Here are some random thoughts and observations throughout "Decision Day 2010":
-- LeBron James made the best decision to win: Whether you're bitter over his departure from Cleveland, or ecstatic about his arrival in South Beach, LeBron chose the right team if he truly is serious about winning. Cleveland had plenty of opportunities to bring in winning teammates for James, but they constantly wasted their chances with bad moves. Miami made the biggest changes/moves to accommodate him, and he made the tough choice to leave home. LeBron probably won't be winning anymore scoring titles with his move to the Heat, but he definitely has the potential to average a triple-double with his new teammates.
-- Cleveland Cavalier's owner Dan Gilbert is a fool: While I'm currently running another website to get Minnesota GM David Kahn fired before he ruins the Wolves, Gilbert may have replaced him as the most incompetent front office executive/owner in the NBA tonight with his "letter". He may have made some of the dumbest statements I have ever heard from a professional sports owner, and that is saying a lot. Guaranteeing Cleveland wins a title before Miami? Really? With Mo Williams as your best player? REALLY? Please enjoy your self-titled "curse" while it continues to hang above your franchise.-- Al Jefferson is all but gone from the Timberwolves: With Minnesota acquiring Michael Beasley from Miami last night, Jefferson will most likely be gone from the Wolves sooner rather than later. David Kahn has been shopping Jefferson for a while, but has been unable to move him because of his bad contract and history of knee injuries. With Beasley's acquisition, Kahn will most likely move him to one of the teams that struck out in the LeBron sweepstakes.
-- The Miami Heat will sign some major players around the Big Three: While everyone on ESPN seems to think Miami will be unable to land anyone to surround the best trio in NBA history, I see it a little differently. Any free agent that hasn't signed a contract should take a serious look at the Heat. Even with the uncertain labor situation next summer, players would be foolish to not even consider a one year minimum deal to play alongside James, Bosh, and Wade. They have already added Mike Miller, but here are a few players to also watch: Jason Williams, Brad Miller, Tracy McGrady, Allen Iverson, Richard Jefferson, and Nate Robinson.
-- Amare Stoudemire has to be the saddest man outside of Ohio: Not only did the Knicks miss signing LeBron James, they also moved PF David Lee to the Golden State Warriors last night. While the deal does land them some decent players, it's not exactly the catch I imagine Stoudemire envisioning when he signed with New York. Amare seems to think Carmelo Anthony and Tony Parker intend to join him in the Big Apple, but until then, I'd expect Stoudemire might be feeling a little regret as he tries to save a sinking ship alone.
