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Offensively? Great match for Dallas. An elite perimeter scotrt in Dirk along with a big mn with arguaby the best post moves in the game? That'd be scary for the rest of the league. Defensively? The only people they'd be scaring is Cuban, Carlisle and his teammates.

Lee. Scores better on higher efficiency, a MUCH better rebounder, and a better passer. Pretty easy debate.

Yes, the Cavs had the best record the last two seasons...once again, because of LeBron. Talent-wise there is NO question the Bulls have the edge, and they also have the cap room to sign another all-star better than anyone on the Cavs roster. And they have YOUTH...something the Cavs really, really lack which is very important for a guy about to sign a 5-6 year deal. You were the favorites to come out of the East just like in 2009...but you lost despite LeBron averaging 38/8/8 in the ECF that year. Regular season record only determines homecourt advantage. Unless the Cavs make some pretty big, unexpected moves, there is no way they will take down LA in a series. They have the MLE, that's all they can really use. No one is going to want Jamison, and I highly doubt they will be able to land another player the caliber of Wade/Bosh/Boozer/Amare/etc...

The Cavs had the best record...because of LeBron. They're aging and have 0 cap flexibility. Nets and Knicks have a ton of cap space, and the Nets also happen to have a very talented young core. Both have the ability to give Bron a real 2nd option, not Antawn Jamison or Mo Williams. But, I like the video, though. Definitely well-done.

When the most important athlete in state history, in his prime, is in danger of being lured away from town. Successfully turning Cleveland from a 60+ win team with championship aspirtations to lottery and likely years and years of losing. It's one of the biggest stories out there right now, and it's July 4th weekend so people have that time. If he was going to the different cities for these meetings there would likely be a decent amount of people waiting outside the building to cheer him and such.

When you have arguably the most talent in NBA history, are the reigning back-to-back MVP and the ripe age of 25, you should make the decision which best suits you. Did leaving Orlando hurt Shaq's legacy? No, he 3-peated in LA and won another in Miami. LeBron creates his own legacy. If he stays with Cleveland, they'll all rejoice and forget this ever happened, especially if he wins a championship or two. If he goes elsewhere and plays at such a high level and wins, it won't affect his personal legacy at all.

Who cares about the "quality" (which is very subjective) if you enjoy the movie regardless?

As much as Kobe likes LA 5 o'clock traffic?

I live 10min from Newark and have my entire life. I've had to go to the worst areas of the city for...well, you know. Since the Prudential Center was built that area of downtown is fine and very secure. Honestly the worst parts of Newark are some of the neighborhoods outside of downtown, that's where there is very little law enforcement and a whole lotta criminal activity. Unless LeBron was looking for crack he wouldn't have to go anywhere near the bad areas of Newark.

They do for the 2009 post-season. 33% from the field, 100% of them jumpers. In the 2008 post-season in the clutch he shot 13% from the field, once again 100% of them jumpers.

Considering the decisions they've made so far and their visions of the future, I think it's fair to say the Nets have one of the best majority owner in the league. Where as so many owners are cutting corners to save money (ex. Hornets), or won't even go to a meeting with LeBron to present their franchise (ex. Clippers), Nets fans should be thrilled with this new regime. And even the last regime was solid, helping to bring the Nets to two Finals appearances and many successful seasons. Knicks haven't had a .500 record since when? 2001? And honestly, it doesn't get much worse than Dolan, so if you want to flip this to be a Nets vs. Knicks thing, you just won't win. Guess it's a good thing that LeBron doesn't have to live in Newark. He can live in NY or in one of the many upscale NJ towns that many athletes live in. The Prudential Center is a BIG step up from Quicken Loans, and Newark really isn't much of a downgrade from Cleveland. At all. His call, actually. The beauty of the Nets is if they don't get LeBron, they still have a very young, talented squad with massive cap space. Only the Bulls and maybe Clippers have that.

I agree he's good with a player like D-Will, Kidd or Billups, who won't out-quick him and like to play with physicality. But with more athletic PG's it's a problem, including in PnR situations (that's why the Kings almost beat the Lakers in 2002, Bibby killed him in the PnR). Even though I'm reluctant to use opponent counterpart stats, he got roasted last year defensively stat-wise, letting up 51.4% EFG. Impressive feat considering how good the team's defense was all last season. Utah fans would riot if he left LA

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67792/20100703/tony_soprano_stars_in_movie_lebron_watched_during_knick_presentation/ Sick. Although what a traitor, help bring him to NJ!

The thing is, often times the team wouldn't need to be put in those close-game situations if they had more production at the PG position in the first 45min. How many times did the Lakers waste big leads? Just take a look at their point differential last season. Fisher can't defend remotely athletic PG's, he makes horrible decisions with the pull-up 3, shot sub-40% from the field last season, and he's not a good passer. Blake is a smarter offensive player, can hold his own defensively, is a good passer, and shoots a better percentage from the field and from 3. I agree Fisher has some intangibles that Blake has yet to prove he has. But Blake is the better player, is 5 years younger and Fisher expects to be making MORE than Blake the next 2 seasons?!?

Fisher is vastly overrated in the clutch. According to 82games.com he shot only 32% from the field in clutch situations last season, and only 75% from the line. 95% of his shots were jumpers too. I'm sure if you give Blake as many open jumpers as Fisher gets he will knock 'em down, and he will also put a lot more pressure on teams by his ability to get to the rim. Fisher doesn't deserve $5M. I don't get why he expects the same pay as last year just because Jackson got it. Age doesn't matter while coaching, playing does.

Please tell me that's sarcasm. Anyway, it's a great idea, I love how Miami treats its players. The Haslem surprise birthday party, the websites, the county changing its name to Miami-Wade, now this.

That's a very reasonable contract for Salmons, especially considering all the horrible bloated contracts unworthy players have been receiving this offseason. I know it puts a strain on their future salary, but the next 2-3 years are likely going to be the best chance the Bucks have at making a big splash in the EC in a long time. Might as well seize the oppertunity, which they are doing this offseason.

Amare has too much of the OP...

Eh...I don't love the idea of a Rose/Wade backcourt. Add LBJ into the mix, and the Bulls will have absolutely no floor spacing.

$3M for a 2nd round draft pick? NBDL level player? Yes, a few hundred grand (if that) to intimidate and send a message to not only Knicks, but the entire NY/NJ area is a much smarter move. Look at how much attention it has recieved locally and nationally...that's huge for a team like the Nets.

Great signing. Tough, consistent, can shoot the 3, can pass, can defend, is a veteran...exactly what the Lakers needed. If they can get Bell too, that bench will be so much better than what they had last season.

Yeah, but that's just dumb. Paying a lot less for something that intimidates Knicks employees and brings a ton of attention to the Nets is a brilliant marketing plan.

They really aren't just trying to 1 up the Knicks...they ARE 1 upping the Knicks. They have been for years, and now they have a pair of the best owners in the league, a brand new beautiful arena in Newark, and an even better arena in 2 years in Brooklyn.

If it is intimidating Knicks employees as Dolan said, it more than served its purpose and was completely worth every penny.

Yes...much muchhhhh better. Paul had a DOWN year last season due to injury and still averaged 19PPG/11APG/4RPG/2SPG and shot 49% from the field, 41% from 3 and 85% from the FT line. Take a look at the major difference in numbers for Chandler and West pre and post-Paul. He was 2nd in MVP voting in 2008 and led the Hornets to one game away from the WCF with very little help. If the Bucks ever had the oppertunity to get Paul, they would pull the trigger in a second.