Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Thread 2013

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Jul 12, 2013 8:19am
bases_loaded;1471447 wrote:He took a whole lot less money than he was already making....something tells me that russian billionaire handed some money under the table to AK47
Or 3 million in New York is good enough than 10 million in Minnesota
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Jul 12, 2013 8:34am
SportsAndLady;1471459 wrote:Or 3 million in New York is good enough than 10 million in Minnesota

Bad grammar ;) but I also completely disagree. The cost of living in NY is soooo much higher than Minnesota. He could have easily played in Minny, gotten that 10, retired next year and moved to NY (which I don't think is nearly as big of a draw for Russians as it is Americans...every Russian I know hates that place...still hurt feelz from cold war??).


I think there was some shady things going on... Bc if he really wanted to win, I can think of 4-5 different teams that he could have gone to that would have given him that shot. Either you are right and he really likes NY or some under the table jazz went down.
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Jul 12, 2013 8:41am
ohiobucks1;1471465 wrote:Bad grammar ;) but I also completely disagree. The cost of living in NY is soooo much higher than Minnesota. He could have easily played in Minny, gotten that 10, retired next year and moved to NY (which I don't think is nearly as big of a draw for Russians as it is Americans...every Russian I know hates that place...still hurt feelz from cold war??).


I think there was some shady things going on... Bc if he really wanted to win, I can think of 4-5 different teams that he could have gone to that would have given him that shot. Either you are right and he really likes NY or some under the table jazz went down.
AK47 is already a multimillionaire. Also take into account how much more your 'brand' becomes in NY compared to Minnesota. That 'brand' could mean more money in other ways (shoe deals, etc.)

But my main point was living in NY and playing for a contender was better than living in Minnesota playing on a team that's missed the playoffs for the last decade.
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Jul 12, 2013 8:45am
SportsAndLady;1471467 wrote: But my main point was living in NY and playing for a contender was better than living in Minnesota playing on a team that's missed the playoffs for the last decade.
Agreed.


Except maybe to those crazy Russians lol. They like their cold open areas
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Jul 12, 2013 9:29am
Not to mention the ladies that AK47 gets to bang once a year will be better in NY them Minny.
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Jul 12, 2013 10:27am
wildcats20;1471489 wrote:Not to mention the ladies that AK47 gets to bang once a year will be better in NY them Minny.
Very true. He has it made
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Jul 12, 2013 7:05pm
Looking forward to watching the summer league games.
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Jul 12, 2013 7:33pm
Midstate01;1471830 wrote:Looking forward to watching the summer league games.
Have the DVR set. Unfortunately have to hang out with the lady friend. I wish Bennett and Karasev were playing.
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Jul 12, 2013 8:07pm
Quinn playing tho makes me not want to watch. Let young kids play. Quinn is a terrible player who should be nowhere but overseas
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Jul 14, 2013 4:29pm
Tristan Thompson has apparently made the switch from shooting left to right handed. Suppsedly looks pretty good as well.
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Jul 14, 2013 5:25pm
Pick6;1472498 wrote:Tristan Thompson has apparently made the switch from shooting left to right handed. Suppsedly looks pretty good as well.

Lol....what?
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Jul 14, 2013 5:27pm
Ironman92;1472516 wrote:Lol....what?

Its true
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Jul 14, 2013 7:12pm
Ironman92;1472516 wrote:Lol....what?

Must've been confused.
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Jul 14, 2013 10:03pm
I just hadn't heard a thing about this and while it may prove to be an improvement....it just sounds ridiculous to do something like that after the age of 5.
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Jul 14, 2013 10:12pm
People on RCF are saying he looks much smoother with his right
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Jul 14, 2013 10:13pm
ohiobucks1;1472606 wrote:People on RCF are saying he looks much smoother with his right
No it was stupid for him to do this. Ironman said so
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Jul 16, 2013 9:30pm
Karasev is playing on ESPNU if anybody is interested in watching.
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Jul 16, 2013 9:59pm
Karasev not particularly having a good game at the half. 2-8. By far his worst performance of the tournament if this stands.

He moves really well without the ball. Makes some nice cuts.
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Jul 16, 2013 10:35pm
SportsAndLady;1472607 wrote:No it was stupid for him to do this. Ironman said so

This
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Jul 17, 2013 3:52pm
Mike Brown says Bennett is strictly a 4 at this point in time. Any move to 3 would be 'way way way down the road'.
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Jul 17, 2013 6:09pm
There's an article on Yahoo Sports right now saying the Cleveland Cavaliers are considering placing a bid on Mike Miller of the amnesty waiver wire.

Fucking hate that idea
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Jul 17, 2013 7:02pm
gport_tennis;1474181 wrote:There's an article on Yahoo Sports right now saying the Cleveland Cavaliers are considering placing a bid on Mike Miller of the amnesty waiver wire.

****ing hate that idea
Why? He's better than Alonzo Gee, he could start at 3 and spread the floor for Kyrie and Dion.
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Jul 18, 2013 9:24am
robj55;1474200 wrote:Why? He's better than Alonzo Gee, he could start at 3 and spread the floor for Kyrie and Dion.
Mike Miller would not start for the Cavaliers. He is stritcly a veteran bench, rotation player for the Cavaliers. First off, he doesn't have the strength anymore to support starters minutes. The guy couldn't even sit on the bench chairs for the Heat because of the back. Remember him always laying down on the floor.

Miller would come in and have the big game experience for the Cavaliers. I'd be happy to see 15-20 minutes a game for a whole season. Still has the skill set but not the healthiest anymore.

Secondly, Clark will more than likely be the starting 3. Obviously, its still the weak spot on the Cleveland roster but the Cavalier knew they couldn't address all the major needs without sacrificing the 2014 cap space for a run at the best 3 in the business.

So this Miller signing, if it happens, is basically like filling the bench with a semi talented D leaguer with a known name. He won't have much impact on the Cavs.
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Jul 18, 2013 10:07am
robj55;1474200 wrote:Why? He's better than Alonzo Gee, he could start at 3 and spread the floor for Kyrie and Dion.
Mike Miller couldn't start for any NBA team at this point in his career. I thought you watched the Heat? You should know that.
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Jul 18, 2013 10:11am
GOONx19;1474460 wrote:Mike Miller couldn't start for any NBA team at this point in his career. I thought you watched the Heat? You should know that.
See my rep comment to see what I really want to say to his post.