I mean, we knew that the Cavs had to be one of the closest teams in the NBA. And it isn't just this year, it's every year. LeBron James is like the glue to a team that is so close and so happy, it's infectious. As shown in the famous LeBron-jumps-into-Z's-arms photo after Game 6 of that Detroit series. (That still brings a tear to my eye.
And last year, into this year, it's shown how funny the Cavs are, wh
A video of Shaq (poorly, but hilariously) lip-syncing to Rick Springfield's "Jesse's Girl" came out today, and it made me laugh out loud. Shaq is hilarious.
And let's not forget Delonte's famous rap...Iced TEA!!!!!!
...and LeBron's acting...
....and of course the LeBron and Kobe puppet...
And Shaq and LeBron dancing...
Friday, April 30, 2010
The Funniest Team in the NBA
M-V-P!! M-V-P!!
To no one's surprise, the Associated Press is reporting that a source says that LeBron James will receive his second MVP award in a ceremony at the University of Akron on Sunday.
Here's to many more in Cleveland, LeBron!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
That's better
If the Cavaliers' confounding Game 3 loss to Chicago on Thursday night was a "wake-up call," then LeBron and friends spent the first quarter-and-a-half of Game 4 responding to this hypothetical alarm by blearily slapping the snooze button and rolling over for a little extra shut-eye.
When the Cavs finally did come to, however, they did so with a bloody vengeance and played their best game of these young playoffs. As usual with this team, the offense thrived when the defense was making stops. The Cavs strangled the guard penetration and open shots the Bulls used to dice the defense over two-plus games, leading to the smooth transition game that is Cleveland's offensive strength. The half-court offense still needs work as ever - Shaq must go into his move set quicker and the team is taking too many threes. Still, I always enjoy a balanced scoring attack that doesn't include LeBron taking jab-step jumpers with two seconds left on the shot clock.
Really, this was precisely the convincing win this squad needed. Victory is inevitable at this stage of the post-season, meaning how the Cavs compete is just as important as the results. If Thursday's disheartening game ends up being the cold shower that awakens the Cavs for the rest of the playoffs, then so be it.
Some shots from the Cavs-Bulls Game 4
I was lucky enough to get amazing seats for Game 4 of the Bulls-Cavs series, and got some decent photos as part of a great game. After a lackluster first 22 minutes, the Cavs poured it on to end the first half, and didn't let up through the third quarter. I managed to snap a picture just as LeBron lifted up at half court to shoot...and then, I found out I got on TV (yes I'm the dork standing up in the black Witness shirt.)
Enjoy!
From the ABC/ESPN telecast...right after the shot, I'm in between LBJ and Varajao, about 8 -10 rows up.
