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Any chance we could pry KLove away from Minny?
No chance he stays there. I can't see them letting him walk for nothing.
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I was skeptical that firing the GM midseason would have much of an effect on the on-court product, but I guess David Griffin pretty much laid it all on the line with the players, telling them that they were either all-in or they'd be out. I don't think Grant demanded that accountability from them because, with some short lapses here and there, they've been playing like each game means something. They're also realizing that going on a win streak is a lot of fun.
And seeing Dion celebrating Kyrie hitting that huge 3 put a big smile on my face, because I really like Dion. Dude's got a massive chip on his shoulder and the talent to take over a quarter. I'd really hate to lose him (though I realize I'm in the minority here). Word is Griffin said Dion's not going anywhere, which makes me happy.
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I was skeptical that firing the GM midseason would have much of an effect on the on-court product, but I guess David Griffin pretty much laid it all on the line with the players, telling them that they were either all-in or they'd be out. I don't think Grant demanded that accountability from them because, with some short lapses here and there, they've been playing like each game means something. They're also realizing that going on a win streak is a lot of fun.
And seeing Dion celebrating Kyrie hitting that huge 3 put a big smile on my face, because I really like Dion. Dude's got a massive chip on his shoulder and the talent to take over a quarter. I'd really hate to lose him (though I realize I'm in the minority here). Word is Griffin said Dion's not going anywhere, which makes me happy.
I agree with you about Dion. I think that he's an immensely talented kid.
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I was skeptical that firing the GM midseason would have much of an effect on the on-court product, but I guess David Griffin pretty much laid it all on the line with the players, telling them that they were either all-in or they'd be out. I don't think Grant demanded that accountability from them because, with some short lapses here and there, they've been playing like each game means something. They're also realizing that going on a win streak is a lot of fun.
And seeing Dion celebrating Kyrie hitting that huge 3 put a big smile on my face, because I really like Dion. Dude's got a massive chip on his shoulder and the talent to take over a quarter. I'd really hate to lose him (though I realize I'm in the minority here). Word is Griffin said Dion's not going anywhere, which makes me happy.
What's funny is Griffin is 100x more qualified to be a GM than Grant was having worked with the Suns forever..I really think this is going to be proven to be addition by subtraction
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Seems to be a lot of that going around..
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Looking at the picture with the article, if I were a member of the Cavaliers, I would be throwing games.
Yuck.
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Waiters made Hardaway Jr look a fool...
Good stuff.
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It pisses me off that him and Kyrie can't work together.
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It pisses me off that him and Kyrie can't work together.
Hopefully they are starting to learn how to do that. Dion seems to be a changed player since Grant was fired. Maybe the message sunk in that he needs to do as the team says, rather than as he wants.
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Waiters made Hardaway Jr look a fool...
Good stuff.
That was really fun to watch.
I would've loved it if Drummond had himself a 30-30 game.
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Absolutely loved Waiters and Hardaway showing off. It interrupted game night, I had to watch, I to am amazed Irving and Waiters can't gel.
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I'm not sure why they're expected to.
They're both young guys who want to work with the ball in their hands, and neither has been given any credible coaching or system to learn how to play cohesively.
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Well irving looked like he has this year from 3...like crap. Anyone notice he was the only one that didn't wear his team jersey.
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Some good, high quality basketball being played here. In all seriousness though, I don't blame the players. The NBA season is long and it's grueling. This is their week off. Still seeing the score 89-76 at halftime is funny.
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Kyrie is MVP of this defensive struggle.   Iving is the All Star MVP, and Waiters showed up really well in the Rising Stars game. Nice weekend for the Cavaliers. Man I hope that these 2 guys can learn to play together. They could be a truly great duo. Irving wins MVP as the East tops the West 163-155 - CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-bask...he-west-163-155The East trailed by as many as 18 points, but used a 12-0 run to close out the West and end a three-game losing streak, 163-155. It was the highest scoring game in All-Star history as the East set both the team record with 165 points, and the teams combined set the record with 318 points. Kyrie Irving led the East with 31 points and 14 assists and was named MVP. At 21 years old, Irving is one of the youngest players in All-Star history to win MVP, and the first from the Cavaliers to take home the award since LeBron James in 2008. Like tonight, that game was also in New Orleans. Carmelo Anthony chipped in 30 points, setting an All-Star record with eight made 3-pointers. Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin led the West with 38 points each, Griffin doing it on 19-23 shooting, in which 16 of his 19 made baskets were dunks or layups.
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I honestly thought Kyrie had a chance for MVP. I felt Paul George and Lebron would drive and kick it out to them.
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With all due respect to everyone else in the NBA I want the conference finals to get here. Give me Spurs vs Thunder and Pacers vs Heat. I want Timmy and Pops to get their last ring.
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I can't wait for espn to play the angle that Kyrie needs to leave now that he won this mvp and played well with other superstars...
Never mind the fact that he will always play well in all star games, because he's right at home with nobody else playing defense...
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Yesterday on sportscenter Scott Levy kept on saying what a great tandem Lebron and Kyrie would be in Cleveland.
I think Kyrie is a great talent. I've always felt he would be at his best in an up-tempo scheme. Mike Brown and the roster not coming together hasn't helped. Hopefully they are turning the corner, but think they need to make a few trades to get shooting, and a big man that could space the floor.
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I believe the Spurs had their chance last year. I don't think in any way they get past the Thunder. Wouldn't surprise me to see a team like the Blazers, or Warriors make a push in the playoffs. The west is going to be fun to watch.
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Yesterday on sportscenter Scott Levy kept on saying what a great tandem Lebron and Kyrie would be in Cleveland.
I think Kyrie is a great talent. I've always felt he would be at his best in an up-tempo scheme. Mike Brown and the roster not coming together hasn't helped. Hopefully they are turning the corner, but think they need to make a few trades to get shooting, and a big man that could space the floor.
KI is not going to work in Brown's system unless they have a bigger stronger, 2 guard who can defend so Irving doesn't get abused.
He will never be a great defender, but there is always room for a better effort. I think a playoff series would help with that. When you get beat in the playoffs, it's under a bigger microscope, and possessions in the NBA playoffs are obviously more crucial. You won't learn that in the middle of January.
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I read a rumour that Duncan might retire after this year. That makes me feel sad. I know it's been mentioned the last 2-3 years, but reality is that it will happen. Timmy and Pops made basketball fun to watch and they were a constant "f you" to David Stern.
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I read a rumour that Duncan might retire after this year. That makes me feel sad. I know it's been mentioned the last 2-3 years, but reality is that it will happen. Timmy and Pops made basketball fun to watch and they were a constant "f you" to David Stern.
the best thing to happen to the NBA was Duncan staying with SA (remember he at least said he was 50/50 on SA vs. Orlando). Pops + Duncan was fantastic to watch and I am also rooting for them to get their 5th ring this year.
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I agree w/ Alpoe, there is no way San Antonio is getting past the Thunder. The Spurs blew it last year and they know it.
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I agree w/ Alpoe, there is no way San Antonio is getting past the Thunder. The Spurs blew it last year and they know it.
most likely.
but, they might not need to. as good as the Thunder are, right now they would have to get past GS, then the winner of LAC v. Portland.
GS is as good as anyone when they are making their outside shots (and they actually play defense now too). Iggy is about as good of a Durant defender as you can find (yes, Durant went off on GS in their last meeting, but he was held in check rather well the first two).
The West is crazy loaded and I am not buying the notion that any team is going to sail through. OKC is the prohibitive favorite, but pretty much any team can win any round (barring injuries, etc.). Will be fun to watch (unlike the other bracket).
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I read a rumour that Duncan might retire after this year. That makes me feel sad. I know it's been mentioned the last 2-3 years, but reality is that it will happen. Timmy and Pops made basketball fun to watch and they were a constant "f you" to David Stern.
How were they an "f you" to stern?
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Sweet…there goes Dion's knee.
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Sweet…there goes Dion's knee.
What happened?
Man, I was all happy that we were up 22 ........ 
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Huge dunk in traffic and came down hard…big-time hyperextension.
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Ugh. Hopefully he's OK. It looks like he had a nice 1st half.
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He walked off on his own but that doesn't really mean a whole lot.
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I'm reading on the Cav's Insider (Plain Dealer) tweets that he was laughing as he walked off.
Hopefully he's OK.
Man, 64 points at the half. I can't remember the last time that happened.
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I don't like philly fans in general, but has to be tough to watch their team play like this. Reminds me of the cavs in 02, when we were tanking for Lebron. Hopefully we could make it 6 straight against Orlando.
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I don't like philly fans in general, but has to be tough to watch their team play like this. Reminds me of the cavs in 02, when we were tanking for Lebron. Hopefully we could make it 6 straight against Orlando.
Or the Cavs 2 months ago, when they were tanking to get rid of Chris Grant. 
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I don't like philly fans in general, but has to be tough to watch their team play like this. Reminds me of the cavs in 02, when we were tanking for Lebron. Hopefully we could make it 6 straight against Orlando.
Or the Cavs 2 months ago, when they were tanking to get rid of Chris Grant.
Man, it makes you wonder .....
With Grant: 16-33. Without Grant: 5-0.
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