor together there size really bothers bynum and gasol. so getting z back is a must. no one would be able to touch the cavs in the east if this trade goes down
Feb 14, 2010 2:29pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:35 PM
^^^

If healthy.....

Boston would have something to say about that
Feb 14, 2010 2:35pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:41 PM
I really hope Amare doesn't go to the Cavs. That'll be the next dynasty, and I won't get to see another Heat championship for a long time.
Feb 14, 2010 2:41pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:43 PM
For some reason(not just trying to piss Cavs fans off)...I don't think this deal will happen and the Cvas will have to "settle" for Murphy or Jamison


gordo-those wern't my words...that was from rotoworld
Feb 14, 2010 2:43pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:45 PM
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
your fucking nuts
Feb 14, 2010 2:45pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:53 PM
gibby08 wrote: ^^^

If healthy.....

Boston would have something to say about that
Charles Barkley said it best...old people don't get healthy, old people die. The Cavs already have shown they can beat the Lakers and Magic(the two threats in my mind to keep the title out of cleveland, barring injury to LBJ). If the Cavs get STAT this board will explode with happy Cavs fans and jealous trolls
Feb 14, 2010 2:53pm
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Feb 14, 2010 2:58 PM
I'd say its 40% Cavs , 30% Suns, 25% Heat, and 5% other. Amare is thinking about sticking with his contract, which will allow the Suns to hold onto him next year and then trade him. But if they really do want to get rid of him I believe it'll be the Cavs. Miami is more reluctant to take on JRich than the Cavs are. Plus, the salary is a bit better with the Cavs because of Z's buyout and JJ's smaller contract compared to Beasley.
Feb 14, 2010 2:58pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:00 PM
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
If the Cavs get Amar'e, they are instantly the team to beat, if they're not already.
Feb 14, 2010 3:00pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:01 PM
2quik4u wrote:
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
your fucking nuts
So I'm nuts because I think the Lakers will still win??

I never said they "can't" win ...I just don't think they will
Feb 14, 2010 3:01pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:02 PM
Amare wants to win championships...Dan Gilbert doesn't mind paying people. He comes here, him and LBJ sign new deals and everyone is happy. Is Richardson hurt? Im not sure I understand why a team wouldn't want him as part of a deal. I know he has a stupid contract and once again this plays into the Cavs favor.
Feb 14, 2010 3:02pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:03 PM
se-alum wrote:
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
If the Cavs get Amar'e, they are instantly the team to beat, if they're not already.
This. Lebron is the best player in the league and STAT is one of the best forwards in the league. Mo Williams is going to have the easiest job in the world. Still hope they somehow get some depth at guard though, Delontes situation scares me.
Feb 14, 2010 3:03pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:04 PM
se-alum wrote:
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
If the Cavs get Amar'e, they are instantly the team to beat, if they're not already.

I've always been under the impression that the defending champs are the team to beat until they lose.

Maybe the thought process has changed....but that's still the way I think
Feb 14, 2010 3:04pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:05 PM
bases_loaded wrote:
se-alum wrote:
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
If the Cavs get Amar'e, they are instantly the team to beat, if they're not already.
This. Lebron is the best player in the league and STAT is one of the best forwards in the league. Mo Williams is going to have the easiest job in the world. Still hope they somehow get some depth at guard though, Delontes situation scares me.
That is debateable
Feb 14, 2010 3:05pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:05 PM
Hate to give up JJ....but it's about winning now...and there's nothing JJ can do that Amare can't.

JJ has been a benefactor of double teams on Shaq and Lebron...he's simply a high energy finisher....much like Varejao in his first few years.....with JJ having a slightly better jumpshot.

JJ might be an all-star in a few years...but the Cavs dont have the luxury to wait.

Gotta make deals that make you instantly better....there's no more playing for the future...unfortunately.
Feb 14, 2010 3:05pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:07 PM
gibby08 wrote:
2quik4u wrote:
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
your fucking nuts
So I'm nuts because I think the Lakers will still win??

I never said they "can't" win ...I just don't think they will
mo>>>> fisher
parker<<<< kobe
Lebron>>>> Artest
A'mare=Gasol
Shaq>>> Bynum

Cav's bench>>>>>>> Lakers bench
Feb 14, 2010 3:07pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:07 PM
I have a feeling Danny Ainge has something up his sleeves. I been hearing Celtics trade rumors that last few weeks. If he shocked us bringing in Garnett and Allen, don't be shock if he does something similar before the deadline to counter the Cavs trade.
Feb 14, 2010 3:07pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:09 PM
2quik4u wrote:
gibby08 wrote:
2quik4u wrote:
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
your fucking nuts
So I'm nuts because I think the Lakers will still win??

I never said they "can't" win ...I just don't think they will
mo>>>> fisher
parker<<<< kobe
Lebron>>>> Artest
A'mare=Gasol
Shaq>>> Bynum

Cav's bench>>>>>>> Lakers bench
That's your opinion....but I happen to think your wrong

You also forgot to factor in perhaps the biggest piece of the puzzle:

Phil Jackson>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Mike Brown
Feb 14, 2010 3:09pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:10 PM
The Celtics have called about Amare. I don't see anything there though. Good post redrider. My thoughts exactly.
Feb 14, 2010 3:10pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:10 PM
gibby08 wrote: That is debateable
No...it's not.
Feb 14, 2010 3:10pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:11 PM
gibby08 wrote:
se-alum wrote:
gibby08 wrote: I still don't think they win a title even with A'mare.

Lakers are still the team to beat

I also don't think Shaq and A'mare will get aong and it will disrupt the chemistry of the team
If the Cavs get Amar'e, they are instantly the team to beat, if they're not already.

I've always been under the impression that the defending champs are the team to beat until they lose.

Maybe the thought process has changed....but that's still the way I think
I've always found that to be the stupidest argument out there. With free agency, every year is a new year. Teams lose players, other teams get better.
Feb 14, 2010 3:11pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:12 PM
^^^

Which is exactly what LA did

ytown---yea.....it is


Rumors are that Boston are in talks to get Gerald Wallace AND Antwan Jamison. If they get those two....it would pretty much negate the Cavs getting A'mare
Feb 14, 2010 3:12pm
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Feb 14, 2010 3:14 PM
ytownfootball wrote:
gibby08 wrote: That is debateable
No...it's not.
Agreed. Lebron is clearly the best in the world right now.

Kobe may be a better winner, leader than Lebron is at this point

But when it comes to the best player, it's Lebron, and really it's not even close.
Feb 14, 2010 3:14pm