The 10th NBA Random Thoughts thread 2013-2014: Coveting Miami's Crown
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It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.
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Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank VogelComment
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The hindsight lesson is don't pass up future hall of famers for average players.
It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.
Division Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Conference Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 2005
NBA Champions 1989, 1990, 2004Comment
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Is that why they have no plans of playing him there?
Mike Brown: Anthony Bennett is 'strictly a 4,' for now“Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.” ― Ricky Gervais.Comment
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You said the reason they drafted Bennett was to move him to the 3. If you read the whole thing, it's pretty clear that Cleveland envisions him as Kevin Love-type of 4.Last edited by Doddage; 10-23-2013, 01:43 PM.Comment
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“Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.” ― Ricky Gervais.Comment
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Brown says that Bennett could possibly be used as a small forward at some point in the future, but that would happen "way, way, way down the road."Comment
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When he was drafted, it was because they thought he could play both the 3 and the 4. Brown's quote about it not happening yet, or even at all indicates that they were looking at that direction. Whether or not it actually happens doesn't invalidate the point that he was selected with the thought that he could.
You're not saying anything that actually refutes what I said. I can dig up article after article talking about them looking at him as a tweener, if I really need to.
EDIT: If it wasn't a question whether or not he'd play the 3, then there would be no reason to tell people you're not going to. The simple fact that it had to be answered shows that was a possibility.Last edited by Since86; 10-23-2013, 03:27 PM.“Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.” ― Ricky Gervais.Comment
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You haven't provided any support to your claim that he was picked with the intention of moving him to the 3. That was your original point and the one being argued. Brown saying it's possible in the future doesn't necessarily indicate the Cavs were looking in that direction, but rather more so addresses speculation amongst the public/media regarding what position Bennett will be played at.Comment
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Yeah, you're right. Brown saying they have no intentions of playing him at the 3 "for now" means they aren't even considering the possibility. I don't know how I screwed that up. We can move along now.“Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.” ― Ricky Gervais.Comment
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I am pretty sure they drafted Bennett because he was the best player available. And just because Oladipo is playing well in the preseason does not mean that he was the best player 3 years from now.
Bennett has the potential to be an All-Star and by the time Tristan can he will be up for a contract. One that the Cavs will not pay if they are getting Lebron.
Kyrie/Waiters/Lebron/Bennett could be a starting lineup on this team.Comment
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Here's another Pacers article from NBA.com, this one talking about our defense and bench production last season. This piece is part of the website's One Team, One Stat series and is written by John Schuhmann.Last edited by LG33; 10-23-2013, 04:59 PM.Comment
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I am pretty sure they drafted Bennett because he was the best player available. And just because Oladipo is playing well in the preseason does not mean that he was the best player 3 years from now.
Bennett has the potential to be an All-Star and by the time Tristan can he will be up for a contract. One that the Cavs will not pay if they are getting Lebron.
Kyrie/Waiters/Lebron/Bennett could be a starting lineup on this team.Comment
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