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No Longer Cute: LeBron James' Flirtation with New York
No Longer Cute: LeBron James' Flirtation with New York
ESPN's Chris Sheridan, quoting LeBron James in the Daily Dime: "You have to stay open-minded if you're a Knicks fan," James said before delivering his parting words. "If you guys want to sleep right now and don't wake up until July 1, 2010, then go ahead. It's going to be a big day." The ...
Video: Lebron highlights in Madison Square Garden last night
Video: Lebron highlights in Madison Square Garden last night
thehoopdoctors.com — There has been a ridiculous amount of hype lately about whether or not Lebron James will go to the New York Knicks in 2010 when his contract is up in Cleveland. Here are some highlight plays from last night in MSG. (more) Video: Lebron highlights in Madison Square Garden last night
LeBron James will fit in just fine in New York
LeBron James will fit in just fine in New York
cuzoogle.com — Here are a few examples of what King James going to NYC made us think of. (more) LeBron James will fit in just fine in New York
Lawrence: Think big with James
Lawrence: Think big with James
nydailynews.com — It's all about whether James wants to come to New York to play for a Knick team that right now doesn't exist. There's no starting five. No bench. There's just a team president with a game plan and all kinds of cap space to see it become reality. (more) Lawrence: Think big with James
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Lost Time Is Not Found Again: Nov. 26, 2008
MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog — ... The Yankees hat, the coy talk, calling New York his favorite city … I hope Cleveland pharmacies are stocked up with Maalox this Thanksgiving, because Cavalier fans are feeling the indigestion.” – Henry Abbott ...

"You have to stay open-minded if you're a Knicks fan," James said before delivering his parting...
Fear The Sword — ... Quotes Like This Really Piss Me Off!

LeBron Recieves Criticism for Role in 2010 Hype
WaitingForNextYear — ... would shut the hell up,” Barkley said in the Wednesday interview. “I’m a big LeBron fan. He’s a stud. You gotta give him his props. I’m getting so annoyed he’s talking about what he’s going to do in two years. I think it’s disrespectful to the game. I think it’s disrespectful to the Cavaliers.” He’s not alone. Henry Abbott of True Hoop called Lebron’s comments “slapping Danny Ferry, owner Dan Gilbert, and Cleveland fans across the face.” Abbott even hinted that Ferry might have to c onsider the unthinkable at some point, and possibly trade the Franchise if he doesn’t get ...

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