Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
May 17, 2011 9:59pm
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.
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.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
May 17, 2011 10:03pm
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
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
JerseyBuck
Posts: 429
May 17, 2011 10:09pm
Cavs slogan pays off, "All for #1 and one #4 all".
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
May 17, 2011 10:11pm
Mike Wilbon just tweeted he'd go Williams and Walker with the Cavs picks.
The Boss
Posts: 541
May 17, 2011 10:18pm
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.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
May 17, 2011 10:20pm
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.
The Boss
Posts: 541
May 17, 2011 10:23pm
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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 17, 2011 10:25pm
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.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
May 17, 2011 10:36pm
Irving and Williams.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
May 17, 2011 10:38pm
ESPN's updated mock has 1. Irving 2. Williams 3. Knight 4. Kanter.
I hope it goes down like that!
I hope it goes down like that!
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 17, 2011 10:39pm
So do I, but I doubt it does.mucalum49;772296 wrote:ESPN's updated mock has 1. Irving 2. Williams 3. Knight 4. Kanter.
I hope it goes down like that!
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
May 17, 2011 10:41pm
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.
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.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
May 17, 2011 11:15pm
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
Edit: Lol meant the 6th pick not 8th. I suck
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
May 17, 2011 11:17pm
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.
The Boss
Posts: 541
May 17, 2011 11:52pm
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?
robj55
Posts: 9,511
May 18, 2011 12:06am
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.wildcats20;771962 wrote:Kemba is not an NBA point guard.
Or I should say won't be.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 18, 2011 12:07am
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.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
May 18, 2011 12:08am
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
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 18, 2011 12:12am
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.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
May 18, 2011 12:12am
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robj55
Posts: 9,511
May 18, 2011 12:15am
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.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 18, 2011 12:17am
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karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
May 18, 2011 12:18am
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.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 18, 2011 12:21am
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.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 18, 2011 12:22am
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.