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Cavs 08-09 Season - Central Div Champs (official thread)

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NFBuck;1458077; said:
It'll at least help put things in persepective.

I've never been a fan of these long layoffs. Teams get complacent and rusty. I'd be much happier with 3-4 days off then right into the fire...
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Nothing you can really do about it... With the Miami-Atlanta series dragging onto at least game 6, they'll be waiting a while regardless.. I still am confident, this team is the best team chemistry wise that I've seen since the days of MJ, Pippen, Harper, and Rodman...
 
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EDDIE GGGG27;1461352; said:
Did lebron mention the Buckeyes in his speech? I left my room for 2 secs and could of sworn he said somthing about the Buckeyes. Any1 happen catch what it was? Thx
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You left?! You fuckin' left?!?!

No, but seriously, I couldn't hear, but I believe he did. My 2 year old screams every time he comes on TV. She always asks me where his sons are. They play regularly together.
 
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Cleveland Cavaliers sign deal to sell significant stake to Chinese investment group - ESPN

The popularity of the NBA in China has soared on the back of Yao Ming in the Houston Rockets center's seven years in the league.
A Chinese investment group appears to be banking on LeBron James as it looks to return the favor.


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Cavs general manager Danny Ferry hosted Huang and others from his group during a tour of Quicken Loans Arena on Friday before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, the report said.
They were in attendance for Games 1 and 2, the Plain Dealer reported, and Huang was a guest in Gilbert's courtside box for a Game 2 that featured James' buzzer-beating 3-pointer. The 96-95 triumph evened the series with the Orlando Magic at 1-1.
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If Gilbert decides to allow them join, this would seem like a good opportunity to grow the Cavaliers pitch to becoming even more of a global icon, specifically the Chinese market. Pretty good timing of a game for them to come to as well!
 
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I'd like to say goodbye to Wally and Sasha. Before this series I was thinking it would be worth the Cavs bringing back Wally for a few million, but it just isn't worth it. He is too slow to help against the teams that they will have to face in the playoffs. I would also revisit a trade with Pheonix for Shaq as long as it involves Ben. Ben and Sasha would get it done, and both of which might fit in better with the Suns. Shaq would probably only be able to play 20-25 minutes a game, but I'd take it especially against the centers that they have trouble with like Howard, and Yao. It's time to start phasing Z out.
They will need to find another big guard that can actually play to take the minutes of Wally and Sasha, and it probably wouldn't be a bad position to draft. They need to resign Andy pretty much no matter the cost. I would try to bring back Joe Smith for another year since he is a good scorer from the 4. I think they are good enough that some slightly over the hill All-Star type player might be willing to sign for the midlevel exception.
I'd also like to get Gibson to play in the summer league so that he and JJ can get some extra work so that they can contribute next season. Boobie needs to get back to form and JJ needs to develop into an option at the 4.
I hope this season isn't over yet, but I think the Magic have exposed weaknesses with the Cavs that will need to be addressed this off season.
 
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exhawg;1471664; said:
I'd like to say goodbye to Wally and Sasha. Before this series I was thinking it would be worth the Cavs bringing back Wally for a few million, but it just isn't worth it. He is too slow to help against the teams that they will have to face in the playoffs. I would also revisit a trade with Pheonix for Shaq as long as it involves Ben. Ben and Sasha would get it done, and both of which might fit in better with the Suns. Shaq would probably only be able to play 20-25 minutes a game, but I'd take it especially against the centers that they have trouble with like Howard, and Yao. It's time to start phasing Z out.
They will need to find another big guard that can actually play to take the minutes of Wally and Sasha, and it probably wouldn't be a bad position to draft. They need to resign Andy pretty much no matter the cost. I would try to bring back Joe Smith for another year since he is a good scorer from the 4. I think they are good enough that some slightly over the hill All-Star type player might be willing to sign for the midlevel exception.
I'd also like to get Gibson to play in the summer league so that he and JJ can get some extra work so that they can contribute next season. Boobie needs to get back to form and JJ needs to develop into an option at the 4.
I hope this season isn't over yet, but I think the Magic have exposed weaknesses with the Cavs that will need to be addressed this off season.
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I would rather have Tyson Chandler from New Orleans than Shaq...mostly just because he's younger and cheaper. And from what I understand he's gonna be available this off-season.
 
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exhawg;1471664; said:
I'd like to say goodbye to Wally and Sasha. Before this series I was thinking it would be worth the Cavs bringing back Wally for a few million, but it just isn't worth it. He is too slow to help against the teams that they will have to face in the playoffs. I would also revisit a trade with Pheonix for Shaq as long as it involves Ben. Ben and Sasha would get it done, and both of which might fit in better with the Suns. Shaq would probably only be able to play 20-25 minutes a game, but I'd take it especially against the centers that they have trouble with like Howard, and Yao. It's time to start phasing Z out.
They will need to find another big guard that can actually play to take the minutes of Wally and Sasha, and it probably wouldn't be a bad position to draft. They need to resign Andy pretty much no matter the cost. I would try to bring back Joe Smith for another year since he is a good scorer from the 4. I think they are good enough that some slightly over the hill All-Star type player might be willing to sign for the midlevel exception.
I'd also like to get Gibson to play in the summer league so that he and JJ can get some extra work so that they can contribute next season. Boobie needs to get back to form and JJ needs to develop into an option at the 4.
I hope this season isn't over yet, but I think the Magic have exposed weaknesses with the Cavs that will need to be addressed this off season.
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With the influx of Chinese cash, we will be able to get anyone available and pay the luxury tax without any problem and Lebron will not be going anyplace.

I can't see them bringing Wally back for another season for any amount of money. He would just be taking up a roster spot that could be given to a younger player who they might be able to develop. I would not mind Shaq coming to Cleveland but his age has passed him by and he would only be good for one season. As mentioned above, the Chinese money will get us someone. I have no idea what has happened to Gibson but I have seen nothing from him since his rookie year and I guess Brown hasn't either or maybe he has:( Lebron wanted Sasha to get more playing time and he performed no better than Wally.He is athletic but he has lost all of this confidence.

My problem with the Cavaliers and the playoffs is that sometimes I wonder if Mike Brown realizes it is an entirely different season. We had problems with Orlando during the regular season and Brown should add been ready to make some major adjustments to give Cleveland even a chance. Maybe Kenny Smith could do a better job of coaching the Cavs.
 
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Chinese Predict Yao - Lebron Pairing After Investment Report

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese basketball fans are already gleefully predicting Yao Ming will join LeBron James at the Cleveland Cavaliers after reports a Hong Kong-based company is set to take a minority share in the NBA franchise. U.S. media reported over the weekend that New World Development Company was to take a 15 percent holding in the Cavaliers, the second-largest stake after owner Dan Gilbert.
The NBA is hugely popular in China with hundreds of millions tuning in to games involving Houston Rockets center Yao and the report has been met with great enthusiasm in Internet chat rooms.
"It's very clear that the Cavaliers' next step is to buy Yao Ming," one netizen said on Sina.com. "And then to win the league championship, and then to build a Cavaliers' dynasty!"
It is not just Chinese players, however, who attract devoted attention from the legion of fans, and Cavaliers standout James has a huge following in China.
"It's a big market, they love the game of basketball," James told Cleveland's Plain Dealer newspaper.
"I've been over there the last four or five summers, and I know how much they are inspired about the game of basketball. So it could be good. It should be fun."
However unlikely, the potential pairing of All Star Yao, who has topped the Forbes China list of top celebrities for the last six years, with forward James, this season's NBA MVP, has captured the imagination of Chinese fans.
"If Yao Ming becomes the team mate of Lebron James, the pair will be invincible in the league," another web user commented on portal Sohu.com.
The investment, which must be approved by the NBA's board of governors, would be a first major investment by a Chinese company in an American sporting franchise.

Entire article: http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/05/26/sports/sports-us-nba-cavaliers-china.html?_r=2
 
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ScriptOhio;1472180; said:
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese basketball fans are already gleefully predicting Yao Ming will join LeBron James at the Cleveland Cavaliers after reports a Hong Kong-based company is set to take a minority share in the NBA franchise. U.S. media reported over the weekend that New World Development Company was to take a 15 percent holding in the Cavaliers, the second-largest stake after owner Dan Gilbert.
The NBA is hugely popular in China with hundreds of millions tuning in to games involving Houston Rockets center Yao and the report has been met with great enthusiasm in Internet chat rooms.
"It's very clear that the Cavaliers' next step is to buy Yao Ming," one netizen said on Sina.com. "And then to win the league championship, and then to build a Cavaliers' dynasty!"
It is not just Chinese players, however, who attract devoted attention from the legion of fans, and Cavaliers standout James has a huge following in China.
"It's a big market, they love the game of basketball," James told Cleveland's Plain Dealer newspaper.
"I've been over there the last four or five summers, and I know how much they are inspired about the game of basketball. So it could be good. It should be fun."
However unlikely, the potential pairing of All Star Yao, who has topped the Forbes China list of top celebrities for the last six years, with forward James, this season's NBA MVP, has captured the imagination of Chinese fans.
"If Yao Ming becomes the team mate of Lebron James, the pair will be invincible in the league," another web user commented on portal Sohu.com.
The investment, which must be approved by the NBA's board of governors, would be a first major investment by a Chinese company in an American sporting franchise.

Entire article: http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/05/26/sports/sports-us-nba-cavaliers-china.html?_r=2
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Not happening... just media talk and the wet dreams of Chinese fans.
 
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aurorabuckeye13;1472269; said:
Not happening... just media talk and the wet dreams of Chinese fans.
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Yao has 3 years left on his current deal so even if the Chinese government had the power over him to demand that he play for a team it wouldn't happen until his contract is up. The Cavs (hopefully) won't have any money to spend in 3 years.
 
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LitlBuck;1471796; said:
With the influx of Chinese cash, we will be able to get anyone available and pay the luxury tax without any problem and Lebron will not be going anyplace.

I can't see them bringing Wally back for another season for any amount of money. He would just be taking up a roster spot that could be given to a younger player who they might be able to develop. I would not mind Shaq coming to Cleveland but his age has passed him by and he would only be good for one season. As mentioned above, the Chinese money will get us someone. I have no idea what has happened to Gibson but I have seen nothing from him since his rookie year and I guess Brown hasn't either or maybe he has:( Lebron wanted Sasha to get more playing time and he performed no better than Wally.He is athletic but he has lost all of this confidence.
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The "Chinese money" won't get us anything this year. We'll still be over the cap so all they can spend this year is the mid level exception, which is around 6 mil. They can also resign any current players for whatever they want, but Andy will probably be the only one they go for. Ferry isn't going to make any move that ties up money for more than next season unless he can get a 2 or a 4-5 that will make a difference for years to come.
 
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