Links To The Present: February 10, 2011
2011-02-10
The main story being reported by several media outlets today is that Byron Scott is deeply dissatisfied with his team’s play. Not because they’re terrible so much as they spend large chunks of games going through the motions. Scott went so far as to call last night’s loss to the Pistons “a gigantic step backwards.” This isn’t news to anyone who has been watching this team fro the past few months, but Scott has largely maintained his cool throughout the team’s tumultuous losing streak. It remains to be seen how much good yelling and screaming is going to do, but at least someone’s angry.
Scratch that, Mary Schmitt Boyer is angry as well: “I would like to see any evidence that this pathetic, gutless team has a heartbeat or any sign of life. I see none. After a shameful showing that was an affront to anybody who works for a living, I see guys walk out of the locker room with food, heading to the rest of their evenings. Nobody’s embarrassed. Nobody’s inconvenienced. Nobody seems to care.”
Injury notes: Leon Powe is hopeful he will return to action this Friday, and Mo Williams is close to 100%.
On The Twitters
“Last 5 Games: Ramon Sessions 19.8ppg 10.4ast 4.6rbs 2.0stls on 59.6% shooting – JJ Hickson 19.2ppg 10.2rbs on 52% shooting” [Michael A. Young]
“BScott: ‘I just have a lot of confidence in what I do. I know I’m the right man for the job.'” [Jason Lloyd]
“Game last night was infinitely winnable. Cavs give same effort as past two weeks, streak ends. But no, and no. And so it marches on.” [Eric Knappenberger]
that segment by March Schmitt Boyer just shows to prove that this team has given up and quit. they dont care…they are getting paid and the worse thing that happens is they get yelled and screamed at…guarantee with mike brown this team wouldnt reach this streak…theyd be playing good enough defense to pull out a few wins…
Not to lay it on, just pretty funny:
http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/articles/kids-in-scaredstraight-program-visit-horrifying-cl,19156/
You mean the ninth circle, Rich. One big ice field full of frozen corpses and a three-faced Satan.
If Sessions and Hickson are the future, then the future must be the 9th gate of hell.
A guy on Hollinger’s chat today asked if there was a chance for the Hawks to get Mo Williams. Any possible matches there?
I know Williams is suppsoedly out of shape, but IMO he remains a player who could help a contender. He could help Atlanta.
This remains a good blog with good comments, in a bizarrely rough time for the franchise.
Hickson still doesn’t have the basketball IQ or hands to really be a great player. Yes he’s athletic and will pull some rebounds when motivated and could be a good defensive player if he put his mind to it (IQ/Mental issues), but I’ve given up on him being the kind of player that many once thought he could be. Sessions is exceeding expectations right now. He has the core skills and agression to keep it up but he’s still far from an elite PG. He doesn’t have the quickness or the shot of some of the elite PG’s like Rose,… Read more »
Hickson has athletic ability and decent basketball skills, but mentally I don’t know if he will ever get it. Sessions… he’s putting up really good numbers, but I don’t know if they mean much. Someone has to get assists, and Sessions has the ball in his hands the majority of the time he is on the court.
Good stuff.
http://www.didthecavswinlastnight.com/
Here is a question I think is worth asking. As an optimistic fan, not for now but for years from now when the cavs may be good again, am I wrong to think Hickson and Sessions have become our biggest hope? If Hickson can continue rebounding and being aggressive around the basket, and if Sessions can continue to produce 10 ast/night and 15 points, when Andy gets back are we going to be a draft pick or two away from having something resembling a core? The reason I ask is because part of me assumes it is just a mirage… Read more »
I was sitting a few empty rows back from Chris Grant at the game last night… he didn’t clap, cheer, or smile once.