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May 17, 2011 9:59 PM
I got sucked back into watching some NBA when the Cavs got LeBron -- and his leaving really pissed me off. Now I REALLY want to see the Cavs be successful and LeBron have a career-ending injury (yes I just wrote that). Actually, I'd rather he stay healthy and never win a title in his career.

It's outstanding that the Cavs will have 2 of the top 4 picks and I'm hoping the top pick becomes as good as the last overall no. 1 was for the Cavaliers, and they get at least a really good starter with the second pick.

I'm now sucked back in (some) when I thought I was done with the NBA...so I'll be watching all of this very closely as Gilbert tries to rebuild the franchise in a hurry.
May 17, 2011 9:59pm
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May 17, 2011 10:03 PM
A few tweets:

From Pro Basketball Draft:

Regarding the fervor about Cavs trading 4 & Hickson for Derrick Williams no way it happens. Cavs lukewarm on Williams. Not as much upside.

Kyrie Irving compares to Chris Paul. Derrick Williams is like DAvid West. Who is better? Not even a question.

From Chad Ford:

I think there's zero suspense at the top. I'm told Cavs love Irving. Suspense begins at 2: Williams, Kanter, Biyombo, trade all possible

cavsdanDan Gilbert

Hey Cleveland, "What's not to like?"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JJHickson21JJ Hickson

s/o to all my followers!! about to be a big summer for cleveland #believeland #gocavs
May 17, 2011 10:03pm
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May 17, 2011 10:09 PM
Cavs slogan pays off, "All for #1 and one #4 all".
May 17, 2011 10:09pm
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May 17, 2011 10:11 PM
Mike Wilbon just tweeted he'd go Williams and Walker with the Cavs picks.
May 17, 2011 10:11pm
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May 17, 2011 10:18 PM
HighRoller74;772209 wrote:Mike Wilbon just tweeted he'd go Williams and Walker with the Cavs picks.

That's why he's a writer and not a NBA executive.
May 17, 2011 10:18pm
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May 17, 2011 10:20 PM
The Boss;772239 wrote:That's why he's a writer and not a NBA executive.

Was kinda thinking the same, but he does know his stuff when it comes to the game.
May 17, 2011 10:20pm
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May 17, 2011 10:23 PM
HighRoller74;772248 wrote:Was kinda thinking the same, but he does know his stuff when it comes to the game.

Yeah he's better than a lot of other talking heads, but I've heard him say plenty of things that I didn't think made much sense in the past. Who knows, he could be right, theres a lottery in the NBA but the gamble is picking.
May 17, 2011 10:23pm
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May 17, 2011 10:25 PM
jordo212000;771968 wrote:Yeah I think you gotta take Irving with the direction the NBA is going and then pick who is left out of Williams and the big Turk

I dont think either will be there. I think Williams goes #2, Kanter #3.
May 17, 2011 10:25pm
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May 17, 2011 10:36 PM
Irving and Williams.
May 17, 2011 10:36pm
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May 17, 2011 10:38 PM
ESPN's updated mock has 1. Irving 2. Williams 3. Knight 4. Kanter.

I hope it goes down like that!
May 17, 2011 10:38pm
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May 17, 2011 10:39 PM
mucalum49;772296 wrote:ESPN's updated mock has 1. Irving 2. Williams 3. Knight 4. Kanter.

I hope it goes down like that!
So do I, but I doubt it does.
May 17, 2011 10:39pm
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May 17, 2011 10:41 PM
You HAVE to take Irving #1. You are not going anywhere in the new East unless you have someone who can compete with/check Rose.

Irving was the best player in the country when he stepped on the floor at Duke. The injury really hurt, or he is up there for NPOY.
May 17, 2011 10:41pm
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May 17, 2011 11:15 PM
Crazy stat I read before the lottery that got added to tonight. It said 3 of last 5 years the #1 pick went to the team projected to be the 8th pick in the draft. Tonight makes 4 of 6 years. So much for a 2.8% chance.

Edit: Lol meant the 6th pick not 8th. I suck
May 17, 2011 11:15pm
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May 17, 2011 11:17 PM
The Boss;772239 wrote:That's why he's a writer and not a NBA executive.

and your on your 3rd run of Ohio Chatter. I guess that makes you smarter than Wilbon.
May 17, 2011 11:17pm
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May 17, 2011 11:52 PM
Skyhook79;772382 wrote:and your on your 3rd run of Ohio Chatter. I guess that makes you smarter than Wilbon.

You like Williams over Irving?
May 17, 2011 11:52pm
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May 18, 2011 12:06 AM
wildcats20;771962 wrote:Kemba is not an NBA point guard.

Or I should say won't be.
agreed, you do NOT want that kid running your team, he may turn into a Jason Terry type instant offense off the bench player though.
May 18, 2011 12:06am
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May 18, 2011 12:07 AM
robj55;772454 wrote:agreed, you do NOT want that kid running your team, he may turn into a Jason Terry type instant offense off the bench player though.

That is actually I really good comparison.
May 18, 2011 12:07am
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May 18, 2011 12:08 AM
sleeper;771985 wrote:The #4 pick I'd like to see Kawhi Leonard.

a 6'7" 3 man who can't shoot and can't handle? don't think you want that
May 18, 2011 12:08am
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May 18, 2011 12:12 AM
robj55;772459 wrote:a 6'7" 3 man who can't shoot and can't handle? don't think you want that

?

He definitely can handle and his shot isn't terrible. He's a great player, and would fit well with a young core.
May 18, 2011 12:12am
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May 18, 2011 12:12 AM
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May 18, 2011 12:12am
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May 18, 2011 12:15 AM
sleeper;772463 wrote:?

He definitely can handle and his shot isn't terrible. He's a great player, and would fit well with a young core.

How many times have you seen him play, He's a defender an an athlete but he lacks a lot of skill on the offensive end.
May 18, 2011 12:15am
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May 18, 2011 12:17 AM
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May 18, 2011 12:18 AM
He may or may not be getting a strongly worded letter from David Stern which will end with a request for a sizable donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Minneapolis.
May 18, 2011 12:18am
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May 18, 2011 12:21 AM
robj55;772467 wrote:How many times have you seen him play, He's a defender an an athlete but he lacks a lot of skill on the offensive end.

He shot 45% from the field and 30% from the 3-pt line. Lacks skill on the offensive end? LOL

I suppose his 10.5 rebounds per game is irrelevant too.
May 18, 2011 12:21am
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May 18, 2011 12:22 AM
sleeper;772477 wrote:He shot 45% from the field and 30% from the 3-pt line. Lacks skill on the offensive end? LOL

I suppose his 10.5 rebounds per game is irrelevant too.

It's not like he played against top tier talent...

But yeah, he could be a good pickup. But not that early.
May 18, 2011 12:22am