2016 Official NBA Off-Season Thread: Former Greatness

[Armada]

Keep getting them checks  rings Ray Allen

 

[NickFolarin]

Ray needs to hang it up before he looks like David West 2.0

 

[pmatic]

Inside the dealings that delivered Kevin Durant to the Warriors

One involved source said he was told Saturday by Durant’s people that at that point no Eastern Conference teams were being considered.

“But I think that might have changed a little bit when the Celtics came in with (Tom) Brady and all that,” he said. “He likes the way Boston plays, too.”

“He’s told people for a while that he likes that whole Celtics thing and the tradition and the way the people there are into the team — all the teams up there,” said a league source. “But I still think he was looking out West. The part I don’t know is how much the Horford signing made him stop and think again about Boston, but I think it had to be some.”

“They were telling him about how they were going to win championships even if he didn’t come there,” said a coach. “I don’t think they came right out and said he wasn’t going to win if he didn’t sign with them — that would be crazy — but I was told that’s how he kind of took it.”

Said another source, a call from Warriors exec Jerry West smoothed over any issues Durant may have had.

“I think that was important,” he said. “I think Kevin was interested in Golden State big time as the playoffs went on, but if he had any doubts, I think hearing from someone of Jerry West’s stature was important. When Jerry talks, you listen. Some young guys may not get how big a deal Jerry West is, but Kevin is a bright guy and he’s into the history of the game. He knows what Jerry West is to basketball.

“I think that (call) made him feel more comfortable about leaving OKC and coming to a team that was already great.”

Said another Western source, “Look, KD and Russ are friends. They get along great off the court. They’re good guys. But Kevin feels like no one can control Russell when he’s on the court — not even Russell. Everyone sees it. It’s no secret. I think that’s been hard on Kevin. Russ is one of the top players in the game, but things have to fit.”

“He’s gone after this year,” said one league executive. “A hundred percent. I think that’s the case no matter what (Durant had decided). I guess people can always change their mind, but I think this season was going to be it for him there no matter what.”

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...s_that_delivered_kevin_durant_to_the_warriors

 

[ill steelo]

Don't really care what Wade does tbh, he's paid his dues and Hopefully Heat are doing their best to pay him back but he's acting like Lebby-lite


If he's going to go out, he could've come out and stated his issue, if there is any...

How is he acting like LeBron?

He just wants more than 20 mil annually. What's wrong with that? He still plays at a high level firstly and secondly this franchise would have ZERO titles if he didn't carry them in '06 or befriend Bron. He is the most IMPORTANT employee in franchise history.

 

[tomdiginson]

How is he acting like LeBron?

He just wants more than 20 mil annually. What's wrong with that? He still plays at a high level firstly and secondly this franchise would have ZERO titles if he didn't carry them in '06 or befriend Bron. He is the most IMPORTANT employee in franchise history.

This. Pat Riley got cats lost out here.

 

[flyerthandelta]

This is why Cavs will not repeat they not adding they subtracting...how in the world is Shump still on your squad making all that $$$$ so you just gonna ignore wade lol go ahead if you think the squad you got now is gonna do anything

 

[Maximus Meridius]

How is he acting like LeBron?

He just wants more than 20 mil annually. What's wrong with that? He still plays at a high level firstly and secondly this franchise would have ZERO titles if he didn't carry them in '06 or befriend Bron. He is the most IMPORTANT employee in franchise history.

This. Pat Riley got cats lost out here.

Pat Riley probably think he got Lebron there.

 

[pmatic]

@WojVerticalNBA Sources on @TheVertical: Beyond Denver meeting for Dwyane Wade in New York today: Milwaukee, Chicago meetings set. Miami possible too now.

@WojVerticalNBA Sources on @TheVertical: So far, closest Wade has to a third-year on deal: Chicago w/ a partial guarantee. Denver, Miami offering two years.

 

[JCMojica24]

Wouldn't mind seeing Wade go to Chicago tbh. I like the trio of Butler, Wade and Rondo better than Butler and Rose

 

[pmatic]

Wouldn't mind seeing Wade go to Chicago tbh. I like the trio of Butler, Wade and Rondo better than Butler and Rose

Rondo-Butler-Wade spacing is going to collapse the city of Chicago.

 

[macbk]

Ray needs to hang it up before he looks like David West 2.0

Can totally see him only playing in the 3rd/4t quarters of blowouts.

 

[art vandelay]

Rondo-Butler-Wade pacing is going to collapse the city of Chicago.

How would Butler/Wade work, they are almost the same player(I'd take Wade over Butler), hell aren't they both Marquette alums. I think he stays where he is at.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Rondo/Wade would be the worst shooting backcourt ever.

 

[illoquent aka dsk]

Ray Allen.

This **** is some fufu.

 

[Cashflow]

How is he acting like LeBron?

He just wants more than 20 mil annually. What's wrong with that? He still plays at a high level firstly and secondly this franchise would have ZERO titles if he didn't carry them in '06 or befriend Bron. He is the most IMPORTANT employee in franchise history.

Can't be going around rewarding cats for past accomplishments. He should have cashed out every time he had the chance but chose not to.

 

[flyerthandelta]

So Bron just finessed Wade like that when he took a pay cut for you to join Miami.?!?!?

 

[pmatic]

Wade should go to Boston for the lulz.

 

[jballer20]

do it Ainge

 

[brandon3000]

I think the best fit for Wade is in Milwaukee... however his best chance to compete for a championship is in Cleveland.

 

[pmatic]

http://heathoops.com/salary-index/cap-room-2016-17/

 

[addict4sneakers]

I think the best fit for Wade is in Milwaukee... however his best chance to compete for a championship is in Cleveland.

Floor spacing wouldn't exist with him, alphabet, and Jabari standing inside the 3 pt line

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I think the best fit for Wade is in Milwaukee... however his best chance to compete for a championship is in Cleveland.

Spacing going to be issue too with Middleton being the only shooter

 

[pmatic]

@EthanJSkolnick Would characterize relations between Wade/Heat -- especially after what's been published in past 24 hours -- at all-time low. Gonna b tough.

 

[Cashflow]

#LetWadeWalk

 

[heliumclinton]

I keep saying Durant going to GSW is like Freeza joining forces with Goku but people don't wanna hear it.

My favorite comparison was that it was like Brink leaving Team Pup N Suds and joining Team X-Blades

one of my favorite movies growing up