Cleveland Cavalier 2017-2018 Season

posted by SportsAndLady

Sure his teammates love him!

I'm sure he'll start complaining next year about being in Tatum's shadow.

posted by like_that

There are definitely quite a few.

My favorite was Jordan with the White Sox vs. LeBron playing tight end for the Browns.  LeBron in 6

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posted by superman

Kyrie still in LeBron's shadow.

Does anyone really thinks the Cavs win this series if Boston had a healthy Kyrie? 

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.  In the East, I will not bet against Lebron until Lebron gives me good reason to bet against Lebron.

posted by ppaw1999

Does anyone really thinks the Cavs win this series if Boston had a healthy Kyrie? 

 

Most all of the Celtics played a good series.  So who is giving up 40+ minutes in total for Kyrie to play?  Offense would have ran differently with him.....hard to say if that would have been for good or bad.

posted by ppaw1999

Does anyone really thinks the Cavs win this series if Boston had a healthy Kyrie? 

 

I thought the Cavs would get killed without Love in game 7 but Boston absolutely shit the bed (at home, too). Who knows how this stuff could work out. Maybe you plug Kyie and/or Hayward in there and someone else's production drops off to cancel it all out. 

Yes, they would’ve won with Kyrie. The guy plays defense worse than anyone on the Cavs. LeBron would’ve switched onto him just like they did Rozier, with even more success. Kyrie scores more consistently...but at who’s expense? Someone isn’t getting shots if he is getting 25. Likely Tatum.

posted by Laley23

Yes, they would’ve won with Kyrie. The guy plays defense worse than anyone on the Cavs. LeBron would’ve switched onto him just like they did Rozier, with even more success. Kyrie scores more consistently...but at who’s expense? Someone isn’t getting shots if he is getting 25. Likely Tatum.

Kyrie can create his own shot and would attack the basket when the 3s are not going in. Boston mainly went with a 7 man rotation limiting Stevens options. With a healthy Kyrie he would have a lot more to work with. Love the Cavs, but I think Boston wins the series with Kyrie. More likely Kyrie would play instead of Rozier giving Boston a great 6th man off the bench.

posted by friendfromlowry

I thought the Cavs would get killed without Love in game 7 but Boston absolutely shit the bed (at home, too). Who knows how this stuff could work out. Maybe you plug Kyie and/or Hayward in there and someone else's production drops off to cancel it all out. 

I think the moment got to the younger Celtics just like it did to Philly. I would think Hayward and Kyrie would hit more 3s. Plus I don't think playing games in Cleveland would seem like away games to Kyrie after all his years in Cleveland.

posted by ppaw1999

Does anyone really thinks the Cavs win this series if Boston had a healthy Kyrie? 

 

 

Guess we'll never know...anyway, does anyone think we have a chance vs Golden Shower? I'm thinking it goes six, but they just have so many options...

posted by vball10set

Guess we'll never know...anyway, does anyone think we have a chance vs Golden Shower? I'm thinking it goes six, but they just have so many options...

Sadly, unless GSW's suffer a significant injury, I think it's a sweep for the Warriors.

If we don't get at least 3 other players to play consistently well each game, then no, we don't have much of a chance. 

I think they do. I always think they have a chance until eliminated.

posted by cat_lover

I think they do. I always think they have a chance until eliminated.

I agree.

I just want to say that even though I don't care much for LBJ as a person, I do appreciate what a great great player he is.

A lot of times when he drives to the hoop and kicks it back out, I cringe because I just want him to take it to the hole.

IF others step up, there is a chance.

Even though I strongly disagree with his political views, and the way he went about leaving Cleveland, I am coming to the conclusion that he is probably the greatest all-around hooper ever.  His performances this year at age 33 are rather mind boggling.  On top of that he seems to be a decent guy as well: no arrests, no side drama, no drugs etc...just a hard worker and incredibly gifted athlete.  Those in NE Ohio have been lucky to be able to watch him perform on TV every game, or in person. The next (final) chapter should be interesting as well. 

How anyone can dislike LeBron as a human is beyond me. Easily the greatest role model you could ask for out of someone of his stature. 

Seems like the media is making a pretty big deal out of this Iggy injury making it sound like the Cavs have more than a punchers chance in this series if he's out for any length of time.

posted by Laley23

How anyone can dislike LeBron as a human is beyond me. Easily the greatest role model you could ask for out of someone of his stature. 

I'd think it would be more toward his political leanings than him as a person. Can't deny he's a humanitarian. Can't stand his political beliefs but have come to the realization that about 90% of entertainment (sports, music, etc) are libtards.

Oh sweet, the Cavs thread is fucking political.  

GO CAVS!