Changing Perceptions

by AncientMariner on Dec 28, 2010 8:49 AM CST

How times change. Not just in our sports, but sometimes, also, in our lives.

All the time I was giving this site, and suddenly -- due to a series of circumstances I will not go into, but which began with computer problems -- I have been absent. Way too much. Embarrassingly absent, in fact, and feeling unworthy of being an "assistant coach" this last month.

But John is a good man, he is a kind and patient man, and it is an honor to be a part of a site he runs, even if he is a (gasp!) Broncos fan.

However, this column is not about such things, and is simply about the game tonight against Orlando, and how much perceptions have changed in the Cavaliers' universe.

Last year this would have been a Big Game. It would have maybe been a message game. The Magic were, after all, our nemesis from the year before, and being able to beat Orlando would validate adding Shaq to the mix.

This year it is just a game that will either be the fourteenth loss in fifteen games or a startling win.

Changing perceptions and changing expectations. Before this season started I asked you all how many games you thought the Cavs would win, and I threw out a "prediction" -- read, guess -- that Cleveland would win 35 games and miss the playoffs by four games.

And now? Now I wonder if the Cavaliers will make it to 15 wins. I wonder if they have it in them to match the worst seasons in Cavs' history -- a couple of 15-67 nightmares.

How perceptions have changed.

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Perception is reality

It really goes to show how much LeBron was the team and franchise here. That guy was single handedly worth 50 wins a year. This blog is dead now because of him. The team is too. The city is an afterthought. It truly is crazy to witness, no pun intended.

by gatorboi352 on Dec 28, 2010 10:00 AM CST reply actions

You are a master troll, truly

But seriously, GTFO.

O Hai Thar!

by Lex L. on Dec 28, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

rec'd--after agreeing with GTFO, I have no need to comment further.

"...When I get to Brownsville I'm going to sit down in the middle of the street, and that will be the end of the line...I'm going to Brownsville exactly because I've got no reason to go there. Anybody ask me why Brownsville—there's no f****** answer...Brownsville. I picture a little booth at the edge of town with a bored-looking women sitting on it...You walk down Main Street...You walk into the Saloon, which is cool and dark and order a Bourbon."

Tom Piazza from his short story "Brownsville"

by mjtig on Dec 28, 2010 1:14 PM CST up reply actions

what is your problem?

I read this blog daily. I do not feel the need to run my mouth daily, especially when it is to no good end.

So whats your problem? Why are you here?

I don’t know why I waste my time saying this, a lot of people have made these statements after you and people like you feel the need to pointlessly toss garbage here.

The team was built around him, so now we have a headless lot of role-players. Does it suck to watch, a little I admit. But personally, I am excited about the future of this team.

So why don’t you go hangout on some Orlando blog?

by throwback on Dec 28, 2010 10:26 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

Just checking

I had to go back to previous months to be sure you were a Cavs “fan”. At best, I’ll say you are a fair-weather fan. I have to agree with ‘throwback’, “Why are you here?”. Cancel your membership and move on.

by D DUB! on Dec 28, 2010 9:14 PM CST reply actions

I'm a MAgic fan

Always have been. I’m not even trolling. Just pointing out things. Look, after we started T-Macs last season at 1-19, I think I have the knowledge to speak on such a season.

The problem for the Cavs though, is when they get the #1 pick in the draft coming up, there ain’t no Dwight Howard coming down the pipeline this time.

by gatorboi352 on Dec 29, 2010 9:15 PM CST up reply actions

But there may be a Paul Pierce, Chris Paul, Steve Nash or Carlos Boozer.

No team needs the #1 overall pick to resurrect itself. There are good players in every draft. You just need a good front office to find them.

How many NBA championships has Dwight Howard won?

Tim Tebow > Kyle Orton

by McGeorge on Jan 1, 2011 1:02 AM CST up reply actions

This is pointless

How good would Orlando be without Howard? I will tell you, they would be sh*t, certainly no better than the Cavs are now.

Why not? Well, its pretty darn simple. With Howard there, its impossible to get any other quality bigs. Look at Gortat, playing well in Phoenix already. Why didn’t he get any playing time in Orlando? Howard.

If Howard is gone, Orlando has a frontcourt of Malik Allen, Bass and Hedo. How many wins do you think you get with that lineup? Not many, let me tell you. And I like Bass.

Orlando is just like Cleveland, they have built a team around their star. And if the star bails on the team, then you are going to have the same result as CLE does now.

Pray to whatever gods you believe in that you are not in our shoes soon. When is Howard’s contract up? Best pray he sticks around my foolish little friend.

by Zcle on Jan 5, 2011 2:30 AM CST up reply actions