So you don't mind our title chances looking much slimmer? Of course, nothing is set in stone, we could still win it all, of course it is all irrelevant if Oden doesn't become what we think he can be or injuries just take him over, however, this as well does not help the cause.
The way I see it is that either Oden stays healthy and fulfills his promise...in which case, there could be some classic Portland-Miami battles for titles. Or else, Oden either doesn't stay healthy or doesn't fulfill his promise...in which case, Portland wasn't winning the title even if James, Wade and Bosh didn't exist in this universe. Sure, I guess this somewhat reduces Portland's chances for a title, but I'll wait for them to deny Portland a title before I start resenting them.
I'm not sure that Miami is the "sure thing" that so many people make them out to be. Sure, on paper they sound amazing, but "on paper" doesn't always work out. Ask Dallas, or Bob Whitsitt. We've seen some pretty amazing teams with stacked rosters from 1 to 12. It doesn't always work out like it's planned. I think there's a chance that one of the big three will be traded in the next three or four years. I'm not saying it's a good chance, but I think there's a chance that one of those three players will not be happy with how things are going, especially if they don't start dominating almost immediately.
You know fuck Lebron James....to leave CLE is one thing...to protract this out...and then to top it off by having a self serving 1hr special on ESPN to basically stab every fan in CLE in the fuckin heart is the move of a complete and utter douchebag...... Congratulations Lebron, you just became the biggest villian in the entire NBA....I hope that son of a bitch gets boo'd in every fucking arena, I know I will...... I find it ironic that Lebron actually thinks he is helping his legacy when he basically fucking torched it tonight...... A memo to you Lebron...."franchise" players? They take thier city\orginizations to the pinnacle of NBA greatness, they don't leave them in smoking ruins.... His legacy is forever tarnished...as a human being 1st and foremost...and 2nd by the simple fact that he just showed tonight that he isn't good enough to take a franchise to an NBA title by himself....no matter what he accomplishes from now on he will always have that asterisk...and it will be well deserved..... I hope for nothing but misery on James and that whole piece of shit MIA team.....
Am I the only one who thought that was hilarious? I mean, can't anyone else see the beauty in breaking the dial on obnoxiousness? That was a work of art.
The only thing that might have topped it is if he had done the announcement from the White House, with Obama at his side, both wearing a Miami Heat hat.
This hits the nail on the head for me....I mean what kind of asshole does this? What does it say about you as a human being? That you are a piece of shit? I think so.... I don't begrudge him for leaving....although I think it was the coward's\quitter's way out..... as much as for the way he did it...totally classless... The irony though is I doubt that Lebron or his posse see it this way...they are all probably wondering what the big deal is.....That is how sad his behavior was tonight....He will NEVER be held in the same esteem as Jordan, Bird or Magic no matter what he does\accomplishes from this point on..... He probably doesn't even recognize what he did to his "legacy" tonight....that is how much of a stupid motherfucker he is....
At the same time, what is killer instinct then? Because I would certainly back stab any owner, player, and GM if it meant I got my hands on titles and Finals MVPs. If the NBA allows it I support that kind of behavior. I would do whatever possible to win a championship. He has the right to leave and win as the #1 guy wherever he goes which is what he is still doing. Sure it was obnoxious, that's another story.
Yeah, you're right. Probably wrong teams to compare them to in that regard, but in the end, the Heat will still take on that role as the team other fans will love to hate. Every night on the road, opposing fans will react like a win over Miami will be like knocking off the defending champs. Same idea with teams that fans will love to hate, just wrong initial comparison I guess.
Meanwhile, Kobe probably took 10,000 jumpshots today, while Wade and his lapdogs are out partyin in South Beach. I just hope OUR big 3 is followin Kobe's lead, and not lebrons. I know its unpopular to speak positively about Kobe on this board but he has the work ethic of a champion, and you can't deny that. No twitter, no 1 hour specials, just rings. That being said, Go Blazers! Greg Oden this would be an excellent year for you to stay healthy. We got this.
Do you really think this is at all likely? At 3 seconds a jumpshot, that's 8 hours and 20 minutes of shooting jumpshots. I find that exceedingly unlikely. Ed O.
Why, in fact, yes, Ed O. I do find this exceedingly unlikely. My most sincere apologies. Kobe probably doesn't work overtime in the offseason. As an alternative, I'd like to offer that Kobe probably only took 9600 jumpshots today, while Wade and his lapdogs were out partying in Miami, Florida.
The whole lebron spectacle could have not worked out any better. I am so happy that now the entire world sees him for what he is. the most disrespectful, arrogant player to ever play in the league. This whole "decision" was handled so poorly that it makes the things that went on with the blazers look like a PR persons dream. thanks lebron, you provided me one night of happiness.......
You do know that LeBron actually used Kobe's phrase "I'm taking my talents to..."? I hope that was an intentional dig. You know who the real villain in this piece is? Chris Bosh. If reports are to be believed, James recruited him to Cleveland, and both Cleveland and Toronto were on board. But the fucker preferred Miami to Ohio.
Is it geeky of me that I got more excited that the letter was posted in Comic Sans font than I was of the content?
