The Cleveland Cavs had a terrible post season by their standards. Their standards meant winning it all!
The general assumption for most NBA fans was the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - the Lakers fulfilled their end of the bargain, Cavs did not. Instead, the Magic took their place.
2008 came around, and the Boston Celtics had a bolstered roster that was simply too strong for the Cleveland Cavs. They nearly defeated them, but Boston marched on and captured an NBA title under the leadership of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen.
During the 2008-2009 season, the Cavs looked like the team to beat. Boasting the best home record in the NBA (they had a 39-2 home record), the Cleveland Cavaliers also had the best record in the NBA. A 66-16 finish gave them the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home court advantage throughout the entire playoffs. It looked like it'd be the year for Cleveland.
Elaborate pre-game shows don't win games in the spring and summer time. The Cavs might be the favorite to come out of the East but their true test doesn't come in a Dec. game against the Minnesota Timber wolves on a Tuesday.
Surely, the team was lacking in the big man department. Enter Shaquille O'Neal. The Cavs now enjoy the presence of the big man on their roster, and will look to use his physical prowess and playoff experience to bring home an NBA title.
In basketball, more then in any other professional team sport - one player can take a team to the Finals but typically those "one man band" teams don't win the championship. Jordan didn't win a title until he got Scottie Pippen.
If the Cavs expect to win the title in 10' they must get more from Mo, Delonte West, and Daniel Gibson. The Cavs added Leon Powe and Jamario Moon - hopefully they can contribute to a championship winning team. - 26706
The general assumption for most NBA fans was the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - the Lakers fulfilled their end of the bargain, Cavs did not. Instead, the Magic took their place.
2008 came around, and the Boston Celtics had a bolstered roster that was simply too strong for the Cleveland Cavs. They nearly defeated them, but Boston marched on and captured an NBA title under the leadership of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen.
During the 2008-2009 season, the Cavs looked like the team to beat. Boasting the best home record in the NBA (they had a 39-2 home record), the Cleveland Cavaliers also had the best record in the NBA. A 66-16 finish gave them the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home court advantage throughout the entire playoffs. It looked like it'd be the year for Cleveland.
Elaborate pre-game shows don't win games in the spring and summer time. The Cavs might be the favorite to come out of the East but their true test doesn't come in a Dec. game against the Minnesota Timber wolves on a Tuesday.
Surely, the team was lacking in the big man department. Enter Shaquille O'Neal. The Cavs now enjoy the presence of the big man on their roster, and will look to use his physical prowess and playoff experience to bring home an NBA title.
In basketball, more then in any other professional team sport - one player can take a team to the Finals but typically those "one man band" teams don't win the championship. Jordan didn't win a title until he got Scottie Pippen.
If the Cavs expect to win the title in 10' they must get more from Mo, Delonte West, and Daniel Gibson. The Cavs added Leon Powe and Jamario Moon - hopefully they can contribute to a championship winning team. - 26706
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