Cavs 2023-24

cjb5656 said:
They’re both still expendable if a worthwhile deal is presented. Mitchell and Mobley were, and are, the cornerstone players.
Click to expand...
I don’t disagree … but I still wouldn’t trade them … especially last year when their value was low … it would have to be a blockbuster/know doubt type of trade.
 
joesports said:
I don’t disagree … but I still wouldn’t trade them … especially last year when their value was low … it would have to be a blockbuster/know doubt type of trade.
Click to expand...
It would have to be an amazing trade opportunity to break up this group before we see them in the playoffs with Atkinson at coach. I can’t even think of one at the moment. Certainly not for old malcontent Jimmy Butler.
 
joesports said:
I don’t disagree … but I still wouldn’t trade them … especially last year when their value was low … it would have to be a blockbuster/know doubt type of trade.
Click to expand...
100%. Cavs right now are a smooth functioning TEAM. Teams rely on talent, chemistry and trust. It would be lunacy to trade a player from this group now.

Honestly, If I were GM, and I were right now offered Jokic for Allen I would probably say no thanks. Why mess up great chemistry? These guys know their roles, share the ball, and trust each other and the coach. Let's see with this group can do in May/June/July.

Having said that, if severe injury messes things up, that could change things. {knocking wood}
 
wolves82 said:
100%. Cavs right now are a smooth functioning TEAM. Teams rely on talent, chemistry and trust. It would be lunacy to trade a player from this group now.

Honestly, If I were GM, and I were right now offered Jokic for Allen I would probably say no thanks. Why mess up great chemistry? These guys know their roles, share the ball, and trust each other and the coach. Let's see with this group can do in May/June/July.

Having said that, if severe injury messes things up, that could change things. {knocking wood}
Click to expand...
I’m glad you’re not the GM. I’ll take Jokic for Allen. The Joker would easily adapt to Atkinson’s fast pace.
 
cjb5656 said:
I’m glad you’re not the GM. I’ll take Jokic for Allen. The Joker would easily adapt to Atkinson’s fast pace.
Click to expand...
Jeez really? It was an exaggerated example to try to make a point about the importance of team chemistry. Obviously that trade would never be offered.
 
  • Like
Reactions: y2h
clarkgriswold said:
Good article hear about the reasons behind the Cavs success -

sports.yahoo.com

Believe it or not: The Cavaliers are one of the most dominant teams we've ever seen

Can Cleveland win it all this year?
sports.yahoo.com sports.yahoo.com
Click to expand...
Great article - thanks. Lots of numbers which I love.

So the Cavs shoot 3's at an elite level, have the 3rd lowest turnover rate, and in the top 5 at generating turnovers. Margin of victory average is among the best in history. All while reducing the load on Mitchell (lowest usage rate of his career). Incredible stuff.

But the article also said the Cavs have had 29th toughest schedule thus far. So we should not be upset if things drop off a little. OKC should be a great test.
 
wolves82 said:
But the article also said the Cavs have had 29th toughest schedule thus far. So we should not be upset if things drop off a little. OKC should be a great test.
Click to expand...
It'll take a certain someone all of 8 seconds to call the first loss 'embarsing' (sic). :p

I love that they've been able to limit everyone's minutes during this first half of the season. Hopefully, keeping everyone rested will help down the stretch.
 
soccerdad72 said:
It'll take a certain someone all of 8 seconds to call the first loss 'embarsing' (sic). :p

I love that they've been able to limit everyone's minutes during this first half of the season. Hopefully, keeping everyone rested will help down the stretch.
Click to expand...
Agreed.

With double digit road wins at Denver, Golden State, Lakers and Dallas on this last trip, I would hope that the critics have nothing to complain about. Those are 4 of the best in the West. OKC has won 15 in a row now, while the Cavs have won 10 straight. That should be must see TV.
 
soccerdad72 said:
It'll take a certain someone all of 8 seconds to call the first loss 'embarsing' (sic). :p

I love that they've been able to limit everyone's minutes during this first half of the season. Hopefully, keeping everyone rested will help down the stretch.
Click to expand...
Never forget that the resident buffoon started a NBA thread calling the Cavs the biggest fraud in NBA history...you can't fix stupid.
 
brian1227 said:
More than basketball than shooting. Try watch the movie Hoosiers.
Click to expand...
More to a team winning 31 games than the 9th player in a rotation that averages 17 minutes a game. Try watch Paw Patrol.

P.S. Jerome is a fine backup and has been a big help. He just hasn't risen to the level of hero worship you've accorded him.
 
clarkgriswold said:
More to a team winning 31 games than the 9th player in a rotation that averages 17 minutes a game. Try watch Paw Patrol.

P.S. Jerome is a fine backup and has been a big help. He just hasn't risen to the level of hero worship you've accorded him.
Click to expand...
The boy has a crush on Jerome. Let him have his fantasy.
 
It did not lead to a bucket but instead free throws for Allen, at 7:30ish left in the first quarter was a beautiful display of passing. Garland gets the defender to bite on a pump fake, hits Wade at the top of the key for a give and go as he cuts to the basket and as the help defense pulls to cover Garland, he hits Allen for a no look pass under the basket. One of those possessions where basketball and poetry are one and the same.
 
OKC is damn solid and will be more so when Holmgren comes back. I love seeing teams outside of the big markets succeed.

Which ever team wins this one will earn it. Here's hoping they're playing each other in June.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top