lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Oct 29, 2012 7:32pm
I agree wholeheartedly, but I have this to add--the NBA, on a strict night to night basis, is a superstar league. What I mean by that is that a superstar is capable of winning games his team has no business winning solely by himself. We saw it with Lebron, and I think we'll see it this year with Kyrie.SportsAndLady;1307534 wrote:By that I mean individually I don't think anyone will necessarily have a "bad" year, but together they just aren't talented or experienced enough to consistently win. Heading in the right path though.
The result of that is I feel like we'll win games we shouldn't and then we'll all get pissed off when we lose "growing pains" games that you're talking about, games we COULD win, but because of our youth we don't.
I'm just hoping to see improvement/flashes of potential from TT, Dion, and Zeller so that we know it's a core we can succeed with going forward.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Oct 29, 2012 7:36pm
I really dont care how many games we win this year, as long as our young guys show potential. I know we still need a few more pieces, so my biggest concern is making a big move with all of our assets, whether it be a trade or moving up in the draft.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 29, 2012 7:53pm
I'll go 33-49. Playing in the east will boost the win total some. I don't think this team is on course to be a contender anytime soon though.
The schedule in November is rough. If they make it through that with a respectable record they might be able to hang around and at least make the season interesting. Another top 5 pick is pretty desperately needed though.
The schedule in November is rough. If they make it through that with a respectable record they might be able to hang around and at least make the season interesting. Another top 5 pick is pretty desperately needed though.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Oct 30, 2012 12:14pm
I'm hyped for this season's tip-off. Here's hoping Waiters proves himself worthy of that pick. Regardless, it should be a fun year to watch.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Nov 2, 2012 5:21pm
Game 2 tonight vs the Bulls
Go Cavs!
Go Cavs!
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Nov 2, 2012 5:24pm
Hope we lose just enough to be #1 in the lottery picking.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Nov 2, 2012 5:39pm
Would rather have Waiters and Zeller pan out and be a good team.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Nov 2, 2012 5:40pm
Part of me agrees
Part of me thinks with 1 more superstar we would be amazing and I'm willing to wait
Part of me thinks with 1 more superstar we would be amazing and I'm willing to wait
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Nov 2, 2012 8:24pm
Well the cavs suck tonight
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Nov 2, 2012 8:29pm
Crimson streak;1310809 wrote:Well the cavs suck tonight
After an air all by Walton then a foul and turnover by Walton, and he wasn't cut on the spot. I turned it.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 2, 2012 8:35pm
It's disappointing to me that he's in the rotation ahead of Leuer.Midstate01;1310810 wrote:After an air all by Walton then a foul and turnover by Walton, and he wasn't cut on the spot. I turned it.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Nov 2, 2012 8:36pm
Mulva;1310814 wrote:It's disappointing to me that he's in the nba over anyone.
Fify
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 2, 2012 9:46pm
Luke Walton is a top 25 player in this league.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 2, 2012 9:47pm
That was just a straight awful performance.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Nov 2, 2012 10:05pm
Ironman92;1310860 wrote:Luke Walton is a top 25 player in this league.
He's #26. Just one ahead of harden.
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Nov 3, 2012 1:38am
when's the last time the bulls didn't beat the cavs by less than 20? seems like every game with them is a massive blowout. oh well, on to milwaukee
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Nov 3, 2012 9:22am
The Cavs werent ready for that defense, I'm interested to see how they look tonight. They could get off to a very slow start with their schedule, I think I heard last night that 11 of their next 15 games are on the road
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Nov 3, 2012 11:06am
Gee looked better last night.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Nov 3, 2012 10:16pm
Sloan with some huge buckets late in 3rd and early 4th. Andy playing like a crazy man(good way)
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 3, 2012 10:23pm
CJ Miles has been absolute shit. Not fitting in with this team at all so far.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Nov 3, 2012 10:25pm
Gee looking solid tonight again.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Nov 3, 2012 10:28pm
Kyrie is such a beast.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 3, 2012 10:39pm
Cavs going into chucker mode and falling apart.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Nov 3, 2012 10:42pm
Davis out, Hornets win in Chicago by 7. Only in the NBA...
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 3, 2012 10:48pm
Haha Bucks get absolutely fucked with 0.5 put on the shot clock somehow. Chance for some Kyrie magic.