Archive Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason 2014

lhslep134

Posts: 9,774

Jul 14, 2014 5:48pm

Classyposter58;1636025 wrote:Exciting team watch at least

I literally couldn't care less about how exciting we are to watch if we're not good enough to win the championship.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Jul 14, 2014 6:11pm

lhslep134;1636028 wrote:I literally couldn't care less about how exciting we are to watch if we're not good enough to win the championship.

+1. Winning is the only entertainment Cleveland cares about.

Pick6

Posts: 14,946

Jul 14, 2014 7:34pm

Cavs vs Sixers coming up in a few on NBA tv.

wildcats20

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Jul 14, 2014 8:08pm

Is Blatt coaching?

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Jul 14, 2014 8:18pm

Who all plays in summer? D-league guys? An nba roster is what, 12?

wildcats20

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Jul 14, 2014 8:24pm

ernest_t_bass;1636058 wrote:Who all plays in summer? D-league guys? An nba roster is what, 12?

Rookies. Undrafted guys. Euro players looking for a break.

And the D League fills a team, I believe. Like an "all star" team of D Leaguers.

ZWICK 4 PREZ

Posts: 7,733

Jul 14, 2014 8:32pm

That dunk was nasty wiggins lol

ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jul 14, 2014 8:33pm

Follows it up with a blocked shot on the other end.

Don't. Fucking. Trade. This. Guy.

GOONx19

Posts: 7,147

Jul 14, 2014 8:35pm

ZWICK 4 PREZ;1636060 wrote:That dunk was nasty wiggins lol

Yeah, that was sick.

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Jul 14, 2014 8:35pm

ZWICK 4 PREZ;1636062 wrote:Follows it up with a blocked shot on the other end.

Don't. Fucking. Trade. This. Guy.

He's going to be so awesome.

I watched everyone of his Kansas games, and all I could think about was how in the hell this guy was in college bball. His game is made for the nba.

Pick6

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Jul 14, 2014 8:41pm

wildcats20;1636055 wrote:Is Blatt coaching?

Blatt and Lou are both coaching.

It's just summer league, I know, I know. But from what I've watched, (part of the first two games and all of this one), I've thought as a team the Cavs looked so-so. But, when you look at the score, the Cavs are running train. I think this small sample plays into what a great coach Blatt really is. Obviously any coach will look good with Bron, but this guy is going to be worth every dollar and then some of his contract. I hope he is around for a very long time.

ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jul 14, 2014 8:43pm

I only saw wiggins in the tourney so I didn't have a lot of exposure to him, but I'm sold. You can rest lebron and keep wiggins on the floor and he'll keep momentum going.

ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jul 14, 2014 8:47pm

Here's my take. Wiggins needs to start bc he's miles ahead of waiters on d. Waiters is a good scoring option off the bench.

Pick6

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Jul 14, 2014 8:49pm

ZWICK 4 PREZ;1636069 wrote:Here's my take. Wiggins needs to start bc he's miles ahead of waiters on d. Waiters is a good scoring option off the bench.

even as a big fan of Waiters, I agree. Waiters is still a solid on ball defender though, IMO. Maybe the best the Cavs had last year (not saying much). I'm completely content with Waiters being in a 6th man/James Harden-ish role, but I'm not sure if he is.

ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jul 14, 2014 8:53pm

I'd be inclined to start Bennett as a stretch 4 and play small

ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jul 14, 2014 8:56pm

Wiggins and lebron equals two shut down guys for the wings. Varajao is solid in the back tho doesn't get a lot of blocks. Bennett is big and long for 6-8.

Thats who I roll with if I'm Blatt

Pick6

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Jul 14, 2014 8:57pm

this vine is a must watch
https://vine.co/v/Mx9Fg3POT3m

GOONx19

Posts: 7,147

Jul 14, 2014 8:59pm

Pick6;1636074 wrote:this vine is a must watch
https://vine.co/v/Mx9Fg3POT3m

Yeah, that's the one Zwick was talking about.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Jul 14, 2014 9:04pm

wildcats20;1636059 wrote:Rookies. Undrafted guys. Euro players looking for a break.

And the D League fills a team, I believe. Like an "all star" team of D Leaguers.

Do teams have rights to undrafted and euro players?

lhslep134

Posts: 9,774

Jul 14, 2014 9:04pm

Ya'll are starting to see what I saw when I watched pre-injury AB at UNLV.

Pick6

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Jul 14, 2014 9:10pm

http://deadspin.com/andrew-wiggins-is-already-compiling-his-nba-highlight-r-1605038517?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Dr. KnOiTaLL

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Jul 14, 2014 9:13pm

Pick6;1636070 wrote:even as a big fan of Waiters, I agree. Waiters is still a solid on ball defender though, IMO. Maybe the best the Cavs had last year (not saying much). I'm completely content with Waiters being in a 6th man/James Harden-ish role, but I'm not sure if he is.

I've been following Waiters on Twitter. Seems like he definitely thinks he should be starting. I'm worried about his attitude on this team. Hoping Bron comes in and snaps him out of it.

ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jul 14, 2014 9:18pm

Dr. KnOiTaLL;1636081 wrote:I've been following Waiters on Twitter. Seems like he definitely thinks he should be starting. I'm worried about his attitude on this team. Hoping Bron comes in and snaps him out of it.

I'm worried about his attitude too. He needs to come off the bench and score. That's his role on this team.

Pick6

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Jul 14, 2014 9:21pm

Dr. KnOiTaLL;1636081 wrote:I've been following Waiters on Twitter. Seems like he definitely thinks he should be starting. I'm worried about his attitude on this team. Hoping Bron comes in and snaps him out of it.

I admire the competitive spirit. If he doesn't accept whatever role he is put into and is not willing to be a team player, then he needs to be shown the door. Winning will fix a lot of things.

Pick6

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Jul 14, 2014 9:23pm

Bennett was just about to shatter the backboard.