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[Melo_Man]

Originally Posted by DaGettoMan

At least you're hating pretty much on AI

DAAAAINGGGGGGGG what a comeback DAAAAAINGGGGGGGGGGG

[valtmac51]

Iverson can ponder what might have been when the Grizzlies visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Back in July, the Clippers seriously contemplated offering him a one-year contract paying up to $4 million so he could be a “Vinnie Johnson-type” player, a source with knowledge of the talks said. Denver Nuggets assistant Tim Grgurich, who was considered for a job on Mike Dunleavy’s staff over the offseason, also strongly recommended Iverson to the franchise.
The Clippers, however, were concerned about how Iverson’s addition would affect the development of second-year shooting guard Eric Gordon, along with other chemistry issues. The Clippers cooled on the idea after Iverson told Dunleavy in a phone conversation that he would have a serious problem with coming off the bench.
The possibility of signing Iverson became a dead issue once the Clippers acquired guard Sebastian Telfair and swingman Rasual Butler. But had A.I. been fine with coming off the bench, he could very well be with the Clippers now.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

[Sikwitit2]

[DaGettoMan]

Haha funny picture.

But yeah, if Iverson wanted to come off the bench, I bet at least 5 or 6 teams would've wanted him. I just don't get it with the guy. He wants a special relationship with his coach, but he hasn't even talked to his coach. He talks about winning, but why go to Memphis then? He has been through as many struggles as anyone in the world here, I read the book "Only the strong survive", and I just don't know it with him. He could've been someone special, at least go to LA or Cavs or Celtics and trynna get that ring.

[valtmac51]

We can't blame Andre Miller for being the new guy. We can't blame Brandon Roy for wanting to pick up where things finished a year ago. We can't even blame Blazers coach Nate McMillan for dabbling with so many combinations that the players look confused, especially after he lost his starting small forward late in the preseason. If Miller and Roy are still struggling to play together in December, you can start talking trade of the new guy. And if McMillan continues to dabble in a way that prevents the Blazers from finding comfort, we can begin the dialogue about whether he's the right coach to lead the team into the future.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/ore...miller_ti.html

LeBron James told ESPN's Chris Sheridan that winning a championship is more important to him than signing a maximum contract.

James will famously hit the free agent market after the season.
"I think at the end of the day, a max deal or anything like that doesn't really matter to me at the end of the day. It's all about winning for me," James said.
"So I've put myself in a position that when that day comes next summer, I want to win, and if I feel like the team is capable of winning, I'll make my decision like that."


If LeBron considers signing with a team for less than a maximum contract, as unlikely as it may seem, the 2010 offseason could change drastically.
The Cavaliers can offer James the most money, roughly $120 million over six years.
The Knicks and Nets also have the cap room to offer him the largest deal possible, which would be a little less than $100 million over five years.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...than_max_deal/

[flawless victory]

Yeah right. If he really just cares about winning, he'll sign with Spurs for the minimum next season.

[black_prince]

lol y would he sign with the spurs.
he cares about the money we all know it.

[revgen]

He's right.

He makes way more money than any NBA player's salary just on endorsements alone. Being on a winning team may even increase his endorsement deals.

[OptiK-X]

Originally Posted by flawless victory

Yeah right. If he really just cares about winning, he'll sign with Spurs for the minimum next season.

Well I think he also wants to be the clear-cut leader of the team without it being TOO stacked..spurs have too many all-stars

[Billy32]

This is what I've been saying all along. LeBron makes so much off endorsements, commercials and all that, he doesn't need a 100 million dollar plus contract. The array of skill and talent he has and the impact that he has made on the league is one of the best. Topping it off with a championship(s) will be what he ultimately wants.