Lebron, Bosh and Wade on the same team - Page 3

icehog3 · 07-09-2010, 01:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dy-4-eVfTo

07-10-2010, 07:41 AM

If the owners did what these players did it would be considered collusion.

TheRiddick · 07-10-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ewingrules

If the owners did what these players did it would be considered collusion.

Heat ownership seems to have been involved through proxy (Wade) all along.

07-11-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Heat ownership seems to have been involved through proxy (Wade) all along.

I agree but it is hard to prove. The point is players are allowed to get together and do these things and the owners can't. There will be a lockout and things are going to change big time in the NBA.

icehog3 · 07-11-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ewingrules

I agree but it is hard to prove. The point is players are allowed to get together and do these things and the owners can't. There will be a lockout and things are going to change big time in the NBA.

Looking forward to it, hope it lasts two seasons.

TheRiddick · 07-11-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ewingrules

I agree but it is hard to prove. The point is players are allowed to get together and do these things and the owners can't. There will be a lockout and things are going to change big time in the NBA.

Open admission now: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index....iamis_cou.html

If NBA doesn't go after Miami with some seriously hefty fines, this league is done.

Made in Dade · 07-12-2010, 09:32 AM

Go Heat!!!

icehog3 · 07-12-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Made in Dade

Go Heat!!!

And take the Dolphins with you.

07-12-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Made in Dade

Go Heat!!!

blugill · 07-09-2010, 04:12 PM

I don't fault an athlete going for a better deal or more money. I do what I do for the money and would jump ship if another place offered a better deal.
I wouldn't have a one hour special to rub my former employers noses in it though.
That's just a bad way to leave a place that was very good to you and gave you the run of the place.

NeuRon · 07-10-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blugill

I don't fault an athlete going for a better deal or more money. I do what I do for the money and would jump ship if another place offered a better deal..

Well thats just the thing.. He took less money to go to Miami.. So at least people cant say he did it for the money.. He lost about 15 million (110 totol) by going to Miami, rather then the 125 million he would have got by staying in cleveland

07-11-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRonS

Well thats just the thing.. He took less money to go to Miami.. So at least people cant say he did it for the money.. He lost about 15 million (110 totol) by going to Miami, rather then the 125 million he would have got by staying in cleveland

With that much money does it really matter? The state tax is alot better in Florida than it is in Ohio.

NeuRon · 07-13-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ewingrules

With that much money does it really matter?

umm, lets see... 15 More Million dollars when your 25 years old? hmm.. yea thats a big deal... lol

07-16-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRonS

umm, lets see... 15 More Million dollars when your 25 years old? hmm.. yea thats a big deal... lol

With the state tax difference and the fact that he makes more in endorsements than playing ball in the big picture it is not much at all.

floydpink · 07-12-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRonS

Well thats just the thing.. He took less money to go to Miami.. So at least people cant say he did it for the money.. He lost about 15 million (110 totol) by going to Miami, rather then the 125 million he would have got by staying in cleveland

Considering Florida has no state income tax, the loss is probably minimal.

I'll be interested to see how this works out as well as who will come off the bench as I don't know who's left.

Although I see Miami probably being top in the East, they still won't beat the Lakers for a while in a best of 7 series.

icehog3 · 07-12-2010, 08:23 AM

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I'll be interested to see how this works out as well as who will come off the bench as I don't know who's left.

The Heat have agreed to play other teams 5 on 3.

Wolfgang · 07-09-2010, 05:27 PM

Sounds like a law firm.

TheRiddick · 07-09-2010, 09:26 PM

He not only screwed Cleveland (they let go their coach and GM just to appease the idiot), but also other teams and free agents as well. Teams like Nets, for example, who could have gone after other players and are now left with no one to really pick (Lee was on the list for Nets yet that long delay allowed Oakland to sneak in, for example).

As is, I hope NBA looks into player tampering since it looks like LeBron, Bosh and Miami Heat (via Wade) conspired to make this happen. Players meeting 3 weeks before July 1st to "discuss strategy" is not allowed, AFAIK, yet NBA is strangely silent on the issue. Heat should loose all draft picks for the next X years so that teams in the future do not follow same BS "strategy".

If there is any justice, Heat will fail same way Manchester City futbol club failed last year after buying everyone they could for stupid money. There is only one ball to go around plus Heat now have to still build their bench with no money left to play with.

floydpink · 07-09-2010, 09:33 PM

Kinda bold for the owner of the Cavs to guarantee Cleveland will win a title before Lebron does.

Hope he's right, but doubt it a lot. Probably be a few years before they see the post season.

icehog3 · 07-09-2010, 10:49 PM

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Kinda bold for the owner of the Cavs to guarantee Cleveland will win a title before Lebron does.

Hope he's right, but doubt it a lot. Probably be a few years before they see the post season.

I'd love to see the Vegas line on that.

07-09-2010, 01:43 PM	#1
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07-10-2010, 07:41 AM	#2
Ewingrules Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lebron, Bosh and Wade on the same team If the owners did what these players did it would be considered collusion.

07-09-2010, 04:12 PM	#10
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Lebron, Bosh and Wade on the same team I don't fault an athlete going for a better deal or more money. I do what I do for the money and would jump ship if another place offered a better deal. I wouldn't have a one hour special to rub my former employers noses in it though. That's just a bad way to leave a place that was very good to you and gave you the run of the place. __________________ My Blog

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Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Lebron, Bosh and Wade on the same team Sounds like a law firm. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

07-09-2010, 09:26 PM	#18
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Lebron, Bosh and Wade on the same team He not only screwed Cleveland (they let go their coach and GM just to appease the idiot), but also other teams and free agents as well. Teams like Nets, for example, who could have gone after other players and are now left with no one to really pick (Lee was on the list for Nets yet that long delay allowed Oakland to sneak in, for example). As is, I hope NBA looks into player tampering since it looks like LeBron, Bosh and Miami Heat (via Wade) conspired to make this happen. Players meeting 3 weeks before July 1st to "discuss strategy" is not allowed, AFAIK, yet NBA is strangely silent on the issue. Heat should loose all draft picks for the next X years so that teams in the future do not follow same BS "strategy". If there is any justice, Heat will fail same way Manchester City futbol club failed last year after buying everyone they could for stupid money. There is only one ball to go around plus Heat now have to still build their bench with no money left to play with.

07-09-2010, 09:33 PM	#19
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Lebron, Bosh and Wade on the same team Kinda bold for the owner of the Cavs to guarantee Cleveland will win a title before Lebron does. Hope he's right, but doubt it a lot. Probably be a few years before they see the post season. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"