Author: Bob (Page 3 of 8)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have numerous reasons for wanting to win game four. A win would put pressure on the Pistons, a win would be sentimental for the Hughes family, and now an even better one, a win would prove Rasheed Wallace wrong.

After losing a close battle with LeBron James and the Cavs, Wallace proclaimed that Monday would be the last game this year in Cleveland for the Cavaliers. He proceeded to predict that the Pistons would “kick their butts” in game four. This type of prediction is exactly what Cleveland needed to keep their heads in the game. The pressure clearly has shifted to the Pistons after winning the first two games.

The Cavaliers need to show the same patience and determination as in game three and tie this series up. Detroit, still the decided favorite, would have to start second guessing themselves if this young and inexperienced Cleveland team won two in a row.

The comparison of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant continues to grow as the Cavaliers compete in the playoffs. LeBron is showing the world that a player can be an All-Star without being selfish and continue to keep the whole team involved in the game.

LeBron had a triple double in a critical playoff game against one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. James didn’t force the game, he waited until the openings came, then he attacked. The openings were either a shot or a perfect pass to a teammate for an easy lay-up. This type of team play is what is separating James and Bryant when it comes to comparing their contributions to their team.

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are both great players, but team play is what wins championships. This is why the Cavaliers will be in the Finals before the Lakers.

The New York Knicks continue to embarrass the city and their organization. There are reports that New York owner James Dolan is going to buy out Larry Brown as their head coach for approximately 40 million dollars. He was upset with the way Brown would openly criticize the players and the terrible record this past year.

The rumor is that Isiah Thomas will become the new head coach to replace Brown. This is an amazing turn of events. Brown is a good coach and needs a chance to form his own team. The fact that Dolan would allow Thomas to coach the terrible team that he formed is exactly why the Knicks will be holding up the bottom of that division for quite some time. Isiah has never been a successful general manager or coach, but teams continue to give him an opportunity. The fact someone was a great player does not automatically make them a good coach.