sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 12, 2015 10:38am
Lebron isn't worthless, but there's no reason Lebron should be averaging less than 35 points a game against the Bulls. He needs to stop being lazy and start going to the basket on every play. Who's going to stop him? Noah? Gasol? Rose? LOL.SportsAndLady;1728334 wrote:Lebron is worthless?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 12, 2015 10:39am
NO, NO, NO....Kyrie, in his current state (tendinitis in knee/foot probably worse than they are letting on) is not giving the team anything. He's pretty much just a body out there, right now. I hope he heals quickly but with this short timespan between games, evenif they eliminate CHI in 6 he'll only get a 4 day rest.SportsAndLady;1728334 wrote:Lebron is worthless?
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Lebron is Lebron. He'll fight through the injuries he has. Kyrie is the biggest concern. If the Cavs have to go back to "LBJ putting the team on his back" they might get to the Finals but that's about it.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 12, 2015 10:52am
I'd say that Lebron is mainly having the sort of games that only SQ could love. Where he fills up the stat sheet, but due to shooting % and/or turnovers, is not particularly efficient. Like, if you look at Sunday's game, on one hand 25-14-8 with the game-winner sounds pretty damn nice, but when you factor in 10-30 shooting and 8 turnovers on top of that, it comes off as an overall "meh" game for a superstar.SportsAndLady;1728334 wrote:Lebron is worthless?
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Then again, with no Love and a hobbled Kyrie, he probably is getting flashbacks to having guys like Larry Hughes and Mo "it's the playoffs? oh shit oh shit OHSHIT!!!!" Williams as his main back-up.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 12, 2015 10:57am
Heard an interview with LBJ and he's all about efficiency these days and hates the fact that he's chucking up 30 shots in a game. He also went on to say that "it's what my teammates want me to do."Heretic;1728341 wrote:I'd say that Lebron is mainly having the sort of games that only SQ could love. Where he fills up the stat sheet, but due to shooting % and/or turnovers, is not particularly efficient. Like, if you look at Sunday's game, on one hand 25-14-8 with the game-winner sounds pretty damn nice, but when you factor in 10-30 shooting and 8 turnovers on top of that, it comes off as an overall "meh" game for a superstar.
Then again, with no Love and a hobbled Kyrie, he probably is getting flashbacks to having guys like Larry Hughes and Mo "it's the playoffs? oh shit oh shit OHSHIT!!!!" Williams as his main back-up.
Agree with your "flashbacks" comment. Granted, his supporting cast is much better but even when he won his two rings with the CHeat he had help and didn't have to play "Superman."
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 12, 2015 10:58am
It's no secret Lebron isn't playing well. Sure he is filling up the stats sheet but he needs to put the team on his back and stop turning the ball over.Heretic;1728341 wrote:I'd say that Lebron is mainly having the sort of games that only SQ could love. Where he fills up the stat sheet, but due to shooting % and/or turnovers, is not particularly efficient. Like, if you look at Sunday's game, on one hand 25-14-8 with the game-winner sounds pretty damn nice, but when you factor in 10-30 shooting and 8 turnovers on top of that, it comes off as an overall "meh" game for a superstar.
Then again, with no Love and a hobbled Kyrie, he probably is getting flashbacks to having guys like Larry Hughes and Mo "it's the playoffs? oh shit oh shit OHSHIT!!!!" Williams as his main back-up.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 12, 2015 11:36am
The turnovers are what is concerning to me. The FG%'s in this series are severely skewed, IMO, as we've been without Love, and JR missed the first two games due to suspension and then came off the bench the last two. The lack of shooters on the floor makes it incredibly difficult to finish at the rim. The Bulls have simply packed it in, and our FG% has suffered as a result. I expect JR to start tonight, creating better spacing early on. The Q is going to be rocking (pretty mad I gave my tickets to my buddy, but whatev), and I look for us to come out firing on all cylinders tonight. Can't wait for game time!
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 12, 2015 11:45am
I'm kind of hoping that JR starts tonight but I guess Blatt said the reason for keeping Shump in the starting lineup is that once he gets warmed up in the pregame they don't want to sit him, so he goes cold, and the groin tightens up.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1728364 wrote:The turnovers are what is concerning to me. The FG%'s in this series are severely skewed, IMO, as we've been without Love, and JR missed the first two games due to suspension and then came off the bench the last two. The lack of shooters on the floor makes it incredibly difficult to finish at the rim. The Bulls have simply packed it in, and our FG% has suffered as a result. I expect JR to start tonight, creating better spacing early on. The Q is going to be rocking (pretty mad I gave my tickets to my buddy, but whatev), and I look for us to come out firing on all cylinders tonight. Can't wait for game time!
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 12, 2015 12:11pm
Ride the bike like Sir Madeofglass on the other team...BR1986FB;1728365 wrote:I'm kind of hoping that JR starts tonight but I guess Blatt said the reason for keeping Shump in the starting lineup is that once he gets warmed up in the pregame they don't want to sit him, so he goes cold, and the groin tightens up.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
May 12, 2015 2:14pm
Say Jay Williams said Blatt is fired "even if we win the championship" on Mike and Mike. Is he fucking stupid? FFS. We haven't had a championship in infinity years and he thinks we will fire our coach if he wins one? Bullshit. We'd build a goddamn statute of the man holding up Lebron before we fired him after a championship.
Fuck Jay Williams and the media.
Fuck Jay Williams and the media.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 12, 2015 2:21pm
Ha, I saw that at the gym this morning. These guys just throw crap against the wall hoping something will stick that they can hang their hat on. Blatt will go or stay on LeBron's word, I'm sure, but I'd be really surprised if LeBron said, yeah, let's get rid of him after one season.ohiobucks1;1728408 wrote:Say Jay Williams said Blatt is fired "even if we win the championship" on Mike and Mike. Is he fucking stupid? FFS. We haven't had a championship in infinity years and he thinks we will fire our coach if he wins one? Bullshit. We'd build a goddamn statute of the man holding up Lebron before we fired him after a championship.
Fuck Jay Williams and the media.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 12, 2015 2:57pm
I don't even understand why Blatt would even be on the hot seat.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 12, 2015 3:19pm
Blatt shouldn't be on the hot seat. After that crappy start, he took those three guys (Moz/JR/Shump) and blended them into the rotation magnificently. Guy gets a helluva lot less credit than he should.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 12, 2015 3:22pm
He's not on the damn hotseat. Just because ESPN wants to talk about it doesn't mean he is on the hotseat.
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Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
May 12, 2015 6:38pm
He shouldn't be on the hot seat but I don't think he's a good coach. That's the thing, does anyone think Kerr wouldn't outcoach the shit out of Blatt?
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SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 12, 2015 6:53pm
LETS.
GO.
CAVS.
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GO.
CAVS.
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robj55
Posts: 9,511
May 12, 2015 6:55pm
David Blatt has won championships in Europe, what has Kerr won as a coach?Classyposter58;1728461 wrote:He shouldn't be on the hot seat but I don't think he's a good coach. That's the thing, does anyone think Kerr wouldn't outcoach the shit out of Blatt?
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Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
May 12, 2015 6:55pm
No Gasol tonight, not that, that should be a surprise, it's well known how soft he is.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 12, 2015 6:56pm
Kerr coached a team to the #1 seed, #1 offense, #1 defense. Thats more than Blatt has done in the NBA. Don't GAF what he did in europe, it's as meaning full as his coaching of little league teams. I'd easily take Kerr over Blatt.robj55;1728465 wrote:David Blatt has won championships in Europe, what has Kerr won as a coach?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 12, 2015 6:57pm
Well that's laughable but not surprising coming from you.Commander of Awesome;1728467 wrote:Kerr coached a team to the #1 seed, #1 offense, #1 defense. Thats more than Blatt has done in the NBA. Don't GAF what he did in europe, it's as meaning full as his coaching of little league teams. I'd easily take Kerr over Blatt.
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Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 12, 2015 6:58pm
You're taking Blatt over Kerr as HC?SportsAndLady;1728469 wrote:Well that's laughable but not surprising coming from you.
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Took Blatt all season to know to play Love/Mozgov in the 4th quarter for god's sakes. Tried calling TOs when the team didn't have them, etc......
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 12, 2015 6:59pm
Both are very good coaches who have coached for less than one full season. Need more than that to answer the question.Commander of Awesome;1728470 wrote:You're taking Blatt over Kerr as HC?
What's laughable is you discounting what blatt did overseas.
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wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 12, 2015 7:05pm
Good ole Joey Crawford on duty tonight.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 12, 2015 7:07pm
Pathetic energy level.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
May 12, 2015 7:07pm
You have no idea what you're talking about.Commander of Awesome;1728467 wrote:Kerr coached a team to the #1 seed, #1 offense, #1 defense. Thats more than Blatt has done in the NBA. Don't GAF what he did in europe, it's as meaning full as his coaching of little league teams. I'd easily take Kerr over Blatt.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 12, 2015 7:09pm
Nice opinion, but like most of your posts, you're wrong.robj55;1728476 wrote:You have no idea what you're talking about.