2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[WiggyRuss]

I'm just excited to see Lebron and Deron Williams work together to get as many coaches fired as they possibly can. It could be record-breaking.

ehh...LeBron actually likes his coach for probably the first time in his career...Lue isnt going anywhere. Dwill has been humbled as well.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

the last year Kyrie played without LeBron he played basically the entire season at 21 years old with a very limited roster. gmab.

How come when it's Kyrie there's conditional built in excuses, but if Whiteside loses it's because HE sucks?

Anyway, the Kyrie/Cavs playing the last 3 years without James has no excuses to look as bad as they often do without James.
We saw Wade and or Bosh find ways all the time to win.

 

[bksballer89]

seeing a guy like Derrick Williams- a guy thats been humbled, has been on nothing but bad teams his entire career- get signed by the Cavs and all of a sudden become a guy running around the court like a madmen finishing crazy dunks.

Derrick Williams could always dunk.

Derrick Williams look better because he is playing with Lebron James. Simple as that. He also probably knew that his chances in this league was coming to an end. When you start getting 10 day contracts, the end is near.

If you can only be successful in this league when you're on the same team with the best player in the game then you're probably just not that good.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

i do. I love watching these games and seeing what Lue is doing.... its been awesome to see a guy like Kyle Korver come here and just absolutely go beserk from 3.

you rememeber when you were "ON FIRE" in NBA Jam?

Kyle Korver is 63% from 3 this month!!!! lol...those are freaking VIDEO GAME numbers..if he tried a backflip dunk from the 3 pt line a huge jet of smoke would come out his ass and we would hear the "BOOM SHAKA LAKA" come from the announcer when he slammed it.

seeing a guy like Derrick Williams- a guy thats been humbled, has been on nothing but bad teams his entire career- get signed by the Cavs and all of a sudden become a guy running around the court like a madmen finishing crazy dunks.

this is freaking fun as hell man.

And then when James sits and they lose, you'll be the first to say that nobody cared and it didn't matter.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Exactly. I don't know what point is he trying to prove. I'm sure the Warriors would love to see the Cavs throw that lineup he suggested against them.

why are you taking my post of of context? i never said use it against hte Warriors

you arent gonna probably use ANY real center against the Warriors- bogut, frye...etc.....unless they are dumb enough to play Javale Mcgee decent minutes or worse, Looney etc....

but i cant imagine you would ever see Frye or Bogut on the court against the Warriors unless Mcgee is out there- all though- i suppose you could prob play Bogut against Pachulia....Frye...just not a good matchup. Its why its nice Lue will have some many guys to mix and match from. Not every guy will be the right piece for every series. A guy like derrick williams, tweener, athlete, can switch- he will get minutes off the bench before those guys do vs. a team like golden state.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Derrick Williams could always dunk.

Derrick Williams look better because he is playing with Lebron James. Simple as that. He also probably knew that his chances in this league was coming to an end. When you start getting 10 day contracts, the end is near.

If you can only be successful in this league when you're on the same team with the best player in the game then you're probably just not that good.

Wiggy acts like this is something new.
LeBron often made Joel Anthony look good.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Derrick Williams could always dunk.

Derrick Williams look better because he is playing with Lebron James. Simple as that. He also probably knew that his chances in this lead was coming to an end. When you start getting 10 day contracts, the end is near.

If you can only be successful in this league when you're on the same team with the best player in the game then you're probably just not that good.

he said when he got his 10 day contract from the Cavs he had other offers of guaranteed money for the entire year.

i def think he made the right choice though. getting on a winning team with a leader like lebron who can use his great athleticism has been great for the guy. he is even shooting better.

sometimes guys like that just need a little confidence boost and then they really start finding some of their potential. plenty of credit goes to lebron- but this guy just looks like a totalyl different guy. he is already a fan favorite here- i hear that on the radio everyday on the way to work or court.

 

[bksballer89]

Can we please stop acting like Bogut is a lock to go to Cleveland? Yes he may end up there but it is no sure thing as it was with Deron Williams.

Report: Andrew Bogut considering Cavs, Celtics, Rockets, Spurs

 

[WiggyRuss]

Wiggy acts like this is something new.
LeBron often made Joel Anthony look good.

LOL Joel anthony...you crack me up..joel anthoyns best year he averaged 3.5 pts....

Derrick Williams just had 14 and 7, and hit 2 threes and finished some great plays at the hoop...please dont compare that bum joel anthony to a 25 year old 2nd overall pick that has highly above average NBA athleticism.

Williams had never played on a good team before in his career. I think just getting the guy confidence, letting him know his role- and having a leader like Lebron go such a long way for a guy like ethat. There is no reason he cant still be a useful rotation guy--- much more useful than a scrub ass like Joel Anthony.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Can we please stop acting like Bogut is a lock to go to Cleveland? Yes he may end up there but it is no sure thing as it was with Deron Williams.

Report: Andrew Bogut considering Cavs, Celtics, Rockets, Spurs

He can upgrade a team, but if your banking on him as a championship difference maker it's not happening.

IMO, he'd prob help the Rockets the most, but why would he choose any team but the Cavs?

 

[WiggyRuss]

Can we please stop acting like Bogut is a lock to go to Cleveland? Yes he may end up there but it is no sure thing as it was with Deron Williams.

Report: Andrew Bogut considering Cavs, Celtics, Rockets, Spurs

im just going by what i have heard.....you are definitely right - its no sure thing--- Williams wasnt either.....

Williams is already recruiting him. If i were to ballpark it- from what i have heard- ill put it at 60-40 he is a Cav....

the thing is- if he comes here he will have to accept a reduced role and less money. Williams could do that. Will Bogut? he would prob have a bigger role in Boston- and Houston can definitely pay him more.....

if he comes to Cleveland it will be because he knows thats his best chance at getting some good ole fashioned vengeance.

 

[WiggyRuss]

He can upgrade a team, but if your banking on him as a championship difference maker it's not happening.

IMO, he'd prob help the Rockets the most, but why would he choose any team but the Cavs?

money, role...same reasons joe johnson didnt choose the Cavs.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

LOL Joel anthony...you crack me up..joel anthoyns best year he averaged 3.5 pts....

Derrick Williams just had 14 and 7, and hit 2 threes and finished some great plays at the hoop...please dont compare that bum joel anthony to a 25 year old 2nd overall pick that has highly above average NBA athleticism.

Williams had never played on a good team before in his career. I think just getting the guy confidence, letting him know his role- and having a leader like Lebron go such a long way for a guy like ethat. There is no reason he cant still be a useful rotation guy--- much more useful than a scrub ass like Joel Anthony.

Like the Heat needed him to score?
Are you kidding?

He could defend, rebound, and was pretty good at setting picks.


Cavs had added players, but have done nothing to address defensive deficiencies.

Look at past champions.
When's the last time anyone won whose rated as low as the Cavs?

 

[bksballer89]

He can upgrade a team, but if your banking on him as a championship difference maker it's not happening.

IMO, he'd prob help the Rockets the most, but why would he choose any team but the Cavs?

Well he already got a ring so he doesn't need to ring chase. I can see him go to the team where he think he can get the most consistent minutes.

 

[Bolts]

It really sucks to watch your team and root for them to lose, but the Kings getting possibly 2 top 10 picks is better for the future of the team than maybe getting 1 and either making the playoffs to be swept or just missing.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Like the Heat needed him to score?
Are you kidding?

He could defend, rebound, and was pretty good at setting picks.


Cavs had added players, but have done nothing to address defensive deficiencies.

Look at past champions.
When's the last time anyone won whose rated as low as the Cavs?

lol...yah until you sacrificed a first to get him off the team after you realized giving joel anthony a multi year deal was pure lunacy.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Celtics idle tonight

Next game of their's is against the Cavs Wednesday night.

Cavs will have a 4 game lead for the #1 seed going into that game. If they win- that will be a nice cushion and should allow Lue a little more leeway to get the core guys rest.

That should be a fun game Wednesday night.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

money, role...same reasons joe johnson didnt choose the Cavs.

Joe just loves living in Miami.
Prorated league minimum is just that.
I know Rockets can offer more, but if that little amount makes any difference to Bogut, then he's a complete idiot financially.

Ring should be most important factor.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Celtics idle tonight

Next game of their's is against the Cavs Wednesday night.

Cavs will have a 4 game lead for the #1 seed going into that game. If they win- that will be a nice cushion and should allow Lue a little more leeway to get the core guys rest.

That should be a fun game Wednesday night.

You think James sits Friday to make sure he's fresh for Heat on Saturday?
I do.

 

[bksballer89]

Indiana is choking this game away. Lou Will was such a great addition for Houston