Biggest Winner From "THE DECISION" Might Be a Jayhawk
by Owen on Jul 8, 2010 9:11 PM CDT
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After watching a portion of "The Decision" I think it's safe to say the hat presser won't be going anywhere anytime soon. High Schoolers across the country take their cue from their idols and Lebron James just raised the bar and elevated the term ego to a new level. All in all, I hated the hype surrounding this, but I couldn't turn away. What I didn't realize until a few moments after this was that it has a major impact on Kansas basketball.
Mario Chalmers!!! The hero of the 2008 National Title game, Mr. Clutch, Mario and his miracle, just indirectly inherited the GREATEST job in the NBA. A Jayhawk, a great Jayhawk, will have the enviable situation and opportunity to play the role of point guard on a team with Dwayne Wade, Lebron James and Chris Bosh. Are you kidding me? I could pick up a ball and fulfill that role.
Mario now gets to have every game on TV. Mario will automatically be made to look like a solid role player at worst. And if customary protocol holds true, Mario can grab a chunk of that hefty contract from Lebron in order to give up the #6 jersey to the King.
If the Heat manage to win a few titles, Mario benefits. He could even snag a bigger contract and a bigger role down the line elsewhere, but at the very least he'd have a ring and a pretty steady gig.
If the Heat don't win, it's not his fault. Mario wouldn't have to shoulder one ounce of the blame. The Heat will be thin. Chalmers will be looked to for support, but make no mistake this thing is on "Bron Bron", "DeWADE", and Chris Bosh.
Way to go Mario, way to go Miami and major props to Kevin Durant for signing a five year deal with the Thunder this week and celebrating with very little fanfare and taking a moment to thank god, and his family. Somewhere David Stern is trying plotting and rigging next years playoffs, while Darnell Jackson's agent is calling Pat Riley who's suddenly in need of several role players at the league minimum. Goodnight Jayhawks.
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I have to admit:
Chalmers’ being on the Heat right now is the only thing keeping me from absolutely loathing that team right now. This whole LeBron DECISION thing has left a really nasty taste in my mouth, and I just abhor the self-importance of the whole spectacle. Honestly, I kinda wish Chalmers wasn’t on the team so I had no reason to hold back on my hatred of the Heat.
Anyway, Rock Chalk, Mr. Chalmers. I hope it works out well for you.
When is Late Night?
They're not going to win.
Remember, Dexter Pittman is their starting center right now. Dwight Howard will destroy him in a 7 game series. And as much as I love Mario, Orlando/Boston/Chicago all have better point guards.
And forget about trying to beat the Lakers. LA’s size will destroy Bosh/Beasley/Pittman. The only shot to get some quality role players is for the Big Three to take huge paycuts. In the past, veteran role guys like James Posey have taken less than their worth to try and get a ring. But it’s going to be different this year with a lockout looming- everyone will be looking to maximize their earning potential. Any team that offers 20 grand more than the minimum will literally be a better option for FAs than Miami.
My two favorite things about THE DECISION:
1. Lebron committed to “South Beach,” not Miami. Enjoy the booze/coke/Cuban models much?
2. His response to the question he KNEW he was going to get (what do you say to your fans in Cleveland that are hurting right now?) revealed everything you need to know about Lebron James:
“I wanted to do what’s best for Lebron James, and Lebron James is gonna do what makes him happy.”
I’m not even a Cavs fan and I’m upset- I really used to like LBJ for being one of the very few people to actually live up to their hype. Now he’s just another spoiled former child star that either has no idea what it takes to win, or just doesn’t care.
"Got a bill that's big enough to twist the Tiger's tail. Husked some corn and made those SORRY HUSKERS BAIL!"
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Jul 8, 2010 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
I know he's been coddled and fawned over most of his life
but referring to yourself in the third person? Really? The guy is just oblivious.
I don’t necessarily think that he is more narcissistic than any other superstar athlete, I just think he lives in a bubble and literally has no idea how much he looks like a heartless asshole right now.
having a one hour special
To announce you’re moving away from Cleveland is an asshole move. On the other hand, I would have a huge ego too if I was on the cover of sports illustrated as a high schooler with the title chosen one. I’m happy as hell for Mario though.
Also Owen what are tittles?
by fizzle406 on Jul 8, 2010 9:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
similar to a championship...
only better.
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This could be good news for Sherron and RussRob too. Assuming all three of their second rounders make the team (a big assumption), Miami has to find 4 more guys to play at the minimum. Summer league should be a lot more important than it normally is this year.
"Got a bill that's big enough to twist the Tiger's tail. Husked some corn and made those SORRY HUSKERS BAIL!"
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Jul 8, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Dumb question, but...
why does LeBron James want the #6? His highschool number was 23, his number with the cavs was 23…what’s the deal?
Nevermind, I found it...
“James said he’s going to give up the number he’s had on his back his entire NBA career, 23, out of respect for Jordan’s influence on the game.”
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289276-lebron-james-to-change-his-number-next-year
The Miami Heat retired number 23 to honor Michael Jordan's contributions to basketball.
So he can’t wear number 23 in Miami.
Yep
My theory is that when he made the announcement that he was switching numbers, he already knew he was going to Miami. This whole thing was a well-orchestrated farce for at least a year.
"Got a bill that's big enough to twist the Tiger's tail. Husked some corn and made those SORRY HUSKERS BAIL!"
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Jul 9, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Mario will have to be consistent from outside
A team like that will need outside shooters (Wade and James, ironicly, are the same player. They thrive on driving to the basket and neither is a good three point shooter). If Mario can knock down threes at 40 percent, he’ll play a lot. If not, he won’t.
The Heat should look at a player like JJ Reddick. Someone as scary good at shooting as he is would have a turkey shoot on this team.
Wouldn’t be surprised if the Heat can sign a few veteran big men willing to take a little less money for a shot at a ring. PJ Brown was HUGE for the Celtics in their title run, and the heat could find a few big guys like that.
Shit happens when you win championships
They'll need some size to be able to beat the Lakers.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball...Rock Chalk Talk
Not a Lakers fan
but they will not even be close to beating them let alone the Celtics, Magic and Bulls who have reportedly signed Korver and Reddick. This “decision” thing makes me sick and reaffirms why the NBA blows. Hey, bron, bron, win a f’ing ring before you make a showcase of it all. And please quit calling yourself the king, there is only 1 king in this world and as the bubble gum, bubble gum in a dish game goes you are NOT it.
Update
Derek Fisher has re-signed with the Lakers, meaning Mario still has his starting PG job for now. Very few PG free agents available right now, unless Riley can get Gary Payton to come out of retirement or something…
"Got a bill that's big enough to twist the Tiger's tail. Husked some corn and made those SORRY HUSKERS BAIL!"
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Jul 12, 2010 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
Gary Payton was horrible at the end of his career
They should keep Mario and sign JJ Reddick if they could (isn’t he a FA? or soon to be??)
Mario-Wade-Lebron-Bosh-Miller, bring in Reddick at the point or to spell Wade (as much as I hated him in college, JJ has turned into a very solid NBA player and shoots almost 50% from 3). Then sign a veteran big guy not named Shaq and a few grit guys like a Matt Barnes and you got a title
Shit happens when you win championships
by Andrew Clark on Jul 12, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
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