The Point-Fourward: Constructing Deconstruction
2017-08-17
(Note: this does not reflect the opinions of www.cavstheblog.com. Well, other than Ben’s. If you don’t like any poetry or politics in your sports soup, this one isn’t for you. Without further ado…
Four things I’m thinking about the NBA universe…
Irving’s ceiling floats.
A hard surface with no edge
like his discus world.
LeBron spoke his mind.
For the “so-called-president”
there was no sub-tweet.
They got together.
Was it about politics
or an exit plan?
Invariably
we know less than we believe.
Faith is Arrogance.
1. In this poem, the author is discussing the fickle nature of Kyrie Irving’s potential. While there is certainly a limit to Irving’s other-wordly talent, it is very difficult for the author to get a grasp on just where that limit lies. Kyrie’s mercurial nature clouds the author’s perception as the point guard probably believes that Mercury is also flat.
A floating solid with no edge. A world on top of this one. For Uncle Drew, what is up may also be down. Does he believe he dribbles frisbees? (note: with that handle, he probably could)
2. In this haiku, LeBron’s history of passive aggressive sub-tweeting is thrown into new light. Is LeBron James only passive when regarding matters of comparatively little consequence? More ink has been spilled over previous poetic twitter ramblings regarding fitting in and/or out. The clarity of his recent message doesn’t lend itself to extensive deconstruction.
Hate has always existed in America. Yes we know that but Donald Trump just made it fashionable again! Statues has nothing to do with us now!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 15, 2017
3. Tony Rizzo reported that Kyrie Irving and LeBron James met in Miami. Though unlikely, it is possible that they were brainstorming for an episode of Room 104. Perhaps they were truly discussing their playing futures, detailing the next six years of their respective lives down to the meal.
This haiku explores the multiple levels of the word “politics” and its import in modern culture. Is each move and counter-move to be played out in “House of Cards” manner, exacting and savage in its planning? How long is patience powerful before it becomes inaction? Or were they discussing governmental politics, potentially crafting a unified message against recent American atrocities? How much damage does a political battle cause before precipitating progress? Is it an exit plan out of Cleveland, America, or out of the/their conflict?
4. In this poem in haiku form, the author is pretty straight forward. In the NBA Off-Season and in life, we luxuriate in conjecture. Cotton candy for the mind. When we fixate on the size of the cotton and not its density, we display what is truly important to us. The show. The extravaganza that masquerades as sustenance. There is rarely a kernel of truth in faith. More often than not, we are only left with a teeth rotting goo that flies through our bodies without supplying any real nourishment. The color of the cotton is irrelevant. We are sick.
Alright, I’ll chum the water:
http://www.slamonline.com/nba/kyrie-irving-thought-lebron-james-wanted-trade-him/#WQWxu1uT77mIkCht.97
RAPTORS SIGN K.J. MCDANIELS—–LOOKS MORE AND MORE THAT CAVS ARE GOING TO— ( HAVE A GOOD CHANCE ) OF RESIGNING ” ENCHILADA “—HOPE SO !!—BUT PLEASE TY GIVE HIM MORE PLAYING TIME
WHEN DOES TRAINING CAMP START —-THIS SUMMER HAS BEEN A BUMMER ( AS FAR AS OFF COURT CAVS DRAMA )— LET’S JUST CUT ALL THE B.S. AND GET DOWN TO BUSINESS —–THINK LEBRON FEELS THE SAME WAY
It looks like media day was on September 26th last year, so I would guess it would be September 25th (Monday) this year.
Irving blowing up this summer annoys the crap out of me.
I think the Spurs are biggest threat to Cavs. LeBron respects Poppovich, as he should, and maybe CP3 leaves Rockets to join him if they are worse than expected.
Feels like Cavs are still favorites to keep him tho. He could have a legit chamce of 10 straight finals, even if Kyrie leaves
Seems to me that the banana boat is more likely to happen in Houston. Cp3 probably hasn’t signed an extension so that the cap room is there for he and LeBron to split next year. At least in Morey’s head.
Reminds me of a live game thread in the middle of february
Because all the posters are hammered? I mean…poetic?
Well that was delightfully cryptic. We love in strange times. We live in strange times too. Thanks for this, Ben.
Honestly, if LeBron’s camp is denying the report that this is LeBron’s last year in CLE, I consider that a win. Even if he ultimately “changes” his mind, we are a step further then every other time this has come up when he says “I have yet to make any decisions about next offseason. When we get there I’ll decide.”
My guess is that it means zero. Of course they would say that. OTOH, it is unlikely that LeBron has made up his mind. Why should he? As far as everyone badrapping CavsDan, the fact is that he has dropped big millions of $ on getting the best team he can. LeBron values $$ a lot more than smooth talking and good choice in fonts.
If Cleveland gives him best chance to win championship, not merely making e conf finals which he has done plenty of times, then he will stay, IMO.
I think LeBron will not be particularly excited about a move that is likely to end up with him not in the finals.
I can think of at least 5 teams if he joins will make finals.
And none of them are in the Western Conference … which is where everyone in the media thinks he’s going.
If he can make western conference finals say with a spurs or rockets and if that team has better chance to beat warriors, why wouldn’t he join those teams ? Of course, unless Lebron wants to retire a Cav, something some players like Dirk do prioritize over ring chasing. Reports that Wade will join Lebron this year, go back to Miami and retire as a heat.
From everything I heard in CLE before he moved back, and everything since – I cannot see LBJ moving again. All of them non-basketball reasons. Ties to the community here, family – reportedly his wife was desperate to move back for family reasons – kids in school etc. Would he really be interested in uprooting all that to chase another ring at the end of his career? I think his current contractual situation is a result of wanting to keep his employer honest, having leverage & to having an out if all goes bad. Jury out on Irving leaving as… Read more »
I can think of 29 other teams that will make the finals if he joins…
I dig the change up, and count me on board with your stance.