2015-16 NBA Eastern Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[WiggyRuss]

I think we saw the start of Varejao getting minutes over Mozgov last night. I agree that I hope he keeps that up for awhile.

I guess Mozgov strained his shoulde yesterday and is out 10-14 days. I think that should work out well and give him 2 weeks for that knee to get healed up. Hopefully Kyrie is back soon, and I am looking forward to seeing Varejao play more and hopefully see a little bit of Kaun eventually if they feel he has figured it out.

 

[gordontrue]

I guess Mozgov strained his shoulde yesterday and is out 10-14 days. I think that should work out well and give him 2 weeks for that knee to get healed up. Hopefully Kyrie is back soon, and I am looking forward to seeing Varejao play more and hopefully see a little bit of Kaun eventually if they feel he has figured it out.

Oh, wow... yeah might be a good thing. Get Andy, Kaun, and TT extra time developing some chemistry and rhythm.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

JR Smith choking teenagers at 4 am now??

 

[Black Adam]

He'll want a max next summer.

guess he better become homies with James...

worked for TT...

 

[Black Adam]

JR Smith choking teenagers at 4 am now??

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

LeBron James Sounds Like a Man Filled With Miami Regret
Slice Miami StaffNovember 20, 2015

LeBron James is the only human to our knowledge to escape Cleveland for South Beach and return back to Cleveland.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were still in first place in the East after a two-game losing streak before last night’s win against Milwaukee but the man sounded like a lost soul, oozing with regret when comparing his Miami teammates with the ones he has in Cleveland.

“I think being in Miami, the best thing about our team in Miami was that you could say whatever you wanted to say, when you wanted to say it right then and there and nobody took it personal. Maybe be mad that guy for a few days or whatever the case may be but it never affected what we did on the floor. We only had one common goal and that was to win. That’s all that mattered. So when you realize stuff like that, when you realize that it’s not about you, it’s never about you, it’s about the big picture.”

 

[bksballer89]

LeBron James Sounds Like a Man Filled With Miami Regret
Slice Miami StaffNovember 20, 2015

LeBron James is the only human to our knowledge to escape Cleveland for South Beach and return back to Cleveland.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were still in first place in the East after a two-game losing streak before last night’s win against Milwaukee but the man sounded like a lost soul, oozing with regret when comparing his Miami teammates with the ones he has in Cleveland.

“I think being in Miami, the best thing about our team in Miami was that you could say whatever you wanted to say, when you wanted to say it right then and there and nobody took it personal. Maybe be mad that guy for a few days or whatever the case may be but it never affected what we did on the floor. We only had one common goal and that was to win. That’s all that mattered. So when you realize stuff like that, when you realize that it’s not about you, it’s never about you, it’s about the big picture.”

Lebron said that?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Lebron said that?

If you go to that site, it's on video.
I just never post those correctly.
I'm sure you could put it up.

 

[trojanfan12]

LeBron James Sounds Like a Man Filled With Miami Regret
Slice Miami StaffNovember 20, 2015

LeBron James is the only human to our knowledge to escape Cleveland for South Beach and return back to Cleveland.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were still in first place in the East after a two-game losing streak before last night’s win against Milwaukee but the man sounded like a lost soul, oozing with regret when comparing his Miami teammates with the ones he has in Cleveland.

“I think being in Miami, the best thing about our team in Miami was that you could say whatever you wanted to say, when you wanted to say it right then and there and nobody took it personal. Maybe be mad that guy for a few days or whatever the case may be but it never affected what we did on the floor. We only had one common goal and that was to win. That’s all that mattered. So when you realize stuff like that, when you realize that it’s not about you, it’s never about you, it’s about the big picture.”

15,000 word novella about "What Lebron Really Meant and How Arison is a Cheap Ass" (complete with a pointless reference to the Lakers) from Wiggy in 3...2....

 

[DJ Fieri]

Bad news for Cavs fans:

Report: J.R. Smith accused of choking a NYC teen who mocked his deal to Cleveland

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Bad news for Cavs fans:

Report: J.R. Smith accused of choking a NYC teen who mocked his deal to Cleveland

I'd say this is good news.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I LOVE tHoop!!!!

 

[bksballer89]

If you go to that site, it's on video.
I just never post those correctly.
I'm sure you could put it up.

 

[trojanfan12]

Lebron's a great player and all, but not the brightest bulb in the box sometimes. He seriously needs to hire a "STFU assistant" to put their hand over his mouth and drag him away from the microphones every time he starts to say something stupid.

 

[WiggyRuss]

LeBron James Sounds Like a Man Filled With Miami Regret
Slice Miami StaffNovember 20, 2015

LeBron James is the only human to our knowledge to escape Cleveland for South Beach and return back to Cleveland.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were still in first place in the East after a two-game losing streak before last night’s win against Milwaukee but the man sounded like a lost soul, oozing with regret when comparing his Miami teammates with the ones he has in Cleveland.

“I think being in Miami, the best thing about our team in Miami was that you could say whatever you wanted to say, when you wanted to say it right then and there and nobody took it personal. Maybe be mad that guy for a few days or whatever the case may be but it never affected what we did on the floor. We only had one common goal and that was to win. That’s all that mattered. So when you realize stuff like that, when you realize that it’s not about you, it’s never about you, it’s about the big picture.”

And this means he REGRETS leaving Miami? In my mind it just goes to show you how DESPERATE he was to get out. He was playing with his supposed "best friend" in Wade, and another good friend in Bosh who was in the same draft class- and had that kinda relationship with those guys- and DESPITE that he KNEW he had to get outta there and unshackle himself from these declining players, in order to keep pushing his career towards where he wants it to be. OF COURSE you can talk freely with guys you have known forever and are good friends with. DESPITE all that- he said- IM OUTTA HERE. And forgive me if I am mistaken, but he sure didnt go back to Miami last year and he SURE isnt going back there EVER.

Why would you when you can play for a Cavs team with a 170 million dollar payroll and a couple all stars in their PRIMES?

 

[WiggyRuss]

that website is some major piece of shit fan service site if i have ever seen it today? "Slice Miami" LOL...this is just STUPID....At first I read that and went right to ESPN...and than realized that whoever wrote that headline is probably SO butt hurt LeBron left them high and dry its unbelievable.

I think LeBrons sentiment is real though- playing with guys, especially your friends for years- you develop that kinda relationship- right now in Cleveland- i think hes STARTING to develop that- but its gonna take time. Obviously he knows he made the right decision when he sees the Heat tumble to being a non-playoff team without him- and playing WITH a Cavs team that has depth that he would have NEVER had in Miami.

The Cavs are 9-3 without their starting back court- and a whole other slew of injuries to Mozgov, Mo Williams, Jr SMith, etc. I gotta say- I feel really good about 9-3 with how everything has played out- especially since there has not been one game this season where the Cavs were really beat- and didnt beat themselves.

 

[WiggyRuss]

15,000 word novella about "What Lebron Really Meant and How Arison is a Cheap Ass" (complete with a pointless reference to the Lakers) from Wiggy in 3...2....

I think its a coin flip right now if you guys keep your pick....dont you? top 3 protected right?

I mean the 76'ers are worse obviously...Brooklyn is really bad but its in the East and can count on another 5+ wins over the course of a season (probably at least that)......The Pelicans are not gonna suck this bad with Anthony Davis on their team- it looks pretty bad for them to make the playoffs but no way they win less sthan 32 games.....the Kings arent great......

really- after looking at it...i gotta up that to 66% you get to keep your pick..

 

[bksballer89]

Lebron also knew Udonis forever right? How about Mario Chalmers? LOL

The only two players he knew and was actually friends with prior to coming to Miami were Wade and Mike Miller.

Your panties are in a bunch.

Say what you want but LBJ basically called out his cavs teammates in that video and called them sensitive

 

[WiggyRuss]

Lebron also knew Udonis forever right? How about Mario Chalmers? LOL

The only two players he knew and was actually friends with prior to coming to Miami were Wade and Mike Miller.

Your panties are in a bunch.

Say what you want but LBJ basically called out his cavs teammates in that video and called them sensitive

Oh I am glad he called out his teammates to play harder. Its obvious this is a different year than last year. This year- the Cavs lose 2 games in a row- both very close games on the road- and LeBron shows this sense of urgency- despite not having the WHOLE starting back court- when last year the team was 19-20 and he wasnt showing it.
Its obvious that he knows this season he has all he needs to win a title, and despite it being NOVEMBER, he is really trying to sharpen this teams focus. By all accounts- with all the injuries the Cavs have had- and the preseason they had- I think LeBron is probably pretty happy with a 9-3 start which puts them AT THE TOP of the East.

 

[trojanfan12]

15,000 word novella about "What Lebron Really Meant and How Arison is a Cheap Ass" (complete with a pointless reference to the Lakers) from Wiggy in 3...2....

Hmm, let's see how I did on my prediction.

And this means he REGRETS leaving Miami? In my mind it just goes to show you how DESPERATE he was to get out. He was playing with his supposed "best friend" in Wade, and another good friend in Bosh who was in the same draft class- and had that kinda relationship with those guys- and DESPITE that he KNEW he had to get outta there and unshackle himself from these declining players, in order to keep pushing his career towards where he wants it to be. OF COURSE you can talk freely with guys you have known forever and are good friends with. DESPITE all that- he said- IM OUTTA HERE. And forgive me if I am mistaken, but he sure didnt go back to Miami last year and he SURE isnt going back there EVER.

Why would you when you can play for a Cavs team with a 170 million dollar payroll and a couple all stars in their PRIMES?

that website is some major piece of shit fan service site if i have ever seen it today? "Slice Miami" LOL...this is just STUPID....At first I read that and went right to ESPN...and than realized that whoever wrote that headline is probably SO butt hurt LeBron left them high and dry its unbelievable.

I think LeBrons sentiment is real though- playing with guys, especially your friends for years- you develop that kinda relationship- right now in Cleveland- i think hes STARTING to develop that- but its gonna take time. Obviously he knows he made the right decision when he sees the Heat tumble to being a non-playoff team without him- and playing WITH a Cavs team that has depth that he would have NEVER had in Miami.

The Cavs are 9-3 without their starting back court- and a whole other slew of injuries to Mozgov, Mo Williams, Jr SMith, etc. I gotta say- I feel really good about 9-3 with how everything has played out- especially since there has not been one game this season where the Cavs were really beat- and didnt beat themselves.

Explanation about "what Lebron really meant....check.

I think its a coin flip right now if you guys keep your pick....dont you? top 3 protected right?

I mean the 76'ers are worse obviously...Brooklyn is really bad but its in the East and can count on another 5+ wins over the course of a season (probably at least that)......The Pelicans are not gonna suck this bad with Anthony Davis on their team- it looks pretty bad for them to make the playoffs but no way they win less sthan 32 games.....the Kings arent great......

really- after looking at it...i gotta up that to 66% you get to keep your pick..

Pointless comment about the Lakers....check

Oh I am glad he called out his teammates to play harder. Its obvious this is a different year than last year. This year- the Cavs lose 2 games in a row- both very close games on the road- and LeBron shows this sense of urgency- despite not having the WHOLE starting back court- when last year the team was 19-20 and he wasnt showing it.
Its obvious that he knows this season he has all he needs to win a title, and despite it being NOVEMBER, he is really trying to sharpen this teams focus. By all accounts- with all the injuries the Cavs have had- and the preseason they had- I think LeBron is probably pretty happy with a 9-3 start which puts them AT THE TOP of the East.

More explanation about what Lebron really meant....check

15,000 word novella....check

Looks like the only thing missing is talking about how Arison is a cheap ass.