The Cavaliers owner didn’t wait long to issue a very strong statement calling Lebron’s action during the free agency and his “decision” as “cowardly betrayal”. He went also to promise Cavaliers fans an NBA championship before the self-proclaimed “king” get one. Here is his statement which you can also read on Cavs.com: Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast [...]
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 By David Friedman
Until the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinal series between Boston and Cleveland, I had always been very impressed not only with LeBron James’ obvious athletic gifts but also with his work ethic and the way that he seemed to be mature beyond his years. James seemed to “get it”: James avoided off court trouble, did not [...]
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 By David Friedman
The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially fired Coach Mike Brown, an action that surprises no one and certainly delights some misguided fans and media members—the same people, I suspect, who called for Bill Belichick’s head a decade and a half ago. Defense wins championships in pro sports but defensive-minded coaches generally do not “win” press conferences, [...]
Thursday, May 13, 2010 By David Friedman
Entering this year’s playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to be primed for success while the aging Boston Celtics had been little better than a .500 team for the greater portion of the regular season (27-24 in the final 51 games). The Cavs were nearly unbeatable at home while the Celtics were uncharacteristically vulnerable in Boston [...]
Wed, May 12, 2010 By Michael Granito
Last night I was sitting with a friend of mine, who I coach basketball with, to watch the Cavaliers game. We were in shock at the attitude and expressions that the Cavaliers players were showing. My friend kept saying that the team is showing no intensity, which was why the Celtics were able [...]
Wed, May 12, 2010 By Michael Granito
Based upon the past history of winning the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the shortcomings, thus far in the playoffs, Mike Brown has to start thinking if history will repeat itself should the Cavaliers not win the NBA Championship this year.
Coach Year Award Won Team Year Let Go
Rick Carlisle 2001-2002 Detroit 2003
Mike D’Antoni 2004-2005 Phoenix 2007
Avery Johnson 2005-2006 Dallas 2008
Sam Mitchell 2006-2007 Toronto 2009
Byron Scott 2007-2008 New Orleans 2009
Mike Brown 2008-2009 Cleveland ??
As [...]
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 By David Friedman
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics each cruised through the first round of the playoffs with 4-1 victories over Chicago and Miami respectively, setting up a rematch of their classic seven game 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals duel—but both teams have made significant personnel changes in the past two years.
Cleveland’s 2008 playoff rotation (the top eight [...]
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 By Tariq Ali
This is the first time the Cavaliers will face the Bulls in a playoffs series since the Michael Jordan era. It is also the time to erase a lot of bad memories for Cavaliers’ fans and Cavaliers’players.
Shaquille O’Neal will start at center, his first game since he injured his thumb on Feb 25. He is [...]
Fri, Apr 9, 2010 By Tariq Ali
R&B singer USHER, stopped by Music Choice to promote his new album “Raymond vs. Raymond” and spent some time talking about his “other job” as part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rarely do team owners comment on players, which make this sound bite even more appealing.
When asked about fan speculation about LeBron James signing with [...]
Wed, Apr 7, 2010 By David Friedman
Seven players scored in double figures–including all five starters–as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to a league-best 61-17 record with a 113-101 win over the Toronto Raptors. Antawn Jamison scored a team-high 20 points and LeBron James added 19 points, 13 assists and six rebounds. James helped the Cavs set a season-high in assists (38) and [...]
Mon, Mar 15, 2010 By David Friedman
LeBron James had 30 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three blocked shots and two steals as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 104-93. Although James was highly productive, he had plenty of help, too: Anderson Varejao contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds off of the bench, Antawn Jamison added 15 points and 12 rebounds [...]
Tue, Mar 2, 2010 By Tariq Ali
Lebron James filed paper work yesterday to officially change his jersey number to No. 6 from his current No.23, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on Monday.
“I’ve done it,” James told the Plain Dealer. “I already sent it in. I’m going to be No. 6.”
Six is James’ jersey number on the Olympic team and Cavaliers fans [...]
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 By Tariq Ali
Cavaliers fans were ecstatic about the way the Cavaliers were able to trade for Antawn Jamison without giving up much for it. But at the same time, many are waiting to see what will happen with Zydrunas.
According to Zydrunas’s agent, Herb Rudoy, he is going to ask the Wizards for a buyout: ‘I’m going to [...]
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 By Tariq Ali
Danny Ferry is waiting to hear from the Suns about his offer to take Stoudemire off their payroll in exchange for JJ Hickson and Zydrunas Ilgauskas. The trade could be finalize as early as today according to many reports.
However, many other teams are trying to get from the Suns. According to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein, the [...]
Friday, July 9, 2010 By Tariq Ali
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