The Lapsed Wrestling Fan

BQ: Will Shane bring in the Balor Club on Raw tonight?

A lot of talk has been made regarding whether Roman Reigns should stay on the track as a babyface, which has shown to not be working over the past few months. I believe they have no other choice than to turn Roman Reigns and the biggest show in front of the biggest wrestling crowd in history is the perfect place to pull it off. So here's my pitch:

Roman Reigns and HHH go on as the main event. HHH is treated as the babyface, while the crowd predictably boos Roman during the match. After twenty minutes, you have Roman defeat HHH to the chagrin of the crowd and win the title. The pyro and ballyhoo celebration takes place with Reigns finally regaining the championship. The Rock makes his way down to congratulate Reigns in the ring. After a few minutes, Rock turns around into a Rhyno-like spear (or Gore) from Roman. Reigns talks down to a hurt Rock and stands over him as the fans stand in shocked silence. Reigns ends the show finally with the gold back around his shoulder, and instead of being the top face of the future, he becomes the bad guy of the new era.

Thoughts?

BQ: Shane or Taker?

I'm trying to find a good comparison with my game to model after.

-Great 3-point threat, can hit from anywhere

-5'10 guard

-Versatile on both ends of the floor

-High IQ

-SG/SF occasionally

-Good court vision

-Not laterally quick, but a good help defender

-Struggle with getting to the rim, but it isn't a glaring weakness

-Been told I'm like Klay Thompson, Mike Miller, even a smaller Dirk.

-Good attitude, I get along with everyone on the court

Your thoughts?

Had a great year in Minnesota last year and solidified his star status. Forced his way out, now he s in Cleveland and his role is slowly diminishing and he s struggling similar to D12 s struggles in Orlando.

Now I know Howard was battling injuries in LA, but he still had the opportunity to stay, but didn t want to build with Kobe. Do you think Kevin Love will look elsewhere in free agency this summer or will he find a way to make it work with Kyrie and LeBron in David Blatt s offense?

Shooting guard starting on my varsity team.

3-point specialist, pretty form, can play the mid range too. Not a quick or good defensive player, but a decent help defender. My passing is spot on, and I see the floor well without being the primary ball handler. Not quick laterally or extremely athletic, but high IQ.

Thoughts on somebody I sound like?

I listened to the podcast with Colt Cabana and CM Punk and how he opened up about his WWE departure. Very interesting listen for those interested. He was obviously very unhappy and unhealthy, and is still holding bitterness towards them, rightfully so.

My point being, will this eventually die out and we get a CM Punk comeback in the future or is he done for good? Bret Hart was screwed badly and embarrassed on national television in front of his home country, and he came back. Sting was the biggest name to never work for Vince McMahon for all those years, and now he's finally shown up.

Will Punk/WWE resolve differences eventually and we get an epic return, or is he doe for good?

-SG

-Not too athletic/quick

-Shooter-first

-Pretty good defensively

-Ball-handling/rebounding good

-Not a slasher, but shooter/scorer.

I'm a SG, sixth man off the bench, not very quick or athletic, but can shoot the lights out, rebound, see the floor well, and can finish at the rim pretty smoothly when I get there.

Not a great ball-handling or defensive threat, but score in bunches. I occasionally play PG, but not much at all.

Who does my attributes remind you of? Real basketball answers, no stupid ones please.

-I play the Shooting Guard position, but can also transition into a secondary Small Forward.

-Great shooter, occasional slasher

-Not too athletic, but deceptively quick.

-Pass/See the floor well for a non-PG

-A point forward.

-Have a "European style" of play (Eurostep, Shooter, Passer, etc)

-Good Rebounder also.

My friends and family give me different comparisons, so that's why I'm coming on here to ask who you think I play like based on my attributes.

-Shooting guard

-Great three-point spot up shooter

-Not a slasher

-Average defender

-Above-average passer/playmaker

-Not too quick or athletic, but high IQ

-Quiet, Lead by example personality

-Occasionally play PG

-Decent rebounder, versatility

Thoughts?

BQ: Now tell me who you think YOU play like in the NBA? Just a little game to get everyone involved and learn about other basketball players here.

3-Point shooting/scoring is my specialty. I'm a starting SG on the varsity. My defense could be better, but it's not terrible. I don't have a quick release like Ray Allen or Stephen Curry. But I'm a great spot-up shooter and off the dribble. Don't ball handle real well, but I'm an underrated passer/playmaker, but I am not a point guard. My rebounding is underrated, but I could be a bit stronger.

With that being said, who should I pattern myself after with my style of game in the NBA?

Along with Dirk back, Tyson Chandler (the defensive anchor on the 2011 championship team) is back, with Monta Ellis. They also added Parsons, Felton, Rashard Lewis, Richard Jefferson, and more bench talent from last year's team (Devin Harris, Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, etc.).

With chemistry built through training camp and all the talent coming together without injuries, is this a title contending team in the West?

PG: Harris

SG: Ellis

SF: Parsons (assuming Marion doesn't return)

PF: Dirk

C: Chandler

Bench: Felton (6th Man), Lewis, Wright, Crowder, Ledo, Jefferson, Marion (if he does return).

Obviously the Cavs have improved getting LeBron with the possibility of adding Love along with Irving. Then you have the Bulls who are another year better with Rose back and now adding Gasol along with Noah and their supporting cast. The Pacers are another year better and could get out of the East with the Heat disbanded now. The Knicks with Melo likely coming back are an improved team and Brooklyn will be somewhere in the mix. I can also see Charlotte making some noise.

But who becomes the favorite in the East now with everything so wide open?

LeBron James met with Miami Heat officials for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas but emerged without a decision about his future, sources told ESPN.com.

James didn't plan to announce a free-agent decision Wednesday night and had not met with his other primary option, the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources said.

If James does choose to leave the Heat, free agent Chris Bosh will sign with the Houston Rockets, sources said. James not rushing to make a choice could put a time squeeze on Bosh. Though he hopes to remain with the Heat along with James, sources said, Bosh has secured a backup offer for four years and $88 million from the Rockets.

The Rockets' position, however, got more complicated on Wednesday when their restricted free agent Chandler Parsons agreed to a three-year offer from the Mavericks for more than $45 million, sources said. Once Parsons signs the offer sheet, which could be as early as Thursday, the Rockets will only have three days to match.

If the Rockets match, they will lose the requisite cap space needed to sign Bosh. They can match the offer and still afford Bosh, but only if they sign Bosh first.

Source: ESPN

Since it's been widely reported that LeBron's family and friends want him to return to Cleveland, not to mention all the moves the Cavs have made to create a contender (Traded Jack, Targeting Love, etc.), do you think LeBron chooses the Cavs?

The Cavs created more cap space for LeBron today by trading Jarrett Jack, thus adding a maximum salary space for LeBron. With all the speculation that he's likely headed home, and the lack of movement Riley has made so far (McRoberts, Granger, Napier?), do you think he meets with Pat Riley to tell him he's going back to Cleveland?

I'm a right-handed starting 2-guard on the varsity team. Deadly shooter, can also attack, and pass the ball well. I'm 6'0, but my ball-handling isn't a strong point. I'm a great offensive player, but my defense isn't as strong. I play the one some, but I'm mostly a two.

Who should I pattern my game after in the NBA?

Look at the writing on the wall. Wade and Bosh are slowing down, and the role players aren't effective as of now. I'm not saying Pat Riley won't pull off a miraculous deal, but it just seems done at this point. LeBron has won his two rings and did all he could for four years in Miami.

You'd be trading in over-the-hill Wade and an inconsistent Bosh for an up-and-coming young star in Kyrie Irving, plus a cast of nice young talents and veterans (Thompson, Varejao, Jack, Waiters, etc.). Not to mention the #1 Pick (Parker or Wiggins) are both likely to be future stars and attractive to play alongside. Plus the Cavs have the flexibility to make solid moves (Arron Afflalo anyone?).

It just seems too likely for it not to make sense. Especially when LeBron's wife Savannah tweeted that pic saying "the countdown is on!" No way she wasn't talking about a return to Cleveland. And don't forget LeBron's promise to bring Cleveland a championship before he retires.

Thoughts? It just all seems too likely for a Cavs return not to make sense, especially while he's still in his prime.

Start as a Shooting Guard on the Varsity. Great shooter, good defender, underrated passer, but not a point guard. Been told I play like an International player (High Basketball IQ, Shooting, Scoring, Good Passing, etc.). Not athletic, but I can attack pretty well.

Which player am I?