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Count me in the camp that thinks Kyrie is overrated. You can't be THAT good any never win more than what, 30 something games? I'm on record saying that I think Wiggins will be a bust. He'll maintain a place in the league because of his athleticism, but he's not some unstoppable offensive force either. Both are better than what he had the last time in Cleveland, but it still won't be enough to win a title against the best teams in the West and potentially the Bulls/Pacers.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 8, 2014 -> 10:26 AM) The #1 insider on the OSU board who is really connected to OSU sports (and he claims the Cavs) said that Lebron to Cle is about done. Can't wait for the inevitable "he has no supporting cast" argument.

Like 27k though right? I don't think the policy was that big.

I guess the dude over at RealGM who broke the Jason Kidd story has "reported" that Melo dropped the Bulls, Mavs and Rockets. He's also waiting to make a decision until Lebron decides. Sun-Times apparently says the report is not true:

Caught up and finished season one of Penny Dreadful last night. Had some slow moments here or there, but overall I really liked it. Definitely in on season 2.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 11:26 PM) Greg, how can you explain why there's statistically very very few murders/homicides here in China? If 90%+ of people don't believe in God, there must be something else at play. Most don't even follow the "Golden Rule" simply because of the fact that there's so much competition for space/jobs/resources/time waiting in lines or getting onto subways before others can even try to get off... So, if you want less violence: 1) Fewer guns (guns are illegal in China except for police or military) 2) More government authority/control (as someone pointed out, nobody has the political will to occupy inner cities with the National Guard to quell the violence, and, as Balta pointed out, there's not enough outrage that blocs of voters are organizing in a way to take their frustration out on politicians in any concerted way) 3) There's no culture of personal shame/responsibility. Once again, in China, the shame you bring on your family for doing something terrible like murdering another person...heck, it's nearly impossible for a single woman to have a child without being married here because of the strong social stigma against it. In most inner cities, there's the feeling there is nothing to lose joining a gang/dealing drugs, etc., because who would want to work at McDonald's or Taco Bell and be stuck with a minimum wage job when you can't even support yourself, let alone a family, on that pay? We've already established that over the last couple decades crime has dropped significantly. Meanwhile, the number of guns in this country has gun up in the same amount of time. Less guns =/= less violence. 3 is one I completely agree with - entitlement mentality. It's not my fault i'm this way, it's theirs. The government will provide for me. It's my right to have a kid even if I can't pay for it!

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 06:09 PM) Looks like we should think about the Swiss law in which you can only legally own a gun as a "perk" of military/reserve service. They keep their service tools in their home, which would jibe much more with the original meaning of the second amendment, empowering the populace to be active members of a militia. Let's not forget about the wonderful ability of religion, of all kinds (no "my religion doesn't do that" BS), to encourage violence as well. It can especially encourage the kind of disdain for one's neighbor that we see leading to the problems that plague Chicago - ie, who gives a s*** when it happens in neighborhoods that aren't "normal?" Some legitimate institutions and economic opportunities would help these neighborhoods. Not getting a bunch of hopeless people to go to church and remain hopeless. You can't hope away crushing poverty, no matter how constructive your social clubs are Christianity in America is predominantly nonviolent. Yes, you can point to some wackos, but 99.9% are not. Religion promoting violence is an irrelevant argument here. And the benefit is not so much the belief in Christ, but a sense of group and community. You know your neighbors. You care about your neighbors. You grow up with the kids in the neighborhood. All positive things that are missing from the gang infested ghettos.

Not a campaign year. I'm still convinced that every politician, from the mayor to the city council to the county officials and neighboring officials all don't care because the violence is funneled to just a few select areas. If we REALLY wanted to fix this problem, you'd get the state national guard in and start patrolling with shoot to kill orders. This s*** would die out quickly if you made these neighborhoods military zones. But who wants the political fall out from that?

I think his argument is that if the s***ty neighborhoods in Chicago that account for 95% (guesstimate) of the violent crime had some sort of culture or community of good, e.g. a church community, maybe the violence wouldn't be as bad as it is. I somewhat agree with him. The idea being that these neighborhoods are just lawless places with morally bankrupt people. Religion specifically isn't the answer, but some kind of community of people with some morals sure would help. I remember a CPD buddy of mine telling me that in these neighborhoods the kids know nothing of the real world. It's all about the street. They have no morals or ethics. They have nothing to live for. They're all certain they'll be dead before they are 25. And they live that way. He had one kid tell him once that he'd kill all the cops in Chicago if he could get away with it, but he knew he couldn't, so he doesn't try. How f***ed up do you have to be to TELL someone that?

Marc Stein Seeing how Bulls, Rockets and Mavs are all engaged with other free agents sure suggests they buy premise Melo is down to Knicks and Lakers

Ah, I see. My bad.

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 11:04 AM) meh Big 3 back to Miami... There's no way Wade opts out of 42$ million and Lebron jets... Carmelo stays in NY obv... as Stephen A Smith said it best "CARMELO ANTHONY LIKES HIS MONEY" Welcome to last week...

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 10:56 AM) LeBron's agent represents LeBron...? That doesn't mean there's any indication that Lebron wants to go back there or is leaning that way. That article just says his agent is pushing him that way. I'm sure he pushed him to take a max contract in 2010 too, but that didn't happen.

Also, a good read on Broussard and the click trolls spreading rumors: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/83485...rces#!97lfm

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 10:36 AM) It's not only Broussard. Woj wrote about it. So did Sam Amico and a few other writers not named Broussard. It could be LeBron playing games again, or he might actually be returning for real. Who knows? But it's a rumor that has legs. I read that to mean that his agent is telling the Cavs to get ready for the potential, not that it's going to happen or that Lebron even has any interest.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 10:26 AM) LeBron can legit play any position on the court with the exception of center. Although he is strong enough and athletic enough where he probably could play center against an undersized center. He can't defend the one against some of the better PG's. He got torched by Parker repeatedly the last two Finals. Rose he "shut down" for a few plays (which has become a little over-stated with Rose not playing against him the last 2-3 seasons). Still, he's not playing the one all game.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 10:12 AM) That pizza company just went under. It wasnt profitable at all This was the one i'm referring to: http://www.papamurphys.com/

It's the best of the "actual crust" frozen pizzas. It's still not great though, I agree.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 09:29 AM) Sober people college used to order pizza from Gumby's. WTF? Pokey sticks or nothing from that craphole. The most overrated food item i've ever had in my life.

Concealed carry probably saved some lives in Chicago: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/b...0,5324984.story Also Greg/others, 60 people shot in the city over the weekend. 7 killed. Where's Nancy Grace and the faux outrage? edit: Let's update that. 14 killed, 82 shot. http://gawker.com/horror-in-chicago-as-82-...h-of-1601170588

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 09:13 AM) I'll never understand why (non-drunk) people at national chain pizza places. I'd rather have a DiGiornos pizza than Pizza Hut, Papa Johns etc. Agreed. The trend I really don't/didn't understand was the pizza chain where you pick up a pre-made pizza and then take it home to cook it. Same price as a normal pizza, but you have to do 50% of the work. What sense does that make?

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jul 6, 2014 -> 07:12 PM) saw on twitter melo is announcing his decision tomarrow...and is currently working out at ucla with kobe and love. so guess it will be lakers? saw they have max money available for next year too, when love will probably join(as many had speculated thats where he wanted to end up). we shall see tomarrow It was confirmed that none of that pick up game stuff was true. .

Hype/story-driven machine for LA is in full swing. Still makes zero sense over the Bulls.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 07:10 PM) Hearing Boston is being aggressive on trying to get Love....What do they even have to offer? Rondo and lots of picks

If the Bulls sign him they can't trade him for 30 days. So that's some more cap space they don't have for Melo.