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Posted by Leisher on Jun. 30 2014,08:25

< Heat's "Big Three" negotiating their contracts. >

The interesting part there is that they're doing it without the team being involved.

They are sitting down and plotting out the terms of their contracts without anyone from the team negotiating with them...

This is not good. This is the inmates running the asylum.

Word on the street is that executives were mad when these three first pulled their little stunt. This goes well beyond that.

If the players can now dictate who will be playing where, and now, the terms of their contracts, it basically destroys the game and the league.

Teams in states without state taxes instantly have a massive advantage. As do big market teams. I don't think a handful of superstars are going to be clamoring to team up in Milwaukee.

I expect the league and its owners are already discussing what they can do to end this trend.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 30 2014,09:10

Hilarious.

QUOTE

James, 29, has never been the single highest-paid player on his team in his 11-year NBA career.

What a crime.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 30 2014,09:54

The NBA can tell them no. And if they don't like that, suck it.

I have no problem with them doing it.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 07 2014,07:34

You heard it here first, LeBron is coming back to Cleveland.... BOOK IT!

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 07 2014,07:45

Actually, I heard it elsewhere first. Chris Broussard and some guy named "QTip" both tweeted it over the weekend.

What I don't understand is why you'd want to jinx it by publicly declaring it? To me, that's bad juju.

James has a meeting with Riley this week, and hasn't actually met with anyone from the Cavs. Plus, the Cavs have to dump Jack and his $6 million contract first.

I've heard some folks claiming Gilbert's letter is still a big issue, but I think that's horseshit. That letter showed Gilbert cared, and is passionate about the team. Someone like LeBron is going to be able to recognize that this far away from the "decision".

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 07 2014,07:54

Dan Gilbert's personal jet was suspiciously in Miami yesterday.. hmmm..

Also, Brian Windhorst reported that the letter that Dan wrote was able to be seen on the Cavs websight since he wrote it. Well today, it was taken off.... hmmm

tomarrow is the 4 year anniversary of the infamous decision. Maybe Lebron says he's bringing his talents to the shores of Lake Erie... hmmm

Pat Riley basically called Lebron a pussy if he walks out now. That definetly rubbed Lebron the wrong way. And i don't care what anyone says, Lebron deserves to be the highest paid player on the team. Wade and Bosh are glue factory, pay the man.

Reports have a three way trade with the Nets and some other team that Jack will be a salary dump trade... hmmm

And of course the Chris Broussard thing carries some weight.. that and even loud mouth Stephen A. Smith is saying don't count Cleveland out.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 07 2014,08:03

< http://au.ibtimes.com/article....mor.htm >

Lebrons agent is making it his mission to bring James back to C-town.

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 07 2014,08:43

I'm sure he looks forward to hanging out with Johnny Asshole at all Bieber's parties.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 07 2014,09:43

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Temper your expectations. That's all smoke. You have a habit of always assuming the absolutely best case scenario. Just trying to help you avoid heartbreak if he goes back to Miami, or elsewhere.

That being said, I'm rooting for LBJ to go back to the Cavs. Why?
-Because I want the #1 player in the league to show young kids coming up that he has some integrity.
-I want to believe that winning for your home (close enough) is still important to these overpaid, spoiled athletes.
-I want to think that a guy of LBJ's talent has access to people smart enough to tell him this is the right move.
-I want Cleveland to get a winner, and I'd prefer it not be the Browns.

Finally, the drama that would come from all this is mind boggling.
-LBJ to the Cavs and the likely vets who would follow him. (Ray Allen is at the top of that list.)
-Bosh would likely leave and go to the Rockets.
-Bosh (unless the Rockets pay him), Wade, and Haslim all took lower pay to get James back. That's a BIG deal that nobody is talking about. Did they do it based on him saying he's coming back? Did they do it as a tactic to bait him into staying? It could be a really expensive mistake. Each is going to lose millions even if LBJ stays.
-All those vets the Heat have waiting would probably retire or sign elsewhere.
-The Heat would be decimated. Haven't they traded away a lot of future picks trying to keep this team together? They would go from first to worst in the Eastern Conference overnight, and would be stuck in a slow rebuild without draft picks.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 07 2014,12:13

The Heat finally got a free agent in McRoberts, but Houston is now offering Bosh a max contract. Broussard says he's seriously considering it< based on a conversation with James this weekend >.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 07 2014,12:22

(Leisher @ Jul. 07 2014,12:43)

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Temper your expectations.

Trust me, i really am not getting my hopes up.

I really have hated the NBA for this very reason. The inmates run the asylum. But it would make a Cleveland team relavent and anything at this point is worth the shot.

But i will NOT be heartbroken if he doesn't come back, I'll just continue to not watch the NBA like i already do.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 07 2014,12:49

Signing Danny Granger seems like a desperation move. I think the Heat know they're on the verge of losing everything.

It still wouldn't shock me to see them all back with Miami, but at this point, they might be giving up too much to stay.

How do you turn down $90 million if you're Bosh, when the Heat want to pay you 50-60 million, and James only wants a 1-2 year deal?

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 07 2014,15:08

You know what really annoys me? The talking heads who say Miami is a better fit for LeBron.

They claim Miami's roster is just built for a championship run over the Cavs. Really? What's that based on? The Heat have 4 players under contract: a rookie who has never played in the NBA, an "ok" free agent from a bad team with no playoff experience, a washed up free agent with minimal playoff experience, and a bench player.

Nobody knows who else the Heat will sign because everyone else that's worth a damn is signing elsewhere. How the fuck can you say Miami's roster is a better fit for LeBron when they don't have a roster!?

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 08 2014,08:11

So understandably so, Cleveland radio is abuzz with nothing but Lebron talk. All sorts of people are calling in and claiming they got inside information from all various sources, mothers hairdressers, school board people, real estate agents etc.. Its really facinating and quite hilarious to listen too.

But one well known radio host said that he talked to a Cavs player who claimed that Lebron told him to "Be ready and be prepared". Now maybe he's just telling this bum that he's gonna dog Cleveland again and shove it up our asses again, but i kinda doubt that. If this bit of info is true then i would believe Lebron might be coming back home.

And besides, it would be the biggest story. Him going back to Miami or anywhere else for that matter doesn't have the HUGE epic story like him going back to Cleveland, and lets be honest thats what he really wants. Well, that and rings, and Cleveland has the roster to build around him.

If he comes back there will be 4 #1 overall picks on one roster. The last team to have that was the Lakers of the 80's and they were pretty good.

Oh and one more little bit of tasty info... In Vegas the Cavs went from 40-1 to 10-1 to win the Championship, do you think they might know something?...

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 08 2014,08:20

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Oh and one more little bit of tasty info... In Vegas the Cavs went from 40-1 to 10-1 to win the Championship, do you think they might know something?...

Yes, they know that a lot of folks put money on the Cavs to win the title based on all the rumors about LeBron coming home, so they lowered the odds. Nothing more. (Seriously, google it. That's what happened. It was a front page story on espn.com for most of the night last night.)

I'm rooting for you guys in the LeBron sweepstakes, and you might find out today. There is a rumor that he's meeting with Riley today in Vegas (this was on Sportscenter last night).

The biggest indicator you should watch right now other than an announcement from LeBron is the whole Bosh/Houston situation. They're offering him more money for fewer years, and everyone is saying it's a perfect fit for him. Plus, there's the whole "he had a phone call with LeBron and based on that he's looking at his options thing". If Bosh goes, Cleveland getting LeBron back is almost assured.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 08 2014,08:25

(Leisher @ Jul. 08 2014,11:20)

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Yeah, i knew that.. Lots of people placed the bet to get high odds and Vegas lowers the odds. Its a numbers game, i get it.

I just wanted to point that out. Getting a little excited over hear.

...But in all actuallity, i fully expect the worst. Its just ingrained in us Cleveland fans.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 08 2014,08:31

I don't think that's true for you.

I've never known anyone more optimistic about consistent bad luck and shit being thrown at them than you and your damn Cleveland teams.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 08 2014,10:53

< Here's an article saying the signs show James is going back to the Heat. >

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 09 2014,07:30

Jerret Jack just traded.. The books have been cleared to give someone else a max contract.. hmmm

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 09 2014,08:11

Let's say LeBron does go to Cleveland. Can McRoberts and Granger back out of their deals with Miami? They only have verbal agreements since actual deals can't happen until later this week.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 09 2014,08:40

Per ESPN Cleveland's Tony Rizzo..

The Cavs have a trade offer on the table with the T-wolves for Kevin Love in exchange for Andrew Wiggins.

This is a great deal for both teams. No way Minnesota keeps K-Love after next year and if this brings in LeBron, its an obvious win for Cleveland.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 09 2014,08:43

< Cavs are now pursuing Ray Allen. >

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 09 2014,08:44

THE PIECES ARE FALLING IN PLACE!!!!!!

...but in all seriousness, im still sceptical, nervous and am waiting for the worst.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 09 2014,10:16

I've now heard the Cavs are pursuing Mike Miller too.

Even if LeBron stays with the Heat, the Cavs fans should be proud of the effort that's been made.

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 09 2014,10:18

Long as he doesn't rent more TV time to announce shit this time around, I really don't care.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 09 2014,10:21

i wouldn't trade Wigging for Love unless i knew for sure we had Lebron in the bag.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 09 2014,10:41

ESPM reporting that the Cavs are also after James Jones, a LeBron favorite.

Chandler Parsons is their next target if LeBron goes back to Miami.

I can't stand the NBA, but I am enjoying the drama.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 10 2014,06:01

< http://www.cleveland.com/travel...._c.html >

Even Cedar Point is getting in on the Lebron recruitment.

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 10 2014,08:00

Remember the part in Storm of the Century when the dude has to give up his child to the demon to save everyone? I could see the entire city of Cleveland offering up their firstborn for a championship in damn near anything.

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 10 2014,10:23

< Donnie's still not done >.

QUOTE

"Make no mistake today," Sterling shouted toward the end of his second day of testimony in the trial to determine his wife's right to make a $2 billion deal to sell the Clippers, "I will never, ever sell this team and until I die I will be suing the NBA for this terrible violation under antitrust."

Posted by TheCatt on Jul. 11 2014,09:42

Stranger must be happy.

Too bad Lebron's going to get injured this year.

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 11 2014,09:46

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"When I left Cleveland, I was on a mission," James told SI. "I was seeking championships, and we won two. But Miami already knew that feeling. Our city hasn't had that feeling in a long, long, long time. My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question. But what's most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio."

What a backhanded statement. "Yeah, I got the fuck out of this place because you're all perennial losers. But I, your god, lord, and master, have returned, and I'll see if I can shake one trophy free from my sleeves before I bail on you suckers again."

Posted by TheCatt on Jul. 11 2014,14:24

Did Stranger die?

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 11 2014,20:26

I've texted him all day and received no response. I was worried, but then checked his woman's FB page, and they were in Cedar Point all day.

I'm sure he's now masturbating watching ESPN.

In different news, fuck the MSM trying to pretend Miami fans are acting better than Cleveland fans did when LeBron left.

Miami fans are notoriously shitty. They don't support their teams, and the Heat couldn't sell out until LeBron came. When your city is nothing but fair weather fans, you're not likely to get much emotion out of them.

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 12 2014,11:26

I though he heard about the LeBron trade and maybe went off to celebrate David Carradine style.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 12 2014,14:51

Yes, I was outta town when I heard the news.

I never once doubted his comeback. I called it a year ago.. didn't I?..?

I'll be totally satisfied when I see a championship tho, its really what all this is about its been waaaaaay too long.

Either way its an exciting time for us Cleveland fans, now its time to go party David Carradine style!!

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 12 2014,15:02

True story: my sister-in-law was working the bar when he came into town for a convention about eight years ago. Said he pulled up a chair, asked for a bottle of Remy, and paid with cash.

Posted by GORDON on Jul. 13 2014,21:10

I came to this thread just to see if you were talking about Lebron. Such big fucking news around here.... they are even talking about renaming the Raptor at Cedar Point, "The King James." I will never call it that any more than I call that renamed bridge in Toledo "The King Bridge." It's the Cherry Street Bridge. On Cherry Street. Named after some guy, not the fruit.

But anyway, it was my impression that this guy was perceived as a huge butthole. Why all this excitement?

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 13 2014,21:24

(GORDON @ Jul. 13 2014,23:10)

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The entire population of Cleveland would felch whatever pro athlete spearheaded a championship run.

QUOTE

Cleveland has waited longer than any other city with at least three major sports franchises to win a title. The last time a Cleveland professional sports team won a championship was in 1964 when the Cleveland Browns won the NFL Championship (pre-Super Bowl era).

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 14 2014,05:19

(Malcolm @ Jul. 14 2014,00:24)

QUOTE

The entire population of Cleveland would felch whatever pro athlete spearheaded a championship run.

True story

Posted by GORDON on Jul. 14 2014,08:11

Bah. I'd rather be a loser than a whore.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 14 2014,08:14

but when you've been a loser in all 3 sports for over 50 years... I'll gladly be the dirty whore for a winner once

Posted by GORDON on Jul. 14 2014,08:17

Bah.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 16 2014,06:22

So everybody knows that Lebron only signed a 2 year deal with an option to opt out after a year. Sure, sounds like he's leaving but there is more to it. The new collective barganing agreement is up in two years and the salary cap will go up and Lebron would be in line to earn the new max contract at that time and that would be millions of more dollars. I'm sure you have all heard of that too, but there is even more to it than that..

As of right now players are not allowed to be owners of NBA franchises. The scuttlebutt around town is that in the next collective bargaining agreement that will be on the table. i fully expect Lebron to be a part owner of the Cavaliers in a few years. There is no doubt that Lebron wants to be an owner, just look at Jordan and Magic, both NBA owners and i'm sure Lebron sees himself on the same level as them. And what better way to make sure to keep a superstar in town than giving them a piece of the pie.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 16 2014,07:13

Yeah, I heard about him wanting to be an owner before he even made his decision. Also, knew about the new salary cap coming, and why he was signing a short term deal. He was very clear to everyone that this is his last stop despite the 2 year contract.

As for players who become owners, is Magic an owner? I thought he just had interest in the Clippers. Jordan is as bad an owner as he was a great basketball player. He's terrible. By all accounts he does nothing and rarely shows up.

I think players wanting to be owners is fine. Save up your money, and buy a stake in a franchise. However, handing them part ownership just because they happen to play there, that's a bit shakier.

Look, I'm all for employee owned. My company is employee owned and we have profit sharing. People around here actually think about dollars and cents because they'll see that money returned to them in the long run.

In pro sports, you're talking about a property/brand that a billionaire has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to purchase. Whose most public employees are paid millions to play a game. Does he/she also need to hand over the keys to the empire? Really?

What is that player/owner going to bring to the table? Cash flow? Wise personnel decisions? Will they coach the team?

Look, I'm all for employee owned as my company is employee owned and we have profit sharing. However, I'm not making millions, nor do I believe that just because they hired me here it makes me qualified to make decisions for the company's overall direction.

I think if NBA players want ownership, then they should ask for lowered salaries in return. They can get their pay up higher via profit sharing. Make their team more successful, meaning more ticket sales, meaning a bigger pay check. Get better on the court and get more ad deals, and a bigger pay check because you're putting more butts in seats.

I just don't see why owners should have to sacrifice ownership. What are they getting out of it?

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 16 2014,07:36

I'm sure that this only applies to one man in the NBA right now. I have heard that the Cavs are already worth $250 Million more the day Lebron committed to them. Also the city commissioner was on the radio yesterday and he said the Cleveland's economy should see about a $500 million dollar increase because of him. Oh yeah, Dan Gilbert just happens to own the Horseshoe casino located right smack dab next to the Q arena, you think that he will see some of that cash flow there too?

So Lebron is a different kind of athlete, he is literally world wide. Giving up a percentage of your franchise to ensure many years of inflated income even after he retires i'm sure is worth the investment.

I don't see the Knicks giving up anything for Carmelo, guy can't even win a playoff game. Maybe Keving Durant in his next contract, he sure has changed the fortunes of OKC, but he may have to win championships to get an ownership stake. This is truely only for the biggest of the biggest stars, the ones that transend the sport and bring in money in other ways than just by winning. And this is all just speculation at this point, of course.

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 16 2014,08:32

"What a vivid imagination."

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 16 2014,08:44

(Malcolm @ Jul. 16 2014,11:32)

QUOTE

"What a vivid imagination."

dont get it

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 16 2014,08:53

(Stranger @ Jul. 16 2014,10:44)

QUOTE

(Malcolm @ Jul. 16 2014,11:32)

QUOTE

"What a vivid imagination."

dont get it

I'll give you the line immediately prior before I mock you mercilessly.

QUOTE

Soon we will have all the five Sankara Stones, and the Thuggee will be all-powerful!

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 16 2014,08:57

You don't believe me? You will, Dr. Jones. You will become a true believer

Posted by Malcolm on Jul. 16 2014,10:32

< Dwight Howard deletes tweet >. Not about LeBron.

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 17 2014,06:21

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 17 2014,06:51

HAHAHAHA!! That is just about exactly how all Cleveland fans feel. Perfect!

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 17 2014,19:52

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 24 2014,08:13

< Ray Ray is leaning Cavs. >

Posted by Leisher on Jul. 24 2014,20:36

< James Harden: Teammate of the year! >

What a dick.

Now I love the fact that Houston got screwed in free agency. I'm sure Harden's comments won't help them land folks in free agency next year either.

Posted by Stranger on Jul. 25 2014,09:26

< http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj9Ei7FGQgg >

Lebron James' coming home letter read by the best voice ever!

Posted by Leisher on Aug. 05 2014,08:55

< Love-Wiggins trade almost a done deal. >

Posted by Leisher on Aug. 07 2014,07:54

< Love to Cavs is done. >

Posted by Stranger on Aug. 07 2014,08:19

(Leisher @ Aug. 07 2014,10:54)

QUOTE

< Love to Cavs is done. >

< http://www.cleveland.com/akron....il.html >

...And bitter ass Dan Lebatard has the balls to put up one of these.

He only personally hand delivered that city 2 titles, and they are saying you're welcome?!?!

Posted by Leisher on Aug. 07 2014,20:28

< Suspended 2 days. >

Posted by Malcolm on Aug. 07 2014,21:01

QUOTE

If you have any information on the size and wood grain of the stick up ESPN's ass, email us

At least invite him on Sports Center and slam him publicly. During an interview, "Le Batard" turns into "Le Bastard" so damn easily. Do I have to run that network myself?

Posted by Malcolm on Aug. 07 2014,21:03

(Leisher @ Aug. 07 2014,09:54)

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< Love to Cavs is done. >

Can I start calling them K-Bron? J-Love?

Posted by Leisher on Aug. 08 2014,21:25

< Kevin Love: Overrated or underrated? >

Great article.

Posted by Leisher on Aug. 19 2014,09:17

< Ballmer's a little nuts. >

Posted by Malcolm on Aug. 22 2014,16:01

(Leisher @ Aug. 19 2014,11:17)

QUOTE

< Ballmer's a little nuts. >

This clip was legendary when I was in uni.

Posted by Leisher on Sep. 07 2014,15:37

< Atlanta Hawks owner selling because he's racist. >

He self-reported his "crime".

QUOTE

Levenson writes in a statement that the racially offensive comments came as he pondered ways to bridge Atlanta's racial sports divide and increase fan attendance at Hawks' games.

"In trying to address those issues, I wrote an e-mail two years ago that was inappropriate and offensive," he said. "I trivialized our fans by making clichéd assumptions about their interests (i.e. hip hop vs. country, white vs. black cheerleaders, etc.) and by stereotyping their perceptions of one another (i.e. that white fans might be afraid of our black fans). By focusing on race, I also sent the unintentional and hurtful message that our white fans are more valuable than our black fans."

"If you're angry about what I wrote, you should be," Levenson continued in the statement. "I'm angry at myself, too. It was inflammatory nonsense. We all may have subtle biases and preconceptions when it comes to race, but my role as a leader is to challenge them, not to validate or accommodate those who might hold them."

That's racist? Really? REALLY?

So, by that logic, Tampax is sexist because all of their ads are clearly for women.

We're honestly at a point where we have to pretend that we can't use demographics to advertise?

I should have sued those racists at Disney during the year all of their ads featured black people whom they were trying to get to come to the park.

This shit is insanity.

If a female black lawyer walks into a restaurant, it's not racism that makes the wait staff hope they don't get her, it's experience and demographics.

Posted by TheCatt on Sep. 07 2014,15:39

I'm confused as to what the fuck he did and why?

Posted by Malcolm on Sep. 07 2014,17:40

He wants to sell the Hawks and saying, "They suck because I ran them into the ground," sounds worse than the above.

Posted by Leisher on Sep. 08 2014,09:48

< Historically good smack talk. >

< Some history on Harden's defensive play. >

Posted by Leisher on Sep. 08 2014,12:20

I can't stop laughing at that gif of Harden. Ty Lawson is brilliant.

Anyway, < Kareem agrees that Levenson isn't a racist. >

What's the real story behind this sale?

Posted by Malcolm on Sep. 08 2014,12:41

The real question is: it's the Hawks, so who cares?

Posted by Leisher on Sep. 09 2014,09:58

< Apparently, GM Danny Ferry is the racist one in the Hawks. >

His comments are WAY worse than anything Levenson said.

And I still can't stop laughing at Harden as the Cowboys defensive coordinator.

Posted by Leisher on Sep. 10 2014,16:08

< "Civil rights leaders" are offended by cancelled meeting. >

WTF is a civil rights leader? How do you get that job? Election? Do you pull a sword out of a tone? Is it a who is the biggest asshole contest?

QUOTE

The Rev. Markel Hutchins said the meeting with CEO Steve Koonin was called off "at the last minute." He later said he received a call from Hawks spokesman Garin Narain on Tuesday night asking the appointment be postponed.

Hutchins said he needed to hear that request from Koonin, and because Koonin didn't personally cancel the meeting, the group of 12 civil rights leaders showed up as planned.

When they entered Philips Arena and were told there would be no meeting, Hutchins and the other leaders said they were insulted.

"The entire civil rights community, locally and nationally, have been offended, the likes of which we have not seen in this community in decades," Hutchins said.

So they called you Tuesday night saying it was cancelled, but you showed up anyway and then decided that because there was no meeting, you were more offended that you have been in decades?

Are you fucking serious? Choke on a cock you Al Sharpton wannabe. You're no fucking leader. You're a joke. You're part of the problem, and I guarantee you that you're a racist. Don't try and pretend that in all black meetings you haven't uttered the words "cracker" or "honkie" or listened to jokes about white people.

The black people of Atlanta should fire every single one of you ass clowns that showed up to a cancelled meeting and then shoved your ignorant ass in front of a camera.

Civil Rights Leaders = Self Promoters

Posted by TPRJones on Sep. 10 2014,16:47

They're just looking for reasons to be offended.

Posted by Malcolm on Sep. 25 2014,07:28

< The Toilet >.

Posted by Leisher on Sep. 25 2014,08:12

That's just fantastic.

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 02 2014,11:30

< Douchebag talks about > what's it like being a douchebag.

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"I think I'm the most underrated superstar that's out there but that doesn't matter to me," Anthony told ESPN when asked if he felt he was underrated because he’s never won an NBA championship.

Trying to give AI a run for biggest asshole in modern thugball history?

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 14 2014,10:49

< 11 minute quarters >?

Posted by Leisher on Oct. 14 2014,11:22

What's the point?

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 14 2014,11:34

QUOTE

“Since there is a shorter clock, it affects playing time, so it’ll be interesting to see how it plays into substitution patterns.”

Fuck only knows since 50% of all NBA TV time seems to be the last 60 seconds.

Posted by TheCatt on Oct. 14 2014,18:41

(Leisher @ Oct. 14 2014,14:22)

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What's the point?

That could be asked of the entire NBA.

Posted by Stranger on Oct. 30 2014,12:14

LEBRON!

Posted by Stranger on Oct. 30 2014,12:30

Cleveland is the center of the sports universe today.

Celebs confirmed to be in town today: Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Leo Dicaprio, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Michael Strahan, and everybody's alltime favorite the Biebs!!!

Yes! Beibs is in town for Johnny and to watch Lebron! hahahaah

< http://www.cleveland.com/enterta....sp.html >

Posted by Malcolm on Nov. 19 2014,10:23

< Gay calls it a day >.

Posted by Leisher on Nov. 19 2014,11:08

(Stranger @ Oct. 30 2014,15:30)

QUOTE

If a meteor hit Cleveland today, one could argue that our nation would improve.

Posted by Malcolm on Nov. 19 2014,11:19

I'll cut JT some slack. At least he can play all the instruments he tours with. And he can write his own songs.

Posted by Leisher on Nov. 19 2014,11:25

Collateral damage.

Posted by Malcolm on Nov. 19 2014,11:35

(Leisher @ Nov. 19 2014,13:25)

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Collateral damage.

Yeah, I'd say that. Probably give him a statue or something after it. Screw everyone else.

Posted by Leisher on Dec. 02 2014,10:13

< Great play > even though he traveled and threw an elbow at the end.

Posted by Malcolm on Dec. 10 2014,10:57

< Magic on the Lakers >.

Posted by Leisher on Dec. 10 2014,11:11

In one of Bill Simmons' recent columns a reader emailed him a genius idea to keep teams from tanking:

< From Simmons' Week 13 column. >

QUOTE

Saying the NFL cares about player safety is like saying the 2014-15 Sixers care about their fans. That reminds me — two readers took last week’s “Should the Sixers be relegated?” conversation even further:

Q: What about combining NBA relegation with wrestling’s “loser leaves town” concept? 30 spots every season for 31 franchises. Worst team “leaves town” (or in the case, disappears for a year), to be replaced by Seattle’s expansion team. The next season, 2015’s worst team returns and takes the spot of 2016’s worst team. (Obviously, this works for other sports- hello, L.A. Raiders!) Can you imagine the difference in the environment at the end of the year- when, instead of playing in dead arenas, teams would play in front of a bunch of frenzied fans worried about losing their franchise?
—John, Santiago, Chile

Q: Create a 31st “expansion” team (Seattle anyone?) that serves as the first franchise to sit out Year One. The worst team from Year One’s season then sits out Year Two — they can’t sell tickets, but break even through revenue sharing. I’m still working on what the sitting-out players would do for the year.
—Younger, Houston

BS: Yeah, that’s a problem. You can’t force 15 NBA players to sit out a season. But we actually have this rule in my West Coast fantasy football league — 11 franchises, 10 spots, the previous year’s winner gets to “vote out” one team before every draft. It’s always exciting, but it peaked in 2012 when our crazy friend Brad nearly snapped after getting voted out. Here, look:

There's a video here, but if you want to see it, go to the column itself. Linked above.

I don’t know how you capture that magic for a professional sports league, but here’s one possible way: We make Seattle a franchise-in-waiting. If any other franchise loses 70 games AND gets outscored by 15 points per game, Seattle immediately assumes control of that team. Like, for good. That roster become the Seattle SuperSonics for the following season; meanwhile, Philly becomes the franchise-in-waiting and can’t get another team until someone loses 70 games AND gets outscored by 15 points per game.

Ask yourself this: If this rule were in place … would any NBA franchise even think about tanking a season as egregiously as the Sixers are throwing away the 2014-15 season? No way. Not a chance.

Posted by Leisher on Jan. 12 2015,08:47

I am not a huge NBA fan as you all know. That being said, I've been following the Cavs this year due to the Lebron thing and at the behest of my brother-in-law.

I think the owner needs to have a meeting with Irving, James, and Love and ask them what they need to win. He needs to tell them to be as honest as possible with him and each other. If they're not the right fit, he could make a big trade and get them where they want to be and bring in other pieces.

End of the day, they need to fire their coach. Not that it's his fault for what's happening, but I think he's lost the team. They need a coach with a bigger personality to handle this group. That's the secret to how the Heat won with their "big three". No not Spolstra, but they had Riley backing him. Those three listened to Riley.

The Cavs need a Riley or a Phil Jackson to get that team united and playing on the same page. Someone to control the egos and get them playing as a team, and not individuals.

Posted by Stranger on Jan. 12 2015,08:55

Blatt will be fired, that's a no brainer its just a matter of time now. They hired him before Lebron came back because he was the only coach who would take the job. Had Lebron came back first the Cavs would have had a much higher profile coach in there.

Posted by Leisher on Jan. 12 2015,08:58

Phil would be such a no brainer for that job. It's too bad he took the Knicks GM job or I think he would have happily coached the Cavs.

Posted by Leisher on Jan. 30 2015,06:20

< Timberwolves are classless. >

Posted by Malcolm on Feb. 06 2015,10:57

< Is this sexist >? I say no.

Posted by TheCatt on Feb. 06 2015,11:34

Hell no. he didn't say "women should ref women's games" or "no women can ref the NBA" or anything like that. He simply used the gender appropriate pronoun for referring to the woman.

Posted by Leisher on Feb. 06 2015,13:11

The people who are making it sexist are the ones calling it sexist.

Posted by Malcolm on Feb. 25 2015,10:25

< LeBron gets Scottie's record >.

Posted by Leisher on Mar. 05 2015,10:47

< WTF was DeAndre Jordan doing? >

That was for the win!

Posted by Leisher on Mar. 06 2015,10:34

So close...

Posted by Leisher on Mar. 11 2015,13:20

< The salary cap is going to skyrocket. >

Posted by Malcolm on Mar. 20 2015,11:02

< T-Wolves sign a new guy > ... because he was within a train ride.

Posted by Leisher on Apr. 27 2015,09:44

I don't really give a shit about the NBA, but imho < this was a shitty play >. I don't think the intent was to injure, but I think he was trying to cause pain.

Posted by Malcolm on Apr. 27 2015,10:15

No one goes on the floor specifically to dislocate something. Fucker should be suspended for the remainder of the series.

Posted by Leisher on Apr. 27 2015,10:24

QUOTE

Fucker should be suspended for the remainder of the series.

Series is over. The problem is that the offender is now done with his season. His team got swept.

Meanwhile, Love's team has to go a minimum of 2 weeks without him.

That's bullshit.

Posted by Malcolm on Apr. 27 2015,10:26

(Leisher @ Apr. 27 2015,12:24)

QUOTE

Fucker should be suspended for the remainder of the series.

Series is over. The problem is that the offender is now done with his season. His team got swept.

Meanwhile, Love's team has to go a minimum of 2 weeks without him.

That's bullshit.

Then he ought to be out for the first 20 games of next season and fined on top of it.

Posted by Stranger on Apr. 27 2015,10:28

That was totally dirty pool by Olynyk. The Celtics had nothing to lose and were clearly frustrated with the Cavs having an answer to everything that they threw at them all series long. They resorted to goon tactics and the Cavs got pulled into it. Bringing Perkins off the bench to be an enforcer was fine in my opinion, but when JR Smith threw a backhand later in the game it was too much. He will most likely get suspended for a game or two and he will be needed for a tough series against the Bulls.

Hopefully the Bucks can pull out another win to extend the series another few days so Love can heal up and get back in time. Looks like he'll be out two weeks.

Posted by Leisher on Apr. 27 2015,10:49

"Another game with the Bucks means 48 more minutes where D. Rose could get hurt." (A quote from my Cav's fan brother-in-law.)

Posted by Stranger on Apr. 27 2015,11:14

(Leisher @ Apr. 27 2015,13:49)

QUOTE

"Another game with the Bucks means 48 more minutes where D. Rose could get hurt." (A quote from my Cav's fan brother-in-law.)

That is so true! HAH

The inevitable series between the Bulls and Cavs will be a rough one. < The Cavs and Bulls rivalry (mainly Jokim Noah) goes back quite a ways. > But I highly doubt the Bulls wanna get into a physical series against the Cavs. Lebron is a helluva lot more durable than that pencil neck Rose. I have no doubt the big Perk could easily put him out for a few more months.

Posted by Leisher on Apr. 27 2015,19:01

< Love to miss 4-7 games (next series). >

Olynyk got suspended a single game. That's fucked. His punishment should be however many games Love misses plus a fine.

Posted by Stranger on Apr. 28 2015,09:54

< Kevin Love likely out for the the playoffs... >

Posted by Leisher on Apr. 28 2015,09:59

Olynyk's 1 game suspension now looks even weaker. The NBA should have waited before ruling on that one.

The funny part is that the Celtics are trying to court Love this off season. How much did this hurt their chances of signing him? They certainly would have to kick Olynyk to the curb before Love would come aboard.

Posted by Leisher on May 07 2015,12:33

< Cavs promote domestic abuse. >

Posted by Stranger on May 07 2015,12:45

< And Joakim Noah becomes even more hated in Ohio >

Posted by Leisher on May 07 2015,19:30

Cavs fans take things too far in their harassment of Kelly Olynyk.

What monsters!

Posted by Stranger on May 08 2015,19:47

U gotta be fucking kidding me!

Posted by Leisher on May 08 2015,20:41

Brutal loss, but on the positive, they didn't get blown out.

Posted by Leisher on May 11 2015,07:54

Brutal loss to miracle win in 3 days.

Posted by Stranger on May 11 2015,09:17

It was a very satisfying win yesterday, just watching all the dejected Bulls fans faces was worth it. But I've got a guarded optimism. The Cavs are hurt, Kyrie is only running at about 50% and he is the only other consistent scoring threat for them.

The rest of this series is going to be tough and I think they can win it, and even get past either the Hawks or Wizards in the conference finals. But beating the west with only 1.5 of the big 3 is going to be a tall order.

Its all on Lebron from here on out, yesterday was a good sign he can shoulder the load.

Posted by Stranger on May 12 2015,09:50

Maybe the greatest video I've ever seen. HILARIOUS!

Posted by Malcolm on May 19 2015,21:16

T-wolves win draft lottery. I feel very eh.

Posted by Leisher on May 21 2015,16:00

I'm not a huge NBA fan, but my team is the Celtics (although for Stranger and my brother-in-law I'm rooting for the Cavs this year). Anyway, < this is an amazingly good article about Kevin Garnett >.

It's not just about Garnett either, but what a person must do and be like to win in professional sports.

Posted by Malcolm on May 21 2015,16:17

I will never forget KG, Sprewell, and Sam "The Alien" Cassel taking the T-Wolves to the playoffs about a dozen years ago.

Posted by Leisher on May 22 2015,19:51

Seems like the Cavs got a bye in the Eastern Conference finals. If they're smart, they sit Irving for the rest of the series since they don't need him against Atlanta. They will need him against the Warriors though.

Posted by Malcolm on May 22 2015,19:58

I got to pull for "not Cleveland." The fabric of the universe might unravel if they win a championship.

Posted by Malcolm on May 26 2015,22:00

I watch pretty much zero basketball, but goddamn, that was an ass whuppin'.

Posted by Stranger on May 27 2015,06:27

The Cavaliers have the look of a championship team! They are playing some great ball right now and that is a TEAM from top to bottom. You can see just how hungry that team is to end this 51 years of futility. They are so exciting to watch right now.

Ohh Warriors... Come out and plaaaaaay....

Posted by Leisher on May 27 2015,08:42

(Stranger @ May 27 2015,09:27)

QUOTE

I really hope you don't end up eating those words.

Posted by Malcolm on May 27 2015,08:54

(Leisher @ May 27 2015,10:42)

QUOTE

(Stranger @ May 27 2015,09:27)

QUOTE

I really hope you don't end up eating those words.

Come on, Golden State.

Posted by Stranger on May 27 2015,09:08

Haters gonna hate

Posted by Stranger on May 27 2015,09:12

Not really sure how to read that Malcolm.

Do you mean, Cmon Golden State, GO WIN!

or

Cmon, Golden State? they don't stand a chance against King James

I'm just assuming the first.. because, well.. you're Malcolm.

Posted by Malcolm on May 27 2015,09:15

(Stranger @ May 27 2015,11:12)

QUOTE

If Cleveland wins a championship, there's the slight chance that Cthulu might show up. End of times type shit.

Posted by Stranger on May 27 2015,09:17

(Leisher @ May 27 2015,11:42)

QUOTE

(Stranger @ May 27 2015,09:27)

QUOTE

I really hope you don't end up eating those words.

Not gonna happen. I have never felt more confident in a championship than I do now.

I feel better about this than I did with Ohio State vs. Oregon.

Posted by Malcolm on May 27 2015,09:27

The gods of fate and irony can't quite hear you. Could you speak up?

Posted by Leisher on May 27 2015,13:03

QUOTE

The gods of fate and irony can't quite hear you. Could you speak up?

Yeah, I agree with Malcolm on that one.

It's like you've just bought a lottery ticket and are already spending the cash even though the drawing is later in the week.

Posted by Leisher on May 28 2015,09:58

< Lil B curses the Cavs. >

Whoever the fuck that is...

Posted by Malcolm on May 28 2015,10:30

< LeBron v Michael >.

Posted by Leisher on May 29 2015,07:47

Hey Stranger, post the Shumbert and JR music here.

Posted by Stranger on May 29 2015,07:56

Done!

The Shumpert song was actually done by him, its ok and not nearly as funny as the next one.

Now this one cracks my ass up. Not sung by Smith himself, but the lyrics are great.

Posted by Stranger on May 29 2015,08:10

Oh yeah, there's one more. A local comedian did this song about the big Russian center, Timofey "Teemo" Mozgoff.

Posted by Leisher on May 29 2015,09:40

The JR Smith one is comedy gold. Fucking brilliant.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 01 2015,09:27

< The Dwayne Wade problem. >

Players should get paid what they're worth, but they think it's ALL about them. Look at Stranger. LeBron or no LeBron and he'd be rooting for the team. Stars only put so many asses in seats.

I've always felt sports contracts should be based on performance that year, not past performance.

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 02 2015,06:44

QUOTE

Despite his impeccable past body of work, the 12-year veteran said Monday that he believes he is playing the best basketball of his career right now.

"I think if you put it all together, yeah," James said. "If you put everything together as far as my mind, my body, my game. If you put everything in one bottle, this is probably the best I've been."

So the best player on the planet says he's playing the best ball of his life... I think I like our chances.

Cavs in 6!

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 02 2015,06:56

I bet the '86 Red Sox thought the same thing.

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 02 2015,07:42

Yeah, but basketball is a lot different than baseball in that one man can literally carry the team by himself. For the last 4 years the Cavs were arguably the worst team in basketball now they are in the finals, all because of one man. The same can't be said about baseball.

All I'm saying is, I like our chances. Best look at a championship in a loooooooong time.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 02 2015,07:50

QUOTE

Yeah, but basketball is a lot different than baseball in that one man can literally carry the team by himself.

That really says something about those two sports.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 02 2015,07:50

QUOTE

For the last 4 years the Cavs were arguably the worst team in basketball now they are in the finals, all because of one man.

Due to his off the court moves and influence, yes. He's the reason they're there, and the reason they sucked. He's also the reason they couldn't get it done the first time he was there because he surrounded himself with the wrong players.

Now he's got the right supporting cast, which sort of proves one man CAN'T do it all by himself. Ask Jordan, Bird, Magic, etc.

Hell, ask Dr. J.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 02 2015,10:58

< Finally! Air Jordans for golf. >

People were clamoring for these?

If his basketball shoes make you play better, do these make you lose more bets on the links?

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 04 2015,21:19

(Leisher @ May 27 2015,10:42)

QUOTE

(Stranger @ May 27 2015,09:27)

QUOTE

I really hope you don't end up eating those words.

25% of the way there.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 05 2015,06:23

I don't know what the fuck the Cavs were doing in the 4th quarter. All that stupid iso and shots from long range. You have a size advantage! Get inside.

They really need to work on passing the ball.

This might be weird to say, but Kyrie going out, might actually help their cause. They swept small ball Atlanta without him, and him being in definitely affected JR Smith's production. Should be interesting to see how the chemistry is affected.

Also, the NBA should be fucking embarrassed by that game last night. Stephen Curry put his team up using bush league tactics. That whole "fake a shot to get the defender off his feet, and then jump INTO him initiating contact, yet somehow the guy in the air is considered the rule violator" needs to be removed from the game. What an anti-climatic way to end a game in overtime.

The equivalent would be an NFL game ending with two phantom pass interference calls on back to back plays until the winning team finally got a TD to go ahead on their third try.

Lame shit.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 07 2015,19:52

Come on, GS.

EDIT: ***ahem***

WOOHOO!

OT again, bitches.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 07 2015,20:22

Motherfucker. GS gives it away like a $3 whore.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 08 2015,05:15

I have been very unimpressed by GS. In fact, I think their bending of the rules is an embarrassment to the NBA and makes me wonder if Bill Belicheck is coaching the team.

The Steph Curry fake shot then instigate contact to draw a petty foul move is an absolute joke. He's making a mockery of the game. Glad the announcers called him out on it too.

Also, I've seen better officiating in the WWE. I half expect someone to get chair shot when the officials have their back turned. LeBron is getting MAULED in this series and the officials aren't doing shit about it.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 08 2015,07:23

QUOTE

The Steph Curry fake shot then instigate contact to draw a petty foul move is an absolute joke. He's making a mockery of the game. Glad the announcers called him out on it too.

Don't hate the player. Hate the game.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 08 2015,20:37

< Deflate gate, NBA style >.

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 11 2015,06:57

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 11 2015,20:43

I'm thinking shit's evened up unless someone in Cleveland personally knows god or the devil.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 12 2015,06:06

< wtf Lebron? NWS >

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 12 2015,06:07

I'm thinking this series is over now..

Its been a fun ride, but Cleveland is totally spent.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 12 2015,07:11

(Stranger @ Jun. 12 2015,09:07)

QUOTE

I'm thinking this series is over now..

Its been a fun ride, but Cleveland is totally spent.

C'mon man, you can't just give up like that!

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 12 2015,07:25

(TheCatt @ Jun. 12 2015,09:11)

QUOTE

(Stranger @ Jun. 12 2015,09:07)

QUOTE

I'm thinking this series is over now..

Its been a fun ride, but Cleveland is totally spent.

C'mon man, you can't just give up like that!

Yes, he can. He's from Cleveland.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 12 2015,07:50

I know, and I find his faith entertaining.

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 12 2015,08:09

(TheCatt @ Jun. 12 2015,10:11)

QUOTE

(Stranger @ Jun. 12 2015,09:07)

QUOTE

I'm thinking this series is over now..

Its been a fun ride, but Cleveland is totally spent.

C'mon man, you can't just give up like that!

You know what, you're right!!!

Did Rocky give up after Drago beat his face into a bloody pulp?! NO! he picked his dead ass up off the mat and beat that unstoppable human with his heart and determination!

Did Frodo give in to the temptation of the ring in his deepest, darkest hour with the dark lord Sauron closing in on him? NO!! he delivered that ring into the fires in whence it came!

Did Rudy give up when he was told he was to small, and not athletic enough or good enough to ever amount anything but a piece of shit? NO! he blocked that kick!

So do you think Lebron will give up after his whole team has been decimated with injuries, gets his head gashed, and the whole weight of the city of Cleveland and its 51 years of futility on his shoulders? NO! he will deliver that ring!

Cavs in 6!!

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 12 2015,08:34

QUOTE

So do you think Lebron will give up after his whole team has been decimated with injuries, gets his head gashed, and the whole weight of the city of Cleveland and its 51 years of futility on his shoulders?

LeBron's got a ring. Also, if you'd included any examples that weren't fictional...

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 12 2015,08:37

< http://youtu.be/ep-xgd_eETE >

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 12 2015,08:40

QUOTE

Also, if you'd included any examples that weren't fictional...

I've got none, its all I have..

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 12 2015,08:53

(Stranger @ Jun. 12 2015,10:40)

QUOTE

Also, if you'd included any examples that weren't fictional...

I've got none, its all I have..

You're shitting me. I can think of some.

< One >.

< Two >.

< Three >.

< Four >.

And because I can't resist, < five >.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 12 2015,10:10

Baseball? I prefer Stranger's examples.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 12 2015,10:18

< Fine >.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 12 2015,12:54

Using the Steelers to give a Cleveland team hope? Nice.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 12 2015,13:52

(Leisher @ Jun. 12 2015,14:54)

QUOTE

Using the Steelers to give a Cleveland team hope? Nice.

No one noticed the irony in #5? Also, the 2011 World Series Game 6 was the best comeback I've seen in any sports championship. I fucking hate the Cardinals, too, but I have to give them props for pulling that out.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 12 2015,14:35

(Malcolm @ Jun. 12 2015,16:52)

QUOTE

(Leisher @ Jun. 12 2015,14:54)

QUOTE

Using the Steelers to give a Cleveland team hope? Nice.

I saw baseball and didn't click.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 12 2015,15:09

Philistine. Heretic.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 12 2015,15:45

(Malcolm @ Jun. 12 2015,18:09)

QUOTE

Philistine. Heretic.

Baseball sucks and < no one gives a damn about it any more. >

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 12 2015,17:16

(TheCatt @ Jun. 12 2015,18:45)

QUOTE

(Malcolm @ Jun. 12 2015,18:09)

QUOTE

Philistine. Heretic.

Baseball sucks and < no one gives a damn about it any more. >

Seconded.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 12 2015,18:14

Just because you all have shitty baseball teams in your regions ain't no reason to go hatin'.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 12 2015,18:46

I don't like the teams in my area.

Although, that might actually make me more interested in the game because then I'd be rooting for Cleveland and their championship drought.

Baseball is just so fucking boring. Its die hard fans are also the most pretentious.

"The game is really cerebral!"

< The manager in Bull Durham says otherwise. >

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 15 2015,11:27

3 down, 1 to go. How the fuck does your team lose when you've got someone that's a virtual lock for 40 points per game?

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 15 2015,17:44

Lebron's a dick

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 16 2015,06:33

< Johnny, Lebron and the whole city of Cleveland gets dissed on Monday Night Raw yesterday... IN CLEVELAND! >

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 16 2015,06:40

WTF is with that LeBron video? Is there any backstory or is he just that big of a dick?

Stranger, that link was hilarious. That dude cut a hell of a promo using Cleveland to get himself heat.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 16 2015,06:40

(TheCatt @ Jun. 15 2015,19:44)

QUOTE

Lebron's a dick

Who shows his dick.

QUOTE

WTF is with that LeBron video? Is there any backstory or is he just that big of a dick?

Didn't you get that when he bought an infomercial that one time?

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 16 2015,06:48

QUOTE

Stranger, that link was hilarious. That dude cut a hell of a promo using Cleveland to get himself heat.

I've never been a fan of wrestling, but nowhere else can someone say that and everyone can just laugh at it. Sure, its brutally true, but that is one of the funniest, timeliest disses of Cleveland I've ever seen

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 16 2015,07:24

(Leisher @ Jun. 16 2015,09:40)

QUOTE

WTF is with that LeBron video? Is there any backstory or is he just that big of a dick?

Stranger, that link was hilarious. That dude cut a hell of a promo using Cleveland to get himself heat.

< Apparently it's from 2010 >

< I couldnt find much >

I found one article defending him, but that's it.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 16 2015,08:14

Listen, I realize all great athletes have to be somewhat of an asshole. That attitude that they're the best has to fill them completely for them to be successful (although, there have been clear examples that they're not always assholes).

However, doing that to a kid who works for you is a whole different level of asshole. That's why I'm hoping there's another part to the story like LeBron was fucking with him and bought him dinner later or something.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 16 2015,10:17

(Leisher @ Jun. 16 2015,11:14)

QUOTE

That kid did not work for him. It was an away game at the Bulls. Check the kid's shirt.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 16 2015,19:01

Cleveland should go out, sign a couple smackheads, and put them in the lineup. Why?

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They can probably shoot better.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 16 2015,20:59

Golden State! Golden State! Golden State! The gods of fate and irony heard Stranger just fine.

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 17 2015,06:01

(Stranger @ Jun. 12 2015,11:09)

QUOTE

Cavs in 6!!

You were half right.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 17 2015,06:57

Sorry Stranger. Hell of a run though despite your 2nd and 3rd best players being lost for the season during the playoffs. Fucking brutal luck.

Watching the NBA finals, the one thing it cemented in my head is that the officiating in the NBA is an absolute joke. Simply embarrassing. Watching LeBron get hammered on one end with no whistle, and then Curry initiating contact on the other and get a whistle was ridiculous.

The NBA is doing well, but they need to stop worrying about diversity so much with their officials, and instead hire competent ones.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 19 2015,10:14

< For Stranger >:

QUOTE

Why Cavs losing Finals is good for NBA

Posted by Stranger on Jun. 19 2015,10:50

(Malcolm @ Jun. 19 2015,13:14)

QUOTE

< For Stranger >:

QUOTE

Why Cavs losing Finals is good for NBA

Yeah, I can understand that sentiment... But I don't really care what's good for the NBA! I care about what's good for me!

The only good thing to come out of the Cavs losing is a bunch of African kids are now clothed, wearing Cavaliers 2015 NBA Champions t-shirts!

The same ones I was supposed to be wearing right now...

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 19 2015,10:52

(Stranger @ Jun. 19 2015,12:50)

QUOTE

(Malcolm @ Jun. 19 2015,13:14)

QUOTE

< For Stranger >:

QUOTE

Why Cavs losing Finals is good for NBA

I bet they'll sell you some for cheap.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 23 2015,06:22

Phil Jackson on LeBron: < He travels a lot. >

Hilarious that we're talking about traveling and the NBA. I'm not even sure why they have that rule in their rule book. They never call it.

Phil also talks about how undisciplined the players have become. How offenses have moved from team to individual and how that reflects our society.

He's not wrong. Although, a team offense did win the title this year.

Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 24 2015,12:16

< LeBron > on his failure to bring Cleveland its first championship damn near since Hitler and Hirohito were buddies.

< No Love for Cavs >.

Posted by Leisher on Jun. 26 2015,21:04

< Hornets turned down 6 draft picks for their #9 spot. >

Four of them were first rounders. Wow. I hope Kaminsky does well.

Although, < he's not starting his career in Carolina well >...

QUOTE

Kaminsky when asked whether he associates barbecue as a food or a style of cooking: "It's a sauce."

Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 27 2015,06:07

If NCAA players didn't just disappear I to the ether once they left college, I'd have some feels.

Posted by Malcolm on Sep. 29 2015,20:25

Everyone sit down. Derrick Rose is hurt again. Must be NBA preseason.

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 14 2015,08:57

< Lamar Kardashian > found unconscious at brothel.

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 15 2015,10:19

(Malcolm @ Oct. 14 2015,10:57)

QUOTE

< Lamar Kardashian > found unconscious at brothel.

< Holy shit >. Here's why.

QUOTE

Odom took cocaine and as many as 10 sexual–performance supplement pills leading up to his hospitalization in Las Vegas, according to a 911 call released Wednesday by the Nye County Sheriff’s Department. The product he took was “Reload; 72-hour strong; sexual performance enhancer for men,” two employees of the Love Ranch said on the 911 call.

Posted by Leisher on Oct. 20 2015,10:20

< GMs like the Cavs to win the title this year. >

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 21 2015,10:20

< Wisconsin > store owner locks NBA player out and refuses service.

Posted by Leisher on Oct. 21 2015,19:32

< Thompson and Cavs work out deal. >

Stranger is probably at half mast right now.

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 21 2015,22:46

It makes the failure that much sweeter.

Posted by TheCatt on Oct. 22 2015,05:49

(Malcolm @ Oct. 21 2015,13:20)

QUOTE

< Wisconsin > store owner locks NBA player out and refuses service.

Looks like they had reason

QUOTE

Whitefish Bay Police said it had advised the store to call police if a Red Chevrolet Tahoe like Henson's arrived there after one parked outside the store days earlier raised suspicions that its plates were stolen.

But still, they couldn't recognize a former Tar Hell? FOR SHAME.

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 23 2015,10:43

< Blatt > tries to ward off the gods of choking.

Posted by Stranger on Oct. 27 2015,06:11

Since football season is now over and the NBA starts tonight, I'm just gonna put this right here.

Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 27 2015,07:21

Since it's a Cleveland team, you might want to try Rihanna's "S&M."

Posted by Leisher on Nov. 02 2015,09:03

< It's going to be a historically bad season for the Lakers. >

Phil Jackson is probably laughing his ass off.

Posted by Malcolm on Nov. 24 2015,22:22

Warriors 16-0. Go golden state.

Posted by Leisher on Dec. 01 2015,09:10

< The real James Harden has returned. >

Posted by TheCatt on Dec. 03 2015,08:04

I don't really care about the NBA, but < I like data. >

Posted by Malcolm on Dec. 03 2015,10:12

< Hah. >

QUOTE

This is how good the Warriors are.

The last time a team was as good as the Warriors, it was because they were unfairly hand-crafted into a juggernaut by a league owner who seemed to want a successful team more than a successful league. The last time a team was as good as the Warriors, that team's unstoppable nature proved to be a death knell for its league. The last time a team was as good as the Warriors was 131 freakin' years ago.

Posted by Leisher on Dec. 08 2015,05:42

< NBA owners got fed up with the 76ers rebuilding plan. >

Posted by Malcolm on Dec. 14 2015,12:10

< Rondo's > kind of a dick.

Posted by Malcolm on Dec. 14 2015,20:53

(Malcolm @ Dec. 14 2015,14:10)

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< Rondo's > kind of a dick.

< Asshole backpedals >.

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I did not mean to offend or disrespect anyone

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

QUOTE

You're a mother------- faggot. … You're a f------ faggot, Billy

I'm pretty sure you meant to offend someone.

The Warriors finally lost. Only took 25 games. They look forward to beating Cleveland again this year, Stranger.

Posted by Leisher on Dec. 15 2015,10:48

< The internet pokes fun at LeBron's selfie in his new jacket. >

Posted by Leisher on Dec. 17 2015,15:42

It's not the NBA, < but you've never seen anything like this game. >

Posted by Stranger on Dec. 18 2015,06:09

< Lebron sends pro golfer Jason Day's wife away in a stretcher >

The funny thing is Johnny was sitting in the same seats just on the other side of the press box. Could you imagine, only in Cleveland would the Star basketball player take out the starting QB. Its almost so unbelievable that I'm a little surprised it didn't happen.

Posted by Malcolm on Dec. 18 2015,07:34

(Leisher @ Dec. 17 2015,17:42)

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It's not the NBA, < but you've never seen anything like this game. >

They called someone for traveling?

Posted by Leisher on Dec. 18 2015,08:11

Two teams trying not to lose or win by too much. Hilarious.

I watched that clip of LeBron wondering if Day could have saved his wife, but I don't think so. She was fucked.

I wish it had been Maziel. There probably would have been an explosion of white powder from the chalk on LeBron's hands and the coke in Manziel's nose.

Posted by Malcolm on Dec. 18 2015,08:20

Needed to be LeBron colliding with Johnny Tradebait and both of them injuring something ending in "-CL."

Posted by Malcolm on Dec. 21 2015,10:32

< HAHAHAHAHAHAHA >.

QUOTE

Knicks forward Derrick Williams’ treasure trove of stolen jewelry included four Rolex watches, an Audemars Piguet timepiece and a gold Versace “Jesus” medallion, The Post learned on Sunday.

The double irony of putting Jesus's image on a gold Versace medallion and having it swiped is priceless in and of itself.

Posted by Malcolm on Jan. 11 2016,12:18

< Lamar > gets a pass on his drug charges.

Posted by Leisher on Jan. 18 2016,09:26

< Chewbacca and Lamar Odom made a sex tape. Gross. >

Posted by Malcolm on Jan. 19 2016,13:14

< Hah >.

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Before his return, Curry was quoted as saying: "Obviously, walking in the locker room, it'll be good memories." So far so good. The Warriors did win the championship there and who wouldn't want to relive that?

But then, in a line that defined his subtle heel turn, Curry added: "Hopefully, it still smells a little bit like champagne."

Posted by Malcolm on Jan. 23 2016,10:54

< Cavs hit the big, red > panic button halfway through the season.

Posted by Leisher on Jan. 23 2016,10:59

Normally I'd say they're crazy, but this was a needed move. Blatt was clearly out of his element with the situation in Cleveland. Not sure the new guy will work either. I know Stranger has said the players love him, but I don't think they need an enabler.

They need a leader. They need a Phil Jackson type.

Posted by Leisher on Jan. 26 2016,09:48

< Blake Griffin is an idiot. >

I have to assume a lawsuit will be pending.

Posted by Malcolm on Jan. 28 2016,10:36

< Not to be outdone > by the NFL tapping Coldplay, the NBA has retained Sting.

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This is how he wants to be seen: as a rich, bored, incurious tourist, transforming the world around him, its richness and mystery and wonder, into a sonic paper towel to mop up the inconvenience of being awake during a car ride. Into an advertisement for a piece-of-shit British luxury sedan. Into what, at bottom, every single thing he has made has been: An advertisement for Being Sting. My presence graces the world; my desultory half-curiosity about it is the light of life.

Posted by Malcolm on Feb. 04 2016,13:05

(Leisher @ Jan. 26 2016,11:48)

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< Blake Griffin is an idiot. >

I have to assume a lawsuit will be pending.

< Consequences >.

Posted by Malcolm on Feb. 04 2016,13:06

< Brown on Burfict > during PFT.

Posted by Leisher on Feb. 15 2016,09:53

< Best dunk ever? >

The most shocking thing? It's a white guy.

Posted by Leisher on Feb. 18 2016,09:51

Stranger, you got any fingernails left? Today's trade day and the Cavs are expected to do something.

They just traded Varejao for Channing Frye.

Will Love be moved?

Posted by Leisher on Feb. 26 2016,13:05

< Varejao is impressed by the difference in the Warriors vs the Cavs. >

Posted by Malcolm on Feb. 26 2016,15:28

(Leisher @ Feb. 26 2016,15:05)

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< Varejao is impressed by the difference in the Warriors vs the Cavs. >

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But more than anything, Bogut's words about Varejao's experience in Golden State reveal for the umpteenth time that the Warriors are simply in a different stratosphere of basketball.

It couldn't come at a finer time, with their crest rising slightly above that of Cleveland, perhaps to make sure the curse sticks.

Posted by Leisher on Feb. 28 2016,21:18

< Curry's game broke the NBA2K series. >

Posted by Malcolm on Feb. 28 2016,21:52

(Leisher @ Feb. 28 2016,23:18)

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< Curry's game broke the NBA2K series. >

Bah, shitty skills modeling.

Posted by Leisher on Feb. 29 2016,06:23

Shitty games if you've ever played them.

Well, the game isn't horrendous, but the support is basically non-existent and the career mode is very broken in each year's version.

Posted by Leisher on Feb. 29 2016,12:51

< Does Irving want out of Cleveland? >

The word comes from Steven A. Smith, so take it with an entire salt shaker, but the stuff in the article is interesting.

It's no secret that the Cavs have a chemistry problem, but the article cites stats that show Kyrie might be a bigger problem than Love...

Posted by Malcolm on Feb. 29 2016,13:22

Someone wants to leave that sports paradise? The hell you say.

Posted by Leisher on Mar. 17 2016,11:57

Where will Durant land this summer?

Top contenders:
1. Golden State
2. San Antonio
3. Boston
4. Oklahoma City
5. ?

Posted by Leisher on Mar. 19 2016,19:28

< Howard/Rockets caught cheating >

Posted by Malcolm on Mar. 20 2016,10:23

QUOTE

"I don't know why people are making a big deal out of it," he said, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I do it every game. It's not a big deal. I ain't tripping."

The Rockets have no PR handlers?

Posted by TheCatt on Mar. 20 2016,11:07

(Malcolm @ Mar. 20 2016,13:34)

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< Browns host burned out twentysomething >.

Wrong thread.

Posted by Malcolm on Mar. 20 2016,14:07

(TheCatt @ Mar. 20 2016,13:07)

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(Malcolm @ Mar. 20 2016,13:34)

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< Browns host burned out twentysomething >.

Wrong thread.

Fixed. To be fair, Cleveland sucks at most sports and it's easy to confuse one underachieving team with another.

Posted by Leisher on Mar. 24 2016,09:39

< Is LeBron laying the framework for leaving Cleveland? >

Posted by Malcolm on Mar. 24 2016,10:14

(Leisher @ Mar. 24 2016,11:39)

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< Is LeBron laying the framework for leaving Cleveland? >

Is it 2010 again? Will he need another fucking infomercial to explain it?

Posted by Malcolm on Mar. 30 2016,10:18

< Because the Lakers > were having a great season.

QUOTE

While it's unclear how the video became public, sources say the resulting tension in the Lakers' locker room in recent days was among the factors that contributed to L.A.'s limp showing in Salt Lake City on Monday night, when they absorbed a 48-point pounding from the Utah Jazz. The loss was the Lakers' worst in franchise history.

Posted by Leisher on Mar. 30 2016,11:03

< Another article on that situation. >

This one has links to backstory and even precedent, which also happened on the Lakers.

Posted by Malcolm on Apr. 07 2016,10:14

< 76ers > GM resigns.

Posted by Leisher on Apr. 07 2016,12:03

That dude tried doing a version of Moneyball in the NBA.

He was misguided and had some bad luck, but I don't ultimately think he was proven wrong.

A small market team that always struggles to be relevant should try the strategy next time.

Posted by TheCatt on Apr. 15 2016,09:08

< Ads on jerseys >

I hate this idea. I can't imagine any other league going for it. If they do, fuck them.

Posted by Malcolm on Apr. 15 2016,09:13

(TheCatt @ Apr. 15 2016,11:08)

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< Ads on jerseys >
I can't imagine any other league going for it.

Fucking European soccer.

Posted by Leisher on Apr. 15 2016,09:31

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NBA becomes first major US sports league to allow ads on jerseys

I can see NASCAR executives being pissed off about that headline. Ha!

Anyway, if it's a tiny thing like the one pictured, it wouldn't thrill me, but I wouldn't demand the head of the owner. Realistically, we already have ads on players at the pro level. Think about it. NFL players get in trouble all the time for sporting shoes or whatever with the wrong brand logo.

I don't want to see a player decked out like Nascar drivers though. It's a multibillion dollar sport, so let's keep the greed at least slightly in check, ok?