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superman
Posts: 3,582
Feb 2, 2016 6:59am
Went to the Pacers-Hawks game last week. The kid has some big-time potential. He is a defensive liability if you force him to guard someone with a midrange game. When you let him sit back on a guy like TT, he's a great rim defender.Commander of Awesome;1779363 wrote:He had a couple of flashes. That block on lbj was a hell of a play.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 2, 2016 8:12am
Prior to last nights game, he wasn't necessarily wrong. It's hard to believe that last night was the first time the Cavs have won in Indiana since 2010. Granted, LBJ wasn't here the whole time but I figured they would've won at least one game there.Laley23;1779329 wrote:I still don't understand why that quote was blown up...
Basically saying they are better than Pacers, but thinks Pacers match up well with them because the games
are back and forth. But that Pacers have to improve to win a series.
Also, questions like that make it impossible for athletes to not sound arrogant/like they are calling out the other team.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 2, 2016 8:18am
I'd still prefer not to play them in the first round.BR1986FB;1779393 wrote:Prior to last nights game, he wasn't necessarily wrong. It's hard to believe that last night was the first time the Cavs have won in Indiana since 2010. Granted, LBJ wasn't here the whole time but I figured they would've won at least one game there.
Also, is it just me or is Lue's style slowly phasing out the need for mozgov?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 2, 2016 8:42am
I didn't want them to face them in the first round last year either. Don't think the Pacers are all that good but they seem like a tough matchup for the Cavs.like_that;1779395 wrote:I'd still prefer not to play them in the first round.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 2, 2016 9:36am
Mozgov is gone at the end of the season anyway. He's going to want too much money and the Cavs straight up don't have it.like_that;1779395 wrote:I'd still prefer not to play them in the first round.
Also, is it just me or is Lue's style slowly phasing out the need for mozgov?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 2, 2016 9:46am
Gilbert has it, especially since they are raising the cap. Will they pay him? I have my doubts.sleeper;1779409 wrote:Mozgov is gone at the end of the season anyway. He's going to want too much money and the Cavs straight up don't have it.
That's not the discussion though with what I was asking.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 2, 2016 10:37am
Then to answer your question, Movgoz need is being phased out but that's a good thing since we aren't bringing him back anyway.like_that;1779412 wrote:Gilbert has it, especially since they are raising the cap. Will they pay him? I have my doubts.
That's not the discussion though with what I was asking.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Feb 2, 2016 11:31am
Any predictions on moves, if any, Cavs make before deadline? Heard rumors or wanting a wing defender...a defensive tough athletic big would be nice since, as stated, Moz has seemed to fallen off.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 2, 2016 11:35am
I'm keeping my eye on PJ Tucker. That's probably about the best we're going to get and he would be a nice grab. Some other scenarios I wouldn't mind happening:Benny The Jet;1779434 wrote:Any predictions on moves, if any, Cavs make before deadline? Heard rumors or wanting a wing defender...a defensive tough athletic big would be nice since, as stated, Moz has seemed to fallen off.
Ariza
Marvin Williams
Markiff Morris
Jared Dudley
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 2, 2016 11:37am
I have no clue why but I keep hearing Joe Johnson's name brought up.Benny The Jet;1779434 wrote:Any predictions on moves, if any, Cavs make before deadline? Heard rumors or wanting a wing defender...a defensive tough athletic big would be nice since, as stated, Moz has seemed to fallen off.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 2, 2016 11:38am
Ugh. That would make me sad. He sucks now and is a liability defensively. Exactly what we do not need.BR1986FB;1779438 wrote:I have no clue why but I keep hearing Joe Johnson's name brought up.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 2, 2016 11:42am
Plus his contract is like $18 mill+ this year. Like I said, no clue why his name keeps surfacing.Commander of Awesome;1779439 wrote:Ugh. That would make me sad. He sucks now and is a liability defensively. Exactly what we do not need.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 2, 2016 11:44am
I don't see what he would bring at all....unless they want to piss off JR SmithCommander of Awesome;1779439 wrote:Ugh. That would make me sad. He sucks now and is a liability defensively. Exactly what we do not need.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Feb 2, 2016 12:06pm
Do not want Markieff Morris. JR is enough headcase for one locker room.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Feb 2, 2016 12:42pm
Windy seems to think there's no chance of this happening due to his off the court drama. I wouldn't be against it. Great added depth to back up Love.Mulva;1779448 wrote:Do not want Markieff Morris. JR is enough headcase for one locker room.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Feb 2, 2016 12:58pm
The kid definitely has talent and would be a perfect fit just not sure about his attitude. To me it's not worth itZWICK 4 PREZ;1779458 wrote:Windy seems to think there's no chance of this happening due to his off the court drama. I wouldn't be against it. Great added depth to back up Love.
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ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Feb 2, 2016 1:03pm
I know what you're saying.. I think most people where scared of JR when we traded for him.. he's toed the line though. I think Lebron can get Markieff to also.Crimson streak;1779468 wrote:The kid definitely has talent and would be a perfect fit just not sure about his attitude. To me it's not worth it
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like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 2, 2016 1:06pm
Other than bitch slapping crowder I think JR has been perfectly fine.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1779480 wrote:I know what you're saying.. I think most people where scared of JR when we traded for him.. he's toed the line though. I think Lebron can get Markieff to also.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Feb 2, 2016 1:08pm
Agreed. But he was a notorious ball hogging headcase that many people were against the move. That's my point.. he's toed the line here. I think Morris would too.like_that;1779483 wrote:Other than bitch slapping crowder I think JR has been perfectly fine.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 2, 2016 1:09pm
FYI, saw a cool stat today
Kyrie is 32/32 in OT on free throws in his NBA career. Clutch.
Kyrie is 32/32 in OT on free throws in his NBA career. Clutch.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 2, 2016 1:11pm
Early, but like what Lue is doing with the team and the more I start to believe in our GM more than anything.
Bold move by Griffin but it seems to be paying off.
Bold move by Griffin but it seems to be paying off.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 2, 2016 1:39pm
They need to tighten up their defense. I know that with this faster pace, more possessions = more points for the opposition. I think they will be able to run a lot of these mediocre teams out of the gym but it's a little different animal playing a GS.sleeper;1779486 wrote:Early, but like what Lue is doing with the team and the more I start to believe in our GM more than anything.
Bold move by Griffin but it seems to be paying off.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Feb 2, 2016 1:46pm
I saw where they're actually playing slower/less possessions, but theyre getting KLove more touches around the elbow which is helping his game and helping the team.BR1986FB;1779499 wrote:They need to tighten up their defense. I know that with this faster pace, more possessions = more points for the opposition. I think they will be able to run a lot of these mediocre teams out of the gym but it's a little different animal playing a GS.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Feb 2, 2016 1:46pm
like_that;1779483 wrote:Other than bitch slapping crowder I think JR has been perfectly fine.
Yup. Here's a good GQ feature on JR from December for anyone who didn't see it http://www.gq.com/story/jr-smith-cleveland-cavs-always-open
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 2, 2016 2:04pm
Suns wouldn't be dumb to dump Morris now, not sure his stock could ever be lower.