LeBron James to the Chicago Bulls. And how.

Since we have spent the last year or so wading through the murky waters of free agency, don’t you think it’s about time we started drawing some conclusions?

But before we come to any real conclusions, a little role play. Imagine yourself as Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant. In just your second week on the job you are faced with the prospect of having to trade away the best player in franchise history in a do or die sign and trade, or watch the two time and defending league MVP simply leave town as an unrestricted free agent. Of course, there is also the possibility of resigning him, but I think the chances of that are very small.

Glad I’m not that guy.

Conclusion #1: The only one that really matters.

From the Clouds

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With rumblings about LeBron’s future and the impact and exact meaning of Dan Gilbert offering Michigan State god Tom Izzo a contract near $6 million per, the Lakers and Celtics officially do not care. For now, neither do I.

It Always Goes In

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Who is the hero? Is it Ray or is it Rajon? Or do they split it? Does it matter? Not for Boston. Not after they were able to split the first two games on the road with the Lakers.

Set and Carved

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For me, these playoffs have been about cementing legacies.

Steamroller Blues

I don’t know what has happened to the Celtics since the middle of April, but I like it. It isn’t a matter of rediscovering youth, they aren’t going to be able to get that back. Maybe they, and by they I mean Rasheed, have decided to buckle down, dig in, and make one last run before their primes expire.

MIA

All members of the Heat not named Dwyane Wade didn’t even show up last night. That is just embarrassing.

However, Ray Allen was definitely there. See: 7 of 9 from 3-point territory.

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Beady Eyes On the Horizon

The trade deadline is fast approaching. I know, breaking news.

We Never Change

I glanced at ESPN.com and found this very interesting article. In it, Ray Allen points out the obvious (at least for me) that the voting in the All-Star game needs to be changed. Perhaps not radically, but a change is definitely needed. How can both Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady both be starters for their respective squads? Neither has been anywhere near productive, let alone All-Star caliber. And McGrady hasn’t even played in 5 games yet has a slight edge over Steve Nash, who is a more than legitimate MVP candidate.

Observations on the Boston/San Antonio Game

Two Future HOF's Right Here.

The Champ gives his thoughts on the game on a restful Thursday evening.

Paints in the Fantasy Draft

So the teams have been drafted for the 2009-2010 Fantasy Draft and here are the rosters.

Season Preview: Milwaukee Bucks

Surprise, Surprise, the Champ is here today filling in for the Ivy Leaguer who is buried in a myriad of schoolwork. Working on a little short notice, I am going to fill in our faithful readers on the forecast of the Milwaukee Bucks.

A Little History:

City on a Hill

The Boston Celtics look to return to the top echelon of the NBA in the 2009-2010 season before the clock stops ticking on their aged superstars. Playing in an improved Eastern Conference with Cleveland, Orlando, Miami (if the Lamar Odom/Carlos Boozer talks come into fruition), a healthy Washington, a rebuilding Detroit, and a talented Atlanta team, the C’s are in a win now situation.

The Success Recipe

Most teams around the Association have enacted the same process for going about building a team that has a great chance of winning games. They use the same basic outline and then add a few spices to the mix in order to attain the ultimate glory.

Basketball Chess

Some people like to claim that basketball is like a giant game of chess. Taking this idea, I would like to expound upon it by making relevant comparisons to the modern day basketball player.

Brother Red

Although Delonte West may not always speak with perfect diction, or good diction, or average diction for that matter, he does know how to play basketball. Hailing from Washington D.C., West attended Saint Joseph’s University along with fellow future professional Jameer Nelson. The two guards formed a formidable couple while leading their team to national consequence, going 30-2 and reaching the Elite Eight during one season.