Would you want LeBron in a Pistons uniform?

Discussion in 'Detroit Pistons General Discussion' started by Walter, Apr 23, 2009.

Page 1 of 4

  1. Walter Member+

    Member Since:
    Jan 30, 2009
    Message Count:
    3,752
    Likes Received:
    484
    Gender:
    Male
    Ok, all this talk about having tons of cash for 2010 market, I'm sure everybody had at least a "what if" thought about LeBron coming here. My question is, would you want to have LeBron here? I'm not looking for "he'll never sign here because..." type responses. I'm curious to know if you would actually want him here if the stars lined up.

    If it were about two years ago, I would've said "absolutely" without hesitation. However, he really has grown a huge ego. There are so many things he does I just cannot stand. The "Chosen1" tattoo is exhibit A for what this kid has become. I personally think it would be a lot more satisfying for me to be a fan of the team that beats LeBron than the team that has LeBron.

    What do you all think?
    Walter, Apr 23, 2009
    #1

  2. TaS Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    14,953
    Likes Received:
    1,133
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chicaaago
    I'll Pass.
    TaS, Apr 23, 2009
    #2
    • Staff / Moderator

    max Forum Mod

    Member Since:
    Aug 15, 2005
    Message Count:
    7,053
    Likes Received:
    138
    Know what you mean. But he is not coming here.

    Everyone is saying New York, even though no FA's actually go there. Maybe Lebran will.
    max, Apr 23, 2009
    #3

  4. Ernie the Slow Adult Member+

    Member Since:
    Feb 10, 2006
    Message Count:
    5,061
    Likes Received:
    521
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Parts Unknown
    Not if he is going to take time from Afflalo and Amir.
    Ernie the Slow Adult, Apr 23, 2009
    #4
    • 1 Time Fantasy Champion

    LA Dre One Time Champion

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    10,302
    Likes Received:
    422
    Location:
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA
    He is already in our players heads, may as well put him in a uniform too... :MusicBigGrin:

    All the current hate for him would turn around in a millisecond as soon as we won our first 50 games...and moved back into the finals. After all when is the last time we had a player who generates phantom fouls on the way to the hoop for multiple trips to the free throw line??? :sssh: NEVER:sssh:
    LA Dre, Apr 23, 2009
    #5

  6. blueadams Member+

    Member Since:
    Apr 22, 2009
    Message Count:
    713
    Likes Received:
    66
    That's basically like acting if we would have liked to have Michael Jordan, or Wilt Chamberlain in their primes. Of course.

    as for the tattoo - Amare Stoudemire has a tattoo that reads "Black Jesus." How's that for ego? Does that mean we shouldn't add him?
    blueadams, Apr 23, 2009
    #6

  7. The Low Contributor

    Member Since:
    Aug 14, 2005
    Message Count:
    3,021
    Likes Received:
    170
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Why would you assume that he's referring to himself? Has he stated that?
    The Low, Apr 23, 2009
    #7

  8. roscoe36 Jedi Order

    Member Since:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Message Count:
    18,526
    Likes Received:
    589
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Dagobah
    Blue, I didn't see the tattoo comment, but a lot of people here are really sarcastic. Just so you know, a lot of the crazy stuff written is tongue in cheek.

    As far as LeBron, he's the only player in the NBA who is worth $20 million a year in my opinion.
    roscoe36, Apr 23, 2009
    #8

  9. 2Tough4You Member+

    Member Since:
    Jan 15, 2009
    Message Count:
    1,743
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Searching for the "D" in Detroit
    Well, I do like to watch a winning team, so...
    2Tough4You, Apr 23, 2009
    #9

  10. Ernie the Slow Adult Member+

    Member Since:
    Feb 10, 2006
    Message Count:
    5,061
    Likes Received:
    521
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Parts Unknown
    The last regular season loss to the Cavs left a sour taste in my mouth, but other than that I kind of like LeBron.

    His little dances etc don't bother the players so they don't bother me.

    It is amazing for him to come into the league so young and athletic and not overly rely on his athleticism. How many other guys like him could come in to where he came into and not fire up shots like a knucklehead.

    I would bum out more if the Pistons pranced around like the Celtics did last year.
    Ernie the Slow Adult, Apr 23, 2009
    #10

  11. roscoe36 Jedi Order

    Member Since:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Message Count:
    18,526
    Likes Received:
    589
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Dagobah
    Let's see. He's an arrogant prick who plays an unselfish game. He's amazingly talented, and arguably the best player of his generation.

    The league LOVES him, and he gets the calls, while not taking many calls.

    And he's still young enough to become a franchise player for the second time in his career.

    If there is the tiniest chance to sign Lebron taking him away from a division rival, there is no way you don't do it. You pay him as much money as possible and don't think twice about it.

    At the very least, you drive his value so high that someone who is not as well positioned cap wise compromises their balance sheet.
    roscoe36, Apr 23, 2009
    #11
    • 5 Time Fantasy Champion

    Darth Tater Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    10,953
    Likes Received:
    121
    Location:
    The Pleroma


    Yeah, I would want him here and I don't like that I would.

    Not sure if I would "like" the team, but it's not like I do now, anyhow. The Bad Boys had their "personalities" too, and I LOVED that team.

    Oh man. The Cavs got Lebron :king: and with the next pick Detroit takes...:toilet:
    Darth Tater, Apr 23, 2009
    #12

  13. Ernie the Slow Adult Member+

    Member Since:
    Feb 10, 2006
    Message Count:
    5,061
    Likes Received:
    521
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Parts Unknown
    It boggles the mind to think what his PPG average could be if he had a steady 20' J. He's averaged 27.5 PPG for his career with a spotty at best J. He's the age of someone 1 year removed from college.
    Ernie the Slow Adult, Apr 23, 2009
    #13

  14. TaS Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    14,953
    Likes Received:
    1,133
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chicaaago
    Just think how good he'll be when he's 34 like our guys!
    TaS, Apr 23, 2009
    #14

  15. The Palace Artest Member+

    Member Since:
    Dec 23, 2006
    Message Count:
    992
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Las Vegas... for now
    Some of you guys really need to stop lying to yourself, LOL
    The Palace Artest, Apr 23, 2009
    #15
    • 5 Time Fantasy Champion

    Darth Tater Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    10,953
    Likes Received:
    121
    Location:
    The Pleroma
    About him coming here? He won't. But that wasn't the question.
    Darth Tater, Apr 23, 2009
    #16

  17. The Palace Artest Member+

    Member Since:
    Dec 23, 2006
    Message Count:
    992
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Las Vegas... for now
    No, about denying him because he's such a prick. Not like that model citizen slash teammate slash person Kobe Bryant.
    The Palace Artest, Apr 23, 2009
    #17

  18. TaS Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    14,953
    Likes Received:
    1,133
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chicaaago
    I'd much rather see Artest win a title here than Bron.

    Bad Boys II.
    TaS, Apr 23, 2009
    #18

  19. Smoooth Member+

    Member Since:
    May 31, 2008
    Message Count:
    510
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Toronto
    No I do not, I rather have Bosh or Amare
    Smoooth, Apr 23, 2009
    #19

  20. Walter Member+

    Member Since:
    Jan 30, 2009
    Message Count:
    3,752
    Likes Received:
    484
    Gender:
    Male
    If Joe's still our GM by then, we'll find out for sure.
    Walter, Apr 23, 2009
    #20
Page 1 of 4

Share This Page