The loss dropped James to 2-4 in the league’s showcase event, and it’s that record – fairly or unfairly – that will ultimately define his legacy.
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“I feel good, ready to go”, said James from Monday morning’s practice.
“It’s a sign that he’ll do anything to help us go out there and perform”, James said of Gilbert’s spending. The Cavs tip-off their season by visiting the Chicago Bulls, traveling to take on the Memphis Grizzlies the following night, then returning home to host a revamped Miami Heat two nights later.
But do not forget: The bottom of the East is still littered with teams who will be in the lottery come June.
Cleveland captured three of four in the regular season from Chicago last season. Things cool off a bit soon after, but still, this isn’t exactly the easiest way to kick off a season. “If I’m capable of practicing I’ll practice”.
Davis Browne, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’19 is a Chicago Bulls fan after attending a game a couple of years ago: “When I was 14, I went to a Bulls game and became a fan”. I knew it was going to be a long process. So, I’m going with them.
They have the greatest player in the world. Derrick Rose hasn’t been able to stay healthy since his MVP year back in the 2010-11 season.
Cavs forward LeBron James returned to practice Sunday after missing two weeks to receive an anti-inflammatory injection in his back.
Though he does a better job now of pampering his body, but the odometer is showing heavy mileage and the Cavs intend to rest him whenever possible. A number of Cavs veterans were so impressed with Mirotic’s game last season they felt he should’ve won the Rookie of the Year award over Andrew Wiggins, who ultimately received 110 of the 130 first-place votes. “What we’re really concerned with is just becoming a good team right now”. It’s the long-term prospect of beating them in a seven-game series in April or May, when Cleveland will presumably have a full complement of players healthy, that’s a much taller order. Sure Tristan’s play in the playoffs last season proved Thompson’s worth, but did it prove he was worth $82 million?
Although there are plenty of teams that think they have a legitimate path toward getting into the Eastern Conference playoff race, it’s James and the Cavaliers that look like the unquestioned favorites to represent that side of the league in the Finals again next spring.
Love will begin the new campaign playing limited minutes, but Irving remains sidelined along with Iman Shumpert, who is recovering from wrist surgery. But the sublime performance was a reminder of James’ past – and his potential.
Charlotte Hornets The Hornets could be one of the most intriguing teams in the conference.
“Everyone has to sacrifice”, James said.
“Everyone has to sacrifice”, he said. “Sacrifice your own agenda”.
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“I will take all the pain that comes with competing for a championship at the end of the day. Obviously, you have to have talent”. “But having guys going out there and just sacrificing for one another for the better of the team”.
