KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Dec 30, 2011 11:19am
Looking forward to the game tonight, I'm curious to see how the Cavs look on the road against a good team. Hopefully Scott learned his lesson and keeps Samardo in the rotation and Hollins on the bench
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 30, 2011 12:33pm
Griffin, as a rookie, was much more polished offensively than TT.Pick6;1031220 wrote:Does TT sort of remind anybody of Blake Griffin?
Mr. Russell
Posts: 422
Dec 30, 2011 12:39pm
Would you guys rather have the Cavs competing for the 8th playoff spot this season, or tank and finish with a top 5 lottery pick in this year's loaded draft? I just can't decide. I normally am one of the fans that want to win now, but I also know that if we could get a player with the caliber of Harrison Barnes, along with Kyrie and TT, we could be set for years to come.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 30, 2011 12:43pm
I want to lose. However, next season I would be happy with making the playoffs.Mr. Russell;1031378 wrote:Would you guys rather have the Cavs competing for the 8th playoff spot this season, or tank and finish with a top 5 lottery pick in this year's loaded draft? I just can't decide. I normally am one of the fans that want to win now, but I also know that if we could get a player with the caliber of Harrison Barnes, along with Kyrie and TT, we could be set for years to come.
I'm actually a huge Kings fan right now, really hoping they get the 8 seed in the playoffs.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 30, 2011 12:54pm
Not at all.Pick6;1031220 wrote:Does TT sort of remind anybody of Blake Griffin?
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Dec 30, 2011 1:03pm
Seriously how could you tell? If they only win 20 games does that mean they tanked or they are just not that good? I really do not understand the theory of tanking when the season has just started.Mr. Russell;1031378 wrote:Would you guys rather have the Cavs competing for the 8th playoff spot this season, or tank and finish with a top 5 lottery pick in this year's loaded draft? I just can't decide. I normally am one of the fans that want to win now, but I also know that if we could get a player with the caliber of Harrison Barnes, along with Kyrie and TT, we could be set for years to come.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Dec 30, 2011 1:07pm
sleeper;1031384 wrote:I want to lose. However, next season I would be happy with making the playoffs.
I'm actually a huge Kings fan right now, really hoping they get the 8 seed in the playoffs.
Agree. They still need at least one more draft with a top 5 pick. If the Kings don't make the playoffs( and they won't) I would still expect to see the Cavs make a move to get another 1st round pick next year. Kyrie, TT and another top pick would be a great start to the rebuild
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 30, 2011 1:32pm
Tanking is what happened when they got Bron. Now they just are bad.Skyhook79;1031410 wrote:Seriously how could you tell? If they only win 20 games does that mean they tanked or they are just not that good? I really do not understand the theory of tanking when the season has just started.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 30, 2011 5:24pm
I think we'll trade Varejao to a contender for their 1st rounder. Varejao is the only player of value that I'd be willing to give up.KR1245;1031413 wrote:Agree. They still need at least one more draft with a top 5 pick. If the Kings don't make the playoffs( and they won't) I would still expect to see the Cavs make a move to get another 1st round pick next year. Kyrie, TT and another top pick would be a great start to the rebuild
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Dec 30, 2011 5:31pm
The 2002 Cavs were horrible, a lot less talent than this team hopefully has. There were so many draft busts on that roster.
I don't see Andy getting moved unless they get a real good offer. He's locked up relatively cheap and it will be very hard to find someone to replace him.
Jamison might be able to bring in a 2nd rounder at the deadline.
I don't see Andy getting moved unless they get a real good offer. He's locked up relatively cheap and it will be very hard to find someone to replace him.
Jamison might be able to bring in a 2nd rounder at the deadline.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 30, 2011 5:35pm
Pick6;1031220 wrote:Does TT sort of remind anybody of Blake Griffin?
Um. No.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Dec 30, 2011 7:19pm
Kyrie getting to the rim so far
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 30, 2011 7:59pm
Higher total this season - Cavs victories or Jamison assists?
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Dec 30, 2011 8:13pm
Not a bad half, Cavs really get after it on defense.
Kyrie looking good so far
TT with a couple more blocks
Kyrie looking good so far
TT with a couple more blocks
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Dec 30, 2011 8:22pm
I'd be satisfied if he just passed up 1 shot a game. Can't believe management is letting him get so many minutes when they have all these young bigs on the bench.Mulva;1031759 wrote:Higher total this season - Cavs victories or Jamison assists?
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Dec 30, 2011 8:49pm
since you have a "casual" nba fandom...and only watch teams that play "good" basketball...which is according to you, only good teams. How can you comment on a player you supposedly havent seen play?jordo212000;1031670 wrote:Um. No.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Dec 30, 2011 8:53pm
I realllllly dislike Jamison. I don't give a shit what we get just get rid of him.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 30, 2011 8:58pm
Pick6;1031798 wrote:since you have a "casual" nba fandom...and only watch teams that play "good" basketball...which is according to you, only good teams. How can you comment on a player you supposedly havent seen play?
What year do you think this is? Any game you want to watch is always readily available. I wanted to see two top 5 draft picks play, so I watched the Cavs.
What do you think a casual NBA fan is exactly? I watch whatever I find compelling
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Dec 30, 2011 9:00pm
No shitRotinaj;1031799 wrote:I realllllly dislike Jamison. I don't give a **** what we get just get rid of him.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Dec 30, 2011 9:12pm
The Cleveland Cavaliers are not good at the game of basketball.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Dec 30, 2011 9:33pm
Only down 1 w 42 secs left. A win here would be nice.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 30, 2011 9:38pm
That won't be the best 2nd half of Irving's career.
Also, I know it's only been 3 games, but Omri Casspi is not impressive at all.
Also, I know it's only been 3 games, but Omri Casspi is not impressive at all.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Dec 30, 2011 9:38pm
Wow...Irving misses a game winning layup. Goin to ot.
Tigerfan00
Posts: 3,427
Dec 30, 2011 9:38pm
Damn it Kyrie, going to OT tied at 84. He probably couldve been called for traveling to be honest though.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Dec 30, 2011 9:43pm
Kyrie is definitely raw, but I can't wait to watch him progress this season. Andy has been getting the shaft from the refs all night like usual.