Lebron goes to the Heat...

[Igifuno]

Interesting with him, Wade and Bosh. Do you think that's enough to get them a championship?

[jbran23]

Who knows how they are gonna play together. Basketball success is based alot on team chemistry and we dont know what its going to be like yet. They will definitely have the best trio of players on any NBA team but who will they have around them? At the end of the day its still a team sport. If the bench sucks or if there are injuries they will be in trouble because I dont see a whole lot of money left over after signing Wade, James and Bosh for quality role players.

[G4R]

I live in Ohio. As soon as Lebron announced he was going to the Heat, everyone in the state recieved a phone call from the Governor, telling us that Ohio is now foreclosing and is being bought by a farm family in Kentucky.....

[Vitruvian-Man]

James/Wade/Bosh = the sickest starting line up ever created.

Between the 3 of them they average something like 75-80 points per game...

That's ridiculous.

-VM

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

They have no money for everyone else.
Just like James said, they basically have like 4 guys on the roster.

No dominant big man, and no bench. And they don't have the money now for anyone decent. They won't even make it to the eastern finals.

They will be fun to watch though and see what unfolds. Could possibly be a sick team in a couple more years.

[stack_it]

I think him going there is a bad move. Him and wade will be fighting over the ball every game.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

I think him going there is a bad move. Him and wade will be fighting over the ball every game.

Exactly... LeBron better be ready to be Wade's bitch.
Its Wade's house and team, and he isn't going to let LeBron take over.


We definitely won't see the same LeBron and Wade we've seen the past 7 years. They both will have to take it down a few notches to deal with the star power.

[G4R]

Exactly... LeBron better be ready to be Wade's bitch.
Its Wade's house and team, and he isn't going to let LeBron take over.


We definitely won't see the same LeBron and Wade we've seen the past 7 years. They both will have to take it down a few notches to deal with the star power.

I think Lebron will figure that out, if not this season, than next. Pretty sure he knows this is probably his last real chance, even at his young age.

[supersize me]

Lebron will never win a championship. His best chance was to stay in Cleveland and bring in better supporting players. Dumb move.

[stack_it]

Exactly... LeBron better be ready to be Wade's bitch.
Its Wade's house and team, and he isn't going to let LeBron take over.


We definitely won't see the same LeBron and Wade we've seen the past 7 years. They both will have to take it down a few notches to deal with the star power.

It will be interesting to see how it works out.



His best chances for a championship were in Cleveland and Chicago. He could have been the head player in chicago.

[Igifuno]

LeBron doesn't have a problem passing the ball though.. at least he didn't in Cleavland.. it will be interesting, no doubt.. coaching will have to be on point so do help ensure egos don't get in the way of wins.. big challenge and a lot of pressure on Miami now...

[Aizen Sosuke]

Let me guess; none of you are heat fans right. Well you can suck it. This is by far the best team in the NBA already. If one of them gets hurt they are still the favorites. Players will be lining up to sign with the Heat for the vet minimum and the empty roster spot will fill. Mario Chalmers is gonna be the best point guard in the NBA since he will be open all the time. It is officially over for the rest of the NBA teams and I guess I understand where all your negativity sparks from. Pat Riley is the man, these three guys are buddies, there won't be any issues of chemistry or egos. Just face it they have been planning this since Beijing. I can't wait for the season to start when all of your teams get beat by 30pts. Lakers fan I know you are troubled by this, don't worry they will make it quick and painless in the finals. You will be gone in 4 games

[stack_it]

^^^ I'm not even a big basketball fan so my opinion comes unbiased. Unlike yours. You are crazy if you don't think the competitive side in three of the most competitive players in the league is not going to cause a problem. They all want to be the face of the team. It will be nice if they play as a trio and I hope they do but I just don't see it.

I'll say now that they won't make it to the playoffs and if they do they'll be gone first round. The following year I could see them going all the way tho. It's gonna take this first season for them to realize they have to work together.

[Knockout_Power]

Too many ego's... will make for a decent season but a shitty playoff run.

[Aizen Sosuke]

Do you honestly believe that if they wanted to be the face of the team and had this huge egos they would have signed with Miami for less money than Cleveland or New York or even Chicago? You my friends are crazy. Clearly and this is not my opinion it is fact, they want to play together because winning is the most important thing to them. All three have made that clear.
This is the first time that athletes (free agents of any major sport) chose a team solely on winning championships and the rest of the world is bent out of shape. Don't hate what Miami has accomplished. You are always asking for athletes to show you something means more to them than money and when they do it is a mistake. Unreal. I'm out, I'll bump this thread in 10 months.

[Knockout_Power]

Time will tell, you could be 100% right

[Igifuno]

LeBron's best option money-wise was to remain in Cleavland... so that's an interesting point. He's going for the ring.. and it seems as though they know what they're doing. I think they recognize all the critisizm they're getting upfront due to the egos, etc., and I'm sure they're aware of how they'll have to adjust their games in order to help prevent conflict. They definetlely want to win.. Pat still needs to fill up like 5 slots..

[jbran23]

Do they have a great foundation? Absolutely! But I will wait and see who they are able to put around them before I say they will be a great team. They wont be able to do it by themselves. I will say they will win at least one championship with that group if the front office can fill in the other puzzle pieces but I dont think they get it this year.

[jbran23]

Now if Lebron had went to Chicago, then I would be saying championship this year. You put him on that squad and that team is built to win. They are a very good team right now without him so imagine them with him.

[stack_it]

Do you honestly believe that if they wanted to be the face of the team and had this huge egos they would have signed with Miami for less money than Cleveland or New York or even Chicago? You my friends are crazy. Clearly and this is not my opinion it is fact, they want to play together because winning is the most important thing to them. All three have made that clear.
This is the first time that athletes (free agents of any major sport) chose a team solely on winning championships and the rest of the world is bent out of shape. Don't hate what Miami has accomplished. You are always asking for athletes to show you something means more to them than money and when they do it is a mistake. Unreal. I'm out, I'll bump this thread in 10 months.

I'm not knocking miami. I would love to see them come in and dominate. Just my opinion they won't win the championship this year although I do believe they will within the next 3 years.

[bjpennnn]

all that needs to happen is that one of them get hurt and their season is over as a team. you need more depth in the nba.

and fyi people lebron is the new ****en arod.

he chokes the big one once he playoffs start. incoming massive ego clashes, lebron will not be able to share the stage trust me he is not a true champion or mature enough.

LAKERS 3 PEAT!

[Knockout_Power]

all that needs to happen is that one of them get hurt and their season is over as a team. you need more depth in the nba.

and fyi people lebron is the new ****en arod.

he chokes the big one once he playoffs start. incoming massive ego clashes, lebron will not be able to share the stage trust me he is not a true champion or mature enough.

LAKERS 3 PEAT!

this is how I see it as well... lets say they go a small losing skid... who gets the fingers pointed at? Once even a "rumor" gets started they will turn on each other... just my $.02

[Aizen Sosuke]

Now if Lebron had went to Chicago, then I would be saying championship this year. You put him on that squad and that team is built to win. They are a very good team right now without him so imagine them with him.

Why is Chicago a better fit? Is there any player there as good as Wade? I think not. So please elaborate on this better winning chance that they have. I'm forgetting something..... OH I know Chris freaking Bosh.

[Aizen Sosuke]

LeBron's best option money-wise was to remain in Cleavland... so that's an interesting point. He's going for the ring.. and it seems as though they know what they're doing. I think they recognize all the critisizm they're getting upfront due to the egos, etc., and I'm sure they're aware of how they'll have to adjust their games in order to help prevent conflict. They definetlely want to win.. Pat still needs to fill up like 5 slots..

If Pat was able to put this three together how can you freaking doubt his ability for one second to fill the roster with complementary players?

[Aizen Sosuke]

all that needs to happen is that one of them get hurt and their season is over as a team. you need more depth in the nba.

and fyi people lebron is the new ****en arod.

he chokes the big one once he playoffs start. incoming massive ego clashes, lebron will not be able to share the stage trust me he is not a true champion or mature enough.

LAKERS 3 PEAT!

Lebron is not freaking Arod. Alex went where the money was and last time I heard he carried that team to their last championship. Do you even watch sports Lakers Fan? BTW we are coming

[jbran23]

Why is Chicago a better fit? Is there any player there as good as Wade? I think not. So please elaborate on this better winning chance that they have. I'm forgetting something..... OH I know Chris freaking Bosh.

Because of Jaokim Noah who is one of the best up and coming defensive centers, Derrick Rose who is already one of the best point gaurds, and then the recently added Carlos Boozer who is a rebounding machine and can score in the post. Everyone already knows their role and how they fit into the team and then you add Lebron to that and I think it would have been a perfect fit. There more question marks with the Heat then there would have been with the Bulls. Thats just my opinion bro.

[Aizen Sosuke]

Boozer is not better than Bosh and Rose is not better than D Wade. That is not my opinion that's fact. Who is Noah again? Come on man listen to what you are saying.

[jbran23]

Boozer is not better than Bosh and Rose is not better than D Wade. That is not my opinion that's fact. Who is Noah again? Come on man listen to what you are saying.

Whatever you say bro. You are the expert.

[jbran23]

You remember the Lakers in 03 I think it was who went out and did the same thing? They had Shaq, Kobe, Malone, and Payton as well as a very good supporting cast and peope were just ready to hand them a championship. They got destroyed by a Detroit Piston team in the finals who didnt have nearly the star power but were a better TEAM. What looks good on paper doesnt always equate to championships dude.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

They have no depth. And no big force down low.

Gasol and Bynum would have a field day against them.


Unless some good players want to sign for cheap in hopes of a ring, Miami is done.

[Aizen Sosuke]

You remember the Lakers in 03 I think it was who went out and did the same thing? They had Shaq, Kobe, Malone, and Payton as well as a very good supporting cast and peope were just ready to hand them a championship. They got destroyed by a Detroit Piston team in the finals who didnt have nearly the star power but were a better TEAM. What looks good on paper doesnt always equate to championships dude.

You forget Malone and Payton were not in their 20s. They were unfortunatly at the end of their careers.

[jbran23]

You forget Malone and Payton were not in their 20s. They were unfortunatly at the end of their careers.

You are right but Payton was still coming off a 20 and 8 season and Malone was probably better than 90% of the PF's in the league still but you are missing the point Im trying to make. You cant just throw 3 or 4 all stars together and say there you go guys now go out and win the championship. Its not that easy. Basketball more than any other sport is based so much on team chemistry that just because you have the best players doesnt mean you have the best team. That 03 Pistons team showed that more than anything. They were probably beaten on a match up by match up comparison at every position in that series but still won the series in 5.

[BgMc31]

They have no money for everyone else.
Just like James said, they basically have like 4 guys on the roster.

No dominant big man, and no bench. And they don't have the money now for anyone decent. They won't even make it to the eastern finals.

They will be fun to watch though and see what unfolds. Could possibly be a sick team in a couple more years.

Celtics?

Anyway, I think this will work. Lebron is less selfish than people think. If you can recall, Lebron was known more for his court vision and ball handling (ala Magic Johnson) than being a scorer, when he first got into the league. This could bode well. With those three they don't need to develop a world beating bench or do they need a Dwight Howard/Shaq type center. A couple of 'serviceable' big men (ala Celtics) can do the job just fine.

Anyone who thinks Lebron had a better chance winning a championship with the players he had in Cleveland as he does now with Wade and Bosh, really doesn't know basketball or its just sour grapes.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Celtics?

Anyway, I think this will work. Lebron is less selfish than people think. If you can recall, Lebron was known more for his court vision and ball handling (ala Magic Johnson) than being a scorer, when he first got into the league. This could bode well. With those three they don't need to develop a world beating bench or do they need a Dwight Howard/Shaq type center. A couple of 'serviceable' big men (ala Celtics) can do the job just fine.

Anyone who thinks Lebron had a better chance winning a championship with the players he had in Cleveland as he does now with Wade and Bosh, really doesn't know basketball or its just sour grapes.

Scalabrine!!!! hahaha

I'd consider KG a dominant big man back in 07-08..offensively and defensively. I think he even won the defensive player of the year award. Plus, the celtics had one of the best benches in the league. lol, and don't say well heat have Bosh! He sucks on defense and barely average like 22 points/10 boards a game with crap ass raptors. KG averaged 20/10 back then with a sick celtics team.

Also, Im glad he left Cleveland. The man wants to win, and he gave 7 solid years to them and they gave him nothing. Then again, they have had 2 60+ win seasons and just choke in the playoffs.

Should be fun to watch. Im excited!

[BgMc31]

I wholeheartedly agree with you Sexxy!!! I was referring to Boston's run last year where KG was oft injured. I think Bosh could be dominant. But I think he had the wrong role with the Raptors. They thought he'd be a big time scorer, but he's a role player, IMO. Kinda like Lamar Odom in LA. Remember when he got there (before Kobe), he couldn't do much, but put him alongside Kobe and Gasol, he recognized his role and it went well for him. I think Bosh is better than Odom but the analogy still applies.

But you're right about what Bron did for Cleveland. The kid wants to win so you gotta go to where the talent is... SOUTH BEACH BABY!!! LOL!!!

[GS4]

I still need to see the rest of the roster in Miami, I think had he won a title in cleveland lebron would have been the man there, I guess he didnt want to be another Charles barkley with no championship, not a good move IMO.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

I wholeheartedly agree with you Sexxy!!! I was referring to Boston's run last year where KG was oft injured. I think Bosh could be dominant. But I think he had the wrong role with the Raptors. They thought he'd be a big time scorer, but he's a role player, IMO. Kinda like Lamar Odom in LA. Remember when he got there (before Kobe), he couldn't do much, but put him alongside Kobe and Gasol, he recognized his role and it went well for him. I think Bosh is better than Odom but the analogy still applies.

But you're right about what Bron did for Cleveland. The kid wants to win so you gotta go to where the talent is... SOUTH BEACH BABY!!! LOL!!!

Thats a good point, or analogy rather. I think Bosh is overrated to an extent, but better than Odom for sure. Although Odom can drain the threes. I could see Bosh being a pretty sick role player. But first, he has to realize thats what he will be, more than likely. Its gonna be real interesting, especially this first season. Those 3 will definitely put asses in the seats wherever they play thats for sure.

hahaha LeBron should've came to H-Town with the great wall!!!!

I heard Bosh has a problem with partying too much and being somewhat immature. I wonder how party central south beach will affect him.

[jbm]

If there is no chemistry the 3 is useless...

[hugoboss]

Role players will line up and play for $0 to have a chance to play on this team+a shot at the title...

LA's days are done. Kobe is getting old and Phil Jackson gone next year!

Whoever posted the heat dont have a dominant big man!? do you know who bosh is?

If the heat dont win in 2011 the roll will start in 2012 and who knows when it will end!

[Hazard]

basketball sucks...... that is all.....

~Haz~