The Cavs played with more energy, LBJ got the others like George Hill more involved and they played better team defense.
My only issue is with Blame the Coach Guy who rips the coach for everything wrong but offers no credit when things go right. And on the other end with a guy like Stevens they never blame him when things go wrong but credit him when they go right.
It's amazing how Casey went from Penthouse to Outhouse almost overnight. They should make a TV show about him called Bad Times, with the theme song being "We're moving on down." I seriously think they're making a mistake and Casey will be back somewhere to coach a team for an organization smart enough to identify a good basketball man.
Love it!! But the "Movin' on Down" would be from the Jefferson's. Just sayin'Winking
That's because expectations for the Celtics after Kyrie went down were essentially nil so doing anything of significance during the playoffs is already "overachieving". I agree that the Celtics players were being underrated but Stevens definitely has played a large role in guiding this team with his rotational flexibility and execution out of timeouts.
Mostly agree.....I do think his out-of-bounds plays have taken a life of their own though. Almost like MJ game winners/big shots, and forgetting the many he missed.
Indeed, The Jefferson's, not Bad Times. I guess I mixed my metaphors, or at least by black sitcoms.
Had a feeling age might be an issue for him landing another spot. I think if he was in his 50s he'd get a HC position this offseason.....though probably been some his age who were given another chance.
And he looks a lot younger than 61. Although I was for Cleveland, I feel sad about his demise. Seems like only a few weeks ago that he was at the top for Coach of the Year honors. Couldn't see much of the series because I was overseas, but it seems like it was more of a case of Lebron just taking over than Casey making poor decisions.
as I've said, and some think I'm nuts, as of now, Brad Stevens has not done anything that Casey has not done. Might change this week, but so far neither has beaten the Cavs. Neither has been to the Finals, and each has earned a #1 seed.
I agree. Stevens is still getting a lot of mileage from coaching Butler to two NCAA title games. No doubt that is impressive, but the hosannas should come with an expiration date.
And one of the Butler teams had 2 NBA players on it - Heyward and Mack.
Guessing most would think Lebron would have more, but he was 21 before they made the playoffs in year 3. I still might have guessed Kobe was ahead of him if I didn't hear about this first.
Indeed, and Matt Howard was no slouch at center. Steven didn't just turn beef jerky into beef Wellington.
Lebron might have been close but they missed playoffs by 1 game in his second season. would have been the 8 seed so who knows if he would have played enough games.
I wonder whether Tatum would have been taken by the Lakers if Jerry West were still running the show.
I'm a Lakers fan as well, and I hear you. It's going to be a very interesting free agent period for our team. Pretty sure they sign George, but so much more up in the air.
There was some stuff on a UK site the other day about Cousins becoming a free agent and him making some Lakers references on twitter. I'm too lazy to find it.
No doubt should be fun for LA and their fans. Should be a lot going on for at least a handful of teams.
Saw this about Stevens and pretty much sums up my thoughts. Always thought he was a very good or even great coach, but maybe a little overblown....
Never really got it within 6, but I can tell you I never felt like last night was a blowout.
Is he thinking Lebron has eligibility left or maybe going after his 8th grade son?
As a devout Lakers fan whose team has been heavily rumored to be in the Lebron sweepstakes, I genuinely wish for your hope to be fulfilled. He is Cleveland through and through.
Every Rockets - Warriors game has been a blowout and besides this game, the ECF has been too. I mean I get it, but I would love to watch close games instead of blowouts.
Seems to me like Cleveland, Philly and LA only realistic options.As a devout Lakers fan whose team has been heavily rumored to be in the Lebron sweepstakes, I genuinely wish for your hope to be fulfilled. He is Cleveland through and through.
That being said, I wouldn't exactly cry if he signed with the Lakers.
