Comments on: Whoa, whoa, whoa

By: Mel from Manila

Mel from Manila — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:00:43 +0000

Guys, it’s unfortunate that we rant all we want but couldn’t do anything about it. IMO, at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter. As long as we remain on top of .500 I see the Cavs organization would remain stubborn with keeping the core team (no matter how inconsistent or primadonna they may be) intact. That’s how the front office is shaped based on thier previous experience and grown philosophies.

Can I offer a theoretical explanation for the cavs erratic play? Do you think it’s just a collective strategy the team applies to play based on the level of their competition and are just “pacing” themselves especially Lebron so that they have the needed energy when playoff time comes (which honestly is all that matters)? We’ve all witnessed what this team is capable of — when it turns thier the engine on. Especially when Lebron is on…they might have picked this up and learned from Miami’s experience. Just play enough to get to the playoffs (moreso in a weak Eastern conference) then blow the opposition away.

We envy Phoenix and Dallas winning on a consistent basis but who knows if they still have the energy to sustain it in June? Just year past, Pistons were being raved as sure champions with thier impressive regular season records, only to falter miserably when it mattered

So just relax, keep the faith. That’s what makes the Cavs so adorable…their just like your kids — they drive you crazy ha ha ha…an avid Filipino fan from Manila

By: larry d.

larry d. — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:07:35 +0000

LeBron’s just getting sick of bulling through four players every possession, or alternately getting criticized for shooting jumpers. He pretty much said so the other night.

And he’s right. Bulling through four players every night isn’t going to win games consistently and he’ll wind up exhausted or hurt before the playoffs.

LeBron didn’t give the franchise a ringing endorsement last summer, letting everyone hang for a couple weeks before signing. This is a franchise-defining era and it’s really time to make a major move. It sure would be nice to see an Akron columnist or beat writer say so in print.

By: jmoe

jmoe — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:14:41 +0000

wow look at feb 1 till all star game

lakers twice

heat twice

pistons and jazz

oh oh

By: kj

kj — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:02:01 +0000

hey j moe, you have it backwards, does LARRY know LBJ is on the floor?

and don’t start raggin’ on LBJ any of ya, cuz he was the ONLY constant on the floor for both comebacks last week. the one that came up short against denver and the win against GS.

By: jmoe

jmoe — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:20:23 +0000

does lebron know that larry is on the floor?

and why does your 7 ft 3in all star center

look like his best friend died when they show him on tv?

By: raaasheed

raaasheed — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:56:18 +0000

Oooou, tough break at home; falling into 2nd in the Central via the struggling MAGIC!

SPANK YOU VERY MUCH!

By: doc

doc — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:55:18 +0000

Sasha actually has a little game; he’s athletic and quick, not just a shooter. Surprised me out west. He needs to play more. It seems that one 2 for 8 game lands him on the bench for weeks; why cant he have a little slack? Hughes simply has to stop jacking jumpers. The biggest problem is one no one is allowed to talk about. A team takes its personality from the leader, the best player. The Bulls in the 90’s were relentless and never took a game off. They didnt get that from Bill Wennington or Luc Longley. LeBron’s lackadaisacal, devil may care attitude seems to have infested the whole team. They honestly believe it’s ok to have an “off night”. Where’s the killer mentality? It’s a dangerous game thinking you can suddenly turn it on when it counts. Maybe we could package Lebron for… hold that thought,.,

By: kj

kj — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:40:17 +0000

larry,

i must admit, i am more than a little intrigued by ak-47 being on the block. i have zero idea what utah’s “needs” are and whether we have anyone who could fill that “need” but i truly think he “fits” with what ferry and brown want in a player. he really could be a difference on this team with his extreme skill set…

i also am beginning to wonder, for the first time, about hughes. it really does seem like he almost plays against LBJ rather then with him.

and i am also thinking that if dunleavy and murphy’s contracts can be dealt than maybe hughes or even snow could actually be moved. i am not holding my breath, however…

i must heap some scorn on mike brown for last night’s performance. why, when everyone was “tired,” do you play gibson and sasha for only a couple of minutes? seriously, am i insane or what here? i actually believe in these young players because i believe TALENT wins out in the end and the younger players on this team are more talented than the older guys playing in front of them. is there some kind of rule against having a 9-man rotation? jeebus…

By: jmoe

jmoe — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:35:12 +0000

Will someone pleez tell the cavs that 3 point at 35% does not = 50% for 2. Also

cavs foul shooting at 55% does not = opponents at 80%. Solve for inequality =

victory.

By: jtd

jtd — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:33:10 +0000

ok, so are we ALLOWED to get worried now?? the losses are piling up and we can’t hit a free throw to save our lives!

Brian…will you grant us permission to get worried?