afrodoc2:


Caniggia was the best Argentine player in Italia 90 not Maradona.

Don't mind chic2pimp. Even though that Argentine team was arguably the worst World cup finalist you would ever see it was clear from the collection of dross that Caniggia was the best Argentina offered

birdman:


Spurs have been winning so long, they think they are the celtics. Or knicks. Or lakers. If they handle this kawhi situation wrong, they may find themselves bottom feeders in the west for a long time. Lets see how classy an organization can be if it misses the post season.

If they cant get lebron, i think its time for pops to call it a night. The man paid his dues. Time to rest and enjoy his accolades

That's my issue. I think they are being overtly emotional rather than look to teams that can give them the best assets regardless of their conference.

They are a small market team and the allure to the team is Pop. Once he leaves it would be even tougher to draw quality FA, so on one hand I can see why they want to hold on to their MVP candidate and former DPOY. On the other hand you're risking a player who could bide his time and leave for nothing next summer! and you have no guarantee he would even be productive this year as he might not be fully recovered

Let's see if they get LeNomad. That might extend Pop's career for a few years

27 mill next to rock d bench. U mad? Lol. Somebori in oklahoma go assault dis guy like joke like joke

Spyda still dey do this rubbish thing, even on the award day...
If Simmons win the thing, I go like make the cameraman show hin face...

Amateur much?

He deserves to lose with this outfit

They still gave Casey this award

Smh...

Congrats to J. Harden, well deserved. He just needs a championship to come full circle.

Bruh

donlittle25:
Bruh

Imagine if OKC held on to this three. Multiple championships

All the award winners pretty predictable. On to Free Agency

Yes! Lebron opts out of cavs deal and enter free agency. That eliminates the rockets from the running, Now it's either Lakers or Philadelphia.
He's definitely joining Purple and Gold

Heard somewhere that Magic Johnson is targeting the trip of LeBron, Paul George and Kawhibut I feel that might take them over their salary capunless these new guys are willing to take ahuge pay-cut for the sake of a possible championship.

But, if history is anything to go by, getting a super team wouldn't always guarantee a championship.

Just take a look at OKC. Couldn't go past the first round.

Dudes need to start playing for each other and not just unnecessarily pad their individual stats.

By the way, I'm quite new here guys. Hope this thread is quite entertaining.

etidy:
Yes! Lebron opts out of cavs deal and enter free agency. That eliminates the rockets from the running, Now it's either Lakers or Philadelphia.
He's definitely joining Purple and Gold

Had he opted in then it could have also meant a possible trade was in the works. As it stands Cleveland still have an outside shot.

darkelf:
Heard somewhere that Magic Johnson is targeting the trip of LeBron, Paul George and Kawhibut I feel that might take them over their salary capunless these new guys are willing to take ahuge pay-cut for the sake of a possible championship.

But, if history is anything to go by, getting a super team wouldn't always guarantee a championship.

Just take a look at OKC. Couldn't go past the first round.

Dudes need to start playing for each other and not just unnecessarily pad their individual stats.

By the way, I'm quite new here guys. Hope this thread is quite entertaining.

Going over the cap doesn't really matter as the Lakers have more than enough to clear
any luxury tax bill.

It all boils down to Kawhi and George as well. Its possible they have some under G pact as they are both from LA

Stylistically it would be very interesting to see how all 3 fit in a team. George and James are about the same height with Kawhi only an inch shorter. They all play Small Forward by default so they would be a very unique team

Welcome

A40:
Had he opted in then it could have also meant a possible trade was in the works. As it stands Cleveland still have an outside shot.

That shot is a long one, I just don't see lebron staying back at Cleveland.
Ultimately this move just ensures the warriors still comes out from the west. Houston is not beating the warriors especially if the warriors are more healthy and hungrier next season to get the three peat. Also the warriors would revamp their back up roster.
OKC is not just good enough even with PG and they are capped out already.
Lakers with Kwahi, Lebron and PG will be a problem especially if they can get cheap vets to fill in the gaps, but I don't see The spurs sending kwahi there.

If lebron joins the Sixer's, then Sixers Vs Celtics will be a bloodbath

darkelf:
Heard somewhere that Magic Johnson is targeting the trip of LeBron, Paul George and Kawhibut I feel that might take them over their salary capunless these new guys are willing to take ahuge pay-cut for the sake of a possible championship.

But, if history is anything to go by, getting a super team wouldn't always guarantee a championship.

Just take a look at OKC. Couldn't go past the first round.

Dudes need to start playing for each other and not just unnecessarily pad their individual stats.

By the way, I'm quite new here guys. Hope this thread is quite entertaining.

It really depends on the level of commitment among the players in the super team. If the players do not have long term ambitions to play together, the assembly will more than likely fail. You have to consider that each of these free agents have unique financial situations. Take for example OKC, the un-certainties surrounding George's long term commitment was a factor in my opinion last season and it was buttressed after Robertson went down. He almost seemed uninterested during the post season. It is the same situation right now as he has opted out. The assembly in Miami was successful because the players involved showed some long term commitment to each other. The Warriors are relatively different because the core of the team were drafted but you can see how much sacrifice and long term commitment Durant has shown the other guys which creates a comfort level for everyone. Super teams need at least 2-3 years playing together with full commitment and not the distraction of contract situations.

Welcome.

Leonard, PG13 and bron on the same team seem like a very ugly fit. Too many overlapping sphere of expertise. If the goal na to beat the warriors i don't see how.

Plus I don't low key think any superstar would want to play with Bron again the spot light too dey bright and rarely ever shows said star good side.

I think he stays in Cleveland and takes the supermax.

Supermax and then what?

Philadelphia may end up getting kwahi and Celtics are gonna be healthy and more matured.
Lebron can't take that cavs team to the finals again. Who are the tradeable asset? Let's see ..hmm Kevin love? what will that fetch
Even if he beats the Celtics and Sixer's, the warriors will still sweep that cavs team in the finals. Mehn! Staying back at the cavs is a lose-lose at least if he leaves he's stands a better chance

etidy:
Supermax and then what?

Philadelphia may end up getting kwahi and Celtics are gonna be healthy and more matured.
Lebron can't take that cavs team to the finals again. Who are the tradeable asset? Let's see ..hmm Kevin love? what will that fetch
Even if he beats the Celtics and Sixer's, the warriors will still sweep that cavs team in the finals. Mehn! Staying back at the cavs is a lose-lose at least if he leaves he's stands a better chance

Not if he wins another regular Season MVP. That is a more realistic goal than gunning after the warriors for the fifth time.
If he pulls off a similar performance like this last season own in the coming season,with a few more wins the league go give am the title.

LeNomad gone LeNomad

Arghhhhhhh.....Lebron coming to LA to play with a once in a generation talent,Lonzo Ball.


I love this game.

A40:
Had he opted in then it could have also meant a possible trade was in the works. As it stands Cleveland still have an outside shot.

Cleveland has no shot imo. The personal animus between lebron and dan gilbert have peaked

Can't believe Paul George will re sign with OKC. This dude is worse than KD. How do you turn down the opportunity to play in LA with lebron with a young talented team & cap flexibility. Mehn Paul is a weakling, he can't face the pressure of playing with the king under the bright lights and scrutiny of LA.
At least KD was man enough to face the music, George is such a a weakling.

Let me just this here

ipledge10:
Let me just this here

PG13 has a better chance of reaching the finals with Bron than with Melo or that other guy that takes 25 shots a game only to make 10...

And so free agency begins...


Belinelli doesn't know what he wants. He's playing for comfort.


Ariza sef don tissue. Not really a core component, so Rockets are still good to go...

Who knows if CP3 max get player option?


Every other player except Bron and trading Kawhi no concern us again. Let the craze begin...

Lmaoooooooooooooooo....Paul George,what a bïtch.


Donovan Mitchell's bïtch.

BykeLaByke:
Lmaoooooooooooooooo....Paul George,what a bïtch.


Donovan Mitchell's bïtch.

mehn I was heartbroken. The most horrible decision you can think of.
Okc ain't beating Gsw, Rockets and and new Orleans.
They will struggle against Utah and a rapidly improving Denver. They don't even have flexibility to make big moves this year.

Chris Paul, 4 years 160 million

birdman:


Cleveland has no shot imo. The personal animus between lebron and dan gilbert have peaked

You might be right. I suspect Philly his destination.

Omo your Rockets don enter one chance. Ariza has bolted to the Suns and that 4yr/ $160m wey una give CP3 would handicap y'all for a while

etidy:
Can't believe Paul George will re sign with OKC. This dude is worse than KD. How do you turn down the opportunity to play in LA with lebron with a young talented team & cap flexibility. Mehn Paul is a weakling, he can't face the pressure of playing with the king under the bright lights and scrutiny of LA.
At least KD was man enough to face the music, George is such a a weakling.

Not everybody wants to play with LeNomad, who takes all the glory when his team wins while his teammates take the stick when they lose. You need to realize this.

Plus LeNomad with his nomadic tendencies would make players a bit wary of hitching their wagon.

I can't shake this nagging feeling that one of Green/KD or Klay would eventually leave as GSW can't pay 4 players max