2011 Cleveland Cavalier Offseason/Draft

• mucalum49

  

  Those who wanted David Lighty to be signed as a UDFA, he signed with Cantu. They are an Italian team that will play in the Euroleague next season.
• dave

  like_that;823075 wrote:Most D-League teams are in random places such as Sioux Falls. So, Canton, what's not to like?

  That's what I'm getting at, most teams aren't right in the same area as an nba team. Not saying I don't like it, I'm glad the team is in Ohio. Just would have liked to to be further out. I've lived all over Ohio and it's sad how little interest there is in the Cavs outside of NEOhio. Guess that is part of the decision. I'd bet Sioux City is much bigger than Canton also.
• sportswizuhrd

  Speaking of which, does anyone give one tiny shit about the Euroleague other than myself? I watched some games this past seasons on ESPN3 while working nights and its some good stuff. A lot of Americans who were decent college players and former foreign NBA players are over there so I did know some of who I was watching.
• lhslep134

  

  dave;823114 wrote:I'd bet Sioux City is much bigger than Canton also.

  
  It'd be a losing bet. Sioux Falls metro population is 230,000 and Canton's is about 400,000
• sportswizuhrd

  City populations of current D-League teams. Based on 2010 Census.
  
  Tulsa 66ers-Tulsa, Oklahoma(391,906)
  Bakersfield Jam-Bakersfield, California(347,483)
  Fort Wayne Mad Ants-Fort Wayne, Indiana(253,691)
  Reno Bighorns-Reno, Nevada(225,221)
  Idaho Stampede-Boise, Idaho(205,671)
  Iowa Energy-Des Moines, Iowa(203,433)
  Sioux Falls Skyforce-Sioux Falls, South Dakota(153,888)
  Springfield Armor-Springfield, Massachusetts(153,060)
  Texas Legends-Frisco, Texas(116,989)
  Erie BayHawks-Erie, Pennsylvania(101,786)
  Utah Flash-Orem, Utah(88,328)
  New Mexico Thunderbirds-Rio Rancho, New Mexico(87,521)
  Maine Red Claws-Portland, Maine(66,194)
  Dakota Wizards-Bismarck, North Dakota(61,272)
  Austin Toros-Cedar Park, Texas(48,937)
  Los Angeles D-Fenders-El Segundo, California(16,654)
  Rio Grande Valley Vipers-Hidalgo, Texas(7,322*)
  
  *-2000 census
• Pick6

  

  lhslep134;823185 wrote:It'd be a losing bet. Sioux Falls metro population is 230,000 and Canton's is about 400,000

  
  pretty sure you have wrong information. I believe Cleveland's population is only in the 400,000s
• BR1986FB

  It may have been mentioned but I see the clowns over at ESPN are going to be doing some "The Decision: One year later" pieces on their network tomorrow. Sounds like they are going to try to justify why it was a "good idea." SMH
• like_that

  

  BR1986FB;823328 wrote:It may have been mentioned but I see the clowns over at ESPN are going to be doing some "The Decision: One year later" pieces on their network tomorrow. Sounds like they are going to try to justify why it was a "good idea." SMH

  
  What a complete joke. Can't say Im surprised from that organization.
• SportsAndLady

  

  BR1986FB;823328 wrote:It may have been mentioned but I see the clowns over at ESPN are going to be doing some "The Decision: One year later" pieces on their network tomorrow. Sounds like they are going to try to justify why it was a "good idea." SMH

  
  Lol this should be good...
• BR1986FB

  SportsAndLady;823350 wrote:Lol this should be good...

  
  Yeah, wonder if they will be sending more news crews to local Cleveland bars to show that we are all "butt hurt" (gheyest phrase EVER).
• Writerbuckeye

  

  sportswizuhrd;823122 wrote:Speaking of which, does anyone give one tiny **** about the Euroleague other than myself? I watched some games this past seasons on ESPN3 while working nights and its some good stuff. A lot of Americans who were decent college players and former foreign NBA players are over there so I did know some of who I was watching.

  
  Good question -- especially since David Lighty is signed to play for an Italian team. Said he got a six figure guaranteed contract. That's pretty good pay for just getting out of college. I'd still love to see the Cavs give him a shot, though, at some point.
• KR1245

  

  Writerbuckeye;823452 wrote:Good question -- especially since David Lighty is signed to play for an Italian team. Said he got a six figure guaranteed contract. That's pretty good pay for just getting out of college. I'd still love to see the Cavs give him a shot, though, at some point.

  
  Yeah. I've caught a few games. Speaking of Euro ball, sounds like Deron Williams may be heading over to Europe to play during the lockout
• Y-Town Steelhound

  

  sportswizuhrd;822875 wrote:I heard Youngstown. Maybe that has changed.

  
  Would've been a great draw for the Covelli Center, but then again the Youngstown Pride didn't exactly get a lot of people at their games...
• thedynasty1998

  

  Writerbuckeye;823452 wrote:Good question -- especially since David Lighty is signed to play for an Italian team. Said he got a six figure guaranteed contract. That's pretty good pay for just getting out of college. I'd still love to see the Cavs give him a shot, though, at some point.

  
  Lighty will get a shot eventually. But he needs some work offensively and he can do that overseas for a few yeas.
• like_that

  

  bump
• SportsAndLady

  

  dlazz;773254 wrote:Irving is going to be a bust.

  dlazz;773258 wrote:Duke hasn't put any good NBA players out recently. I see no reason as to why this would be any different.

  dlazz;773278 wrote:I'm not going to argue about it, as it seems pretty silly to argue about something pointless like this...but I guess it's just a gut feeling.
  
  Time will tell.

  It usually does. And it did. And dlazz was very wrong lol
• SportsAndLady

  

  SportsAndLady;812652 wrote:Could not disagree MORE with this guy
  
  
  
  So many things I disagree with in there
  
  More grades:
  http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/2011-NBA-Draft-pick-by-pick-analysis-Kyrie-Irving-Derrick-Williams-Enes-Kanter-062311

  1. Cleveland Cavaliers — Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke: I'll go on record right here saying I don't like this pick. Irving is probably going to be a good point guard, but you don't draft somebody No. 1 because they'll be good. You draft them to seriously alter the franchise's fortunes, and Irving doesn't do that. You're taking somebody with conditioning issues and letting him learn from Baron Davis, not exactly ideal. Irving lacks elite athleticism or elite shooting, and who's he going to pass to on that roster? I don't want to bash him too much, because he's a quality player -- I'm just not sold on him going No. 1 overall. Derrick Williams should have been the pick here -Eric Yearian

  Yikes lol wonder if that guy still works for foxsports?
• bases_loaded

  

  SportsAndLady;1836732 wrote:Yikes lol wonder if that guy still works for foxsports?

  
  
  Guessing not
  
  
  
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• SportsAndLady

  

  Lol ouch
• Laley23

  

  Well he clearly didn't watch Irving, ever. Cause he has been an elite shooter since High School. The only real knock was his health. Which, in fairness, has been a bit of an issue. Nothing else about his game really would've been a concern.
• like_that

  

  He also had conditioning issues up until LeBron came and made him cut that shit out.