While We’re Waiting is a page that sometimes I forget to write the header for, and when that happens you guys don’t realize it’s a place where we round up nifty net articles and present them to you for your use. If you see something you like on the net, send it our way.
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“Most of all, Gilbert had become the biggest enabler of LeBron James and his inner circle, and that only promises to get worse. Ferry never loved the players’ pregame skits, the hiring of James’ buddies, the associates’ riding on the team plane, but Gilbert seldom said no to anything. He behaved like the permissive parent who believed his kid would love him more if he spoiled him rotten. And it got the Cavs a superstar, James, who never respected anyone and a cast of associates who had the run of the place. Had James wanted Ferry to still be the GM, Gilbert would’ve backed down and Ferry would have a new contract.” [Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo]
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It’s touched on in the Yahoo! article, but it’s being reported that Tom Thibodeau will be the next head coach of the Bulls. His agent? Worldwide Wes’ company. Turn your conspiracy dials to eleven. [Si.com]
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Looking at the chances that certain members of the Tribe are still in place at the end of the season. It’s fast becoming an annual tradition! [Cleveland's Hope]
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Grant Wahl breaks down the US victory over Australia. [Si.com]
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