Cavs and Blatt

[podsox]

Divide exists between Cleveland Cavaliers players, coach David Blatt -- sources - ESPN

god professional athletes pusses. a coach shouldn't need to inspire your lazy asses

 

[anotheridiot]

Lebron swallowed shit in miami with a video coach turned head coach doing Rileys deeds. Blatt seems even worse, its even hard to understand his accent.

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

 

[Inimical]

Team captin and coach should share the blame. The wheels are starting to turn for the excuseville train straight out of Cleveland.

 

[Heatles84]

Team captin and coach should share the blame. The wheels are starting to turn for the excuseville train straight out of Cleveland.

I wonder where Lebron will go next.

 

[OregonDucks]

LeBron is somewhat of a dud without Dwayne Wade.

 

[Hambombs]

Love is not as good as I thought

 

[trojanfan12]

I wonder where Lebron will go next.

Back to Miami? The Lakers?

Either one would be awesome because we'd get a Wiggy meltdown.

 

[Hambombs]

I really don't think it's all blatt. Love is hurting them

 

[Mecca]

Blatt will be gone.

Tyronne Lue will be the guy.

But, they should hire George Karl...imo

 

[trojanfan12]

Love is not as good as I thought

Yes he is. He's just struggling to find his spot in the offense. Right now, he seems like he's the #3 option when he should actually be the #2 and Kyrie should be the #3. He needs shots to get his offensive rhythm and he's not getting them as the #3, at least not as many as he needs.

The problem seems to be that none of the players respect the coach. The question for the Cavs is: Do they ride out the rest of the season with Blatt and hope the team gets it figured out? Or do they cut their losses and bring in a coach like George Karl who would have some credibility with the players?

 

[OregonDucks]

Love needs to go back to eating mcdonalds he's too skinny now.

 

[Hambombs]

Even zach Lowe "one of the best writers IMO " is iffy on love

https://mobile.twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/549615890250346497

 

[Mecca]

Even zach Lowe "one of the best writers IMO " is iffy on love

https://mobile.twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/549615890250346497

He's Chris Bosh.

Wrong Team.

 

[Flauge]

It's the same thing Bosh went through. Going from being the man to option 3 will kill stats and make you look lost at times trying to find your spot. It honestly took bosh mid way through year 2 to get comfortable...same with Wade. LeBron leaves, Bosh's ppg go up over 5 points a game and his boards increase as well. Same will happen for Love. Love needs to concentrate on his efficiency and learning to play off the ball and set himself up for the best possible shot knowing LeBron's game and where to be on the court for passes. It is hard for an all-star level player to adjust their game that much so quickly. He will figure it out (if he doesnt bolt for LA).

 

[Hambombs]

Love isn't bosh. Bosh plays 2 sides of the ball

 

[Inimical]

This is gonna be a bit long winded.

I dont want to shit on Blatt completely. I dont think this team believes in him, and thats partially his fault. He has the resume, albeit from another type of basketball entirely, but hey the Euro game should work for such a team right? He hasnt, and still doesnt seem to

Anyway, I'm going to put a lot of the blame Lebron. Its time for Lebron to put up or shut up. And i expected the best year of Lebrons Career. But you know what? If i think about Lebron being Lebron. Waffling around, dilly dallying, waiting for others to "step up". In glaring contrast to Kobe. Now, while this aint a Kobe issue, its relate-able in regards to Lebron, absolutely, positively, undoubtedly, having the talent to completely take over games. Yet he does not. Its glaring most especially to remember the kind of games he had with the Cavs which he has not even come close to in the years since.

I maintain Lebron is a dumb guy. But i dont think hes dumb enough to not set himself up to be the savior. Yet the report after report of him undermining his coach makes me think his emotion is getting the best of him and is staring at that door.

Now lets be clear. David Blatt is the coach. Its up to the players to respect him regardless. Hes only 30 something games in. Most especially this early. But. If we pay attention to the reports of Lebron undermining his coach? Well how could anyone get behind him when the best player treats him like he aint in charge? Meanwhile that player is playing within the offense, which is commendable, yet not stepping up when he can. Rather, fans, have openly trashed their once beloved star in Kyrie and put a lot of blame on him and their newest addition Kevin love. What loyalty to their kid and welcome to a new guy eh?

Cleveland is a fucking mess, and im happy to see it happen. Anyway Lakers have cap space people.

 

[OregonDucks]

Why the Hell would Cleveland hire a no name first year guy as their head coach when they just got an all star roster?????

 

[Wamu]

Why the Hell would Cleveland hire a no name first year guy as their head coach when they just got an all star roster?????

My guess is they thought they had no chance in landing LeBron. If the Cavs dump Blatt who do they go after, maybe Mark Jackson or bring back George Karl?

 

[Inimical]

Why the Hell would Cleveland hire a no name first year guy as their head coach when they just got an all star roster?????

Eric Spolestra.

But it really dont matter, hes your coach. Resumes in this day and age are now more touted then before, you can thank Phil Jackson for that. But in reality having a good coach is a genuine privilege in any sport if we are honest. Its way to early to shit on this guy. And not for nothing, hes got much more experience and a way better resume then Eric ever had.