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We trade the one pick to philly get 3 and ten pick up parker and embiid, it's just been announced he has to get surgery
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Looking like David Blatt will be named HC.
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Any minute now.
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Better be him than Lue. He's got more to his resume! So..... fog is getting cleared and it seems like HC will be Blatt and Wiggins is the favorite for No.1 pick?
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Chances are wiggins is gonna go one. Since philly doesnt wanna budge on the trade
jbc908
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Blatt is the guy that coached the Russian National team that gave USA a run for a money in the olympics? I like I like
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I'm content with Blatt.
Not mad. Not overjoyed. Just glad that we have a coach.
Now just focus on the draft.
Not mad. Not overjoyed. Just glad that we have a coach.
Now just focus on the draft.
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Sam Amico @SamAmicoFSO
Cavs GM David Griffin & owner Dan Gilbert have been meeting for almost 2 hours, source says. Everyone else? Out of room.
Cavs GM David Griffin & owner Dan Gilbert have been meeting for almost 2 hours, source says. Everyone else? Out of room.
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Blatt is the coachSam Amico @SamAmicoFSO
Cavs GM David Griffin & owner Dan Gilbert have been meeting for almost 2 hours, source says. Everyone else? Out of room.
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You're probably right, but that is interesting to me.
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Damn I was hoping we got Mark Jackson
do work son
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He signed a multi year deal with espn
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There have some rumblings that Dion may be traded on the Draft night for picks, so I was wondering what the consensus opinion was on his value for Cavs.
I'll state my opinion first.
Dion is a good scorer who has a pretty quick first step to blow defenders by on his way to the cup. He's got nice spin moves to avoid defenders on his way, and is strong enough to take the beating and finish inside, although he sometimes shows a lack of concentration by blowing easy layups (more on that later)
Also, although he is somewhat streaky and fades away a little too much, can knock down 3-pointers from deep range.
This season I think he showed improvement in his ball handling and decision making, although his decision making needs to be improved more.
On the other side, although he sometimes plays a good D, often times he loses his defender and allow easy lay-ups or dunks. When he does try to pressure opposing guards, he often plays too aggressively to foul or gamble for steal, which often results in a wide-open lane.
Mentally, he plays pretty intensely, especially on the offensive side. He has shown that he doesn't back down from challenge on multiple occasions.
However, he doesn't concentrate 100% when he plays, which is evident in his free-throw (a guard shooting less than 70% is bad) and missing a seemingly easy layup. This is especially problematic on D, as he is often late on the rotation and lets too many undefended cuts by the man he's supposed to guard.
All in all, I think he is a good scoring option to have on the team, although a more disciplined and focused mindset is desired.
As Cavs stockpile more talents on the team, there is a risk that Dion's touch may be reduced and he becomes not as effective because he's playing without the ball.
But, it is pretty clear that the main player with the ball should be Kyrie, and Dion needs to develop his off-ball game, similar to what Wade developed when he started playing with LeBron: cut to the basket, attack offensive glass, etc. I think he is big and athletic enough to do what Wade did in 2010~2013.
Otherwise, if he continues to resist altering his game, playing him as the first option off the bench may be the only solution. I know Dion has stated that he doesn't really like coming off the bench, but there doesn't seem to be much choice.
I really like his style of play, and don't want to see him go, but we all know that the main dog is Kyrie, and if chemistry continues to be a problem, then trading him might be the only option.
What do you guys think? how valuable is he to the team? what can he fetch in the market if he is on the trading block?
I'll state my opinion first.
Dion is a good scorer who has a pretty quick first step to blow defenders by on his way to the cup. He's got nice spin moves to avoid defenders on his way, and is strong enough to take the beating and finish inside, although he sometimes shows a lack of concentration by blowing easy layups (more on that later)
Also, although he is somewhat streaky and fades away a little too much, can knock down 3-pointers from deep range.
This season I think he showed improvement in his ball handling and decision making, although his decision making needs to be improved more.
On the other side, although he sometimes plays a good D, often times he loses his defender and allow easy lay-ups or dunks. When he does try to pressure opposing guards, he often plays too aggressively to foul or gamble for steal, which often results in a wide-open lane.
Mentally, he plays pretty intensely, especially on the offensive side. He has shown that he doesn't back down from challenge on multiple occasions.
However, he doesn't concentrate 100% when he plays, which is evident in his free-throw (a guard shooting less than 70% is bad) and missing a seemingly easy layup. This is especially problematic on D, as he is often late on the rotation and lets too many undefended cuts by the man he's supposed to guard.
All in all, I think he is a good scoring option to have on the team, although a more disciplined and focused mindset is desired.
As Cavs stockpile more talents on the team, there is a risk that Dion's touch may be reduced and he becomes not as effective because he's playing without the ball.
But, it is pretty clear that the main player with the ball should be Kyrie, and Dion needs to develop his off-ball game, similar to what Wade developed when he started playing with LeBron: cut to the basket, attack offensive glass, etc. I think he is big and athletic enough to do what Wade did in 2010~2013.
Otherwise, if he continues to resist altering his game, playing him as the first option off the bench may be the only solution. I know Dion has stated that he doesn't really like coming off the bench, but there doesn't seem to be much choice.
I really like his style of play, and don't want to see him go, but we all know that the main dog is Kyrie, and if chemistry continues to be a problem, then trading him might be the only option.
What do you guys think? how valuable is he to the team? what can he fetch in the market if he is on the trading block?
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The 10th pick does nothing for the Cavs. Honestly, who's at 10 that will make this team better for next season?
Stay at 1 and take Wiggins.
Stay at 1 and take Wiggins.
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WELCOME TO CLEVELAND COACH DAVID BLATT!!!
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can't help but wonder if the stress fracture is smoke & mirrors.... draft is Thursday. Just take Wiggins or Parker
for the record, I would say Parker is the safest pick. Love his personality. However I think Wiggins could be a great player.
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Dudes supposed to be having surgery but he's on the golf course
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Don't think too much into that.
He's out 4-6 months, No chance in hell he goes #1.
It'll be either Wiggins or Parker.
He's out 4-6 months, No chance in hell he goes #1.
It'll be either Wiggins or Parker.
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Donnie Drapes pitches LeBron...
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Haha yeah I saw that the other day on another Cavs forum.
Actually was done pretty well.
Actually was done pretty well.
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Embiid nailed the “I’m about to lose millions of potential dollars and screwed up this year's draft" look.
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Who the hell keeps repping your posts? 
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Embiid is still gonna be good in the league if he takes the foot rehab seriously.
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