It's official. Lebron chooses the Heat . . .

[guava_wrench]

Broussard is absolutely delusional and throughout this whole pathetic Lebron hype fest, he's been exploited as a fraud. This team is NOT comparable to the 2008 Celtics. He was saying how Perkins was a nobody and that no one knew how well Rondo was going to run the point. First of all, Rondo had all of the potential in the world and has been a pass first player his whole career (high school through the present). Second of all, Perkins was an established defensive presence and solid big man in the post before the big two came along. Lastly, this Miami team is AWFUL aside from their big three. Mario Chalmers cannot be compared to Rondo. That's laughable. They're going to have a lot of trouble if they don't add some good role players.

For the moment your comments are correct since Miami gutted their roster.

But the 3 guys in Miami are a lot younger than our 3 guys were. They have time to build a team and do not need a young Rondo to become a star.

Miami immediately because the first place for older players to consider if they want a ring enough to play for the minimum. Any PJ Brown types would go there since they not only get a good chance for a ring, but they can also contribute with the barren roster.

[FanInTheSouth]

My big question is the salaries... Say all 3 sign for $15 Million the first year, in my some-what buzzed calculations that puts them at $7 million under the cap still, plus they would have the mid-level, right? 

I know that's a long shot for them all to take that little, but if they do they still have a lot to work with.  That would be scary, assuming they were all serious about being more concerned with championships than $$$.

[Mike-Dub]

We should have known he was not going back to Cleveland and that he was going to Chicago or Miami when he changed his number to 6. 

[prov1ml34]

Do you think the success that the Celtics have had after three superstars put their egos aside and teamed up has anything to do with the mindset of these three players now?

[Roy Hobbs]

My big question is the salaries... Say all 3 sign for $15 Million the first year, in my some-what buzzed calculations that puts them at $7 million under the cap still, plus they would have the mid-level, right? 

I know that's a long shot for them all to take that little, but if they do they still have a lot to work with.  That would be scary, assuming they were all serious about being more concerned with championships than $$$.

They don't get the MLE; that only goes to teams above the cap.

Also, even if everyone signs for $15m, they won't be very far below the cap.  For every open slot on their roster below 13 players, they're charged roughly a $480k "cap charge", which eats up a bit of their space.

[outcry]

Marc Jackson thinks Lebron's whole going about this was admirable. Jesus, this is the same player who wanted and got his OWN special on the biggest sports channel and possibly the biggest channel on television period. He wanted the spotlight and he even said it himself: "it's not about sharing, it's about the spotlight." I don't mind him leaving Cleveland, but how he went about it is pathetic. You're a product of Ohio and played for their professional franchise yet you didn't even inform them that you were leaving?

[Jon]

Do you think the success that the Celtics have had after three superstars put their egos aside and teamed up has anything to do with the mindset of these three players now?

I believe a direct quote from his silly press conference was "it's not about sharing."  And I'm not making that up. 

[RebusRankin]

Perkins hadn't established himself in 2007 and neither had Rondo.

[ManUp]

I just can't believe he did this to Cleveland. It's not that he left it's the fact that he made such a big show of leaving. I thought the hour special definitely meant he was staying.

[Who]

Miami has it's starting lineup in place.

If they do a solid job filling out there bench, they're the team to beat in the East.

[outcry]

Perkins hadn't established himself in 2007 and neither had Rondo.

Miami doesn't have a 2007 Perkins right now nor the potential of a Rondo, plain and simple. I suppose you don't need a Rondo or even half a Rondo with Lebron who could run the point. They have no size right now, though.

[Mike-Dub]

Miami has it's starting lineup in place.

If they do a solid job filling out there bench, they're the team to beat in the East.

Yes, they are, but it doesn't mean they're the best team.  IMO if we fill out our bench right we're still the best team in the East.

[Who]

Mario Chalmers -- Derek Fisher like player

Joel Anthony -- good defender + poor rebounder + poor offensive player + excellent athlete to put alongside Bosh. Will facilitate a running game both defensively + offensively and will give Miami a tough pick and roll defense. Is strong enough to defend the five, quick enough to defend the four, so Miami can cherry pick their big man matchups to best suit Bosh's defensive skill set.

[FanInTheSouth]

My big question is the salaries... Say all 3 sign for $15 Million the first year, in my some-what buzzed calculations that puts them at $7 million under the cap still, plus they would have the mid-level, right? 

I know that's a long shot for them all to take that little, but if they do they still have a lot to work with.  That would be scary, assuming they were all serious about being more concerned with championships than $$$.

They don't get the MLE; that only goes to teams above the cap.

Also, even if everyone signs for $15m, they won't be very far below the cap.  For every open slot on their roster below 13 players, they're charged roughly a $480k "cap charge", which eats up a bit of their space.

I knew there was a reason we kept you around Hobbs, TP.

[ManUp]

If they can pickup Shaq and Miller consider me intimidated.