Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
Lebron is definitely staying in Cleveland, IMO. A reporter asked him what city he represents and he responded with, "the one with the 100 foot tall picture of me in the middle of it." i.e. Cleveland.
Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
Despite LeBron being supposedly eager to sign with the Knicks in 2010, he's not leaving Cleveland. The fans still cheer him on like he's never been quoted to talking about signing with them, especially after winning the NBA MVP award. In conclusion, he's staying.
Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
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Originally Posted by Evan Conover
Despite LeBron being supposedly eager to sign with the Knicks in 2010, he's not leaving Cleveland. The fans still cheer him on like he's never been quoted to talking about signing with them, especially after winning the NBA MVP award. In conclusion, he's staying.
Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
Without LBJ in 2011, if he would go to the Knicks (he's staying in Cleveland BTW), the Cavs would still finish above the Knicks.
But LBJ is staying. He moved around a lot as a kid and doesn't want to put his kids through that.
to mention Cleveland has built a championship caliber team around him while he is in his prime. Going to New York would waste 3-5 years of his career as they build around him.
Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
no.
Whats wrong with Cleveland??
I have a few theories:
1) the coach has been neutered and cant make any big changes without LBJ's approval.
2) LBJ, the best and most dominant player since Jordan, could become even better if he made some concessions:
a) follow lazy Kobe's example, take off 3 quaters and come out in the fourth with the most energy on the court; this forces your teammates to play for 3 quaters and preserves your energy. Once again, i feel that Cleveland is struggling because everyone else is average, but also because they havent carved out big enough roles for themselves over the season. Theyre supposed to catch and make open shots. LBJ cooks the meal, wraps and delievers it, and all Mo and West have to do is eat it?? they arent Paxon and Kerr, they should do more. But LBJ wants to be BOTH Jordan and Magic Johnson, while if he tries to be more Karl Mlone and Elvin Hays, he'd become the best ever. LBJ should post more, and my biggest gripe: too much of the Duhon signature penetrate to the rim and thow out the 3-point line. First off he aint no Duhon and should be breaking the blockers wrist on the rim. ALSO, he's expended far too much energy to get his teammate a 3, ends up under the basket if Mo or West misses with a long rebound and Orlando taking off.
b) instead of the spectaculor blocks as atrailer on the break, just take Rasard Lewis out of the game. Cleveland needs to start Joe Smith over Illgaucous this series, Illgaucaus cant match up.
3) Orlando is a VERY talented team, especially the frontcourt, who really were forced to improve when challenged by the Celtics. Now theyre loose with all the pressure on Cleveland.
Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
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Originally Posted by thewatcher
2) LBJ, the best and most dominant player since Jordan, could become even better if he made some concessions:
You can't be serious? Guess you totally forgot the players like Shaq and Tim Duncan... Since Jordan they have combined for a total of 8 championships since the 98-99. You can't say LBJ has been the best and most dominant.
Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
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Originally Posted by Auka
You can't be serious? Guess you totally forgot the players like Shaq and Tim Duncan... Since Jordan they have combined for a total of 8 championships since the 98-99. You can't say LBJ has been the best and most dominant.
I wasnt saying that. Physically, he's the most gifted (though a young Shaq certainly is in the discussion). His potential is greater, when he's done, he should have more than 4-5 rings. Duncan is more cerebral.
whats more interesting to me is the unbridled ambition is LeBron. Physically he can channel the spirits of both Jordan and Magic. He wants to surpass them. But ehen h catches the ball at 30 feet and shoots it there, the defense is thrilled. When he takes his man off the dribble and spectacularly gets to the rim...but dishes back out for an open 3....the defense is thrilled. If he ever decided to let Mo and west be the creators and initiators, and he caught the ball at 18 feet with his back to the basket and the option to shoot or dribble from there....he'd destry teams. He doesnt want to channel the mailman, it's his fatal tragic flaw.
but go ahead and put it all on Mo Williams...he isnt John Paxon.
Re: Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
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Originally Posted by thewatcher
instead of the spectaculor blocks as atrailer on the break, just take Rasard Lewis out of the game. Cleveland needs to start Joe Smith over Illgaucous this series, Illgaucaus cant match up.
Thank you. It's time for Big Z to figure out his role on the team. He's doing way too much hovering and it's costing the series. Joe Smith is, on the other hand, really stepping up in a position for Cleveland that's otherwise uncovered. He's doing the job that Ben Wallace and Big Z should be doing all the time. Could you imagine Verejao and Smith at the four and five position for 30 minutes a game plus?????? Potential defensive greatness is just laying in wait right there.
Last edited by Whiteness : 05-26-2009 at 10:24 AM.
Without LeBron, aren't Cavs still better than the Knicks?
