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By: Jeremy Sexton
So now the lockout is over. It is almost time for NBA basketball to start again. But more importantly, It is about time to start talking about what moves the Cavs need to make, what positions need filled, and where the team is headed. So without further ado, let’s begin shall we?
As we all know, our beloved Cavaliers, a year off of a major betrayal, is still in the process of rebuilding as a franchise. Last year there was some growing pains as our beloved Cavaliers went through a horrific year, going for an abysmal 19-63 record, practically swapping their win and losses from the year before. The Cavaliers did look strong toward the end of the season so I am very optimistic, as always. Let’s get into the rundown of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
So now the lockout is over. It is almost time for NBA basketball to start again. But more importantly, It is about time to start talking about what moves the Cavs need to make, what positions need filled, and where the team is headed. So without further ado, let’s begin shall we?
As we all know, our beloved Cavaliers, a year off of a major betrayal, is still in the process of rebuilding as a franchise. Last year there was some growing pains as our beloved Cavaliers went through a horrific year, going for an abysmal 19-63 record, practically swapping their win and losses from the year before. The Cavaliers did look strong toward the end of the season so I am very optimistic, as always. Let’s get into the rundown of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Key Additions (So Far…): Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson, Omri Casspi.
Key Losses (Again, so far…): J.J. Hickson
Most of us know that the Cleveland Cavaliers did receive the numbers 1 and 4 overall pick in the NBA draft this past season, and they made the most of the thin draft, drafting Duke’s Kyrie Irving, and Texas’s Tristan Thompson respectively. The Cavaliers made an interesting but questionable trade right before the lockout by trading Hickson for Sacramento’s Casspi. Cavalier faithful thought that Hickson was going to be a cornerstone of the Cleveland Cavaliers rebuilding project. He seemed lost this past season, struggling to pick up Coach Byron Scott’s System, and that probably led to his undoing. The acquiring of a future guaranteed first round draft pick could also have played a part. It seems to me like a downgrade, but I don’t like to question the Cavs front office and I trust their decisions. Like I said though, free agency has yet to begin, and there is a possibility that the Cavs may not resign sg/sf Anthony Parker and could let go of pg Baron Davis. But we will have to wait and see.
Key needs: A Small/Shooting Forward. After the loss of LeBron, we found out how thin the Cavs were at this position. And it wasn’t too surprising sadly. With an all-star sf playing most of the game, the Cavs didn’t need too many SFs. This is one of two Positions that need to be looked at.A Center: The Cleveland Cavaliers, like most teams, need a true center. On Cavs.com, Anderson Varejao is the only listed Center, and at 6’11” (7’2” if you count his hair) he is really a Power Forward.
Key Losses (Again, so far…): J.J. Hickson
Most of us know that the Cleveland Cavaliers did receive the numbers 1 and 4 overall pick in the NBA draft this past season, and they made the most of the thin draft, drafting Duke’s Kyrie Irving, and Texas’s Tristan Thompson respectively. The Cavaliers made an interesting but questionable trade right before the lockout by trading Hickson for Sacramento’s Casspi. Cavalier faithful thought that Hickson was going to be a cornerstone of the Cleveland Cavaliers rebuilding project. He seemed lost this past season, struggling to pick up Coach Byron Scott’s System, and that probably led to his undoing. The acquiring of a future guaranteed first round draft pick could also have played a part. It seems to me like a downgrade, but I don’t like to question the Cavs front office and I trust their decisions. Like I said though, free agency has yet to begin, and there is a possibility that the Cavs may not resign sg/sf Anthony Parker and could let go of pg Baron Davis. But we will have to wait and see.
Key needs: A Small/Shooting Forward. After the loss of LeBron, we found out how thin the Cavs were at this position. And it wasn’t too surprising sadly. With an all-star sf playing most of the game, the Cavs didn’t need too many SFs. This is one of two Positions that need to be looked at.A Center: The Cleveland Cavaliers, like most teams, need a true center. On Cavs.com, Anderson Varejao is the only listed Center, and at 6’11” (7’2” if you count his hair) he is really a Power Forward.
Other Notes: I’m going to go out on a limb now, and say Irving isn’t a savior for a team that was abandoned by their “King”, but he is a building block in the rebuilding of our beloved Cavs. Also, I don’t see the Cavs making a big splash in Free agency, but I would love for the Cavs to pick up Greg Oden…
Well, that’s my thoughts for this edition of Cavs news. I am trying to find a better name for my Cavs articles, if you have any ideas, do not refrain to tell me them.
Until next time… Keep the Party Rocking,
Jeremy Sexton
Well, that’s my thoughts for this edition of Cavs news. I am trying to find a better name for my Cavs articles, if you have any ideas, do not refrain to tell me them.
Until next time… Keep the Party Rocking,
Jeremy Sexton
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