Bulls Should Trade Derrick Rose

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Here is a guy who stayed out with injury although from the recommendation of doctors and by all appearances he was clear to play, and watched his team mates limp and throw up in an all out effort to compete. Then, out injured again, he makes a negative comment about Carmelo Anthony not being his preference for a team mate. So now, he says he won’t participate in the effort to recruit Carmelo, as it is “not my job…” What exactly IS his job? What is he willing to do to help his team? Can you imagine the reaction if Lebron James behaved this way, or made these comments? His value and worth are headed in only one direction, down. The Bulls should cut their losses now, bring in guys willing to make the effort, and rid themselves of this guy. If I’m Carmelo Anthony, its a prerequisite to joining the Bulls.

Why not Cleveland?

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This discussion starts with Lebron James.  While I suspect there are still some fences to mend, given the acrimony following Lebron’s 2010 exit, Ohio remains his home, and his popularity would obviously soar should he return.  The performance of D. Wade and Chris Bosh this past season did nothing to encourage a return to South Beach. Further, Pat Riley’s “Get a grip…” speech likely reminded Lebron’s friends and family of the adjustment they had to make in Miami, going from demigods to ordinary people. Meanwhile, all know the Heat would not have sniffed four finals appearances without Lebron. Further, the load he carried this season was deserving of a more thankful response than “Get a grip.”

Enter the2014 post season, another free agency. The Cavs have cap space AND the first pick in a loaded draft.  The Cavs have young legs, an All Star guard in Kyrie Irving, a supporting cast that wouldn’t run out of gas chasing the Spurs around picks should they meet again. All that’s needed is for Lebron to convince his buddy, Carmelo Anthony, to join him in Cleveland. The table is set for a story book return for Lebron, and title contention for them both. Surely, if anyone can identify the financial and family nuances of the town, the James family can. So again I ask, why not Cleveland?

What Donald Silver Wants….

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The man knows he won’t be owner of the Clippers again; that’s not his motivation.  What’s driving him at this stage is what he perceives as effrontery on the part of the commissioners and his fellow owners.  Giving him the boot from the owners’ club truly bothers him, but the temerity to ban him for life and fine him $ 2.5mm on top of it is where he is drawing the line.  They should have anticipated that, and dropped the fine once he agreed to the sale.  That they didn’t makes it personal with him, and he has the resources to make it painful for them.

There is a reason for Jesus having said, “He that is without sin, cast the first stone.”  Mark Cuban for one is sweating bullets right now.  Remember his comment about the “slippery slope”, and his protestation that everyone has bias?  Do you think those were casual, innocent musings?  On the contrary, it was a realization of what could happen if his own character were subject to scrutiny.  I assure you, he is not alone.

The other owners, even the commissioners have things they would prefer left not publicized.  I for one have no desire to know what their secrets are.  The best course of action, for everyone, would be to drop the ban and fine, sell the team, and let this man go his own way with a measure of his pride intact.

Melo Should Join The Heat!

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If Phil Jackson pulled this off, brought Lebron, Bosh, and Wade to the Knicks, he would be hailed as a genius, and we would be amazed at the value the Knicks got for their investment in Phil.  Why not applaud these players for being willing to sacrifice for two things: (1) the opportunity to enjoy playing with friends and have fun at work, and (2) a better chance at winning.

And if you’re still hung up on the players being able to orchestrate it, you can always consider it a Pat Riley coup vs. a player coup.  Some question why Carmelo should sacrifice the money; here’s your answer. One of the greatest players in the league, having one of his best performance years, carrying a horrible team almost into the playoffs, was left off the All NBA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd teams. Need I say more? From that to potentially winning championships, possibly a Finals MVP performance down the line:  what price would you put on that if you already had more money than you can spend! And if you still don’t get it, Florida has no state income tax, while New York has a hefty one. Got it?

Melo absolutely should join the Heat.