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Why Cavs might draft another guard in first round

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10:29 AM ET 03.17 | Kyrie Irving's injuries may open the door to the Cavs drafting a guard, depending upon where they land in the lottery. The clear needs are for a small forward or a big man. But if the balls bounce the wrong way and the Cavs end up with a pick in the eight to 10 range, that's where they will find a guard. The Cavs also need guards because Daniel Gibson will be a free agent and not likely brought back. Wayne Ellington is a restricted free agent, and the team probably will try to re-sign him.

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March 17, 2013  10:57 AM ET

WOW.....just WOW

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March 17, 2013  11:18 AM ET

I told a certain long time Cleveland Fan last year that Irving had injury issues and he flipped out and told me how wrong I was. Now 4 more injuries later maybe LT will finally accept that I was right and he was wrong again. SMH

March 17, 2013  11:31 AM ET

I wish Irving the best but the kid has health issues for some reason. He is just fragile or something.

I think drafting another PG is a good idea and they should get a tall one that can play defense. Then move Kyrie to SG on offense and let the new PG do the heavy duty ball handling and then play SG on defense. This may help to keep Kyrie on the floor because his offense is excellent and he doesn't need the ball in his hands to score.

March 17, 2013  11:42 AM ET
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I wish Irving the best but the kid has health issues for some reason. He is just fragile or something. I think drafting another PG is a good idea and they should get a tall one that can play defense. Then move Kyrie to SG on offense and let the new PG do the heavy duty ball handling and then play SG on defense. This may help to keep Kyrie on the floor because his offense is excellent and he doesn't need the ball in his hands to score.

I said- in all seriousness that they need a tall pg to compliment kyrie
like philly did with eric snow and AI
- I thought there was one coming out....not sure

March 17, 2013  11:46 AM ET

The New Timberwolves, Bros?

March 17, 2013  11:51 AM ET
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The New Timberwolves, Bros?

It's called The Kahn Factor!!!!

March 17, 2013  11:52 AM ET
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I said- in all seriousness that they need a tall pg to compliment kyrielike philly did with eric snow and AI - I thought there was one coming out....not sure

I agree with this. Anything to keep Irving on the floor. He's got superstar offense and it's not enjoyable seeing him struggle to stay healthy. Injuries hurt the NBA for all of us.

March 17, 2013  12:16 PM ET
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Better to draft a guard in the late lottery than to take a flyer on a big man who doesn't pan out. Always draft talent not need. Need is when teams get in trouble.

This explains why Cleveland has had so much success...oh wait.

March 17, 2013  12:38 PM ET
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This explains why Cleveland has had so much success...oh wait.

Somewhat surprisingly Seattle is ranked the most miserable sports city in America. Atlanta, Phoenix, Buffalo and San Diego round out the top five. Despite this it seems like Cleveland is more synonymous with losing than any other city. Go figure.

March 17, 2013  12:44 PM ET
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Somewhat surprisingly Seattle is ranked the most miserable sports city in America. Atlanta, Phoenix, Buffalo and San Diego round out the top five. Despite this it seems like Cleveland is more synonymous with losing than any other city. Go figure.

What does it take to be a "miserable sports city" on that list? What are they looking at? Attendance?

March 17, 2013  12:55 PM ET

la sona St. Padriag






Translate "happy st patrick's day" to Irish

March 17, 2013  12:56 PM ET
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What does it take to be a "miserable sports city" on that list? What are they looking at? Attendance?

Here is the link to the Forbes article. I was looking at the 2011 ratings but for 2012 Seattle fell to number two.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanriper/2012/02/28/americas-most-miserable -sports-cities/

March 17, 2013  01:03 PM ET

Lets all hope that Irving has a career like Sam Bowie rather than a Greg Oden.

March 17, 2013  01:32 PM ET

Did'nt Sam Bowie get killed at the Alamo ????????????




J/K

 
March 17, 2013  08:20 PM ET

one of his injuries was a concussion, something he has no controll over cause Wade hit him in the head, one was him punching a wall and hurting his hand. I dont see him being injuried. He isnt getting non contact injuries. He will get healthier as he works out more

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