The Official NBA Thread 2011-12

[keco52]

Gilbert has been fined $100,000...he needs to just take the money he made off Lebron and shut it. I have 2nd hand embarrassment for him.

 

[ArtsyGirl]

What did he get fined for?

I understand his bitterness but he's taking it too far/being too public.

 

[exrp765]

^^^ he got fined for being a hater
Tha NBA dont take that shit....

 

[keco52]

What did he get fined for?

I understand his bitterness but he's taking it too far/being too public.

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert promised to make his last comments about the messy, heartbreaking split with LeBron James under threat of another $100,000 fine from the NBA.
On Monday, Gilbert said he strongly disagreed with Reverend Jesse Jackson's criticism of his recent comments about James, who announced last week he was leaving Cleveland after seven seasons to join fellow All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat.

Hours later, NBA commissioner David Stern fined Gilbert $100,000 for his "inappropriate" comments about James, and rebuked Jackson for his "mistaken" comments.

Stern, at the owners' meeting in Las Vegas, also said James was poorly advised not to tell the Cavaliers earlier that he was leaving them, and that the two-time league MVP's public announcement shouldn't have come in a made-for-television special that attracted nearly 10 million viewers.

Shortly after James' announcement, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cavaliers fans, vilifying the 25-year-old and calling his decision to bolt Cleveland as "narcissistic" and "cowardly behavior." He also guaranteed his team would win an NBA title "before the self-styled former 'King' wins one."

Gilbert took it a step further when he later told The Associated Press in a phone interview that he felt the NBA's two-time MVP gave less than his best for the Cavaliers during the playoffs in the past two years, and that James "has gotten a free pass." He also said James should be held accountable for his actions.

Jackson responded to Gilbert's remarks on Sunday by saying the Cavaliers owner sees James as a "runaway slave" and that Gilbert's comments put the player in danger.

"He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers," Jackson said in a release from his Chicago-based civil-rights group. "His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave. This is an owner-employee relationship <emdash /> between business partners <emdash /> and LeBron honored his contract."

In a statement released by the team on Monday, Gilbert tried to put an end to the issue.

"I strongly disagree with Rev. Jesse Jackson's recent comments and we are not going to engage in any related discussion on it," Gilbert said. "Going forward, we're very excited about the Cavaliers and the positive future of our region."

Stern said it was OK for Gilbert to express his disappointment, but some of the comments were "a little bit extreme."

The commissioner also said James, Wade and Bosh violated no league rules in discussing free agency among themselves, and that the league wasn't investigating how the Heat managed to land all three on six-year deals.

Lebron got boo'd by NY-ers at Carmelo and Lala's wedding :blink:

 

[exrp765]

Lebron getting booed is possibly one of the stupidest things ever

 

[yak pac fatal]

king james?

Dirk: 'I Want Shaq!'
Nowitzki Thinks O'Neal Can Be 'Dominant' Addition To Mavs

doubt it.

In an alleged wedding toast this past Saturday in New York, New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul predicted the formation of a big three with the Knicks involving himself and Carmelo Anthony — with the two joining newly acquired Amare Stoudemire in New York.

nba sucks

It appears that the Toronto Raptors are not going to jettison their two most-burdensome contracts in one deft move.

While Hedo Turkoglu is still likely heading to Phoenix, a related deal that would have sent point guard Jose Calderon and forward Reggie Evans to Charlotte for forward Boris Diaw and centre Tyson Chandler appears dead due to hesitation from the Bobcats’ end.

The Bobcats then agreed to trade Chandler and Alexis Ajinca to Dallas for Erick Dampier, Matt Caroll and Eduardo Najera, according to Yahoo! Sports.



Read more: Calderon likely staying put, as Jordan nixes Raptors-Bobcats trade | Posted Sports | National Post

good trade but a healthy chandler>damp

The Utah Jazz have quickly moved into the lead to acquire Al Jefferson and were actively working Monday night to complete a deal with Minnesota, according to NBA front-office sources.

would be a good pick up. i read cavs are also interested.

i dont think miamis making it to the finals. their defense is gonna suck. they dont have anyone intimidating in the paint. bosh is soft and lebron only gets blocks when the other team is fast breaking.

bulls/magic/celtics are capable of beating them.

 

[Kobe]

Good job with the off season discussion & news. I can't believe those 3 did a magazine cover already. Damn.

 

[ARon]

^Damn...That video has me all hyped for next season to start lol.


Anyone else heard anymore news on Kobe's finger besides that it's that of a 60 year olds lol

 

[yak pac fatal]

^youre off by 23 years lol.. i heard he was at the gym when lebron made it public that hes gonna be a sidekick.

 

[Ristol]

I don't think it's wise for everyone to continue to write off the Celtics. We all did that before last season. So until the Celtics aren't excellent, let's not write them off. They're better than the Heat, Magic, Hawks and whoever else until they aren't.

 

[Kobe]

^^I'm personally hoping for another Lakers vs Celtics final.

 

[ArtsyGirl]

It's all a guessing game until the season starts.

I want a Lakers Vs Anyone but Miami.

 

[Kobe]

Wise words, but I don't think he means it 2010 NBA Free Agents: Dwyane Wade says Los Angeles Lakers, not Miami Heat, are title favorites for 2010-11 - ESPN

 

[yak pac fatal]

^hes right. miami aint even the best in the east. im interested to see what theyre gonna do with the supporting cast. they only have like 4 or 5 players under contract and no money.

I don't think it's wise for everyone to continue to write off the Celtics. We all did that before last season. So until the Celtics aren't excellent, let's not write them off. They're better than the Heat, Magic, Hawks and whoever else until they aren't.

yup. i said they were done during the season then they made it to the finals and took the lakers to 7 games lol.

 

[Kobe]

I just read that Shaq could move to the Celtics. As always the wages don't make the move a possibility but, a sign and trade can work. Would be crazy seeing him move to that team. Mostly coz its the Celtics, nothing else. Personally I really I wonder where he is headed to. Maybe he should go back to the Heat? Coming off the bench, he would do a good job. No way he will be back on the Lakers team. Yeah, that's right. I said it.

So Raja Bell dissed Bryant and signed for the Jazz. I don't blame him, Lakers wouldn't be able to match up the contract the Jazz offered anyway. Sources: Raja Bell spurns Los Angeles Lakers, headed to Utah Jazz - ESPN Still a good chance of Bryant getting clothes-lined next time they meet

This guy may actually be the main reason Lebron dissed Cleveland. I saw the puppets ad but, were the rumors ever confirmed? Cleveland Cavaliers' Delonte West reaches plea deal in weapons case - ESPN

Also, there is a rumor that Shanwow will resign with the Lakers.

 

[exrp765]

This guy may actually be the main reason Lebron dissed Cleveland. I saw the puppets ad but, were the rumors ever confirmed? Cleveland Cavaliers' Delonte West reaches plea deal in weapons case - ESPN
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yea it was confirmed, and NOBODY on his team said anythign to lebron and they knew....

thats messed up...

and cleveland is burning lebron jerseys? stupidness

 

[Snowman]

yea it was confirmed, and NOBODY on his team said anythign to lebron and they knew....

thats messed up...

and cleveland is burning lebron jerseys? stupidness

its Cleveland man..they take their sports seriously..LBJ was their Hero. When The OG Browns closed up shop in 95 and moved to Baltimore. the Die hard Fans tore up the Stadium. ripped out the Seats, set fires in the Bathrooms. t-shirts that had bulls eye target around the owner Art Modell that said *dead man walking*.

Lebron and Art the two most hated men in Northeast Ohio today

 

[roaches]

[youtube]G7xlzLOZH5c[/youtube]

 

[Snowman]

Ha ha ha... yeah i was wondering when they were gonna put this together with the editing.

thank you for finding this Roaches..this made my whole week.

 

[ArtsyGirl]

Delonte West is an ugly motherfucker.