tamburello
08-09-2007, 05:21 PM
http://cavaliers.realgm.com/articles/95/20070809/cavs_stand_pat_amidst_shakeups_in_east/
This article is originally written for Cavs. The columnist thinks three teams are lock for Eastern playoffs (Bulls, Cavs, Pistons). 9 teams will be fighting for the remaining 5 spots. Bobcats are included these teams. He says:
Charlotte may also be a surprise, but history has shown that when you collect so much talented youth it eventually breaks through to a winning season. The light just goes on at some point. The acquisition of Jason Richardson gives them veteran help to go wiht their impressive young nucleus of Gerald Wallace, Emeka Okafor, Raymond Felton, Adam Morrison, and Sean May. They've also got Walter Hermann and Matt Carroll to provide long range shooting. The only thing missing is a backup for Felton, now that Brevin Knight has left. This team reminds me of the late 80's Cavaliers or the late 90's Mavericks. Eventually, they are turning the corner. They are in much better shape than Atlanta, put it that way.
If really we are like the teams he mentioned, that means we're building a championship caliber dynasty. That's what I got because I believe both teams had such great potentials. Late 90's Mavericks is one of the most important favourites off championship at the moment(despite losing Finley and Nash). For late 80's Cavaliers... If Michael Jordan hadn't hit that famous "The Shot", everything would have been quite different I think.
This article is originally written for Cavs. The columnist thinks three teams are lock for Eastern playoffs (Bulls, Cavs, Pistons). 9 teams will be fighting for the remaining 5 spots. Bobcats are included these teams. He says:
Charlotte may also be a surprise, but history has shown that when you collect so much talented youth it eventually breaks through to a winning season. The light just goes on at some point. The acquisition of Jason Richardson gives them veteran help to go wiht their impressive young nucleus of Gerald Wallace, Emeka Okafor, Raymond Felton, Adam Morrison, and Sean May. They've also got Walter Hermann and Matt Carroll to provide long range shooting. The only thing missing is a backup for Felton, now that Brevin Knight has left. This team reminds me of the late 80's Cavaliers or the late 90's Mavericks. Eventually, they are turning the corner. They are in much better shape than Atlanta, put it that way.
If really we are like the teams he mentioned, that means we're building a championship caliber dynasty. That's what I got because I believe both teams had such great potentials. Late 90's Mavericks is one of the most important favourites off championship at the moment(despite losing Finley and Nash). For late 80's Cavaliers... If Michael Jordan hadn't hit that famous "The Shot", everything would have been quite different I think.