We will never win until we get better defensively.

[TheOUTLAW]

BTW what is wrong with Gee these days? He's not playing that well.

I was never a fan of Barnes, all the talent in the world but way too tentative. Even GSW is having exactly that issue with him. If we were to have taken someone it should have been Drummond.

[ThirdEyeSharp]

Josh Smith is the exact opposite of what we need. He's a physical beast but pulls up in transition for 16 footers.

He has no BBIQ and would just be a volume scorer, we don't need a PF that shoots 45%.

[wenzi]

oden is the answer

[Rise Against]

It's going to be a long while before we get to see Oden on the floor. So I wouldn't count or rely on it too much at this point.

[B Mac]

I wouldnt count on us signing Oden just yet.

[Kaner]

I wouldnt count on us signing Oden just yet.

Any particular reason why?

[B Mac]

I wouldnt count on us signing Oden just yet.

Any particular reason why?

Yes, but nothing I can say at this time.

[Kaner]

I wouldnt count on us signing Oden just yet.

Any particular reason why?

Yes, but nothing I can say at this time.

Boooo!!!!! HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! The great part about us here at the Cavs board is... we're a tight knit group. I mean, we all do our best to defend fart when we can out on the GB, amongst others. What I'm saying is... you can trust us with a juicy secret and/or the latest gossip. That way, we're all up to par on the current happenings of our favorite team, and we won't look like fools in front of those harsh Cleveland Critics on the GB when it comes time to discuss this topic. Whatdya say, old sport?
The board if you tell us:

The board if you hoard secrets:

[BossHoggin]

Speaking of Cleveland critics, I like how mods are allowed to troll the Cavs on the GB.

[wenzi]

WHEN WILL OUR GRAUDS KNOW HOW TO PLAY DEFENCE AGAINST PICK & ROLL

[Harper4Ferry?]

What about something like Luke Walton and Casspi for Shawn Marion, a filler and a #1 pick? Marion is a rather large expiring for next year, and it's not like we are going to sign anyone anyways. Doesn't effect 2014 space, but it gives up a proven perimeter defender who is still an above average player. Dallas wants to clear cap space in a bad way for the summer.

[wenzi]

What about something like Luke Walton and Casspi for Shawn Marion, a filler and a #1 pick? Marion is a rather large expiring for next year, and it's not like we are going to sign anyone anyways. Doesn't effect 2014 space, but it gives up a proven perimeter defender who is still an above average player. Dallas wants to clear cap space in a bad way for the summer.

Marion is too old

[JonFromVA]

And the only way that happens is if we add defensive minded players this offseason. Whether it be the draft or free agency, we can't go on with this roster.

We need to add a coach who knows how to teach a defensive system that works...

[wenzi]

with healhthy oden,cavs will be top 5 seeds no dobut

[ThirdEyeSharp]

And the only way that happens is if we add defensive minded players this offseason. Whether it be the draft or free agency, we can't go on with this roster.

We need to add a coach who knows how to teach a defensive system that works...

Hey, I'm not the biggest fan of Scott's defense. Any defense built around help D doesn't work when you don't have good interior D and length on the perimeter. But I think if we add those two things we could see this team playing great defense. While it's a flawed system, it can work.