tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352083203642409187.post7751188275285045211..comments2023-04-02T09:14:37.363-04:00Comments on Cry Me A Cuyahoga River: Takin' Care of Businesscrymeacuyahogariverblog.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02045554025019628970noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352083203642409187.post-21051563169682311672009-01-10T12:29:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:29:00.000-05:00Hickson is very talented. Great fit for the team....Hickson is very talented. Great fit for the team. One problem that I notice is that he gets a little lost on defense sometimes and is out of position allowing for easy buckets. When he figures it out there is no stopping his defense with his incredible power and blocking ability.<BR/><BR/>That said, I think one of the trade rumors out there was Wally and Hickson for Salmons and Brad Miller. Maybe some other pieces or picks were involved, but I think those were the major pieces. Depending on the length of contracts, I think we have to take that if it's truly available.<BR/><BR/>Andy's flops and his angry looks to the officials after every play is getting worse. Officials may start just assuming its a flop. He should still do it, just not as often.<BR/><BR/>I'm pretty sure if the Cavs and Lakers both play to the best of their abilities, the Lakers win that game. The Cavs are just really good at keeping teams from playing to the best of their abilities.crymeacuyahogariverblog.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045554025019628970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352083203642409187.post-48110163476110291292009-01-10T09:26:00.000-05:002009-01-10T09:26:00.000-05:00These are my own thoughts about the game: 1) It wa...These are my own thoughts about the game: <BR/><BR/>1) It was incredibly impressive at how dominated the Cavs were without Z, their third scoring threat. <BR/><BR/>2) In that regard, Ben Wallace looked energized by the game. Making a teardrop basket for the first points of the game - you had to know that was a good sign. <BR/><BR/>3) After the Cavs made a series of baskets to start the game, I just had a feeling Lebron would be the first to miss. <BR/><BR/>4) I think there is no way we can let Andy walk after the season. He has taken the criticisms that he's not an offensive threat, and much to my surprise, he's turning that into a falsehood. Andy is the future big man of this team. <BR/><BR/>5) To echo Biff's sentiments and something Bill Simmons brought up a year ago, Andy is going to get decked one of these days. We all know Andy is a flopper. But, he also is an obvious irritant to the other team. He seems to draw at least one big offensive foul a day, and he just gets under other players skin. Everyone thought he could the Cavs' Rodman - and he is, in terms of driving opposing players mad. Plus, I really think Andy enjoys playing with Lebron and his value is maximized in our system. <BR/><BR/>5)Hickson looks like our best draft pick since Lebron. Better potential than Boobie even. I trust him when he's in the game. And while the drop off from Ben Wallace to J.J. is noticeable - it's not devastatingly large. <BR/><BR/>6) Wally is completely expendable. I like having an Ohio guy back on the team. But what Wally is bringing to the team right now, it's very replaceable. I respect how Wally is playing the game at this moment - you can see him putting his heart and soul into every play, but the Cavs need to be doing everything possible to put together the best team to take home the ring. A John Salmons or Gerald Wallace might make more sense - AS LONG AS THE TEAM IS BEHIND THE MOVE. If Wally is boys with everyone, and the will be backlash from trading him - don't do it. <BR/><BR/>7) If Lebron truly cares about winning championships - I don't know how he can think about leaving this team, unless he wants the challenge of bring up another team from the ground to a championship level. No one, not the Celtics, Lakers or Magic, will be able to beat the Cavs when everything is firing correctly. <BR/><BR/>8) Lebron has gone from being a weak defender, to being talked about as the possible defender of the year in the NBA. Watching Lebron is like having your birthday every single day. It's amazing. <BR/><BR/>9) I've been a big fan of the last few throwback jerseys this team has rolled out lately. I suppose this is just another example of this team hitting on all cylinders. <BR/><BR/>10) At this point, if the Cavs don't end up with the number one seed, I'll be sorely disappointed.Mr. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17794448219032497892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352083203642409187.post-31651174353398103462009-01-10T00:54:00.000-05:002009-01-10T00:54:00.000-05:00AgreedOrlando is talented, but not there yet...Whe...Agreed<BR/><BR/>Orlando is talented, but not there yet...<BR/><BR/>When Howard learns to play he will be a joke. But until then.....<BR/><BR/>....Cavs need to capitalize.<BR/><BR/>Cavs are legit.Art Brosefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132176376280983396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352083203642409187.post-72777961051948537962009-01-10T00:22:00.000-05:002009-01-10T00:22:00.000-05:00Agree that it is the Cavs to lose. I just think e...Agree that it is the Cavs to lose. I just think everyone is focusing exclusively on Boston as our biggest threat when they should be looking at Orlando. <BR/><BR/>Dwight Howard dominates the paint. He makes it very difficult to score inside. <BR/><BR/>Boston is old and playing like it. Orlando is young and talented and playing like want respect. The title is ours to lose, but we can't overlook Orlando.crymeacuyahogariverblog.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045554025019628970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352083203642409187.post-5449523133555925892009-01-10T00:17:00.000-05:002009-01-10T00:17:00.000-05:00EASILY get the one seed? Its the cavs to lose and...EASILY get the one seed? <BR/><BR/>Its the cavs to lose and i love their chances. <BR/><BR/>Orlando doesnt worry me. They are a couple years away........Art Brosefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132176376280983396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352083203642409187.post-19852067009421779962009-01-09T23:56:00.000-05:002009-01-09T23:56:00.000-05:00Time to start worrying about Orlando. Dismantled a...Time to start worrying about Orlando. Dismantled a very good Atlanta team. They could easily wind up with the 1 seed if we falter.crymeacuyahogariverblog.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045554025019628970noreply@blogger.com