Cleveland Sports Assessment - Cleveland Sports Assessment

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 Cleveland Cavaliers are 38-11 and have run a gauntlet of facing opponents with many back-to-back games early in the season. They have survived it all despite losing for a period of time Jamario Moon, and recently lost both Mo Williams and Delonte West. For the Cavs to keep winning despite some of the losses is a sign that perhaps maybe they are more dangerous than anyone could have imagined or predicted.

Rumors have been around surrounding of the thought of trading Z to another team. Well, on one hand, you can see the thought because of last season when really nobody wanted Wally and wasn't exactly jumping at the thought of taking him. On the other hand, they are doing well at this point in time and don't seem to be slowing down and can be a case of being able to defeat who they couldn't last year being the Magic and Lakers.

If Z is indeed traded, there has to be hope that he will be bought out and would return back to Cleveland to finish his career. Given what he has gone through, it would be nice to let him have a ring before he retires. I do believe he will retire at the end of the year.

At this point, I must admit I don't know what to think on this one. All I know is that if the right deal comes into place, then pull the trigger and go for it. Don't go for a deal that you are not certain of at all. Let's not forget the Cavs probably do have plenty of those foreign players that are overseas developing skills and could be brought over assuming they have a Center or two. Andy is more effective as a forward, though he can play center but mostly he seems to fit as a forward.

Where does LeBron stand on this? If he thinks a trade is necessary, he'll probably push for it. If he thinks it will be necessary. Right now, I'm thinking only if it is the right deal and it makes the most logical sense. The team is doing well now but will need to continue that string of momentum in the post-season and become even more dangerous. I'm undecided but won't be opposed as long as the deal makes sense.

There is just one game left and it looks like the Cleveland Browns are going to finish strong.

After going 1-11, the Browns have gone 3-0 since that game with Pittsburgh. The question is going to be about whether or not this will save Eric Mangini's job. It remains to be seen. If they can beat Jacksonville, it would be a case of deciding to fire him or not.

With President Holmgren, it is going to be his call to do what is necessary for the Browns to be successful. He will go on to hire a GM and if need be a new head coach. There are two sides of the arguement about whether Mangini should stay or go. On one hand, you really don't want to get another coaching change and the candidates list may not be that attractive of an option. The other hand would be whether they can agree upon what it would take to build a winner.

It is good because now we are seeing what Jerome Harrison may be capable of doing. He has done a tremendous job being the lead running back and should be re-signed by the Browns to be the man. Add in the potential with Jennings and maybe Davis if he can stay healthy could become a three-man power running game.

The confidence factor does come into play. It doesn't matter who you play when it comes to that. When you get victories, it helps boost your confidence and belief you can make a difference with the organization. Without it, you really go into game with a defeated attitude and it is unacceptable.

They do not need to have the #1 pick. It is pathetic. Who would really want that? Besides paying for someone who could turn out to be a bust, it's like saying you like to beat up every minute. That doesn't sound fun and is like torture. Then again, some people like pain. It's good because maybe then they can look at what they need to get instead of having to get everything and that includes the kitchen sink.