Unless they play better, Cavaliers chances will go up in smoke
February 20th 2010 23:33
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Jamison in exchange for Z. It is going to be unknown about him returning. All ready, the impact seems to be felt and there has to be yet another adjustment period. There is this thought that it was done because of LeBron and that can be believed. However, might as well say it, I don't think they're going to win the title. In fact, I don't see a Cleveland team ever winning a championship. As soon as they fix one problem, another arises. Since this is about the Cavs, this is probably going to be a wild guess and nothing more. I'm not claiming to know they won't win but more of a feeling that something is going to happen.
The defense has been playing horribly. There is just no getting around it. For them to even have a better chance, it has to get back in sync and get it together. They are not a run and gun team. That style will never win an NBA Title. They've had some games where they can shoot no problem but the defense has been horrible. You can talk about improving it but until it happens, nothing is going to be done about it.
The free throw shooting is just down right pitiful. When it comes down to crunch time, missing too many will cost them dearly. I knew going in with Shaq he wasn't a great free throw shooter but others are not doing their part. LeBron lately just seems to be struggling at that area and as a whole the team is. They will not win if it is tight and can't hit a free throw.
Bad quarters are a problem. While a coach can draw up a plan, it's up to the players to do their part and execute it. So far, that seems to be a case where it's one quarter in a game where they play horrendous. They've had come backs from that but need to avoid those like hte plague.
This could sound crazy and maybe too early to tell but the trade might have done more harm than good. It isn't that Jamison is a bad player but giving up Z when they were beating teams like Orlando and LA when they had him and Shaq really now neutralizes that option. Yes, Andy can play Center but it just isn't the same. If Z comes back, then all could be well and could split the time between the two.
It's Cleveland after all. Do they ever win anything anymore? Regarding major sports, they haven't won since 1964. There's been The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot, Jose Mesa, you name it. I wouldn't bet on the Cavaliers winning. It's not a sure thing at all. Yes, they have LeBron but only can go so far.
Mike Brown probably will be fired and will have the best win percentage in Cavaliers history in both regular season and post-season. If that happens, expect them to go the way of the Indians after Hargrove was dismissed after the 1999 season. They haven't recovered since.
The defense has been playing horribly. There is just no getting around it. For them to even have a better chance, it has to get back in sync and get it together. They are not a run and gun team. That style will never win an NBA Title. They've had some games where they can shoot no problem but the defense has been horrible. You can talk about improving it but until it happens, nothing is going to be done about it.
The free throw shooting is just down right pitiful. When it comes down to crunch time, missing too many will cost them dearly. I knew going in with Shaq he wasn't a great free throw shooter but others are not doing their part. LeBron lately just seems to be struggling at that area and as a whole the team is. They will not win if it is tight and can't hit a free throw.
Bad quarters are a problem. While a coach can draw up a plan, it's up to the players to do their part and execute it. So far, that seems to be a case where it's one quarter in a game where they play horrendous. They've had come backs from that but need to avoid those like hte plague.
This could sound crazy and maybe too early to tell but the trade might have done more harm than good. It isn't that Jamison is a bad player but giving up Z when they were beating teams like Orlando and LA when they had him and Shaq really now neutralizes that option. Yes, Andy can play Center but it just isn't the same. If Z comes back, then all could be well and could split the time between the two.
It's Cleveland after all. Do they ever win anything anymore? Regarding major sports, they haven't won since 1964. There's been The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot, Jose Mesa, you name it. I wouldn't bet on the Cavaliers winning. It's not a sure thing at all. Yes, they have LeBron but only can go so far.
Mike Brown probably will be fired and will have the best win percentage in Cavaliers history in both regular season and post-season. If that happens, expect them to go the way of the Indians after Hargrove was dismissed after the 1999 season. They haven't recovered since.
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