Series Thread: NBA Finals. Cleveland vs. Golden State...

[Black Adam]

Prob wasted their best chance unless the Warriors get lazy.

agree...

i get the feeling that game on is the closest the Cavs'll come to stealing one in Oaktown...

we'll see how it plays out though...

 

[Wamu]

I don't think so. I heard them say that he wouldn't get a tech because he was already kicked out. Suspension is a different matter.

This might have already mentioned but I saw he got fined 25K but didn't hear anything about a suspension. And his flagrant 2 foul was downgraded to a 1.

 

[Wamu]

That would actually be the reason he WOULD be suspended. He was already thrown out, so issuing a tech at that point is pointless, next level of punishment is suspension.

Like I just said to trojanfan12 I have yet to see anything about him getting suspended. But that doesn't mean it won't happen. But if the league was going to suspend him wouldn't they have announced it already?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

 

[trojanfan12]

Now they need to fine Lebron for wearing shorts with a suit and all the justice will have been served

Maybe he's going to retire after the season and take Angus Young's spot playing lead guitar for AC/DC?

 

[Wamu]

Hey @ least this year you'll probably be right. Not starting any shit but I do remember you saying he was gonna walk after the '14-'15 season. You also said during the '15-'16 season he would walk but changed your tune after the Cavs pulled off the greatest upset in Finals history.

 

[trojanfan12]

This might have already mentioned but I saw he got fined 25K but didn't hear anything about a suspension. And his flagrant 2 foul was downgraded to a 1.

Yeah, it looks like he's just getting fined. I think that's the right call. Glad he's not suspended.

 

[Wamu]

Yeah, it looks like he's just getting fined. I think that's the right call. Glad he's not suspended.

I agree.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Hey @ least this year you'll probably be right. Not starting any shit but I do remember you saying he was gonna walk after the '14-'15 season. You also said during the '15-'16 season he would walk but changed your tune after the Cavs pulled off the greatest upset in Finals history.

I havent predicted hed leave to this point.
Lets see how this series goes.

 

[Wamu]

I havent predicted hed leave to this point.
Lets see how this series goes.

I'd be shocked if LeBron plays next season in a Cavs uniform.

 

[trojanfan12]

I'd be shocked if LeBron plays next season in a Cavs uniform.

Yeah, even though he and Gilbert clearly don't like each other. I think that if Lebron had his way, he'd just as soon stay in Cleveland and retire a Cav.

Because of that, I think he'll give them every opportunity to improve the roster.

I just don't see how they can improve it enough to even get him out of the East again (assuming the Celtics and Sixers stay healthy), let alone get him another ring.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I'd be shocked if LeBron plays next season in a Cavs uniform.

No chance he comes back to this roster.
Maybe if Love and the draft pick are turned into something he gives them another year?

 

[Wamu]

Yeah, even though he and Gilbert clearly don't like each other. I think that if Lebron had his way, he'd just as soon stay in Cleveland and retire a Cav.

Because of that, I think he'll give them every opportunity to improve the roster.

I just don't see how they can improve it enough to even get him out of the East again (assuming the Celtics and Sixers stay healthy), let alone get him another ring.

It would be nice to see LeBron retire as a Cav. But I can understand if he leaves. I still think Gilbert made a mistake getting rid of Griffin. I guess this off season we'll see how good this new GM is. I think it'll take a miracle to greatly improve the roster though.

 

[Wamu]

No chance he comes back to this roster.
Maybe if Love and the draft pick are turned into something he gives them another year?

Could be. But right now it's impossible to guess what the Cavs might try to pull off.

 

[trojanfan12]

It would be nice to see LeBron retire as a Cav. But I can understand if he leaves. I still think Gilbert made a mistake getting rid of Griffin. I guess this off season we'll see how good this new GM is. I think it'll take a miracle to greatly improve the roster though.

Yeah, I think getting rid of Griffin might have been a bigger mistake than getting rid of Kyrie. At least Lebron trusted Griffin to be able to do something. I doubt he trusts the new guy and he damn sure doesn't trust Gilbert.

The Cavs are stuck between a rock and a hard place as far as improving their roster.

In order to have a shot at at least getting out of the East, they need Lebron and 2 other stars, imo (and that's not even talking about beating the Warriors).

I don't see the #8 getting them a star either through the draft or via trade. If they pair Love with the #8, that could get them a star, but they would still be 1 star short.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Yeah, I think getting rid of Griffin might have been a bigger mistake than getting rid of Kyrie. At least Lebron trusted Griffin to be able to do something. I doubt he trusts the new guy and he damn sure doesn't trust Gilbert.

The Cavs are stuck between a rock and a hard place as far as improving their roster.

In order to have a shot at at least getting out of the East, they need Lebron and 2 other stars, imo (and that's not even talking about beating the Warriors).

I don't see the #8 getting them a star either through the draft or via trade. If they pair Love with the #8, that could get them a star, but they would still be 1 star short.

At least they’d still have Tristan and JR.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Could be. But right now it's impossible to guess what the Cavs might try to pull off.

Also, its not like James can recruit a player like Love, knowing the other team will do it like with Wiggins.

 

[Wamu]

Yeah, I think getting rid of Griffin might have been a bigger mistake than getting rid of Kyrie. At least Lebron trusted Griffin to be able to do something. I doubt he trusts the new guy and he damn sure doesn't trust Gilbert.

The Cavs are stuck between a rock and a hard place as far as improving their roster.

In order to have a shot at at least getting out of the East, they need Lebron and 2 other stars, imo (and that's not even talking about beating the Warriors).

I don't see the #8 getting them a star either through the draft or via trade. If they pair Love with the #8, that could get them a star, but they would still be 1 star short.

All the reasons you mentioned are why I think he leaves. The moves they would need to make seem next to impossible.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Rob Lowe pitching Atkins products.....I bet it tastes like hot buttered garbage.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yeah, even though he and Gilbert clearly don't like each other. I think that if Lebron had his way, he'd just as soon stay in Cleveland and retire a Cav.

Because of that, I think he'll give them every opportunity to improve the roster.

I just don't see how they can improve it enough to even get him out of the East again (assuming the Celtics and Sixers stay healthy), let alone get him another ring.

This. They aren't going to be able to improve that much and James will be a year older.

And Boston and Philly will be better next season.