LeBron advised the team on the changes, not Lue

[Professor Emeritus]

It is a good move, if only for the simple fact that Tristan is worthless on offense. And of course it allows them to bring in another player [Crowder] who can stretch the floor and guard wings/stretch bigs, and pulls Love's opposite out of the paint. However, Love's not going to be fine because there's no true centers - that is absolute nonsense, not only is there a ton of talented big men in the game, but Love also has to protect the rim against EVERY position, and he has to guard the PnR too.

He's going to have to fulfill a number of roles on defense, not just guard his opposite. If you think he'll be fine acting as a defensive anchor - I have a bridge to sell you.

My favorite part of the move is getting Crowder into the starting lineup. I was really hoping they'd find a way to get him as many minutes as possible, though I wasn't thinking this. Could create a bit more space to see if Osman is a legit Shump replacement too.

I'm not really worried about Love guarding centers (ain't a single threatening team with a center I'm worried about like that) and of course it's great for the offense...but I am worried about him protecting the rim. He was already a liability, now he's a liability with a bigger role.

One of those 7' projects the Cavs picked up the last few months needs to have their Whiteside come-up.


p.s. - wait, check that, they waived Tavares?

 

[MJ Truth]

only thing i find is.. lebron is not good for morale..

JR, his biggest supporter looks particularly affected... hopefully winning changes things.

He's terrible for morale. His teams keep imploding and having early playoff exits because of it...oh, wait.



Jordan was out here punching teammates. Kobe was telling teammates they couldn't speak to him. Bird constantly and publicly shytted on his teammates. This morale shyt is meaningless.

 

[G-Zeus]

He's terrible for morale. His teams keep imploding and having early playoff exits because of it...oh, wait.



Jordan was out here punching teammates. Kobe was telling teammates they couldn't speak to him. Bird constantly and publicly shytted on his teammates. This morale shyt is meaningless.

i think what he did is bad for morale.. dont mean i think dude is fukking up..

i did say hopefully winning raises JR morale back up.

 

[JBoy]

is this some shocking news, superstars have comical leverage and control over organizations what is the super problem with this?

 

[duckbutta]

facts nikkas aint say nothing when jordan/kobe did it... now lebron do it its a problem nikkas just hate lebron

The difference is that jordan and kobe were on some "this is the guy i want to lead me so go get this guy to coach me or go get this player to play with me" and lebron is on some "I"M the leader it don't really matter who the coach, gm, owner is"...and white people HATE that...they need to feel that it is someone else who Lebron is reporting to within the cavs organization and obviously that aint the case...

As it should be since he has carried that franchise on his back TWICE

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

Frank Isola did a segment on LeBron today and the crew was in disbelief that how open the Cavs players were informing the press that it was Lebron that informed them of roster adjustments.

Apparently Bron advised JR and Tristan that they will be assuming the bench role and he was the one that told Love that he will be moving to the 5 spot.

Cavs players were talking very open about LeBron making a decision on this and has no issues with it at all.

The radio crew had a different perspective on it and blasted them as it undermines Coach Lue and it would be such a toxic environment for any players to have complete control of the franchise. They even brought up that any music that the arena plays during game days must be passed through LeBron for his approval...

i'm going to catch hell for this, but fukk it

This why Dan Gilbert was pissed the fukk off, and I fully stand by WHY HE WAS MAD. Not the letter. Not the racist undertones. And not him as a person. ONLY the reason why


I'm out here giving you more power on the team than the fukking coach and GM... I'm giving you more power in this franchise than Jordan had with the Bulls, Kobe, Shaq, Magic, Kareem had with the Lakers.. More fukking power than 11 time champion and coach, Bill Russell had with the Celtics

And you can't even call me to tell me you leaving my nikka?? You knew a year in advance according to SAS. shyt y'all was discussing this team up when you signed your last contracts. And you can't give me a measly phone call or text? And I'm basically making you second in charge of this entire franchise

 

[IllmaticDelta]

i'm going to catch hell for this, but fukk it

This why Dan Gilbert was pissed the fukk off, and I fully stand by WHY HE WAS MAD. Not the letter. Not the racist undertones. And not him as a person. ONLY the reason why


I'm out here giving you more power on the team than the fukking coach and GM... I'm giving you more power in this franchise than Jordan had with the Bulls, Kobe, Shaq, Magic, Kareem had with the Lakers.. More fukking power than 11 time champion and coach, Bill Russell had with the Celtics

And you can't even call me to tell me you leaving my nikka?? You knew a year in advance according to SAS. shyt y'all was discussing this team up when you signed your last contracts. And you can't give me a measly phone call or text? And I'm basically making you second in charge of this entire franchise

Lebron didn't have the power he does now BACK THEN on the Cavs Remember lebron wanted Amare and they wouldn't trade hickson to get him?

 

[samtalksradio]

Not a basketball fan, but I found it interesting that everybody is always talking about how the players (mostly black players) don't have no power while the owners treat them like slaves. but then you got a brother like LeBron who's showing y'all how to move in a room full of vultures in it's a problem?

The c00nery is real on here huh?

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

Lebron didn't have the power he does now BACK THEN on the Cavs Remember lebron wanted Amare and they wouldn't trade hickson to get him?

he had quadruple the power he had when he went to miami... i don't remember gilbert or anyone else shytting on him like riley did before he left.. you know damn well pat wasn't even giving Wade special treatment, let alone Bron

and the point remains... i can't get a text, 5 mins prior, when i'm letting you and your family use my damn private jet but none of my other players

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

Not a basketball fan, but I found it interesting that everybody is always talking about how the players (mostly black players) don't have no power while the owners treat them like slaves. but then you got a brother like LeBron who's showing y'all how to move in a room full of vultures in it's a problem?

The c00nery is real on here huh?

except the power is he using isn't over the white people.. it's over the black coach

 

[mr. smoke weed]

Those are Black posters that preach Black empowerment bit criticize a powerful Black athlete being empowered.

And I'm a white guy!

Coli gon Coli

 

[LeVraiPapi]

And I'm a white guy!

Coli gon Coli

They just hate Bron so much they rather not see BlackExcellnce, if it's related to Bron

 

[dem bath salts]

It aint like the cavs organization has a good record of making great moves anyway. LeBron's way on average is better than theirs.

 

[IllmaticDelta]

he had quadruple the power he had when he went to miami... i don't remember gilbert or anyone else shytting on him like riley did before he left.. you know damn well pat wasn't even giving Wade special treatment, let alone Bron

it wasn't team player/personnel power. All he had the first time in clev that he didn't get in miami was like front row seats for his boys/mother..basic shyt for the most part

and the point remains... i can't get a text, 5 mins prior, when i'm letting you and your family use my damn private jet but none of my other players

if you believe stephen a smith, something else went down behind the scenes (im not talking only the delonte rumors) that caused lebron to feel betrayed by cavs higher ups/ownership

 

[IllmaticDelta]

except the power is he using isn't over the white people.. it's over the black coach

lebron is the one who gave lue that power if you believe the "sources"