I'm surprised people aren't more cynical about this. No way this comes even close to happening if MIA doesn't flame out in the Brazilian fashion that they did. You could see that he knew they were done. And while the CLE optics can't be denied, they are in a very good position. Irving, Wiggins is a monster talent. King James go to do what's best for King James.

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"Smiles with Nostrils"

"...no Hmong, go find some blacks"

That's going to be so lost in all of this. Not that self-interest and self-preservation is inappropriate in this context. It's just going to be ignore and framed in overtly inordinate selflessness.

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Agreed. How about the fact that Cleveland is likely better than Miami? Let's not make him a saint quite yet.

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Hater.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Were they supposed to? Deadspin is such a bunch of bitches.

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Good to know that on one of the most important days in recent NBA history, Deadspin can still find time to shame people for possessing the temerity to be upset by The Decision. Haha, loogit 'em care about their team more than they Appreciate Greatness! How adorably provincial!

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Wait a minute, could it be? Kevin Love? Now it all makes sense.


http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24616178/execs-think-cavs-andrew-wiggins-in-play-for-kevin-love-trade




A new superteam could form soon in Cleveland. CBSSports.com's Ken Berger reported that there's a feeling that the Cavaliers could make No. 1 pick Andrew Wiggins available in a Kevin Love trade:


In addition, ESPN's Marc Stein reported that Love is "intrigued" by the idea of playing with LeBron James and would sign a long-term deal with the Cavs.

Meanwhile, according to Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears, Wiggins' camp doesn't believe he'll be moved to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It's a tricky situation, as teams generally don't like to trade 19-year-old potential stars. Generally, teams like Cleveland don't get them, though. With James back in the fold, the Cavaliers are looking at contending for championships, and acquiring Love would get them to that point much faster than waiting for Wiggins to develop.

One has to wonder what James' preference is. He obviously knows how great Love is, and has played with him on Team USA. He's also known Wiggins since he was a high schooler, and discussed being a mentor to Cleveland's young players in his announcement. Then again, he didn't mention Wiggins by name in that story.

Thinking logically, it shouldn't be surprising if a Love-Wiggins blockbuster is one of the moves set in motion by James' signing. Love wants to win, and would have a great chance of doing that in the Eastern Conference alongside the best player in the world. Minnesota needs to get some young talent with star potential if it's going to trade Love, and that's exactly what it could get with Wiggins. It's not the talented rookie's fault he's being mentioned in trade rumors, he's just found himself in an extremely unusual situation.

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"Smiles with Nostrils"

"...no Hmong, go find some blacks"

Danny bringing up strawman Wade to Bulls and he doesn't want to hear about it?

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Good point Danny and DT. Nice that he's going back......Also helps that the team he's going to isn't the dumpster fire he's leaving. Image repair.

What a story, what a guy needs to be reeled in.

He called it the biggest day in sports in a "long long time."

really?

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Just texted in asking if they think LeBron is more like Perseus or Theseus. I have to run to a meeting at 2, so if they discuss it later, can someone post a summary here? Thx

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Uh, yeah. Inarguably.

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- Henry George

I get more fired up over a pre-season Bears game myself.

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Dan is, once again, embarrassing himself.

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Dan has "a guy" at Nike.

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The fuck? That really is not a very good not honest interpretation of the facts.

He is more prodigal son as someone pointed out.

He really does not fit the hero story.

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And men have lost their reason.

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EXPLAIN.

<smarmy laugh> heh, well, what you just heard is the tectonic move in sports- LeBron going home to Cleveland, we're talking all about it - Dan Bernstein

DERRICK.CANNOT.OPT.OUT.OR.BE.AMNESTYED. Stop texting about it

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It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

Holy asslicking!!! Did Dan REALLY say that?!?! Does this man need further proof of how UNAWARE he is of himself and the shit that spews from his mouth (when he doesn't swallow) regarding Lebron!??!?!

This is way over the top...after all of the Jordan asslickers they made fun of over the years.... WYC!?!?!?

But seriously. Those are pretty dumb thoughts...Can't fault Daniel on that one.

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Imagine the glass as something else...something rounder and saltier...

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Rome sounded like a giddy little kid on his sports minute. Sounded like he was going to pee his pants.

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Sports talk guys everywhere are loving the shit out of this. Plenty of mileage to be had out of this story...

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Beautifully said.

Apparently Wiggins has not been signed to a contract yet which means that he could still be traded. Wonder why they haven't signed him since all contracts are slotted.

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Not word for word, but yes... he said he was the hero in a book who left and grew up and came home scarred. When he started saying how the hero has powers that mortals don't, I almost fell out of my chair.

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