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Not the same bro. And its not collusion. Thats not what collusion means.I still see a comparison but KD just one upped him is all. Theoretically the same thing. LeBron and them colluded and cant nobody tell me GS players ddnt recruit the hell outta KD... Im wondering why people were so quiet when Aldridge signed with SA last year... That shit went under the radar like a motherfucker...
Again, Lebron went to a team that spent 5 years in the lottery and getting bounced in round 1. He entered a situation that had to implement new players and new system wholesale. KD walked in a team a dick punch away from back to back titles... the best team ever with 3 all nba guys, a two time reigning mvp, coach of year that he just blew a 3-1 lead against.. Its actually nothing alike.
Let's look back at this article from 2013
LEBRON JAMES SAYS DWYANE WADE ‘GETTING THAT KOBE DEAL’
December 03, 2013
59 Comments
By SLAM Staff
The Miami Heat have some difficult decisions to make in the coming months.
With Dwyane Wade having the option to become a free agent next summer, there’s no telling what kind of money (or how many years) both sides will agree to.
According to LeBron James, Wade should get a contract similar to what Kobe Bryant got from the Los Angeles Lakers ($48.5 million over two seasons).
Per ESPN:
“D-Wade is getting that Kobe deal,” James said from the next locker. Wade, knowing the gravity of this issue, smiled and shook his head. Then he gave a more diplomatic answer. “When I get into that position, it’s something I’ll think about,’ Wade said. ‘You have to sit down at the time and see what is best for you and for your team.”
Here is the situation. Next summer Wade has an opt out in his contract. He is owed $20 million next year and $21 million in 2015-16. It is reasonable to think that Wade, who turns 32 in January, will not opt out and just collect that money. But Wade could also re-do his contract and, if the Heat agreed, get a four-year deal worth up to nearly $100 million. Or the sides could do a deal for anything in between. Basically, the Heat could ask Wade to take a pay cut and make it up to him by adding years to his deal. That is what Wade and the Heat will likely have serious discussions about at some point before he has to make a decision on June 30. What Wade decides could have a significant impact on how the Heat proceed into next season. And Bryant’s new deal sets an interesting precedent. Bryant is taking a pay cut next season from his $30 million salary but he will still be the league’s highest-paid player through 2016. The contract was somewhat controversial because it restricted the Lakers’ cap flexibility even as they plan to rebuild through free agency. […] “As a player, I loved it. Everyone who gets what they get deserves it, great,” Wade said of Bryant’s new deal. “There’s a reason the Lakers felt that Kobe should get that money. There’s no right or wrong.”
Interesting times ahead for the defending NBA champs and their long-time superstar....
LEBRON JAMES SAYS DWYANE WADE ‘GETTING THAT KOBE DEAL’
December 03, 2013
59 Comments
By SLAM Staff
The Miami Heat have some difficult decisions to make in the coming months.
With Dwyane Wade having the option to become a free agent next summer, there’s no telling what kind of money (or how many years) both sides will agree to.
According to LeBron James, Wade should get a contract similar to what Kobe Bryant got from the Los Angeles Lakers ($48.5 million over two seasons).
Per ESPN:
“D-Wade is getting that Kobe deal,” James said from the next locker. Wade, knowing the gravity of this issue, smiled and shook his head. Then he gave a more diplomatic answer. “When I get into that position, it’s something I’ll think about,’ Wade said. ‘You have to sit down at the time and see what is best for you and for your team.”
Here is the situation. Next summer Wade has an opt out in his contract. He is owed $20 million next year and $21 million in 2015-16. It is reasonable to think that Wade, who turns 32 in January, will not opt out and just collect that money. But Wade could also re-do his contract and, if the Heat agreed, get a four-year deal worth up to nearly $100 million. Or the sides could do a deal for anything in between. Basically, the Heat could ask Wade to take a pay cut and make it up to him by adding years to his deal. That is what Wade and the Heat will likely have serious discussions about at some point before he has to make a decision on June 30. What Wade decides could have a significant impact on how the Heat proceed into next season. And Bryant’s new deal sets an interesting precedent. Bryant is taking a pay cut next season from his $30 million salary but he will still be the league’s highest-paid player through 2016. The contract was somewhat controversial because it restricted the Lakers’ cap flexibility even as they plan to rebuild through free agency. […] “As a player, I loved it. Everyone who gets what they get deserves it, great,” Wade said of Bryant’s new deal. “There’s a reason the Lakers felt that Kobe should get that money. There’s no right or wrong.”
Interesting times ahead for the defending NBA champs and their long-time superstar....
I still see a comparison but KD just one upped him is all. Theoretically the same thing. LeBron and them colluded and cant nobody tell me GS players ddnt recruit the hell outta KD... Im wondering why people were so quiet when Aldridge signed with SA last year... That shit went under the radar like a motherfucker...
Man them dudes were talking about this in 2013...(Iggy tweeted about it)
Reason he's still around, he was the main recruiter
When things were shaky for OKC early, dubs were in KD's ear, when they were doing good the dubs was on KD's ear...
When they bounced them in the conference finals they was in his ear.
Man i bet they was saying all types of greasy shit about Westbrook being a ballhog and not being able to win with a cat like that.
when the fuck was this?
So LeBron, Wade and Bosh getting together and setting in motion the big 3 scenario years before it happened isn't colluding? Cool...
...anyway, I'm not caping for KD, this is a very polarizing topic, but I don't blame nor fault him for making the decision he wanted to make. People won't agree with it, but it's his career and his choice.
As far as the LeBron comparison, sure the Heat were bad the year before, but lets be clear, he DID NOT go to THAT Heat team when he arrived. He made sure he had Bosh with him, so, bringing two All Stars at the top of their games lessens that notion 1000 percent. LeBron didn't go to Miami and take a team that was bums to the finals, he had two other HOFers with him, and he knew he would have them with him before he got to Miami...
Secondly, LeBron has always made sure when he's moved, he had help coming with him. Bosh in Miami, AND, even though it didn't work out as expected, when he decided to go to Cleveland, he made sure he had a former 24/12 guy come with him in Love.
All in all, this is the league we are in, nobody shit on Aldridge for hitching up and rolling to a loaded Spurs team last year. I wonder why he gets a pass?!?!
I do understand the whole, 'KD went to the team that beat him' issue, but again, that's his choice. I would be tripping more if he left after his rookie contract was up, like some others did, BUT he signed an extension, and watched Presti basically destroy that team with dumb ass moves.
KD has put himself in a no win situation no doubt, if they win it this year, he won't be seen as the one who put them over the top, and if they lose, he is going to be destroyed by fans, media, players, etc.
Wouldn't want to be him, but if they are even better than last year, and win the chip, winning 75-76 games, and he balls out, he will have the last laugh...
My bad on the long ass post @Amajorfucup. Got to talking and didnt realize that shit was that long...
Wade to the Cavs is prob gonna happen. Nigs in the NBA all about getting clique up now. Wade & Bron was prolly like: "oh word KD wanna roll like that...lets show him shit ain't sweet"
ya reading up on it now...thanks...did not know that...probably just a bluff like what wade doing now
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...ulls-free-agents-allan-houston-scottie-pippen
You'd think a supposed former Knick fan would know that. But when you love Jordan more than your hometown teams those things tend to be forgotten.
No brother. Thats a misuse of terminology. Collusion doesnt occur when free parties discuss and come to an agreement. Collusion involves parties maliciously coming together to hinder or prevent the free movement and progress of ANOTHER. And it usually involves illegalities. TOTALLY different from anything Bron did in free agency.
We're all just saying it was a weak move. Nobody cares that he left. But where he went is a trash move for reasons ive stated several times now.
Hey man, at this point i will just be repeating myself, so feel free to read my previous points when i fully articulated why Durants move is NOTHING like the moves you reference above.. I will keep it civil and leave it at that.
Be blessed.
no one loves any player as much as you love lebron...facts...and if I "loved" MJ I'd be more likely to know he almost joined the knicks than I would being a knicks fan...don't let your dickriding get you ahead of yourself...everything is not a kobe lebron and jordan love affair...stop confusing your affection for lebron w/ everyone else's general interest in the game
I think the biggest issue here is, after last season a lot of people were hoping that GS, the Curry's, etc. would just go away and fade into the middle of the pack. The fact that these fools pulled off this coup, and say what you want but they are easily the favorites to win it next season now, means we all have to eat a steady diet of Ayesha, Steph, and the rest of these motherfuckers for at least the next 2 seasons. If they go another run and win a chip or two, the hate will be unbearable, and best believe Curry's wife is going to be extra annoying, especially with how she was shit on last finals.
All the outrage about KD and shit, is projection type shit. He is hated now, because he made the decision that will keep these fools in the spotlight for a while.
He might have bitched up going to them... but there are and will be a lot of Jokers saltier than him real soon!
All the outrage about KD and shit, is projection type shit. He is hated now, because he made the decision that will keep these fools in the spotlight for a while.
He might have bitched up going to them... but there are and will be a lot of Jokers saltier than him real soon!
If they were...are they lying tho? Smmfh
Nah fam you and the other Jordan dickriders are special. You from NY but dickride MJ which is a joke in itself. Doubt people from Boston or Oakland or San Antonio will feel this passionately and strongly about LeBron when he hangs it up. Keep munching Leroy.
sorry even you don't believe that...just replace me w/ you and jordan w/ lebron and it's a far more plausible perhaps undeniable statement
Appreciate the mellow approach. We see it differently is all... I see the moves as similar and you dont. I respect your take on it bruh...
And collusion does not have to have illegalities... It can be illegal OR secret...
BasicallyYou'd think a supposed former Knick fan would know that. But when you love Jordan more than your hometown teams those things tend to be forgotten.
So LeBron, Wade and Bosh getting together and setting in motion the big 3 scenario years before it happened isn't colluding? Cool...
...anyway, I'm not caping for KD, this is a very polarizing topic, but I don't blame nor fault him for making the decision he wanted to make. People won't agree with it, but it's his career and his choice.
As far as the LeBron comparison, sure the Heat were bad the year before, but lets be clear, he DID NOT go to THAT Heat team when he arrived. He made sure he had Bosh with him, so, bringing two All Stars at the top of their games lessens that notion 1000 percent. LeBron didn't go to Miami and take a team that was bums to the finals, he had two other HOFers with him, and he knew he would have them with him before he got to Miami...
Secondly, LeBron has always made sure when he's moved, he had help coming with him. Bosh in Miami, AND, even though it didn't work out as expected, when he decided to go to Cleveland, he made sure he had a former 24/12 guy come with him in Love.
All in all, this is the league we are in, nobody shit on Aldridge for hitching up and rolling to a loaded Spurs team last year. I wonder why he gets a pass?!?!
I do understand the whole, 'KD went to the team that beat him' issue, but again, that's his choice. I would be tripping more if he left after his rookie contract was up, like some others did, BUT he signed an extension, and watched Presti basically destroy that team with dumb ass moves.
KD has put himself in a no win situation no doubt, if they win it this year, he won't be seen as the one who put them over the top, and if they lose, he is going to be destroyed by fans, media, players, etc.
Wouldn't want to be him, but if they are even better than last year, and win the chip, winning 75-76 games, and he balls out, he will have the last laugh...
I always tho Bosh committed first...
Kinda felt he was bout South Beach no matter what happened with the other two, dude was done with The Six.
Nope.
really nigga lol?
king T is being petty all of a sudden right now for one reason and one reason only and he know it
it is what it is tho
That's also the annoying part for a lot of people. These dudes come off as pure as the driven snow, goody two shoes types but they are sneaky as fuck. I can imagine them after they beat OKC, telling Durant 'see how that ball hogging motherfucker fucks you up, but YOU are the one getting blamed for this shit', 'we play TEAM ball over here, and you would definitely be the man if you came over. We all eat over here!'
nigga I ain't no MJ fan...the only player whose game I sincerely liked and I would consider myself a fan of who did not play for the knicks was magic
Dude at the end of the day I don't blame NONE of these dudes for doing this shit! Even if LeBron colluded, that was his right and the system allowed it. He had went as far as he could in Cleveland the first time around.
KD, the same thing IMO. He signed a damn extension with the team, shit didn't work out, so he bounced.
That's why you have Barkley and fools like him still salty, because they don't have chips. Shit, people feel like him going to GS was a bitch move, cool. I actually see it differently, Dude HAS to win, the pressure is ENORMOUS on him and if he fails, nothing else he's done in his career will be able to negated the L that's going to follow him around. If he does win, he doesn't get any credit, unless he's clearly the best player on the court and wins the Finals MVP or some shit.. Even then its diluted..
Kerr, Curry, and the crew stay winning though...
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