Let’s say, for discussion’s sake, that the Thunder last year won 35 games and missed the playoffs, then he went to the Warriors. Would that change how you feel? And if so, why the hell should it?

I sleep a lot, so it’s possible I missed something, but when did Lebron lose to the Heat?

This is irrelevant. He could have given $3 million to charity either way, regardless of where he wanted to go. Really, this guy could give up $3 mil anytime, anywhere. Has nothing to do with the money

So, based on that, you’re saying the potential for local glory of winning a title in OKC made it a “better” situation than going to a team with a better front office, better coach, better teammates, where the style of play would be both a better fit and more fun, all of which compile to give him statistically a better …

Are you suggesting that Durant is not the best player on these Warriors? Because that’s just not true. Don’t confuse a “lesser” role, with a secondary role. He’s not playing second-fiddle to anyone. And after playing with Westbrook (whom I adore), I can’t imagine his usage is really any different.

Seriously, curiously, how can you be annoyed by Steve Kerr? I get the Curry, Green stuff. But Kerr? Somebody help me out here.

1) I realize this is splitting hairs, but that’s not what Lebron did. He did leave for a better basketball situation though, as did Durant. Maybe I’m missing something, but I don’t get what this has to do with their likability, which is the topic of this discussion. I’ve heard the old-head “spirit of competition”…

There is no way that Durant leaving OKC could be construed as him “out-decisioning” Lebron. Green has always been a dick. And Steph has acted this way at least since his first MVP year. To top it all off, nice guy Kerr takes over for tight-ass Mark Jackson. The way the team is covered and portrayed has changed because…

+1 sconnie

Destroying something, especially by fire as previously suggested, is not the same as withholding or taking something away. One is reasonable, the other is sadistic. Choose your own adventure.

And that’s the way it was and we liked it! We LOVED it!

Or, it’s just lost on you. Either way, I can’t imagine either of us have time for this. Tootles.

Sorry. My computer is horrible.

I’ll grow up when you learn to recognize sarcasm like someone with a sense of humor. Cool?

I would have probably even chosen Love over Bosh as a running mate to LBJ. In retrospect, you’d take Bosh, but that’s more due to their usage and the way Bosh adapted his game to fit the Heat’s scheme (which was also a better scheme, especially defensively - and who would have predicted Bosh would contribute so much…

I like this. But, of all the players in the NBA at the time of Lebron’s return to CLE, few were better suited to play alongside him than Kevin Love. Would it be helpful to have Wiggins in the JR or Shump spot in addition to Kevin Love? Sure. Still probably doesn’t swing this series though. And the real issue is in the…

I like the media, but this is a weak take. I love Russ - he’s my favorite player to watch, but KD was the best player on that team for their entire run together. He’s been doing the shit he’s doing now for a long time, particularly in the playoffs. If not for untimely injuries to Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka (and…

Good gosh. Even for 10 years of silence, this was too long too read. Classic Kinja though... “I’m finally compelled to comment and I have this to say, ‘the NBA is rigged’. Here’s your first star.

The timing of the cap spike was ideal for them, but a lot of teams had the cash to sign Durant. He chose them for a reason.

Tony Dungy is crazy “bilingual”. This whole media persona is an act to get on screen and sell books. Just like Wayne Brady. Or the kid from Hook.