The Hoop Collective crew discusses if the Cleveland Cavaliers could be legitimate title contenders.
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Oh don't worry. If Cleveland become a great team this season….I guarantee you all that LeBron will try to force his way out of LA to go to Cleveland again. That's what he has always done in his life. Piggyback and running around the league to forming super teams or joining good teams .
Remember how much y’all hyped the bulls last year… let’s chill pls
Dude in blue has no clue what he’s talking about lmao
Why not
JB said in an interview that Levert would remain in the starting lineup (at small forward) after Garland returns. I, and a lot of Cavs fans, think it’s should be Wade. But the three guards worked well in preseason. Will be interesting to see how that develops.
He said Caris Lavert hasn't been sensational but he just scored 40+ against Boston the other night 🤔
As a raptors fan, I'm praying for a playoff series vs the Cavs. Gonna be the best series we've ever seen regardless who wins
Cavs arent overachieving. Anyone who watched them last season (before injurys) know they were very legit. Now they look even better with Mitchell. The “experts” that had them as 7-8 seed this season, should not talk basketball..
And this concern about the SF position is BS. Wade is playing really well as a starter. They got Levert, Okoro and Osman. They got players! Brian bringing up Levert only scoring 1 point, but doesnt bring up Wade’s 22 points. These analysts are horrible sometimes. Its like they arent actually watching the games.
Cavs are the second best team in the East behind the Bucks. Time to talk about teams like them instead of bums like the Lakers and Nets.
I'll keep saying this because it makes no sense to me name a team who had 3 forsure all stars and a 4th almost all star in evan mobley in their starting 5 but yes let's worry about the 1 position they don't have a all star when teams that are considered contenders have 1 or 2.
Okoro is terrible. He’s known for his defense but even that is inconsistent. I was hoping the Cavs would’ve moved him awhile ago or had guys like Lamar Steven take his minutes. They’re just hoping he comes into his own otherwise they wasted a lottery pick on him.
Go get Jae Crowder. This team should look to add a wing that presents size issues w playoff experience that can make things a little tougher on Tatum in a potential playoff series
Absolutely
If Gary Trent Jr. Hadnt been reckless and hurt Garland, the Cavs would be undefeated right now.
LeVert is the starting small forward, he isnt a perfect fit, but he can guard guards. Dean Wade is great, but he is a little out of place defending the peremiter. Cedi is a solid backup, and Okoro will he fine. He just needs time.
I think levert is hurt
Coby Altman has built a potential dynasty, starting this year.
If Jarret Allen gets stronger and in condition… maybe cavs have a chance. JA must be great not just good.
I'm a Cavs fan, and I think this team is grossly overachieving. They will definitely be competitive, make some noise and win some games. This team can play well in spurts, but I don't think they have enough to be a contender. They're not talented enough to knock off Boston or Milwaukee in a 7 game series. The East is VERY tough this year. While Mitchell is playing like a MVP, his numbers will come way down. They have to integrate Garland into the flow of the offense. That won't be easy, because both of them need the ball in their hands to be effective. Hopefully that works out, even though Garland is a highly adept playmaker and thankfully not a ballhog. Mitchell is more of an alpha dog scorer than Garland is. I hope that Mitchell and Garland don't trade shot attempts, the ball needs to move around, so others can get involved. It's possible that Garland's numbers may come down compared to last year, but his assist numbers could go up to 10. Someone will have to concede shot attempts, and have their flow disrupted. Mitchell will be happy to have Garland back, so he won't have to take on too much and score 30 every night. Garland can handle the ball which can allow Mitchell to be the explosive finisher that he is. I really need to see more from Mobley, I need to see him develop his game from mid-range to perimeter. I don't see any difference. We are depending on him to become a legitimate two-way star. Guys like Osman and Wade will go through their cold streaks. They are very streaky. Same with Kevin Love. I'm a little concerned with LeVert being very inconsistent, because we also need him to be a reliable scorer (which he isn't). Isaac Okoro is a major disappointment and is a bust. Although he defends, he will not be in the rotation regularly, and will most likely get shipped out. I think a deadline trade will be made to bolster the team somehow. Cavs will go 46-36, and lose in the 2nd round.
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Bruh said my concern with them … it’s clearly you don’t watch our games to busy watching the warriors or suns
The Cavs built a team around non selfish guys who buy into the coaches plan and don’t have their own agendas. Bickerstaff is my favorite coach of any professional sports team, and I can’t wait to see where they take things this season
The Cavs looking look like at least a a top 3 seed in the East right now
Cavs missing Markenan height. Wade start at sf.
Yup cavs are dangerous
I pick them. If healthy I can't think of a team that could beat us in 7….in the east. Suns gonna be a prob in the west.
We're 5-0 without Darius Garland I think we have shown that we are legitimate contenders in the east and teams better watch out for us.
The Cavs are definitely the favorites coming out of the east behind the Bucks. It's going to come down to both of those teams
The dude that questioned SF position didn’t even know how to pronounce Cedi’s name; while Cedi is playing at a 6th man of the year level.
It hurts so much Still can’t believe the knicks didnt want to trade RJ for Mitchell.
Cavs are my sleeper team…they have a real shot imo
Team scare od Mitchell
Pls we don't want the Media bad luck, leave us alone..
Overachieving? How? Either you win or you don't. The disrespectful is real.
Dude in the blue is a joke
Idk why these sports shows have guys who clearly don’t watch try to sound like they know what they are talking about
LeVert is the 3 when Garland comes back probably tonight.
I am also a CAVS Fan.
This team is deeper than any Bron team ever had during his 2 tenures.
Backcourt Defense when Garland/Mitchell is a concern. I see the opposing defenses eating up the guards by getting past them, stopping for the mid range, having Mobley or Allen cheat up, then
dumping off low for the easy bucket. Hopefully those guys rotate better OR the guards pick up their assignments as the season goes on.
They can be an easy 50 win team, no higher than 4th seed. Second round exit. THIS YEAR/NEXT.
After that, if they retain the new core after rookie contracts expire, then we talking ECF… maybe finals.
3 years Imo.
Bro how do these fools get on espn. Who is this clown in the blue. How you get one espn talking about a team when he clearly doesn’t even know the dudes on the roster. Embarrassing by ESPN
Donovan Mitchell is gonna Pull a 2020 Jimmy Butler and will lead the Cavs to the finals!
As a cavs fan I wanna be relistic We have to make the playoffs first befoere we think about contending for titles. We always do good the first half of the season then we end u p crashing and end up fighting for a play inn spot
The guy in the middle has no idea. I doubt he's ever watched a cavs game before.. Seems he is just regurgitating media takes on the cavs over the past few months
2nd in defence 1st in 3 point percentage
Not only can they be they are.
Ppl don't realize how deep this team is. We still don't have either of our pgs active. Okoro and mobley haven't got going offensively yet either.
Mobley guards SF through C what does it matter who SF is?
Without Ricky Rubio to. He's gonna be a key of the bench guy.