Indians Open With a Thud
April 7, 2009Cleveland Indians 2009 Production Analysis
April 7, 2009Lebron James has been named player of the month for the third time this season. You might feel like you have already read this article from me before, but that was for the weekly award. Anyway, this is turning out to be an amazing season. This is the 3rd time (out of 5 possible) that Lebron has won the award. Think about that. For the season, Lebron has taken the player of the month award 3 out of 5 times. Out of all the players in the East. As you all know, the Cavs went 16-1 during the month of March.
From the Cavs’ press release:
During March, James ranked first in triple-doubles (4), free throws made (129) and free throws attempted (170) and tied for first in double-doubles (12). He also ranked second in points per game (28.2) and field goals made (159), third in assists (8.4), tied for fifth in three-pointers made (32), sixth in steals (1.8), seventh in rebounds (8.9) and ranked 13th in blocks (1.3) among Eastern Conference players. He finished with 479 points, 152 rebounds and 143 assists during the month; the only other player in NBA history to reach each of those totals in one month is Oscar Robertson, who did it eight separate months, most recently in January 1965.
The next time I complain about a two game losing streak, no matter how embarrassing, can someone please tell me to stop taking Lebron and these Cavs for granted? And who knows how strong this team can look once they get Ben Wallace back to protect the lane and the rim? I couldn’t have imagined how much the Cavs would miss his 24 minutes per game.
6 Comments
All those stats are great, but did he get knocked down seven times and stand up eight?
hey Craig, good post. I hope Ben has lift in his legs when he gets back – we really need an enforcer down there during the playoff grind
think ben can regrow the ‘fro in time? It’s all in the ‘fro.
Guys, i’m torn…while I’m enjoying this season more than any other Cleveland Sports season, i DONT WANT IT TO END!
on one hand, i want the Playoffs to be here today because i want to see how far they can take this! but on the other hand, i want it to last as long as possible!!
guess i just have to strap in and enjoy the ride.
So nice to finally, finally have the alpha male of the league playing for our city’s team. Hasn’t happened in any sport in this city in at least 44 years. Appreciate it; who knows when it will happen again.
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