Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Thread 2013

• Midstate01

  

  Commander of Awesome;1464335 wrote:Sam Amico ‏@SamAmicoFSO 1m Timberwolves and Suns in play for Cavs' No. 1 pick, source tells FOX Sports Ohio.

  
  Not for love. The cavs are willing to give up wayyyy too much for him.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  In honor of the draft, my favorite Cavs youtube clip.
  
  [video=youtube;eGngEHeBlDc][/video]
• Commander of Awesome

  

  What the Mother FUCK?!!!!
• Laley23

  

  lol.
  
  Gilbert with a stunna!
  
  Dude is a lazy POS, but might have the most talent (along with BMac)...we will see if the NBA gets him to care.
• robj55

  

  Very interesting, TT not developing to their liking apparently.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Thoughts on Cavs No. 1 overall pick, UNLV F Anthony Bennett ...
  I really think this is going to be a pick the Cavaliers end up trading. I could be wrong, I've been wrong before. That said, one scout, from the Western Conference, told me today he felt like Bennett is the best overall player in this draft.
• gport_tennis

  I'm still shocked and amazed. Did not see that coming
• Mulva

  

  Typical Chris Grant pick.
• wes_mantooth

  

  Lol...the buffets will be busy...Smh
• Crimson streak

  

  I love the pick.
• robj55

  

  wes_mantooth;1464394 wrote:Lol...the buffets will be busy...Smh

  lmao
• Laley23

  

  I said on the other thread. Bennett has the most skill along with McLemore. But he has some issues he needs to overcome.
  
  He is better than TT though, so he could be on his way out imo.
• sportswizuhrd

  Commander of Awesome;1464377 wrote:Thoughts on Cavs No. 1 overall pick, UNLV F Anthony Bennett ...
  I really think this is going to be a pick the Cavaliers end up trading. I could be wrong, I've been wrong before. That said, one scout, from the Western Conference, told me today he felt like Bennett is the best overall player in this draft.

  
  No idea who you are quoting but Andy Katz said right after the pick(on Twitter and it was shown on ESPN) that they are keeping this pick.
• Crimson streak

  

  Trade back up for Noel?
• the_system

  Crimson streak;1464395 wrote:I love the pick.

  Me too. I was telling friends for a while now that I wanted this guy but figured the cavs would listen to the media and take Noel. He's big, can run the floor, and score from anywhere.
• mucalum49

  

  Don't hate the move but it was definitely a WTF moment. Chris Grant dgaf what the media or fans think. He goes with his gut. Worked with Dion and TT. Hope Bennett pans out. I'd like to see Bennett log more minutes at SF. If Draymond Green who's pretty slow can be an effective SF (in the playoffs nonetheless) for some spurts then Bennett could. Just get down to 235-240 and work on getting a little quicker and I'll be much happier.
• Midstate01

  

  Make the trade with dallas and take shabazz
• SportsAndLady

  

  I like the pick.. I just really didn't want them to take Noel.
  
  Might as well go for the home run if you don't think anyone is a sure thing.
• lhslep134

  

  Someone on RCF put it nicely: we didn't bring in Mike Brown to draft defensive players, we brought him in to teach defense to offensively gifted players.
  
  With that being said, I love our draft. I watched Bennett quite a few times because the MWC was on out here a lot, and I was pretty impressed every time. Back when I thought we'd get the 3rd or 4th pick (before the lottery) I wanted him. Since there wasn't a clear cut #1, I'm okay with it. He needs to lose some of that weight he put on, but there's great potential.
  
  I thought for sure we would have to trade up to get Karasev so the fact he fell to #19 I'm very happy. I also like the Felix pick as he's a very solid wing defender. He was good defensively against Arizona both times. Terrible offensively the first time, but the second time we played he dropped 22 with a fairly decent set of moves. We'll see what happens.
  
  All in all I say A- or B+
• Crimson streak

  

  lhslep134;1464832 wrote:Someone on RCF put it nicely: we didn't bring in Mike Brown to draft defensive players, we brought him in to teach defense to offensively gifted players.
  
  With that being said, I love our draft. I watched Bennett quite a few times because the MWC was on out here a lot, and I was pretty impressed every time. Back when I thought we'd get the 3rd or 4th pick (before the lottery) I wanted him. Since there wasn't a clear cut #1, I'm okay with it. He needs to lose some of that weight he put on, but there's great potential.
  
  I thought for sure we would have to trade up to get Karasev so the fact he fell to #19 I'm very happy. I also like the Felix pick as he's a very solid wing defender. He was good defensively against Arizona both times. Terrible offensively the first time, but the second time we played he dropped 22 with a fairly decent set of moves. We'll see what happens.
  
  All in all I say A- or B+

  
  I agree I was on the unlv bandwagon all year. I love Bennett's game. A lot of people think Bennett is fat but he's just a thick guy. He plays at about 235 which is good size for a 6"7. I love the fact he has a post up game also that compliments his shooting. I really thought At times UNLV didn't get him the ball enough. His defense needs work but he has the athletic ability to be an average defender
• mucalum49

  

  Myck Kabongo as Kyrie's backup? Went undrafted and already lives with Tristan. At least get him on the summer team and see what he's got.
• lhslep134

  

  mucalum49;1464874 wrote:Myck Kabongo as Kyrie's backup? Went undrafted and already lives with Tristan. At least get him on the summer team and see what he's got.

  I like that for sure. Would also like to see us bring in Seth Curry for summer league.
• ohiobucks1

  

  I'm not a fan. Only because I think its dumb to have hmi and TT on the same team. 2 top 4 picks in 3 years at PF? GFY CG
• Crimson streak

  

  ohiobucks1;1464877 wrote:I'm not a fan. Only because I think its dumb to have hmi and TT on the same team. 2 top 4 picks in 3 years at PF? GFY CG

  
  Bennett will play both sf and pf. He gives the cavs a lot of options on offense. They can play big with Andy tt and Bennett or we can play small with Bennett at pf and tt at center.
• ohiobucks1

  

  Crimson streak;1464881 wrote:Bennett will play both sf and pf. He gives the cavs a lot of options on offense. They can play big with Andy tt and Bennett or we can play small with Bennett at pf and tt at center.

  If Bennett is playing SF we are in trouble. Have you ever watched him? I absolutely don't doubt his ability. I personally thought he was the best player in the draft. But he's a 4. He can maybe give us 4-5 mins of SF in limited matchups. The problem I have isn't with Bennett. It's with having him and TT. Why didn't we take Jonas @ 4 instead of TT? Or Harrison Barnes or Drummond last year and Mclemore this year? I have doubt in Bennett. I have doubts in how we are assembling the team.