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**Pioneer10** · 05-14-2006, 10:02 PM

LOL the Bulls board is all over Nene: so maybe we don't got a shot after all hehe

Morongk22 · 05-15-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bron_Melo_ROY

Honestly, I found myself asking this same question throughout the season. I think he's owed a 2nd season and if its more of the same then we should shop him...Maybe we should move Z too if he can't get his act together during these playoffs.

I can't agree with you on this post, Z has been with this team for so long and he has gone through the hard times and the good. He helped carry us all year and now he's struggling a little in the playoffs and people are giving up on him, it just ridiculous. The same thing was done with DJ and Marshall all season, people where hating on them saying lets trade em/bench em....their awful, bad shot selection, no defense, etc. Then they start playing well and everyone loves em. I'm not saying you(Bron_Melo_Roy) said those things about DJ & Marsh but basically everyone else on this board did and i hate to say it but comments like those and these comments about Z are perfect examples of fair weather fans.

Sometimes its more important to remember what it took to get there, than what you did once you landed.

I'm sorry if I offended anyone and I don't want to start an arguments, but I had to get that off my chest

**Pioneer10** · 05-18-2006, 08:47 PM

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Kyle Lowry, 6-0, Sophomore, Point Guard, Villanova

Lowry looked a little bit bored to begin with during the drills, knocking down most of his mid-range jumpers and some of his college threes--still picking things up along the way considering that this was only his 2nd day at IMG so far, but managing to leave a favorable impression mostly due to how he looked in the one on one portion of the workout.

Physically, he is definitely on the small side, but looked much more natural finally without the undershirt he usually sported under his Villanova jersey. He’s built not unlike many NFL tailbacks are, extremely strong and explosive, shifty in his movements, and patient and instinctive with where he wants to get out on the court.

He didn’t have the same polish that a lot of players who have been doing these same drills for a month or more already possess, and is regardless a bit lacking on the offensive end in terms of his perimeter shooting ability, but in the one on one was when his competitiveness really came out.

His strength was evident in the way that he would take contact either on the perimeter or at the basket and brush it off as if nothing had happened and continue to go to work. He took the ball to the hoop strong time after time and finished well, even when being bumped off his spot initially.

When creating his own shot he was smart and patient with the moves he wanted to make, leading his defender on into thinking he has him before exploding right past him with his quickness or a crafty hesitation move. His ball-handling skills looked superb even without the things he’ll be learning here in the next month or so, as he’s a street-smart instinctive New York City type point guard who just knows how to get the job done. He couldn’t get his shot to fall for him consistently from behind the arc, but looked good stepping back from mid-range off the dribble and elevating for a smooth looking jump-shot.

Defensively in these drills, Lowry was an absolute menace. He got in his man’s grill on every single possession and just would not let anyone go by him. He’s a pest in the truest sense, bodying up his man constantly, using his terrific hands to wreak havoc, and even blocking shots on the perimeter or in the paint when someone had the nerve to challenge him.

After the workout was over he decided to put on a little show by putting his leaping ability on display. He pulled off a number of extremely impressive dunks, bouncing the ball high off the ground and then going up to get it before slamming it home with a windmill. Lowry told us later on that he still hasn’t decided what he’s going to do in terms of staying in or pulling out of the draft. He’s likely to participate strictly in the physical-only partition of the Orlando pre-draft camp should he get invited, and then decide afterwards what his next move is after feedback from NBA teams starts coming in.

http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=1302

Lowry is becoming a guy I'd be real interested in a Cavs uniform.

**Pioneer10** · 05-20-2006, 05:36 PM

I find this an intriguing option: http://www.basketballboards.net/foru...4&postcount=33

but I don't want to give up Hughes:

Z/Gooden/1st rounder for Crawford/Curry would be a good trade for the Cavs. Knicks would get a lot of cap relief through this particular if they then move Gooden's rghts for prospects

CHKNWANG321 · 05-20-2006, 06:11 PM

I WILL NOT post in here untill the real offseason. WHich will be in june

Bron_Melo_ROY · 05-21-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CHKNWANG321

I WILL NOT post in here untill the real offseason. WHich will be in june

Now will you post in here...Seriously, we need to address some of our problems and build a younger, more motivated team around Bron...I like LeBron, Andy, (and Larry only because we didn't get to see all of what he could do) for the future but outside of those three, I think anyone is tradeable.

Like A Breath · 05-21-2006, 03:44 PM

Kyle Lowry would be terrific for the Cavs system if he could knock down shots consistently. Rondo would scare me with the same concerns, shooting in a drill is a lot different than shooting in a game.

Ship Z to move up for Marcus Williams, the gamechanger with ice in his veins.

Bron_Melo_ROY · 05-21-2006, 03:49 PM

We really need an offensive mastermind as an assistant coach. I think that would greatly enhance our teams effectiveness next season, we need a set offensive identity and to this point we have none to speak of.

**Benedict_Boozer** · 05-21-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bron_Melo_ROY

We really need an offensive mastermind as an assistant coach. I think that would greatly enhance our teams effectiveness next season, we need a set offensive identity and to this point we have none to speak of.

Great point. This is actually the #1 Priority. We need a real, motion offense with multiple options that our team can EXECUTE. Not a rigid system but one that plays to the strengths of our team.

Bron_Melo_ROY · 05-21-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Benedict_Boozer

Great point. This is actually the #1 Priority. We need a real, motion offense with multiple options that our team can EXECUTE. Not a rigid system but one that plays to the strengths of our team.

Exactly what I was thinking, it doesn't have to be something over-the-top and very structured, rather it has to hit the personel of our team. Great point about the motion offense, we had no movement of the ball and it came back to bite us in the *** numerous times through the regular and post season. All of our players are capable scorers and effective passers for their position (i.e. Ilgauskus for C's, LeBron for SF's, and Larry for SG's)...We need an offense and a young PG.

**remy23** · 05-21-2006, 04:23 PM

Cleveland needs to keep grooming Martynas. You don't want this kid (who has some talent) to become a bust. He needs to keep lifting weights, keep getting stronger, have a decent Summer League, do well in the NBDL, and maybe once in a blue moon, get called up and see the floor during garbage minutes. It's a slow process but every little bit helps. If you don't develop a kid right, you waste your pick.

**Pioneer10** · 05-21-2006, 08:55 PM

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Rajon Rondo:

Of the four players in attendance, Rondo showed the most potential of anyone as an NBA point guard. His athleticism measured out off the charts both in the agility testing and in the two on twos, where absolutely no one could stay in front of him defensively. His shooting was “much better than advertised” in the drills, something that comes as a big surprise to his detractors. Once the two on twos kicked off his shot reverted back to “the old Rondo,” and quickly lost confidence when forced to execute his shot off the dribble. The way he penetrated the lane and either finished creatively or found the open man makes up for this, though. Defensively, he was very good as expected. Despite his frail appearance at the moment, he has wiry strength and knows how to use it well. Measuring out at 6-2 was important for him, and his body looks like it will be grown into once he does some work on it and continues to mature physically. All in all he had an impressive workout, especially considering that this was only his first.

http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=1304

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