2014 NBA Free Agency and Draft

[ClausentoTate]

Did he legitimately write that? If so he's way more articulate than I expected.

This is EXACTLY the narrative that the NBA wanted, it's been building toward this point all season. I very highly doubt CLE getting the first pick was by chance at all.

 

[IrishLax]

Did he legitimately write that? If so he's way more articulate than I expected.

This is EXACTLY the narrative that the NBA wanted, it's been building toward this point all season. I very highly doubt CLE getting the first pick was by chance at all.

No. It's his thoughts given to a team of ghostwriters and PR people. They put together different drafts and sections and thoughts... and LeBron selects/approves which one best communicates his message. It's a collaborative effort.

Much like how zero politicians write the speeches they give... but they do have input in shaping the message.

 

[#1rish]

Apparently the Heat twitter account has lost almost 300k followers since LeBron's announcement. Hahahaha

 

[ResLife Hero]

Apparently the Heat twitter account has lost almost 300k followers since LeBron's announcement. Hahahaha

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BREAKING: Live look-in at Miami Heat bandwagon <a href="http://t.co/k4a1SUAS34">pic.twitter.com/k4a1SUAS34</a></p>— Faux John Madden (@FauxJohnMadden) <a href="https://twitter.com/FauxJohnMadden/statuses/487634858584195072">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[IrishSteelhead]

Cleveland is so hot right now...

Is ESPN's "Heat Index" gonna be replaced with a "Hot in Cleveland" index?

 

[Woneone]

So, over/under on the number of fans at the Heat opener next year?

 

[koonja]

So, over/under on the number of fans at the Heat opener next year?

There's going to be more naked bikers in the woods having sex while Shooter tee's off than Heat fans next year.

 

[gkIrish]

Pretty crazy. Cavs and Rockets will be pretty sick moving forward. Melo will probably pick Bulls tomorrow which makes them very formidable too. Cray cray!

 

[Irish#1]

No. It's his thoughts given to a team of ghostwriters and PR people. They put together different drafts and sections and thoughts... and LeBron selects/approves which one best communicates his message. It's a collaborative effort.

Much like how zero politicians write the speeches they give... but they do have input in shaping the message.

After the idiotic way he left Cleveland, it's the only way this could have been orchestrated. These days where players make spectacles with the way they handle moving around is stupid. Just make a decision and go. No fanfare, no spotlight or interview, no tweeting cryptic messages.

You're absolutely correct Someone wrote that for him and I bet it was rewritten a dozen times before everyone agreed on it. Wouldn't be surprised if the commish had some input as well.

 

[notredomer23]

The Heat twitter account has lost over 300,000 followers since LeBron's announcement. No Italics.

 

[Irish#1]

Is ESPN's "Heat Index" gonna be replaced with a "Hot in Cleveland" index?

ESPN is butt hurt that SI got the scoop this time.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Take it for what it's worth (probably not much), but Stephen A. Smith was on ESPN Radio and he said that if Bosh had left for Houston, it might have made Miami more attractive to Lebron.

Smith said while Lebron and Bosh got along well off the court, Lebron wouldn't have been disappointed had Bosh left as he wasn't necessarily the best fit for what Miami was doing.

 

[dang227]

What a fun day to be in Northeast Ohio! Whoever wrote that letter is a hell of a writer.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: Kevin Love 'intrigued' by Cavaliers, would commit long-term (via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine">@ESPNSteinLine</a>).

<a href="http://t.co/OAsRsE5tfZ">http://t.co/OAsRsE5tfZ</a> <a href="http://t.co/riemJUOm47">pic.twitter.com/riemJUOm47</a></p>— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/statuses/487652831001067521">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[IrishSteelhead]

He's intrigued by us, and all it took was one of the decades biggest sports stories! Guys! Kevin Love is "intrigued" by us now!

 

[IrishSteelhead]

BROUSSARD BITCH SLAPPED HARD IN THIS ARTICLE:

http://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/chris-broussard-confirmed-lebron-james-decision-video/235583

 

[ACamp1900]

My NBA Knowledge for ya… “Oh yeah, this Kevin Love guy is white isn’t he??...” He’s that dude that played for UCLA back in the day right??

 

[ResLife Hero]

My NBA Knowledge for ya… “Oh yeah, this Kevin Love guy is white isn’t he??...” He’s that dude that played for UCLA back in the day right??

All accurate.

 

[#1rish]

ESPN in a nutshell.

NBA - 5-on-5: What will the big-name players do? - ESPN

 

[woolybug25]

My NBA Knowledge for ya… “Oh yeah, this Kevin Love guy is white isn’t he??...” He’s that dude that played for UCLA back in the day right??

He's also the nephew of Mike Love of The Beach Boys.

So there's that...

 

[zelezo vlk]

He's also the nephew of Mike Love of The Beach Boys.

So there's that...

And related to basically all the other Beach Boys.

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[itchyBEAR]

Rockets are close to a deal that will send Lin to the Lakers.

 

[koonja]

Rockets are close to a deal that will send Lin to the Lakers.

As a Kobe fan, woof.

 

[Irish#1]

Take it for what it's worth (probably not much), but Stephen A. Smith was on ESPN Radio and he said that if Bosh had left for Houston, it might have made Miami more attractive to Lebron.

Smith said while Lebron and Bosh got along well off the court, Lebron wouldn't have been disappointed had Bosh left as he wasn't necessarily the best fit for what Miami was doing.

I heard Bosh was waiting on James to decide and if he returned he was returning as well. But it is a valid point about the fit, which is why I never could figure out how Bosh would work with James and Wade. All three are basically perimeter players. If Bosh was a true low post player it would have made more sense. Bosh should be a better fit in Houston.

 

[bkess8]

Rockets are close to a deal that will send Lin to the Lakers.

I hope we dont give up anything for him. He is a good player but nothing to build a team on!

 

[tussin]

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I hope we dont give up anything for him. He is a good player but nothing to build a team on!

Lakers need some salaries to fill out their roster. He will just be a one year solution because of his contract and the Laker will retain their cap flexibility next year.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I found it so interesting how easy Cleveland Cavs fan forgive and forget...Especially after the jersey burning's, slander, etc.

 

[itchyBEAR]

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Lakers need some salaries to fill out their roster. He will just be a one year solution because of his contract and the Laker will retain their cap flexibility next year.

bingo.

 

[bkess8]

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Lakers need some salaries to fill out their roster. He will just be a one year solution because of his contract and the Laker will retain their cap flexibility next year.

Kobes salary will kill any GOOD rebuilding for the next 2 years!

 

[Luckylucci]

I found it so interesting how easy Cleveland Cavs fan forgive and forget...Especially after the jersey burning's, slander, etc.

Also, in the picture on the I'm Coming home article he's wearing his Heat Championship ring right? Nobody thinks thats a slap in the face? Not even a little. "Hey fans I ditched you guys years ago to get one of these. Now, its your turn to ride my shit to a championship." but its all good.

Basically Cleveland was the ugly wife that got ditched for the sexy secretary. Sexy secretary gets fat too but she's mean so man goes back to wife with sexy secretaries panties in hand saying "honey I'm home, I can't wait to move back in."