MexSoxFan#1 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 26, 2015 -> 07:09 PM) If Cleveland's roleplayers are going to continue to play like they are then they are going to have a legit shot at beating GS. I agree, I think they have a real legit chance. I know it's a complete turnaround from when I said at the start of the season that the Cavs had no shot to win this year but adding Mozgov, JR and Shump along with the emergence of TT has really changed this team from what they were earlier in the season when I thought they were soft. They're gonna battle GS and they have no one who can limit LeBron like say, Jimmy Buckets, except for Iguodala if you could time travel back 5 years ago. Their team D is great but what are they gonna do when LeBron ISOs? Edited May 28, 2015 by MexSoxFan#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ May 27, 2015 -> 11:27 PM) I agree, I think they have a real legit chance. I know it's a complete turnaround from when I said at the start of the season that the Cavs had no shot to win this year but adding Mozgov, JR and Shump along with the emergence of TT has really changed this team from what they were earlier in the season when I thought they were soft. They're gonna battle GS and they have no one who can limit LeBron like say, Jimmy Buckets, except for Iguodala if you could time travel back 5 years ago. Their team D is great but what are they gonna do when LeBron ISOs? Give it to him. Then slice up Kyrie with Curry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 27, 2015 -> 09:40 PM) Hope you guys like Royce White, too. Hell, this is the most convincing part of the Hoiberg rumor. As Royce White attempts his NBA comeback through the July Summer League, the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans are emerging as suitors for the former 16th overall selection in the 2012 NBA Draft, league sources told RealGM. White has worked out in Minneapolis this season, and recently had a workout with the Los Angeles Clippers, a source said. The Clippers, and several other teams, remain in strong contention for White's summer league decision. http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/23798...-In-Royce-White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 What was the story about Forman buying Hoiberg's Chicago home?...guess their ties go way back in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 28, 2015 -> 02:14 AM) What was the story about Forman buying Hoiberg's Chicago home?...guess their ties go way back in time. Indeed they do. This piece sums some of it up: http://www.blogabull.com/2015/3/27/8299073...didate-to-coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxsoxsoxsox Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 27, 2015 -> 09:54 PM) An NBA big shot who I know and trust just told me a coach is getting fired in next couple days, and nobody sees it coming. -Sheridan If it's Budenholzer like I'm thinking, Bulls better have that s*** on speed dial. my money is on this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 28, 2015 -> 12:22 AM) Hell, this is the most convincing part of the Hoiberg rumor. http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/23798...-In-Royce-White A coach and a free first round pick? Now I am interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 K.C. Johnson @KCJHoop Resolution to Thibodeau situation expected no later than Friday, sources said. All signs still point to his exit. http://fw.to/4GrrzRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Crazy scenario happens: Hoiberg and Thibs made co-head coaches, Hoiberg for offense, Thibs for defense. I see nothing wrong with this plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Doug Collins personally offered to become Thibs O coach. Thibs turned him down. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baske...0527-story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ May 28, 2015 -> 12:27 AM) I agree, I think they have a real legit chance. I know it's a complete turnaround from when I said at the start of the season that the Cavs had no shot to win this year but adding Mozgov, JR and Shump along with the emergence of TT has really changed this team from what they were earlier in the season when I thought they were soft. They're gonna battle GS and they have no one who can limit LeBron like say, Jimmy Buckets, except for Iguodala if you could time travel back 5 years ago. Their team D is great but what are they gonna do when LeBron ISOs? Let him shoot. He's been very inefficient so far this post-season. Edited May 28, 2015 by ChiSox_Sonix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ May 28, 2015 -> 10:06 AM) Let him shoot. He's been very inefficient so far this post-season. I've never understood LeBron settling for jumpers other than to hold off some fatigue. If he gets it in his mind to take it to the basket, he cannot be stopped, and GS will be no lock to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Warriors match up so well against the Cavs. They play small to begin with since Green is usually their 4 and he's was second in voting for DPOY. LeBron creates matchup problems for most teams since their 4s are usually bigger and slower, forcing teams to put 3s and 2s on him. If the Cavs wanted to play Irving, Dellavedova, Smith, and LeBron, most teams would have to play a 4 to guard one of Irving, Dellavedova, and Smith. That usually leaves one open more often than not. But the Warriors have the personnel to match those lineups extremely well. Green, Barnes, and Iguodala can all guard LeBron and they wouldn't be forced to stick Bogut or David Lee on a smaller guard. tl;dr: Warriors strongest/default lineup matches up well against Cavs' best/most used rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 28, 2015 -> 10:15 AM) I've never understood LeBron settling for jumpers other than to hold off some fatigue. If he gets it in his mind to take it to the basket, he cannot be stopped, and GS will be no lock to win. You can ask the same thing about Derrick Rose. Why the hell is he settling for 30% 3 pointers when he can drive and shoot 55%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (chw42 @ May 28, 2015 -> 10:45 AM) You can ask the same thing about Derrick Rose. Why the hell is he settling for 30% 3 pointers when he can drive and shoot 55%? Because he is scared... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thibs is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Fired. So no draft pick I take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Worst kept secret ever. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/spo...iberg/27849419/ That includes McDermott, an Ames High alum and former Creighton all-American, who was selected by Denver with the 11th overall pick in last year's NBA Draft. He was then traded to Chicago. "You hear that stuff all the time," McDermott said of the rumors. "I'm getting the same stuff you get. I trust the Bulls organization to make the right hire. "I'm just looking forward to playing for whoever, whether it's coach Thibs or anyone else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 28, 2015 -> 11:11 AM) Thibs is gone. https://twitter.com/ChrisDeLuca/status/603957187203969024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Who wouldn't want to work for a tag team that punched one coach in the face and then undermined another coach for 2 years before firing him. Sounds like a great team to work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hopefully Gar/Pax are next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 No chance. But if Hoiberg is a failure, one or both are probably gone. I'm still not sure what the fascination is with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Eh, Hoiberg had been picked to be a future coach since his days as a bull. Much like when we'll see coach Hinrich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 That press release from JR absolutely trashed Thibs, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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