#1 problem with Cavs: LeBron at PG

Direckshun · 05-27-2007, 08:08 PM

That team needs a PG.

LeBron should only be concerned with getting his team going by getting the ball. He should be posting up (like Rasheed) or running through screens (like Hamilton) or receiving the ball one-on-one on the wings (like Dwayne Wade). He'd be scoring over 30 a game and getting a handful of assists and far more offensive rebounds.

But he can't do any of that most of the time because he has to run the entire stinking offense.

I'm not a fan of "point forwards" unless they're smaller, agile guys who don't carry the brunt of the scoring load (like Scottie Pippen, who in my opinion was the ideal point forward).

Get Cleveland a serious PG who can hold his own on the court, and LeBron's the most dangerous offensive threat in the league, hands down.

Game tied, 55 all, 5 minutes left in the third.

JBucc · 05-27-2007, 08:15 PM

What happend to Eric Snow? Is he still on the Cavs/in the league/alive?

Direckshun · 05-27-2007, 08:19 PM

I don't really know. He played a little in Game 1, and disappeared completely in Game 2. Stats show that he played one minute.

Doesn't matter anyway. Snow is a decent player but it's obvious the Cavs only trust one pair of hands to run the offense when the games get big.

It might help move their offense better but it limits LeBron. I think you get a good PG, and you're set. This team challenges the Pistons in a 7 game series and can consistently beat them.

**the Talking Can** · 05-27-2007, 08:41 PM

Lebron's problem is that his teammates suck...

Direckshun · 05-27-2007, 09:09 PM

Cleveland holds on.

I can't see them winning this series, though, and I definitely can't see the Pistons winning the Finals if they have to face the Spurs.

Webber has been powerless to do anything against the big Cleveland front. And if he thinks that's nasty, wait until he faces Tim Duncan.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 05-27-2007, 09:21 PM

Eric Snow is terrible.

The Cavs continue to be in trouble long term b/c Hughes' contract is gobbling up their cap and they are drafting in a poor position.

Direckshun · 05-27-2007, 09:31 PM

LeBron tonight:

32 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists.

Guy was a maniac tonight.

Cavs are undefeated this postseason when LeBron scores at least 21.

Direckshun · 05-27-2007, 09:35 PM

Daniel Gibson is the rookie PG the Cavs drafted this year, and he hasn't really been brought out until this series, because Billups devoured Snow all season.

Gibson didn't do a lot, but he did enough. Scored 9 points in about 30 minutes, got some penetration, and hit that huge three at the end of the game off LeBron's drive. It wasn't enough to be promising, but it's really little things like that that could even this series up.

It's obvious, though, the only player on the court who can make the Cavs win anymore this year is LeBron. When he goes 21 or more, they win. When he doesn't, they lose. That's not going to get them to the Finals this year, and it's not going to get them the title. You need other guys to step up.

sedated · 05-27-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

LeBron at PG

I thought he was a forward.

They did make the conference finals, afterall. and still have a young team

Pitt Gorilla · 05-27-2007, 10:02 PM

If Boozer hadn't been a complete douche, Cleveland would have an incredible inside/outside game. Once Booze ditched Cleveland, they were forced to quickly trade for Drew Gooden, who is just about terrible. Bron at point isn't the best, but it's not Cleveland's biggest problem.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 05-27-2007, 11:00 PM

Drew Gooden was the greatest piece of evidence you could point to when claiming that Jerry West has completely lost his touch.

#4 overall for that sack of shit is

Look at this list though

Jay Williams, Mike Dunleavy, Gooden, Tskitishvili, Dajuan Wagner,

Picks 2-6. Williams, Tskit, and Wagner aren't even in the League anymore, and Dunleavy and Gooden are mediocre role players.

The next four picks were Wilcox, Nene Hilario, Amare, and Caron Butler.

Nice work GMs

KevB · 05-27-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Drew Gooden was the greatest piece of evidence you could point to when claiming that Jerry West has completely lost his touch.

#4 overall for that sack of shit is

Look at this list though

Jay Williams, Mike Dunleavy, Gooden, Tskitishvili, Dajuan Wagner,

Picks 2-6. Williams, Tskit, and Wagner aren't even in the League anymore, and Dunleavy and Gooden are mediocre role players.

The next four picks were Wilcox, Nene Hilario, Amare, and Caron Butler.

Nice work GMs

Jerry West did make the best of it though, getting Mike Miller in return for Gooden. Not a bad return all things considered. He has not had a great run while in Memphis. A couple of competitive teams, but he was never able to find that superstar to get the team over the top.

05-27-2007, 11:33 PM

Does everybody know who Eric Snow is related to?

kcxiv · 05-27-2007, 11:35 PM

Lebron is a small forward, but he has to run the point alot becuase well, he's in the same boat as Kobe, his teammates suck.

ChiefsCountry · 05-27-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Does everybody know who Eric Snow is related to?

Percy Snow

05-27-2007, 08:08 PM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4203447	#1 problem with Cavs: LeBron at PG That team needs a PG. LeBron should only be concerned with getting his team going by getting the ball. He should be posting up (like Rasheed) or running through screens (like Hamilton) or receiving the ball one-on-one on the wings (like Dwayne Wade). He'd be scoring over 30 a game and getting a handful of assists and far more offensive rebounds. But he can't do any of that most of the time because he has to run the entire stinking offense. I'm not a fan of "point forwards" unless they're smaller, agile guys who don't carry the brunt of the scoring load (like Scottie Pippen, who in my opinion was the ideal point forward). Get Cleveland a serious PG who can hold his own on the court, and LeBron's the most dangerous offensive threat in the league, hands down. Game tied, 55 all, 5 minutes left in the third.
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05-27-2007, 08:15 PM	#2
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05-27-2007, 08:19 PM	#3
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4203447	I don't really know. He played a little in Game 1, and disappeared completely in Game 2. Stats show that he played one minute. Doesn't matter anyway. Snow is a decent player but it's obvious the Cavs only trust one pair of hands to run the offense when the games get big. It might help move their offense better but it limits LeBron. I think you get a good PG, and you're set. This team challenges the Pistons in a 7 game series and can consistently beat them.
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05-27-2007, 08:41 PM	#4
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05-27-2007, 09:09 PM	#5
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4203447	Cleveland holds on. I can't see them winning this series, though, and I definitely can't see the Pistons winning the Finals if they have to face the Spurs. Webber has been powerless to do anything against the big Cleveland front. And if he thinks that's nasty, wait until he faces Tim Duncan.
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05-27-2007, 09:21 PM	#6
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7959572	Eric Snow is terrible. The Cavs continue to be in trouble long term b/c Hughes' contract is gobbling up their cap and they are drafting in a poor position. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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05-27-2007, 09:31 PM	#7
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4203447	LeBron tonight: 32 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists. Guy was a maniac tonight. Cavs are undefeated this postseason when LeBron scores at least 21.
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05-27-2007, 09:35 PM	#8
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4203447	Daniel Gibson is the rookie PG the Cavs drafted this year, and he hasn't really been brought out until this series, because Billups devoured Snow all season. Gibson didn't do a lot, but he did enough. Scored 9 points in about 30 minutes, got some penetration, and hit that huge three at the end of the game off LeBron's drive. It wasn't enough to be promising, but it's really little things like that that could even this series up. It's obvious, though, the only player on the court who can make the Cavs win anymore this year is LeBron. When he goes 21 or more, they win. When he doesn't, they lose. That's not going to get them to the Finals this year, and it's not going to get them the title. You need other guys to step up.
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05-27-2007, 10:02 PM	#10
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $2740194	If Boozer hadn't been a complete douche, Cleveland would have an incredible inside/outside game. Once Booze ditched Cleveland, they were forced to quickly trade for Drew Gooden, who is just about terrible. Bron at point isn't the best, but it's not Cleveland's biggest problem. __________________ Your son is a bench warmer because of your weak genetics not because of the coach Norlin Mommsen is disgusting.
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05-27-2007, 11:00 PM	#11
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7959572	Drew Gooden was the greatest piece of evidence you could point to when claiming that Jerry West has completely lost his touch. #4 overall for that sack of shit is Look at this list though Jay Williams, Mike Dunleavy, Gooden, Tskitishvili, Dajuan Wagner, Picks 2-6. Williams, Tskit, and Wagner aren't even in the League anymore, and Dunleavy and Gooden are mediocre role players. The next four picks were Wilcox, Nene Hilario, Amare, and Caron Butler. Nice work GMs __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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05-27-2007, 11:33 PM	#13
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05-27-2007, 11:35 PM	#14
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	Lebron is a small forward, but he has to run the point alot becuase well, he's in the same boat as Kobe, his teammates suck.
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