Post by Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan 7, 2009 21:59:25 GMT -5
1/07/09
The Cleveland Cavaliers up to this point in the season have been praised as "the suprise team of the year", and "the most underrated team in the league". Led by perrenial all-star and MVP candidate Elton Brand, the Cavaliers have suprised many, taking the central division by storm, with a 23-10 record, and a substantial division lead. No one expected this from Cleveland, except, Cleveland's GM DominatorDom22 and the rest of the cast in Cleveland.
"Oh, not at all" said Brand, when asked if the Cavs fast start was a suprise to him. "We knew what we we're capable of. We might not have the big names, but we really mesh well as a unit. We look out for eachother, and play as the Cavaliers, not for ourselves." Elton Brand is currently ranked second in the Legend's MVP rankings (Although still not at all ranked in Indy's ) He averages 18 points per game, and leads the league with 12.2 rebounds a game. And Elton is only thinking about next season, even with his contract expiring this offseason. "I'm not going to talk about that. When the time comes for me to talk, i'll talk, but right now, i'm concentrating on winning."
One of the biggest suprises this year, and a catalyst to Cleveland's success this year has been point guard Beno Udrih, averaging 16.6 ppg, and 5.7 assists. "I'm just trying to do my best for this team, I'm happy with everything so far here in Cleveland. My new contract, my role with the team, and my performance. I'm ecstatic."
Even with this success, however, DominatorDom felt the need for change in Cleveland. "We have to put ourselves over the top if we're going to be successful deep into the postseason." The Cavs traded leading scorer Josh Howard, amid controversy in the off-season when Howard was filmed commenting on the Presidential Election. He was dealt to Denver, and brought back former starting Shooting Guard Ray Allen. "We feel that the chemistry between Ray and Elton is still there, and by playing before with eachother, they can hit the ground running and mesh together quickly." Also included in the deal was young rookie power forward Jason Thompson. "We feel that Jason can be a big player for Cleveland in the future. He can develop very nicely, and he has star potential, and hopefully will be a Cavalier for a long time."
Cleveland then acquired small forward Adam Morrison from the Bobcats, to be a sixth man. "Adam gives us depth, as well as another player who we feel can be big for us down the road."
Preparing for the future, but still very alive in the present. That's how great franchises are made.
The Cleveland Cavaliers up to this point in the season have been praised as "the suprise team of the year", and "the most underrated team in the league". Led by perrenial all-star and MVP candidate Elton Brand, the Cavaliers have suprised many, taking the central division by storm, with a 23-10 record, and a substantial division lead. No one expected this from Cleveland, except, Cleveland's GM DominatorDom22 and the rest of the cast in Cleveland.
"Oh, not at all" said Brand, when asked if the Cavs fast start was a suprise to him. "We knew what we we're capable of. We might not have the big names, but we really mesh well as a unit. We look out for eachother, and play as the Cavaliers, not for ourselves." Elton Brand is currently ranked second in the Legend's MVP rankings (Although still not at all ranked in Indy's ) He averages 18 points per game, and leads the league with 12.2 rebounds a game. And Elton is only thinking about next season, even with his contract expiring this offseason. "I'm not going to talk about that. When the time comes for me to talk, i'll talk, but right now, i'm concentrating on winning."
One of the biggest suprises this year, and a catalyst to Cleveland's success this year has been point guard Beno Udrih, averaging 16.6 ppg, and 5.7 assists. "I'm just trying to do my best for this team, I'm happy with everything so far here in Cleveland. My new contract, my role with the team, and my performance. I'm ecstatic."
Even with this success, however, DominatorDom felt the need for change in Cleveland. "We have to put ourselves over the top if we're going to be successful deep into the postseason." The Cavs traded leading scorer Josh Howard, amid controversy in the off-season when Howard was filmed commenting on the Presidential Election. He was dealt to Denver, and brought back former starting Shooting Guard Ray Allen. "We feel that the chemistry between Ray and Elton is still there, and by playing before with eachother, they can hit the ground running and mesh together quickly." Also included in the deal was young rookie power forward Jason Thompson. "We feel that Jason can be a big player for Cleveland in the future. He can develop very nicely, and he has star potential, and hopefully will be a Cavalier for a long time."
Cleveland then acquired small forward Adam Morrison from the Bobcats, to be a sixth man. "Adam gives us depth, as well as another player who we feel can be big for us down the road."
Preparing for the future, but still very alive in the present. That's how great franchises are made.