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Razor Shines · 07-08-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

I honestly think this is ESPN's idea more than anyone's. I think they kinda jollied him into it. Not that he's reluctant to do it but I think ESPN wanted to break the story themselves rather than relying on getting it second hand from Twitter or a press conference.

I don't understand why anyone would watch this thing. He's not gonna reveal most likely until the last five minutes. So tune in then, who cares about the rest?

Chip R · 07-08-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Razor Shines

I don't understand why anyone would watch this thing. He's not gonna reveal most likely until the last five minutes. So tune in then, who cares about the rest?

A lot of people seem to think he'll do it within the 1st 15 minutes. Me, I'll be watching the Reds game and I'll find out in due time.

Slyder · 07-08-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Razor Shines

I don't understand why anyone would watch this thing. He's not gonna reveal most likely until the last five minutes. So tune in then, who cares about the rest?

He could do it in the first 15-20 minutes:
Opening/Welcome (3-4 minutes)
Commercial (4-5 minutes)
Review of each team (6-7 minutes)
Announcement (45 seconds)
Video package of the "winner" to build the hype machine.

Chip R · 07-08-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Slyder

He could do it in the first 15-20 minutes:
Opening/Welcome (3-4 minutes)
Commercial (4-5 minutes)
Review of each team (6-7 minutes)
Announcement (45 seconds)
Video package of the "winner" to build the hype machine.

Then 40 minutes of apologizing to CLE for not picking them.

Eric_the_Red · 07-08-2010, 02:02 PM

I plan on flipping between the Reds game and this. I'm interested in seeing what they fill most of the time with, actually seeing LeBron give his thoughts on his decision and of course, hearing where he is going.

Slyder · 07-08-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

Then 40 minutes of apologizing to CLE for not picking them.

I still don't think he'd drag this out like this to piss off his home town and to become DWade's caddy in Miami. Don't get me wrong LeBron is great but Miami will always be DWade first when it comes to bball. Why? DWade already won his ring and LeBron hasnt. Would be different if one of the previous 4 years in Cleveland LeBron had been able to win it.

He enjoys the spotlight and being the center of attention. In Miami he would have to share that.

If he does go to Miami I see things going poorly between Wade and James over who is "The man" and make the Shaq/Kobe stuff look tame and minus the rings and quicker.

Yachtzee · 07-08-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Slyder

I still don't think he'd drag this out like this to piss off his home town and to become DWade's caddy in Miami. Don't get me wrong LeBron is great but Miami will always be DWade first when it comes to bball. Why? DWade already won his ring and LeBron hasnt. Would be different if one of the previous 4 years in Cleveland LeBron had been able to win it.

He enjoys the spotlight and being the center of attention. In Miami he would have to share that.

If he does go to Miami I see things going poorly between Wade and James over who is "The man" and make the Shaq/Kobe stuff look tame and minus the rings and quicker.

And don't forget he tried to get Bosh to come to Cleveland. If he goes to Miami, he's Wade's caddy and Bosh's beotch.

KoryMac5 · 07-08-2010, 04:21 PM

Haywood to the Mavs in a 55 million dollar deal.

The Heat had looked at Haywood hard to pair with Bosh as Bosh doesn't want to play center. The deal to the heat fell through in the last few days due to the Heat not having the cash to pay Haywood. I think this signing shows that Lebron is indeed headed to Miami. Yuck!

texasdave · 07-08-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamSelig

Where is MasonBuzz?

Negotiating with Lebron?

NJReds · 07-08-2010, 05:10 PM

A lot of Twitter-buzz that Miami may be a smokescreen and that LBJ is staying in Cleveland.

Knicks have a sign-and-trade to send David Lee to Golden State for Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, Ronny Turiaf and a second-round pick if LBJ doesn't go to NY.

Knicks now setting themselves up to make a run at Chris Paul and Carmelo in 2011. And so it goes.

KoryMac5 · 07-08-2010, 05:19 PM

Cleveland sure ain't scrambling to get anyone else to pair with James. They have been awful quiet so far this FA season.

KoryMac5 · 07-08-2010, 05:27 PM

Looks like Cleveland is making one last pitch. I think they should have started a little earlier than a few hrs before the decision.

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The Cavaliers are in trade talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves involving former Syracuse star Jonny Flynn.

The Plain Dealer's Brian Windhorst reports that multiple league sources have confirmed the Cavs' interest in acquiring the point guard, who is represented by Leon Rose, the same agent as LeBron James, as well as James' marketing firm.

Minnesota denies this and Kahn the GM is known to be a straight shooter on these kind of rumors.

Yachtzee · 07-08-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KoryMac5

Cleveland sure ain't scrambling to get anyone else to pair with James. They have been awful quiet so far this FA season.

I've heard Dan Gilbert would spend what it takes to bring in anyone Lebron wants, but no one will do anything until Lebron decides to stay. Probably would have been able to get Bosh if Lebron had committed to the Cavs earlier, but Lebron let Bosh make the first move.

Joseph · 07-08-2010, 06:09 PM

LA Clippers.

You heard it here first.

Sea Ray · 07-08-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph

LA Clippers.

You heard it here first.

You serious?

07-08-2010, 02:02 PM	#200
Eric_the_Red Mr.Redlegs is my homeboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,171	Re: The Lebron saga I plan on flipping between the Reds game and this. I'm interested in seeing what they fill most of the time with, actually seeing LeBron give his thoughts on his decision and of course, hearing where he is going.

07-08-2010, 04:21 PM	#203
KoryMac5 Kmac5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Waterloo, NY Posts: 3,661	Re: The Lebron saga Haywood to the Mavs in a 55 million dollar deal. The Heat had looked at Haywood hard to pair with Bosh as Bosh doesn't want to play center. The deal to the heat fell through in the last few days due to the Heat not having the cash to pay Haywood. I think this signing shows that Lebron is indeed headed to Miami. Yuck! __________________ If you have a losing record at Reds games, please stop going.

07-08-2010, 05:10 PM	#205
NJReds Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 5,410	Re: The Lebron saga A lot of Twitter-buzz that Miami may be a smokescreen and that LBJ is staying in Cleveland. Knicks have a sign-and-trade to send David Lee to Golden State for Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, Ronny Turiaf and a second-round pick if LBJ doesn't go to NY. Knicks now setting themselves up to make a run at Chris Paul and Carmelo in 2011. And so it goes. __________________ "The players make the manager, it's never the other way." - Sparky Anderson

07-08-2010, 05:19 PM	#206
KoryMac5 Kmac5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Waterloo, NY Posts: 3,661	Re: The Lebron saga Cleveland sure ain't scrambling to get anyone else to pair with James. They have been awful quiet so far this FA season. __________________ If you have a losing record at Reds games, please stop going.

07-08-2010, 06:09 PM	#209
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,127	Re: The Lebron saga LA Clippers. You heard it here first. __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

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