NBA basketball in Cleveland right now couldn't get much worse.
Following last night's 102-88 loss at home to Milwaukee, the Cavaliers are now on a 15 game losing streak.
In every known NBA power ranking system, Cleveland is dead last.
Here's an excerpt from an AP story, which accurately depicts the current lows the team is experiencing.
"Only months after owning the NBA’s best record for the second straight year, the Cavaliers have fallen — shockingly fast and far. Now on a 14-game losing streak, the Cavaliers, who started 7-9, have dropped 24 of 25 and haven’t shaken a hangover that began with LeBron James’ summer announcement that he was migrating to Miami.
At 8-33, with a long list of injured players and a shocked fan base in withdrawal, the Cavaliers have gone from first to worst. They’ve lost their elite status, and it may be years before they get it back."
The throwback jerseys they wore last night seem to fit the futility of the franchise in its current state. The sad thing is, we'd gladly welcome Darius Miles and Ricky Davis for some highlight-reel plays. At least with that team, we had dunks.
We need desperately need a small forward, post players, a legitimate center, and a starting shooting guard. At this point, who is worth keeping on this roster? Colton Overway, and any other credible NBA talent evaluator knows we need Manny Harris. Varejao is possibly the only other player I'd miss if he didn't return to Cleveland next season. Samardo Samuels isn't going to cut it.
One thing is already clear - We're playing for next year.
This team needs an infusion of talent, either from free agency or the draft, but it appears we will focus on the latter. Trade, draft, and then rebuild. In that order.
Not that Byron Scott isn't trying to win games, trust me, he is.
It's just with the current roster, you don't have much of a chance. Byron needs something to work with. The loss of Varejao for the season has stripped the fans of watching one of the few remaining Cavaliers who can provide for some excitement.
In the one game that really mattered to Cavs fans this season, LeBron's return, the team didn't even show up and folded by the 3rd quarter.
We still watch because we support them regardless, but this is pretty close to rock bottom.
You can see it on their faces, when the opponents just continue to drill shots and beam confidence.
This team is the worst the NBA has to offer right now. At this point, whether or not we will have won 10 games before the All-Star break is in serious jeopardy.
Following last night's 102-88 loss at home to Milwaukee, the Cavaliers are now on a 15 game losing streak.
Here's an excerpt from an AP story, which accurately depicts the current lows the team is experiencing.
"Only months after owning the NBA’s best record for the second straight year, the Cavaliers have fallen — shockingly fast and far. Now on a 14-game losing streak, the Cavaliers, who started 7-9, have dropped 24 of 25 and haven’t shaken a hangover that began with LeBron James’ summer announcement that he was migrating to Miami.
At 8-33, with a long list of injured players and a shocked fan base in withdrawal, the Cavaliers have gone from first to worst. They’ve lost their elite status, and it may be years before they get it back."
The throwback jerseys they wore last night seem to fit the futility of the franchise in its current state. The sad thing is, we'd gladly welcome Darius Miles and Ricky Davis for some highlight-reel plays. At least with that team, we had dunks.
We need desperately need a small forward, post players, a legitimate center, and a starting shooting guard. At this point, who is worth keeping on this roster? Colton Overway, and any other credible NBA talent evaluator knows we need Manny Harris. Varejao is possibly the only other player I'd miss if he didn't return to Cleveland next season. Samardo Samuels isn't going to cut it.
One thing is already clear - We're playing for next year.
Not that Byron Scott isn't trying to win games, trust me, he is.
It's just with the current roster, you don't have much of a chance. Byron needs something to work with. The loss of Varejao for the season has stripped the fans of watching one of the few remaining Cavaliers who can provide for some excitement.
In the one game that really mattered to Cavs fans this season, LeBron's return, the team didn't even show up and folded by the 3rd quarter.
We still watch because we support them regardless, but this is pretty close to rock bottom.
You can see it on their faces, when the opponents just continue to drill shots and beam confidence.
This team is the worst the NBA has to offer right now. At this point, whether or not we will have won 10 games before the All-Star break is in serious jeopardy.
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