cravNbeets
Bluelighter
denver almost doubles up on new orleans. yikes.
good question.
as a huge LBJ and Cleveland Cavs fan, as soon as I heard the initial Knicks trade rumors I thought LeBron was going to be gone.
however, if you look at the Cavs these days, they are above and beyond the most fun team in the NBA to watch. the Cavs can make taking a timeout look interesting and fun to watch. the reason for this, is that the team has developed a great chemistry.
you can tell that they enjoy one another's company and they play hard and then play around and have a good time. I think that the Cavs will win it all this year, which will of course be a huge factor in LBJ's career decision (it has been noted that above all else he wants to win Championships, something he wants to do even more than making his name a "global brand").
team chemistry counts. I don't want to be as naive as to say that LBJ will stay with the Cavs only because of chemistry and team friendship, but I am sure these are variables that will affect the outcome of his choice.
the Cavaliers organization have built a great team from the ground up, starting with LBJ as the base. when Cleveland got swept by San Antonio in the Finals a couple years ago, it was because the offensive burden was entirely on LBJ's shoulders. a couple guys could shoot, but he was the only player that could get consistent penetration.
NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown has put Mo Williams and Delonte West simultaneously in the starting 5, which is a decision I love, because now those two get constant penetration.
the entire roster of the Cavs are so brilliantly unselfish, and this starts with LeBron James. even if the three don't score when getting some penetration to the basket - they can be sure to kick it out to someone who can.
that was a very long post to a very short question. to sum my thoughts up, I think LBJ will stay. I was so convinced that he was going to jump ship, but gradually I have changed my mind to the other extreme.
what do my other hoop homies have to say about the most electrifying player in the NBA and his career, in a couple years?
besides the beautiful point guard play of Derrick Rose and the sometimes off but sometimes on shooting of Ben Gordon, make no mistake that the Chicago Bulls are a mediocre team.
I just think that nobody realized how mediocre the Boston Celtics, when without KG, are. KG truly injects a rabid defensive/offensive basketball playing style.
On another note the Lebrauns *cough* I mean the Cavs are sick.
I'm happy that the Celtics aren't playing them next. Orlando is no walk in the park either but, who wants to play him?
besides the beautiful point guard play of Derrick Rose and the sometimes off but sometimes on shooting of Ben Gordon, make no mistake that the Chicago Bulls are a mediocre team.
Celtics v bulls, wow. I don't care who you are or what you think of either team, what a great series.
Nice on the Celtics. Now let's see the Heat put the Hawks down...