WOW...
As a loyal season-ticket holder that's my reaction to the Cavaliers big three-way trade with the Chicago Bulls and the Seattle Supersonics.
Unlike alot of fans I'm saddened to see Larry Hughes go. Even though he was often injured and he didn't live up to his billing as the "Robin" to "Batman" Lebron James...he seemed to be coming around with several nice ganes of late, shooting had improved and he seemed to finally be living-up go his potential as the player we signed from the Washington Wizards a three years ago.
Drew Gooden will also be missed, yes I know he was hot and cold performer, and he often didn't appear to be focused on the game, he's still a young player and I believe his best days are in front of him.
The departure of Donyell Marshall and Ira Newble, although nice guys, doesn't bother me much, but I did want to see more of more of Shannon Brown because I believe this kid can play.
On the flipside I'm somwhat excited to see what Ben Wallace can do..he's getting older and some say he's a shell of his days with the Pistons, he "Z", the newly aquired Joe Smith and the "Wild Thing" should give us a formatible frontcourt, the problem is who's our starting shooting guard..?
It will also be interesting to see what forward Wally Szczerbiak has left...he's basically been ineffective for the past several seasons...but he's a good jump-shooter and Lebron thrives on getting guys good open looks.
But perhaps the key to this deal could be point guard Delonte West. At 6'3"' he has the height Coach Mike Brown likes in his guards, and although he was sitting on the bench in Seattle, perhaps all he needs is alittle playing time.
In the final analysis the Cavaliers were not going to win the NBA title or even repeat as Eastern Conference champions with the team they had...but are they a better time now..? Only time will tell. The bottom line is with Lebron...all things are possible and thankfully that's something that hasn't changed.
The key will how quickly this "new" team can mesh...because there are less than 30 games remaining before the playoffs.
WOW.
This is my first venture into the world of blogging and what better way to begin than by predicting the Ohio State Buckeyes will WIN the national championship in basketball.
Yes, this goes against what the so-called "experts" are predicting...but I feel this buckeye team is a team of destiny. Just look at their close victories against Tennessee and Xavier..and the way they beat Wisconson in the Big Ten tournement...this team has lady-luck on its side.
But that's not all,
Just look at their collection of talent...four great freshmen...some wonderful upper class leadership...not to mention the best big man to play college basketball since a guy named "Shack" ran the hardwood for LSU.
And can a coach be more intense than Thad..?
Yes...its the Buckeyes over the Florida Gators...sweet revenge for the Buckeyes loss in the football national championship earlier this year.
Its O-H-I-O all the way baby...and I'm a Kent State Grad.
Go Bucks.
Feel free to respond...do you agree or disagree...I'm I suffering from a bad case of Buckeye-Fever...?
