The Cavs lack personnel that directly counters GS, but I do think they have the talent.Automatik;1788658 wrote:The formula is out there to beat GS, but can teams do it regularly? Do the Cavs have the personnel?
He's lost a step for sure, but he's still the best player in the game. He does seem a bit slower on his drives than I remember.Automatik;1788660 wrote:He had a few vicious dunks last night.
But he's "lost a step" right? :laugh:
Yeah, he has... which is why it's imperative that they get a ring ASAP.Automatik;1788660 wrote:He had a few vicious dunks last night.
But he's "lost a step" right? :laugh:
I think it's possible too. I just keep hoping they have some kind of magic formula hidden up their sleeves that they are keeping under wraps until (if) they face them. That's doubtful though.sleeper;1788655 wrote:I think the Cavs can beat the Warriors. It will be interesting to see a fully loaded Cavs team in playoff mode against them.
What makes you think he's lost a step? Did you watch last night? Physically speaking.BR1986FB;1788664 wrote:Yeah, he has... which is why it's imperative that they get a ring ASAP.
With age, his game will continue to decline (it won't fall off the map) and he'll have to recreate himself to elongate his career. Most guys with similar skill sets will perfect their outside game so they won't have to deal with all of the banging/wear & tear as they get older. He's already shown his outside shooting skills aren't all that so his window to win another ring is closing.
As sleeper said, he's still one of the best in the game but I'd argue (along with many) that Curry has passed him.
I doubt Lue is going to have some amazing strategy in his back pocket to beat the Warriors. He's not a savvy coach.BR1986FB;1788666 wrote:I think it's possible too. I just keep hoping they have some kind of magic formula hidden up their sleeves that they are keeping under wraps until (if) they face them. That's doubtful though.
Lebron is still a strong and fast player but he's not able to beat someone off the dribble anymore. If you look in his early days he would take one step and go right to the basket with force and now it seems like he has to take the elongated path to the rim.Automatik;1788668 wrote:What makes you think he's lost a step? Did you watch last night? Physically speaking.
To me "lost a step" is just LeBron being smart. He knows when he has to go balls out and when to coast.
"Lost a step" was my bad in the terminology. Perhaps "his game has declined in various areas" would've been a better choice of words? He can still explode to the hoop when he needs to but parts of his game like 3 point shooting are so miserable he might as well not even chuck it up there.Automatik;1788668 wrote:What makes you think he's lost a step? Did you watch last night? Physically speaking.
To me "lost a step" is just LeBron being smart. He knows when he has to go balls out and when to coast.
And he will have to do something like that to prolong his career. I do think that he will be different than Kobe & Jordan in that when he notices the decline he'll be like "I'm done." I don't see him as one of these lingerers who does the feel good "retirement tour."Automatik;1788678 wrote:I never thought he was a good 3 point shooter, streaky at best.
In 2-3 seasons I think you'll see a major change....Kobe-like. Driving to the hoop will be minimal, and heavy on the mid-range and post game.
Love, Smith, Irving, Frye 4 for 27 from the 3like_that;1788760 wrote:It's pretty much an automatic loss for the Cavs on a back to back.
They need to steer away from this. The Cavs love the three more than a fat kid likes cake. If they try to win like that in the playoffs, they aren't going to sniff a championship.Ironman92;1788793 wrote:Love, Smith, Irving, Frye 4 for 27 from the 3
I believe they would make more than that from 27 1/2 court shots
That is the team though. The team is built around using Lebron to space the floor for 3 point shooters.BR1986FB;1788822 wrote:They need to steer away from this. The Cavs love the three more than a fat kid likes cake. If they try to win like that in the playoffs, they aren't going to sniff a championship.
Prediction will be right.HighRoller74;1789023 wrote:No Kyrie tonight vs the Knicks.
Predicting a win by 10+, LBJ with a Triple Double and 20-12 for Love.
Funny how close you areHighRoller74;1789023 wrote:No Kyrie tonight vs the Knicks.
Predicting a win by 10+, LBJ with a Triple Double and 20-12 for Love.
Damn, you were almost spot onHighRoller74;1789023 wrote:No Kyrie tonight vs the Knicks.
Predicting a win by 10+, LBJ with a Triple Double and 20-12 for Love.
Whoa, nice job. Even were a little light for Love.HighRoller74;1789023 wrote:No Kyrie tonight vs the Knicks.
Predicting a win by 10+, LBJ with a Triple Double and 20-12 for Love.
Not saying that I disagree with this, but if you were to make a trade...what player/kind of player do you think they'd try to get to replace Kyrie? A true facilitating PG would be my thought, but I'm not sure who's realistic. I know LeBron would send him out to LA for Paul in a heartbeat. But Paul's about 6 years older.Midstate01;1789116 wrote:I keep telling my buddies, love is going to there next year, kyrie isn't. He's the one who will get traded.
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