Glass Half-Empty or Glass Half-Full?
by AncientMariner on Jun 25, 2010 5:19 PM CDT
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So the NBA draft has come and gone, with no activity at all from the Cavaliers. There were 11 trades involving various teams and combinations, the most relevant of which was Kurt Hinrich going from the Bulls to the Wizards, which opens up millions of more dollars in salary cap space for Chicago, and which, of course, has rumor-mongers hither and yon alleging that this now makes the Bulls the front-runners to get LeBron James in the near future.
But let's look at the Cavaliers specifically in lieu of their inactivity with the draft.
Is it such a bad thing for the Cavs to stand pat with what they had at the end of the season? Of course it can be assumed that there will be some roster changes between now and the 2010-11 season. Shaq is not getting any younger; neither is Z, and although they both are still part of the team, that could change. But would Cleveland be so bad off if they kept the core of the team that won 61 games last year? And remember that of the 21 regular-season losses, the last four were basically give-aways, when LeBron was "resting" with his sore elbow. A team that won close to 80% of the games "where they really tried to win" and with a healthy LeBron would be a force to be reckoned with, even with no significant additions.
Conversely, there is a chance that the lack of any draft-night activity from the Cavs might be the straw that broke the LeBron's back, so to speak. But really, would adding a draft pick, who would have to be developed, make that much difference in the immediate context of where LeBron will decide to go?
And to be blunt, the Cavs have bent over backwards in the past few years to try to build a supporting cast around James. If he should bolt and say "They didn't do anything to try to improve the team this off-season and that helped me make my mind up"...I would call "shallow" on that.
Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Your thoughts are more than welcome.
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I would era on the side of glass half full.
The Cavs office is in the position to s&t for Bosh. It players and money were moved last night, we would be in bad position to pursue a max guy.
by OhioVilleAlum on Jun 25, 2010 6:01 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Unfortunately, I see LeBron signing with the Bulls. Rose, LeBron, Bosh, and Noah would be the Eastern Conference favorites for the next five years. The question is: Do the Cavs do a sign and trade with the Bulls for say Luol Deng and Brad Miller and draft picks? or do we just let him go and start over?
LeBron, Bosh, and Rose are scary for sure. But Noah… meh. Also that team would have no bench or depth whatsoever.
And NO, no way in hell should be sign and trade with anyone, at all. If he’s going to leave, then he’s going to leave. I’d much rather get nothing in return than give away his Bird rights for some measly draft picks.
Noah is a hustle king. You think they need him to get offensive touches? Who’s better, Varejao or Noah? How can you say “Meh” to a player that had a 20 20 game in the playoffs? They’re going to take a huge dump on the Eastern Conference and your Cavs are going to be picking first in next year’s draft.
I still don’t understand why LBJ would want to go play in Chicago where, even if he wins a championship, he will always be in Michael Jordan’s shadow. When people talk about the greatest Bulls, the first player out of anyone’s mouth will be Michael Jordan, no matter how long LBJ would stay there and how many championships he might win.
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by woodsmeister on Jun 27, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Let Lebron go this is just pure ignorance on all of us to think if he stays he is doing it for the right reason. I want people who want to be here, and for him its all about what he wants. “F” Lebron let him be a child i have already came to a conclusion this is his time to get recruited.
It's all good!
While I am getting increasingly worried that he’s leaving for the Bulls I always look on the positive. And the positive is the Knicks have spent years ruining their roster to get Joe Johnson and Carlos Boozer? That makes me laugh. Wade is staying, he’ll probably be joined by Amare, Bulls get Lebron and Bosh…Knicks give max contracts to guys not worth max contracts and cement another 5+ years of mediocrity. That alone can help me get through the disappointment if Lebron leaves.
I dont care anymore. I am going to lambasted for posting this but idgaf. First off I am a cavs fan and have been my entire 28 yrs of existence. Lebron can stay or go either way I dont care. If he goes here is what will likely happen. Z will retire. Shaq will not be resigned. We will trade Jamison for draft picks to a contender. Most likely even though I do like them West will be traded due to off court issues. And Mo will be traded because he is not a point guard you want to have a rebuilding team based around. Our nucleus will be Gibson, Green, Williams J, Varejao, and Hickson going into next season. Gilbert will have tons of money but fairweather fans will not be lining his pockets with season ticket purchases. In all honesty moving forward without Lebron will be a years of futility process until we get a couple extremely talented core guys who we can build a team around or who gel with what would be left in the aftermath. Of course if Lebron stays the question becomes what are the right roster moves and can we pull them off? Idk At this point everything hinges on his decision. God thats so annoying. I mean really did Jordan or Kobe ever generate this much hype surrounding there potential free agency. lebron if you learn anything this post season please let it be how to lead a team when the chips are down and not lose heart. Go Cavs
One off season Kobe was threatening to go to the Clippers and one season MJ nearly went to the Knicks.
by CavsLebronFan on Jun 26, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t think that the Cavs would just unload their team. If LeBron doesn’t come back, the richest owner in the Central division, Dan Gilbert, is not just going to sit back and watch a losing team. If he doesn’t resign I wouldn’t be suprised to see him go after another marque name such as Joe Johnson, Dirk, Boozer, Amare. He could even try to steal away Chris Paul from the Hornets.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Jun 27, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
You guys deserve better, the way he’s been holding every team hostage is nuts. While LeBron is a big reason for all the hype, I blame every single team pandering to the guy, from parades to celebration we are just feeding the guy’s ego and he’s milking everyone’s for all their worth.
In the end every single fanbase rooting for their team to get LeBron are going to be hurt, except for that one team Mister King James decided to choose.
Yeah I can agree…all the teams that are foaming at the mouth for King James is one thing….but to throw Parades, and give ceremonial days to Lebron…all these things add to the already too much “HYPE TRAIN” that Lebron missed out on when not entering college. I don’t blame Lebron. He dosent have to say he wants to stay or go anyplace in particular. What he has to say (and already has numerous times) is that he wants to play for a (or multiple) championships! As long as he goes where he feels like he can win…you cant be mad at that.
Haven't been following the Cavs/LeBron situation like I should......
are the Cavs like out of the sweepstakes to get Lebron? Does he not want to be here anymore?
are the Cavs like out of the sweepstakes to get Lebron?
Not even close. We are still one of the top likely teams. Right now it appears Cleveland and Chicago are the current front-runners. Of course all of this is really impossible to tell right now. We won’t know anything definitive until July 1st, and possibly not for days into the free agency.
don’t forget Miami. If nothing changes on the sign-and-trade front thats my mildly depressing bet on where he ends up.
There is so much
crap out there we have no idea what is going to happen so lets not stress about the unknown. If Lebron stays we will win a Championship at some point if he leaves then Cleveland should sink into Lake Erie because sports will be a complete joke. Have you seen the Indians record lately they are in a battle with the worst organization in the history of baseball for the worst record. The Browns are right on track to go no where again.
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You’re slowly turning into more into a troll every comment.
(Unless of course you were always a troll, I’m not entirely sure.)
I guess you don't like facts.
No problem. No worries. Bottom line all the speculation is just that. No need to make plans on the future of the Cavs until Lebron moves. World Wide Wes is doing his job which is to make everyone worry about were James is going as to create more buzz and hype around Lebron which at this point seems almost impossible to do. Just take a chill pill and lets watch this play out it should be interesting to say the least. I wouldn’t blame James if he left or stayed, good reason for either.
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by E5 on Jun 29, 2010 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't want to bring back the package Cleaveland has
Without Lebron. The Cavs are a solid team…..with Lebron. Without him, im not so sure.
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