Links To The Present: April 6, 2011
2011-04-06
“Right now, Baron Davis is giving the Cavaliers a jolt of something they haven’t had all year. He’s been a leader. But he’s also been the Cavaliers closer. Coach Byron Scott – who famously once butted heads with Baron – hasn’t minced words in his praise for Davis.” [Joe Gabriele]
“Even if it means battling Minnesota for the worst record in the NBA. The Cavaliers victory over Charlotte bumped them to 16-61, while the Timberwolves fell to 17-61 with a loss to New Jersey. In the race for the most ping-pong balls in the draft lottery, Minnesota might have the edge, with two of their last four games against teams with winning records.” [Jodie Valade]
“The Cavaliers’ 99-89 victory Tuesday over the Charlotte Bobcats was their 16th win of the season, assuring them they won’t finish with the worst season in Cavs history. But it essentially pulled them even with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the league’s worst record.” [Jason Lloyd]
On The Twitters
“Come next season, when Kyrie Irving drops 30 & 10 on us in a Wolves uni, I won’t even care, because the Cavs won 18 games in 2010-11.” [Eric Knappenberger]
“Cavs, Tribe and Charlie Sheen all apparently “winning” in Cleveland tonight. What do they have in common? None in the news in four weeks.” [Zac Jackson]
“#Cavs fans furious their team tops Bobcats 99-89. They miss out on Chalupas AND Cavs’ hold on last place in NBA is more tenuous.” [Jodie Valade]
It’s just a couple of percentage points on ping pong balls. Remember, we have a chance to get TWO picks in the top 3. I’m not that worried about Minnesota picking ahead of us. In fact, I almost want them to. Kahn will pick the worse player almost invariably. I want Derrick Williams, Harrison Barnes, and/or Knight/Walker/Irving, and Minnesota already has two PFs and a and Ricky Rubio coming over (boy, does Tyreke Evans look like a bust). I actually think there’s some pretty good players at the front end of this draft. http://www.nbadraft.net/2011mock_draft has us taking Williams and Alec… Read more »
It’s hard to root for a loss! I can appreciate what the Cavs players are doing with finishing out the year, but the T-Wolves seem to have the right idea for the last 10 games (and that is to keep losing). Oh well, go Cavs
Only twice in the past 20 years has the worst team gotten the #1 overall pick. Quit cryin’ and enjoy the Ws.
Ok now is not the time to start winning. Great, glad things are coming together but the top pick in a weak draft is way more important than 20 wins.
The Cavs have put in too much work to mess this up now…MAN DOWN!
If the Cavs don’t get either the #1 or #2 pick, would you like to see them trade any or both of the 2nd round picks in order to move up from the 4th or 5th spot?
Personally, I would be in favor of it considering the low rate of success among 2nd round picks combined with the weak draft. I just hope Irving, Williams, and Barnes all declare because I would hate to use the first lotto pick on Kemba Walker.