LeBron James can forget about being the greatest if he leaves Cleveland
If LeBron James leaves Cleveland then he cannot hope to be compared to Michael Jordan.
Archive for May, 2010
Gary Peterson: All voices heard, just not LeBron James’, as his free agency nears
Mercifully, the NBA’s postseason has gone dark for four days leading up to Game 1 of the finals.
LeBron James says he wants to win; does that mean also having control on the court? Bill Livingston
Clevelanders always hear that LeBron James, the fifth game against the Celtics aside, “just wants to win.” It is the conventional wisdom that he will make his decision on free agency with that in mind.
The precarious state of Black coaches
Mike Brown, welcome to an elite - and unwanted club. With his firing by the Cleveland Cavaliers, after a second-round loss to the Boston Celtics, Brown, the previous season’s NBA Coach of the Year, has continued a stunning trend: African American coaches who have won the NBA’s highest coaching honor are being fired.
Cavaliers’ O’Neal out for eight weeks after thumb surgery
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal will be out of action for approximately eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his right thumb, the NBA team said on Monday.
LeBron James enjoys Drake concert at Cleveland’s House of Blues
Minutes before hip-hop artist Drake took the stage on Thursday night at the Cleveland House of Blues, camera phones and pocket digital cameras flashed like fire crackers as LeBron James and his party made their way to the balcony seats in a private area.
Could LeBron James pick the Knicks next GM? New York Post
Not only has their been talk that LeBron James may have control on who his next coach will be, but now the New York Post writes that LeBron could decide the next New York Knicks general manager.
Cleveland Cavs fire coach Mike Brown
The Cleveland Cavaliers have fired coach Mike Brown after five seasons for failing to win an NBA title with LeBron James.
Cleveland Cavaliers P.M. Links: Is time ticking for GM Danny Ferry?
His contract expires on June 30. Ferry, writes Finnan, would likely be replaced by Cavs assistant GM Chris Grant.
Shaquille O’Neal is playable character in UFC 2010 game
As a tribute to that, he is now a playable character in the Xbox and Playstation versions of the game UFC 2010.
Cavaliers Comment of the Day: Mike Brown had plenty of chances
Former Cavaliers’ coach Mike Brown struggled at times in trying to integrate Shaquille O’Neal into his team’s style on both ends of the floor.
Chicago has high hopes
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Cavs have Hire’ Calling; Coach Search Hinges on Lebron
CAVS HAVE HIRE’ CALLING; COACH SEARCH HINGES ON LEBRON The New York Post Updated May 25, 2010 10:40 PM ET If the Cavaliers hire a new coach before the start of free agency on July 1, it probably is not a good sign for the Knicks - it probably means LeBron James endorsed the pick and is staying put.
Shaq in ‘UFC Undisputed 2010′
As Chicago gamers rush to stores today in anticipation of “UFC Undisputed 2010″, there will be an unexpected surprise waiting for them.
In firing Brown, Cavs did the right thing
Commissioner David Stern has issued some expensive reminders to all of LeBron James’ potential suitors that their lust dare not speak its name.