Series Thread: 1) Cavs(57-25) vs 8) Pistons (44-38)

[Heatles84]

turnup...


Do what Heat fans did for 4 years? You must mean cheer on LeBron's Decision to go to Miami. Root for him for 4 years. And the moment he left pretend ya hated him the entire time. Oh yeah and...Michael Beasley > LeBron!

Thing is, turnup never really liked Lebron. That's actually correct. There's a difference between liking someone and cheering for them because they're on their team. It's the same situation as trojan with Kobe.

 

[Wamu]

Umm, you put "and oh yeah , Beasley > Lebron", as you've claimed I've said before.
That's not implying I said it?
Ok

I have already said I never claimed you said that. Not sure why you insist on saying otherwise. I was the one that originally said that. Although that's a fact you keep ignoring.

 

[Wamu]

Thing is, turnup never really liked Lebron. That's actually correct. There's a difference between liking someone and cheering for them because they're on their team. It's the same situation as trojan with Kobe.

I'm just trying to get turnup to understand I was the 1 that originally said Beasley > LeBron. Maybe sooner or later he'll figure that out?

 

[OutlawImmortal]

This Cavs team would struggle to make the playoffs without LeBron. How can they hope to beat the better teams in the league?

 

[Heatles84]

What makes you think that?

Lebron's defining moment was in game 7 of the '13 Finals against the Spurs. He took over that game and closed it out. He finally got the Spurs monkey off his back. He also debunked the notion that he wasn't a "clutch" player all in one series.

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm the one that is 100% completely and totally sackless and refuses to believe in my Cavs even being able to FACE the field, lol.....what I am saying is I think there is a better chance the Heat win it all then the Cavs have of getting to and beating the Heat--- and I'm right for a change- so i guess you cant blame me for being a B****

Adjusted for accuracy.

 

[trojanfan12]

LeBron's best and legacy defining moment is still ahead of him. The moment we remember him for and is greatest achievements are yet ahead. You will see history if you watch this guy long enough- and his greatest moment is yet to come!!!!

 

[trojanfan12]

You're just so upset he went back to the Cavs you've lost your sense of humor.

 

[trojanfan12]

I'll bet I have more funny ratings then you do

I got more funny ratings than both of you.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Adjusted for accuracy.

howd those role players do? LOL

 

[trojanfan12]

howd those role players do? LOL

If you're talking about the Cavs role players. They did what they get paid to do and showed up at home. Doesn't change how they played in Game 1. My guess is that Lue got up in their grills over it between games. He's been a role player on a title contending team and knows what's expected.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

howd those role players do? LOL

No one in their right mind would take the Cavs supporting staff over a team like the Warriors and Spurs. "I really want JR Smith on my team" - said no coach ever.

 

[WiggyRuss]

No one in their right mind would take the Cavs supporting staff over a team like the Warriors and Spurs. "I really want JR Smith on my team" - said no coach ever.

I think Ty Lue and any number of coaches would say that. He just broke the franchise record for 3 pointers made in a season and shot 40% from 3. Thats INCREDIBLY valuable in todays game.

you just need the right support system in place- you couldnt send him to a wasteland like the Sixers or Knicks or Lakers or Kings and expect it to work that is for sure.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

I think Ty Lue and any number of coaches would say that. He just broke the franchise record for 3 pointers made in a season and shot 40% from 3. Thats INCREDIBLY valuable in todays game.

you just need the right support system in place- you couldnt send him to a wasteland like the Sixers or Knicks or Lakers or Kings and expect it to work that is for sure.

 

[WiggyRuss]

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Jr Smith was 7th in 3 pointers made in the NBA this season, and

ya know how many guys in the NBA made 200+ threes and shot 40% or higher from 3?

4 guys...

JJ Redick
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
JR Smith

not bad company.

he sucks though...terrible...team cancer....

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I think Ty Lue and any number of coaches would say that. He just broke the franchise record for 3 pointers made in a season and shot 40% from 3. Thats INCREDIBLY valuable in todays game.

you just need the right support system in place- you couldnt send him to a wasteland like the Sixers or Knicks or Lakers or Kings and expect it to work that is for sure.

Maybe they would, but they wouldn't about Tristan.
Any value gained, was lost.
They are stuck with Tristan.
Doesn't JR have a player option?

 

[WiggyRuss]

Maybe they would, but they wouldn't about Tristan.
Any value gained, was lost.
They are stuck with Tristan.
Doesn't JR have a player option?

like 6 million player option.

I think the Cavs were exploring dealing for Ben McLemore near the deadline because they were hedging against Smith leaving. They arent going to pay him big money or commit to anything more than 2 years with him. I bet they offer him something similar this offseason as he signed last offseason- 2 year deal - 2nd year player option- paying him like 7-8 million.

IF he wants a 3 year 30 million dollar deal he will have to go elsewhere is what it SEEMS like- all though i gotta say he was very valuable this year. Now that is fairly clear that Mozgov wont be back they will try and expand the budget for Smith. Who knows- im sure how the rest of the season plays out will play a part.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

like 6 million player option.

I think the Cavs were exploring dealing for Ben McLemore near the deadline because they were hedging against Smith leaving. They arent going to pay him big money or commit to anything more than 2 years with him. I bet they offer him something similar this offseason as he signed last offseason- 2 year deal - 2nd year player option- paying him like 7-8 million.

IF he wants a 3 year 30 million dollar deal he will have to go elsewhere is what it SEEMS like- all though i gotta say he was very valuable this year. Now that is fairly clear that Mozgov wont be back they will try and expand the budget for Smith. Who knows- im sure how the rest of the season plays out will play a part.

It won't be near that simple if they lose.
The term James and Big 3, doesn't reference his desire to lose with the same core 3 years in a row.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Jr Smith was 7th in 3 pointers made in the NBA this season, and

ya know how many guys in the NBA made 200+ threes and shot 40% or higher from 3?

4 guys...

JJ Redick
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
JR Smith

not bad company.

he sucks though...terrible...team cancer....

Yes because 3-pointers are all that matters, even though he's completely worthless when they're not falling for him, which is bound to happen at least on occasion.

Well, you haven't argued that the Cavs have the best bench so I guess you're not completely delusional.

 

[gordontrue]

JR Smith has been much more than a 3 point shooter this season. I haven't seen a single player on the Cavs hustle more than him. He's been a very good defender and he does a good job of moving the ball. Earlier in his career he could turn into a black hole on offense and that hasn't happened this season at all.