bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 29, 2012 3:50pm
I'm sure I'm in the minority on this subject but I thought I'd ask anyways. I watch every Cavs game but I wouldn't categorize myself as a die hard fan like some and there is one thing that bothers me. Am I the only person on here who doesn't think Varejao should be the starting center?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 29, 2012 3:59pm
Varejao is our second best player behind Irving. But he's not a starting center, he's a great 6th man(should be 6th man of the year for the 13th straight year).
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Jan 29, 2012 4:00pm
There's simply no better option for the Cavs right now at center so Varejao has to start.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 29, 2012 4:04pm
I disagree. I think Samuels plays more like a center than Varejao does. It was nice when Varejao came off the bench and provided the 6th man energy.Y-Town Steelhound;1069172 wrote:There's simply no better option for the Cavs right now at center so Varejao has to start.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jan 29, 2012 4:11pm
Maybe that's why they are interested in kaman?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 29, 2012 4:30pm
Samuels has a better back to the basket offensive game, but outside of that, Varejao is better in every other aspect.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 29, 2012 4:36pm
Well to me Varejao doesn't do a lot on the defensive side. A lot of times I see him out covering guards and then he has to run to the hoop to get back on his man.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jan 29, 2012 5:24pm
No. And I also don't think there's any way you can start him and Thompson together.bigdaddy2003;1069165 wrote:Am I the only person on here who doesn't think Varejao should be the starting center?
Jester
Posts: 700
Jan 29, 2012 6:16pm
You mean hedging on screens? Every big man does that, like they're supposed to. Andy brings energy, rebounds fairly well, takes charges, etc. does the little things that a lot of guys don't do. Like others have said, he's the best option they have right now.bigdaddy2003;1069204 wrote:Well to me Varejao doesn't do a lot on the defensive side. A lot of times I see him out covering guards and then he has to run to the hoop to get back on his man.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 29, 2012 6:21pm
I'll take Varejao 7 days a week over Chris Kaman
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jan 29, 2012 7:59pm
Is Gibson hurt? Dont think I have seen him in the game tonight.
Cant stress enough how tired I am of Byron sitting Kyrie half of the 4th quarter and not putting him back in until the opposing team pulls away.
Cant stress enough how tired I am of Byron sitting Kyrie half of the 4th quarter and not putting him back in until the opposing team pulls away.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jan 29, 2012 8:11pm
He doesn't want to wear him out right now. He barely played last year and with the lock out he's not completely in game shape I'm actually ok with it. We're not making the playoffs so why push him and get him injuried
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jan 29, 2012 8:14pm
Gibson has a stiff neck.
Andy with 18 and 8. Played a great game overall, especially late here. KI also played well with 21 and 6.
Andy with 18 and 8. Played a great game overall, especially late here. KI also played well with 21 and 6.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jan 29, 2012 8:17pm
KYRIE.
TigerNation10
Posts: 483
Jan 29, 2012 8:23pm
What a game!
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Jan 29, 2012 8:23pm
Kyrie is a f#cking stud. I'm really enjoying this season, this team doesn't quit
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 29, 2012 8:36pm
Was watching with some friends and we knew Kyrie would hit te game winning shot as that game was winding down.
Then when he did, we all pretty much said "LeBron would have settled for a terrible jumper there".
Then when he did, we all pretty much said "LeBron would have settled for a terrible jumper there".
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Jan 29, 2012 8:43pm
Gotta give alot of credit to Gee, the guy is limited when it comes to natural talent but he's busting his ass out there.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 29, 2012 9:22pm
Irving is very very good. He's going to be a top 5 PG in 1 or 2 more years, I guarantee it.
The better question is, can we keep him?
The better question is, can we keep him?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 29, 2012 9:24pm
Too early to get into that debate IMO.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 29, 2012 10:20pm
Which one?Commander of Awesome;1069518 wrote:Too early to get into that debate IMO.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 30, 2012 12:40am
[video=youtube;Qd2fQHjH6w4][/video]
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 30, 2012 12:49am
Kyries game winner:
[video=youtube;Lj66SuIg6tg][/video]
Check out his dad at the bottom of the screen.. Jumps out of his seat and runs a little down the sideline lol
[video=youtube;Lj66SuIg6tg][/video]
Check out his dad at the bottom of the screen.. Jumps out of his seat and runs a little down the sideline lol
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jan 30, 2012 1:03am
I just don't think he should be the starting center. His high energy level at 6th man was much better in my opinion. It's cool if the rest of the fan base likes him but to think he is a starting center and that should be on the all star team (Mike Snyder said it the other night on WTAM) is a little much to me. Just my opinion.Jester;1069269 wrote:You mean hedging on screens? Every big man does that, like they're supposed to. Andy brings energy, rebounds fairly well, takes charges, etc. does the little things that a lot of guys don't do. Like others have said, he's the best option they have right now.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 30, 2012 1:09am
You serious? He's averaging nearly 10 PPG and almost 14 RPG...bigdaddy2003;1069681 wrote:I just don't think he should be the starting center. His high energy level at 6th man was much better in my opinion. It's cool if the rest of the fan base likes him but to think he is a starting center and that should be on the all star team (Mike Snyder said it the other night on WTAM) is a little much to me. Just my opinion.
They posted the #'s today during the game about All Star reserve centers and Andy definitely has a case. He leads the NBA in ORPG and is one of the reasons Cleveland is actually playing very decent basketball.