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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 14:52:47 GMT -5
Eh, Cavs used part of the MLE for Parker. Guess we're going after Barnes and maybe Kleiza now. Need a forward with some size who can shoot I guess. Sorta been a little disappointing past couple of weeks ever since we got Shaq. Feel like we've missed out on a lot of possibilities (Artest, Ariza, McDyess).
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 14:53:14 GMT -5
MLE means something in the NBA, unlike here where it's just like a bonus guy pretty much where all our salaries are so inflated.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 14:53:33 GMT -5
I dont know if I've ever watched the Pro Bowl. I have watched the NBA game for spurts sometimes, but I definitely try to catch the MLB game a lot.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 14:54:06 GMT -5
Gonna be interesting with Shaq and Bron.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 14:54:43 GMT -5
MLE means something in the NBA, unlike here where it's just like a bonus guy pretty much where all our salaries are so inflated. Yea, the MLE is very valuable every season. I also like the fact that teams can split up the exception and even trade it. There's a lot more intricate rules in the NBA.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 14:55:01 GMT -5
I think Bron may be the best athlete I've ever seen taking his size into consideration.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 14:55:37 GMT -5
He's just a freak of nature, he really is.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 14:56:18 GMT -5
Shaq is gonna fit in perfectly I think, as far as personalities go at least. He will step right in with all the pre-game fun and the atmosphere of the team. As for his style of play, that will be interesting. Not sure how it will work with him and Varejao both being guys who need to camp out in the paint and keeping defenders in the paint who will close in on Lebron quicker.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 14:57:10 GMT -5
Yea, Lebron really is a freak. He could play any sport, almost any position. Imagine him on a soccer field or football field.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 14:57:40 GMT -5
Yea, I dont think there'll be an issue personality wise. Shaq is a pretty humble guy from everything I've heard really. He says what he thinks but he's not a prima donna
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 14:58:18 GMT -5
I just wonder how good a fit he is with bron driving so much yea.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 14:59:03 GMT -5
I know Shaq's caught a lot of grief for sort of throwing Kobe under the bus with LA. But I think Kobe and him clashed as Kobe was a lot less mature at the time Shaq was around. If those two were together now, they would mesh very well I think.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 14:59:23 GMT -5
Odd as this sounds i think the perfect big for the cavs is a Raef Lafrenz,Bill Lambier type.
Guy who can bust from outisde and let Bron do what he wants.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 15:00:48 GMT -5
I'm afraid that the Cavs keep trying to change their lineup to beat the team that just beat them in the playoffs. I feel like we did it last year and geared up for Boston and now we're building the team to play with Orlando. I don't like it, we need to build the best team and let the coaching staff earn their money and make good adjustments.
I feel like the defense never adjusted against Orlando and just got handled.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 15:01:32 GMT -5
Bron already has that Lafrentz/Laimbeer player in Z. Ilgaukas is a sick outside shooter. But yea, that's the best type of big for him IMO too.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jul 12, 2009 15:03:43 GMT -5
That's true, forgot about Z being a good outside guy.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 15:05:23 GMT -5
Z is getting up there in age though. He will be a real nice change of pace coming off the bench though. I think with his age and stamina (not much), he will be a nice bench player. If we can bring back Joe Smith somehow and get Barnes or Kleiza, I will be happy. Getting Barnes or Kleiza will allow us to go with a small lineup against someone like Orlando (and move Varejao to the bench with reduced minutes).
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 15:07:29 GMT -5
Well I probably should take a break from the post pad thread...need to catch up on some work e-mails since I took Wed.-Fri off last week.
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Post by Scott on Jul 12, 2009 15:08:17 GMT -5
I'll be back later though to help with the thread.
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Post by DB on Jul 12, 2009 15:13:09 GMT -5
ahhhhhhh
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Post by Dru on Jul 12, 2009 15:24:24 GMT -5
UFC100 was pretty awesome last night
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Post by Apollo on Jul 12, 2009 15:25:20 GMT -5
UFC100 was pretty awesome last night
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Post by Dru on Jul 12, 2009 15:25:35 GMT -5
Henderson, Lasner, and St.Pierre all dominated.
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Post by Apollo on Jul 12, 2009 15:26:20 GMT -5
shaq acted like total shit with the kobe situation. i think that goes pretty ignored.
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Post by Dru on Jul 12, 2009 15:38:28 GMT -5
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