Podcast Episode 143: Until We Meet Again, Uncle Drew
2017-08-22https://soundcloud.com/ctb-5/episode-143-until-we-meet-again-uncle-drew
Happy Trails, Kyrie. With the news of Mr. Irving’s trade to the Celtics we sounded the conch and Tom Pestak, Ben Werth, Nate Smith, and EvilGenius assembled in the podcast booth to break it all down. We all gave our knee jerk reactions to the trade and gave our yays or nays to Isaiah Thomas, Jay Crowder, (up the) Ante Zizic, and the Nets’ 2018 draft pick. We also discussed the enigma that is Kyrie Irving and whether this trade makes the Cavs better in the long term and short term. Playing the imp’s advocate was Tom Pestak who held out hope that Isaiah Thomas and Jay Crowder could improve the Cavs. The rest of us were more… skeptical.
Other topics included: are the Cavs’ still a finals team? What are LeBron’s plans for the Summer of 2018? (Including some inside dirt on the Lakers situation). What is going to happen with the rest of the roster? Can Boston beat the Cavs in the playoffs, (or are they even the East’s second best team anymore)? Are the Cavs’ still a finals team? We take on all this and more as we wish a fond farewell to Uncle Drew.
As always, listen above, on Soundcloud, iTunes, or Google Play.
Sigh IT2K
Well… IT was a second round pick… so maybe the Cavs will get the IT of 2020…
Is this where the trade action is now?
Where’s Cols? Anything to get us to 2K
Anyone else think GoT jumped the shark this year?
Interesting take, Nate. I actually think this year has been a return to form and that GoT jumped the shark either last season or the one before. No wasted story-lines this season (why they wasted any of their precious time in years past on a love story with a eunuch [Greyworm] is beyond me). Very tight season this year. And I think the show even looks better than it ever has: production design, cinematography, for example. This season has been full of the moments fans have been wanting to see for years and I think they pulled them off very… Read more »
All those things have been there, but the writing and tone of the show has lost Martin’s dark edge and its ability to take you high and low. The writing’s been awful and the pacing of the season finale was abysmal. It depserately needed editing and the dialogue isn’t nearly what it has been. It is better than the dorn season, but this season seems like it was story boarded by a junior high dungeon master.
A lot less nudity this year too. It’s okay to say that that’s one of your reasons why it’s not as good. : )
I didn’t even think about it. But yeah. It’s been a very chaste season.
Just so many bizarre writing decisions in that finale: that completely boring conversation between Sam and Bran confirming the biggest reveal of the show. I mean how do they do that between two of the shows most boring characters. Also, how does Cersei not kill Bronn out of spite in front of Tyrian and Jamie. That would’ve been brilliant.
I gotta say this, though, the finale did keep me on edge as to who was gonna buy it this episode. That’s something the show has done well, going back to Ned Stark & the Red Wedding. There were times when I legit thought, Tyrion’s gonna die, Jaimie’s gonna die, Theon’s gonna die. Now, maybe the fact that they didn’t shows them playing it safe, but the fact that I wasn’t sure-to me-told me how well this show was constructed. So, six more episodes left … and 48 more comments!
If we can get this to 2k,free year’s subscription to CtB for everyone.
Supposedly phoenix traction again. 2018 unprotected, marquis Chris, shump/dudley and bledsoe?
Sorry 2019 unprotected
Still…that’s not a bad deal. Chriss looks pretty good. Tall, athletic and strong on D could help against GSW.
Yeah phoenix doest have their own pick in 2018.its miami’s
I dont think delly is worth 10m. It2k
Neither is Shumo.but he’s better than Shump.
I love Delly, but hard to believe Bucks would send us both their PG’s. Brogdon and Middleton and 1st rounder would help with the Warriors matchup. Also, happy to help with the IT2K push.
I’d thrown in kay to even it out.
I’m just here for the 2K. I was told there would be 2 K here.
So, let’s start an in-thread poll to help get us to 2k. How do we think this ends, and when?
How:
a) Cavs void trade
b) Cavs accept trade as is
c) Cavs get 1/2 2nd rounders extra
d) Cavs get a 1st or more extra
When:
a) Tonight or tomorrow
b) Deadline gets extended
Me: we get a 2nd rounder. Done tomorrow.
My guess is we get nothing, and it’s today or tomorrow.
I was wrong… kind of?
What I would love: we void the trade and do a deal with Bucks…and put our “rival” Celts in a very bad place
What I would like: Celts throw in another 1st rounder….lottery available
What I think will happen: Celts add a 2nd rounder; deal done tomorrow (boring)
E) This trade destroys reality and the space time Continuum.
There’s buzz again about the Milwaukee offer. I’m wondering if there’s any way to get Delly back from them along with that? If so, I’d be sold.
For the record- according to Basketball Reference- Malcolm Brogdon’s nickname is “Humble Moses.”
I’m sold
I very much like Brogdon & Middleton as players. 40%+ on triples. Size. Grit. If the Bucks had a lotto pick that could land another star player, I’d do it.
I’m so close to being sold on that deal, but the lack of a star or potential for a star really dings it. With that said, Middleton would be a great fit here.
Brogdon doesn’t excite me at all though.
It’s gonna get done. Celts 1st rounder added. Just a feeling
Contributing to the push for 2K. Anyone want to give serious consideration to Kyrie coming back and playing this season out with the Cavs?
I’m in on IT2K. Out on Kyrie playing for the Cavs again. Pick between the Bucks deal (Middleton, Brogdon, + pick) and the Celtics (IT, Crowder, Zizic, Nets pick + sweetener if there is one). I will take the latter, easily. As long as IT is full go by Jan/Feb.
0 chance
I highly doubt it, but stranger things have happened. Usually things with that title do not turn out well.
Guys – dont give up ; dont ever give up. “Michael Scott – Isiah Thomas”
We’re at 13 posts in the other thread. Making progress…