NBA Lottery: Cleveland Cavaliers land first-overall pick in 2013 NBA Draft
May 21, 2013NBA Rumors: Cavaliers could deal first-overall pick
May 22, 2013While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com
“Yes, the Cavs grabbed the No. 1 pick in the lottery, but it’s a lousy draft. OK, it is a lousy draft … so would you rather have the No. 6 pick in a bad draft? That was the worst the Cavs could have finished in this lottery. Nope, if you’re a fan, you should be thrilled that your team has the top pick.” [Pluto/Cleveland.com]
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“Last season the team experienced some chemistry issues unlike anything we ever experienced under Mike Brown. Though the team largely seemed to get along with each other, near the end of the season there seemed to be a rift between Byron Scott and many of the players. Word leaked to the media that many players were unhappy with the way people were being played and how practices and shootarounds were being conducted. Players speaking out against the coach to the media shows a crumbling of team unity and culture that could eventually destroy an entire team’s play and trust in one another.
Mike Brown’s teams in Cleveland were very close knit (except arguably near the end of his tenure if you believe the Delonte West rumors) and showed a real understanding for playing together. Hopefully this is a culture that he can bring back to Cleveland now. I have high hopes that this team will avoid the pitfalls of the last few squads in terms of their maturity and grit in critical moments.” [Bednarczuk/The Bottom Up]
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“The Indians were 30-15 when “Mike and Mike” came to Cleveland in 2011, then went 50-67 the rest of the way. Last year, Greenberg and Golic arrived with the Tribe at 17-12 — they finished 51-82. Through 43 games this season, the Indians are 26-17 and in first place of the American League Central by 2 1/2 games entering their series with division-rival Detroit.
“I really hope that we are not about to destroy their season,” Greenberg said before Tuesday’s game.” [Bastian/MLB,com]
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“Wide receiver Bo Dever posted a photo of the Wolverines new footballs and while they are made in the USA (wooo, patriotism), they are not manufactured in Ohio. See, it says so on the ball. Because a Michigan man would never, ever be caught playing with a football that was produced in that God forsaken state… Or so I’m told.
Personally, I’m not above finding this sort of pettiness between “The School Up North” and “Ohio” entertaining. Branding footballs is mildly ridiculous, but it will no doubt solicit an equally ridiculous reaction from Ohio State.” [Watson/Dr. Saturday]
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A closer look at Browns new WR Bess- “After breaking down and watching his film, I am confident The Browns were able to land a dominate slot receiver with their trade during the draft. Bess has shown consistency vs good defenses; great route running ability; quickness; termendous hands; field awareness and balance; toughness; power; and play making ability. These will all be welcome additions to the field on Sundays for Browns fans and our offensive gameplan.
Let’s start with a double whammy. Let’s take a look at our new WR, Davone Bess absolutely tear up the Steeler secondary for a 26 yard TD with the “icing on the cake” being a very clear illustration of the Steerler’s head hunting ways. You can watch the NFL.com video of this exact play HERE.” [Krupka/Dawgs by Nature]
7 Comments
Two years ago we had the #1 pick in a “lousy draft” and got an All-Star point guard.
and this year we might draft an injured center who weighs 10lbs more than him.
That Mike and Mike stat ruined my morning.
Don’t jinx it!
I would have preferred to win the Powerball myself! 🙁
After Detroit led by Verlander wins today it’ll throw some cold water on all of those national mouthpieces who laud teams and players AFTER they do well. We can then go back to the game by game grind building the next win streak.
not sure i’d use “led by verlander” for the ongoing game