My Last LeBron James/Cleveland Cavaliers Post of the NBA Season
Meaning: "I'll won't write about him/them again until after the NBA Draft."
It's like this: he's a very talented player who is slowly getting a massive ego. They're a team with good pieces but shaky chemistry.
James can dunk, hit the occasional three, demands a constant double-team, passes extremely well and can rebound and defend adequately based on his build and years in the League.
The Cavs has size, rebounders, spot-up shooters, and decent defenders.
They also made a mid-season trade for four players who have played key minutes.
In other words, they did about as much as expected: they beat an injured Wizards team, and lost to a team with better chemistry, better offensive weapons, and a better record. And when I say "better," I mean in comparison to both Cleveland and Washington (despite the Wizards having the Celtics' number this year).
It's very telling that James left the court without doing the traditional congratulating the winning team. Also, it's telling that while he gave his press conference in a suit, Paul Pierce gave his in Celtics green.
Bottom line: James needs another All-Star in his prime to help defend the opposition's scorer, hit key baskets, act as a decoy and keep the team going when he rests. If Cleveland cannot provide that, it's time for him to go somewhere else.
It's like this: he's a very talented player who is slowly getting a massive ego. They're a team with good pieces but shaky chemistry.
James can dunk, hit the occasional three, demands a constant double-team, passes extremely well and can rebound and defend adequately based on his build and years in the League.
The Cavs has size, rebounders, spot-up shooters, and decent defenders.
They also made a mid-season trade for four players who have played key minutes.
In other words, they did about as much as expected: they beat an injured Wizards team, and lost to a team with better chemistry, better offensive weapons, and a better record. And when I say "better," I mean in comparison to both Cleveland and Washington (despite the Wizards having the Celtics' number this year).
It's very telling that James left the court without doing the traditional congratulating the winning team. Also, it's telling that while he gave his press conference in a suit, Paul Pierce gave his in Celtics green.
Bottom line: James needs another All-Star in his prime to help defend the opposition's scorer, hit key baskets, act as a decoy and keep the team going when he rests. If Cleveland cannot provide that, it's time for him to go somewhere else.
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