If Cleveland's roleplayers are going to continue to play like they are then they are going to have a legit shot at beating GS.

I agree, I think they have a real legit chance. I know it's a complete turnaround from when I said at the start of the season that the Cavs had no shot to win this year but adding Mozgov, JR and Shump along with the emergence of TT has really changed this team from what they were earlier in the season when I thought they were soft. They're gonna battle GS and they have no one who can limit LeBron like say, Jimmy Buckets, except for Iguodala if you could time travel back 5 years ago. Their team D is great but what are they gonna do when LeBron ISOs?

Edited May 28, 201510 yr by MexSoxFan#1

I agree, I think they have a real legit chance. I know it's a complete turnaround from when I said at the start of the season that the Cavs had no shot to win this year but adding Mozgov, JR and Shump along with the emergence of TT has really changed this team from what they were earlier in the season when I thought they were soft. They're gonna battle GS and they have no one who can limit LeBron like say, Jimmy Buckets, except for Iguodala if you could time travel back 5 years ago. Their team D is great but what are they gonna do when LeBron ISOs?

 

Give it to him.

 

Then slice up Kyrie with Curry.

Hope you guys like Royce White, too.

 

Hell, this is the most convincing part of the Hoiberg rumor.

 

As Royce White attempts his NBA comeback through the July Summer League, the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans are emerging as suitors for the former 16th overall selection in the 2012 NBA Draft, league sources told RealGM.

 

White has worked out in Minneapolis this season, and recently had a workout with the Los Angeles Clippers, a source said. The Clippers, and several other teams, remain in strong contention for White's summer league decision.

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/23798...-In-Royce-White

What was the story about Forman buying Hoiberg's Chicago home?...guess their ties go way back in time.

What was the story about Forman buying Hoiberg's Chicago home?...guess their ties go way back in time.

 

 

Indeed they do. This piece sums some of it up: http://www.blogabull.com/2015/3/27/8299073...didate-to-coach

An NBA big shot who I know and trust just told me a coach is getting fired in next couple days, and nobody sees it coming.

 

-Sheridan

 

If it's Budenholzer like I'm thinking, Bulls better have that s*** on speed dial.

 

my money is on this guy

 

Hell, this is the most convincing part of the Hoiberg rumor.

 

 

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/23798...-In-Royce-White

 

A coach and a free first round pick? Now I am interested.

K.C. Johnson @KCJHoop

Resolution to Thibodeau situation expected no later than Friday, sources said. All signs still point to his exit. http://fw.to/4GrrzRO

Crazy scenario happens: Hoiberg and Thibs made co-head coaches, Hoiberg for offense, Thibs for defense.

 

I see nothing wrong with this plan.

Doug Collins personally offered to become Thibs O coach. Thibs turned him down.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baske...0527-story.html

I agree, I think they have a real legit chance. I know it's a complete turnaround from when I said at the start of the season that the Cavs had no shot to win this year but adding Mozgov, JR and Shump along with the emergence of TT has really changed this team from what they were earlier in the season when I thought they were soft. They're gonna battle GS and they have no one who can limit LeBron like say, Jimmy Buckets, except for Iguodala if you could time travel back 5 years ago. Their team D is great but what are they gonna do when LeBron ISOs?

 

Let him shoot. He's been very inefficient so far this post-season.

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Let him shoot. He's been very inefficient so far this post-season.

I've never understood LeBron settling for jumpers other than to hold off some fatigue. If he gets it in his mind to take it to the basket, he cannot be stopped, and GS will be no lock to win.

Warriors match up so well against the Cavs. They play small to begin with since Green is usually their 4 and he's was second in voting for DPOY.

 

LeBron creates matchup problems for most teams since their 4s are usually bigger and slower, forcing teams to put 3s and 2s on him. If the Cavs wanted to play Irving, Dellavedova, Smith, and LeBron, most teams would have to play a 4 to guard one of Irving, Dellavedova, and Smith. That usually leaves one open more often than not. But the Warriors have the personnel to match those lineups extremely well. Green, Barnes, and Iguodala can all guard LeBron and they wouldn't be forced to stick Bogut or David Lee on a smaller guard.

 

tl;dr: Warriors strongest/default lineup matches up well against Cavs' best/most used rotation.

I've never understood LeBron settling for jumpers other than to hold off some fatigue. If he gets it in his mind to take it to the basket, he cannot be stopped, and GS will be no lock to win.

 

You can ask the same thing about Derrick Rose. Why the hell is he settling for 30% 3 pointers when he can drive and shoot 55%?

You can ask the same thing about Derrick Rose. Why the hell is he settling for 30% 3 pointers when he can drive and shoot 55%?

 

Because he is scared...

Thibs is gone.

Fired. So no draft pick I take it.

Worst kept secret ever.

 

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/spo...iberg/27849419/

 

That includes McDermott, an Ames High alum and former Creighton all-American, who was selected by Denver with the 11th overall pick in last year's NBA Draft. He was then traded to Chicago.

 

"You hear that stuff all the time," McDermott said of the rumors. "I'm getting the same stuff you get. I trust the Bulls organization to make the right hire.

 

"I'm just looking forward to playing for whoever, whether it's coach Thibs or anyone else."

 

 

Thibs is gone.

 

https://twitter.com/ChrisDeLuca/status/603957187203969024

Who wouldn't want to work for a tag team that punched one coach in the face and then undermined another coach for 2 years before firing him.

 

Sounds like a great team to work for.

Hopefully Gar/Pax are next.

No chance. But if Hoiberg is a failure, one or both are probably gone. I'm still not sure what the fascination is with him.

Eh, Hoiberg had been picked to be a future coach since his days as a bull. Much like when we'll see coach Hinrich.

That press release from JR absolutely trashed Thibs, wow.