Well, the Cavaliers are built explicitly on the model of the Spurs. So it stands to reason they're going to get the same "boring" label the Spurs have been tagged with for so long.
With the kind of player than Lebron is, they should've been built on the model of the Showtime Lakers. Those teams were up-tempo and still played defense.
And another thing: I understand that when you're dealing the salary cap, you can't just up and trade your trash for a bunch of All Stars to surround LeBron with. But why have they stuck with a mediocre coach like Mike Brown instead of going out and throwing millions at a Popovich, Jackson, Larry Brown-type coach?
Fun article, but I doubt anyone would rather watch the Kings over the Cavs.
Seriously, lets use the Lakers as an example. Would you rather watch the Kings play the Lakers or the Cavs play the Lakers?
Well, they did go after Larry Brown in the summer of 2005 after he left Detroit, but for whatever reason it didn't happen.
As for Mike Brown... at what point should he have been fired? I mean, Stan Van coached circles around him in the ECF but it's still tough to fire a guy whose team just won 66 games. It's also tough to get one of those marquee coaches to come to Cleveland even with LeBron. This is never going to be a destination for big-name free agents or big-name coaches. That's just the way it is.
I think MB is in the same position Avery was his last year in Dallas. One more slip-up and he's gone. I don't think MB survives another year that ends short of the Finals.
Kings vs Lakers b/c it's a sure win
Honestly, the Kings...
The Cavs are solid, but between the Brown being unable to manage a game, and LeBron seeming like he isn't quite giving it his all. I'd have to say the Kings seem like a far more interesting game to watch.
The Pistons/Rockets are playing crazy hard/scrappy/intense. I love watching these guys play.
Bulls are worse to watch than they were last season. Even sloppier.
Celtics are a blast to watch. I love watching PP, and now with Sheed, it is even more fun. Problem is that Doc holds them back, and it pisses me off. Rondo is even fun to watch. He was definitely not one of the problems in that Celtics Bulls series last season that was so darn awful to watch.
The Heat are also always a blast to watch. Wade just makes me smile. Although, he did piss me off with those plays he took off in that Laker game.
The Lakers are so intriguing. Will Artest coexist with Phil and Kobe long enough to win a le? How do Bynum and Pau work best together. Fisher is still knocking down those crazy open 3's, and that bench is scrappier than any other contenders'. Credit to Phil.
Spurs have Manu, but until he gets 100%, it is kind of hard to watch them. I have never been a fan of TP's game, as far as watching.
Clippers - Meh.
OKC - I haven't seen any of them yet, so I'll reserve judgement.
Washington - They are trying hard, but with all their injuries, it is kind of tough to watch, at least when Gilbert tries to take over a game. I have much more fun watching Mike Miller, Antone Jameson, Caron Butler and Earl Boykins.
Bobcats - Hey, S-Jax blew some life into that dead squad. Bravo.
Knicks are like watching paint dry.
Suns - Run and gun just doesn't do it for me. Sacremento, back in 2002 was more than just run and gun, they were fun. This team, they just don't convince me, and it gets boring after the 1st quarter or so.
GSW - " "
Utah - Between Jerry and Booz, this team makes me want to pull my hair out. I want them to win so bad, but not more than I want these 2 clowns fired.
Memphis/T-Wolves - Haven't seen em.
Pacers - I enjoy their style: Defense and 3's. But it is hard to watch them when Granger isn't there to make it work.
Magic - Sometimes they (Red , Carter, Dwight) amaze me. Sometimes I want to kill Mario/Nelson. I am also frustrated with Gortat.
Nets - They seem to play hard too. Lots of youngins.
Phili - Speghts: Need I say more?
Atlanta - These guys are fun to watch, when they are having fun.
Bucks - Jennings is fun, but Bogut slows them down worse than Z slows down the Cavs. Not fun, and they don't play enough defense to make it interesting.
a list by one person = 0 credibility
If I had to pick a top 5, they'd be
1) LA
2) Dallas
3) Atlanta
4) Boston
5) Seattle
seattle?
Yeah, Durant and Westbrook are awesome.
He's a Wizards fan also.
Yes, this is why a team like the Kings has national TV games this year, right?
Tyreke Evans is going to be a marquee player, just watch.
Adelman is one of the most underrated coaches in the NBA.
Another person who thinks Beaubois needs more playing time. Damnit RC, make it happen. And that Kidd to Beaubois alley-oop is a thing of beauty.
We were on TNT and ABC last year...you want me to remind your of your last 2 beat downs here in Houston.
The Rockets OWN YOU HERE!! plus---
And still beat the out of the Cavs, WITHOUT YAO!
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