Cleveland Cavalier 2018-2019 Season

posted by SportsAndLady

Well, keep the defense abysmal while we’re in tank mode lol but yes then improve. 

Based on his size and athletic traits, I'm not sure he can honestly. I view him as a 6th man scorer coming off the bench long term.

Collin Sexton first to score 23+ in 7 straight games since Tim Duncan. 

https://twitter.com/keithbritton86/status/1108469851188854784?s=21

I hope those who were writing him off (cough cough COA) after 10 nba games are ready to eat some crow. 

Easy S&L, I can see I hurt your feelz. He's still by score the worst defender in the league, still unathletic, and still a shrimp. Who would you rather have? Sexton or Bridges? Sexton or Gilgeous-Alexander?

The answer to that should be obvious and points out my biggest issue. Our GM is a bonafide moron.

Sexton will be a piece going forward. Not an alpha but a nice piece. As long as he's putting up 20+ every night I'm not crying over his defense because there are quite a few players at his position that suck on defense.

Agree on the GM. Dan Gilbert should be clubbed for promoting that buffoon to GM. Still miss Griff.

Thank god Chicago pulled one out last night or the Cavs would be one game from tying for 3rd/4th.

posted by Commander of Awesome

Easy S&L, I can see I hurt your feelz. He's still by score the worst defender in the league, still unathletic, and still a shrimp. Who would you rather have? Sexton or Bridges? Sexton or Gilgeous-Alexander?

 

The answer to that should be obvious and points out my biggest issue. Our GM is a bonafide moron.

My point was after a few games into his NBA career you were writing him off, and I said he’s going to need some time to come into his own. And that’s now happening. He’s never going to be a good defender but we didnt draft him to be one. Not every player on the court in today’s NBA needs to be a good defender. 

Give me Ja Morant in the draft over either of the Duke boys.

posted by slingshot4ever

Give me Ja Morant in the draft over either of the Duke boys.

That’s still in the hot take stage. Ja is awesome. I see a John Wall type, pretty damn special...maybe even a Westbrook. He has room on that frame for more strength. Zion could end up being the Bo Jackson of basketball but could be the best of LeBron without the bitch. Zion will be 18 for another 4 months while Ja will be 20 in August. Looking at Lebrons body from 18 to years later and seeing what Zion might be like once he gets shredded. So far Zion has handled everything well too which I feel is important on how he may evolve down the road.

No way would I pass on Zion

posted by Ironman92

That’s still in the hot take stage. Ja is awesome. I see a John Wall type, pretty damn special...maybe even a Westbrook. He has room on that frame for more strength. Zion could end up being the Bo Jackson of basketball but could be the best of LeBron without the bitch. Zion will be 18 for another 4 months while Ja will be 20 in August. Looking at Lebrons body from 18 to years later and seeing what Zion might be like once he gets shredded. So far Zion has handled everything well too which I feel is important on how he may evolve down the road.

No way would I pass on Zion

 

I'm in this camp. Zion first, Morant a nice consolation prize, but I'm taking Ja over the other Duke guys. Move Sexton to the 2, which he kind of already is anyhow. May be small between the two but it would be fun to watch.

If we get the first pick, it’s gotta be Zion

posted by SportsAndLady

If we get the first pick, it’s gotta be Zion

Period

posted by slingshot4ever

Give me Ja Morant in the draft over either of the Duke boys.

are you watching this game vs FSU? Morant’s a talent, but getting exposed...I’d maybe rethink this post.  

posted by vball10set

are you watching this game vs FSU? Morant’s a talent, but getting exposed...I’d maybe rethink this post.  

I just think his game will translate better in the NBA.  He is all on his own with that team.

posted by vball10set

are you watching this game vs FSU? Morant’s a talent, but getting exposed...I’d maybe rethink this post.  

What? He was, again, the best player on the court. Where was he exposed? He is an athletic marvel with an insane ability to hang in the air and find the open player. An amazing passer combined with his ability to posterize someone half a foot taller than him...and then drain step back 3s.

Zion is a freak, and I wouldn't be upset at him at 1. But Morant is about the perfect 2019 Point Guard in the NBA. 6-3, athletic and can score...give me him all day.

posted by Laley23

What? He was, again, the best player on the court. Where was he exposed? He is an athletic marvel with an insane ability to hang in the air and find the open player. An amazing passer combined with his ability to posterize someone half a foot taller than him...and then drain step back 3s.

Zion is a freak, and I wouldn't be upset at him at 1. But Morant is about the perfect 2019 Point Guard in the NBA. 6-3, athletic and can score...give me him all day.

 

Maybe 'exposed' wasn't the right word, but IMO he's a cog to a good team that's missing a PG to become a great team. I saw too many times last night his shot either get blocked or tipped,and as far as "posturizing a player half a foot taller"? he did that once, and you keep seeing the highlight-lol...he's a helluva player, but time will tell if that translates to All Star status at the next level. Give me Zion, because his will.

Ja morant is awesome and I would love him on my NBA team. 

Zion is awesome and I would love him on my NBA team. 

posted by vball10set

Maybe 'exposed' wasn't the right word, but IMO he's a cog to a good team that's missing a PG to become a great team. I saw too many times last night his shot either get blocked or tipped,and as far as "posturizing a player half a foot taller"? he did that once, and you keep seeing the highlight-lol...he's a helluva player, but time will tell if that translates to All Star status at the next level. Give me Zion, because his will.

https://theundefeated.com/features/the-new-kid-in-cleveland-collin-sexton/

Good read on Sexton. 

Suns win in OT. Cavs, I think, “jump” them for the 2 spot in the lottery. Odds don’t change for drawing purposes, but the worst spot the Cavs can get would shift up 1.

The Q will now be named Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. 

Yuck

posted by SportsAndLady

The Q will now be named Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. 

Yuck

Just saw that on the news. 

Yuck, also.