Chicago — LeBron James knows the Cleveland Cavaliers and the likely No. 1 pick in next month’s draft, Duke’s Kyrie Irving, and he feels they’ll be a good fit for each other. James said he was glad the way it turned out. “I’m happy for the franchise and happy for the fans,” James said after the Miami Heat’s shootaround Wednesday morning as they prepared for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Chicago Bulls. “I think it is a good step for them.” James said he knows that Irving will have certain expectations of him because of the situation he may be coming into, helping step into the shoes that James left as the Cavs’ last No. 1 overall pick in 2003. He said Irving shouldn’t face the same pressure. “If it’s Kyrie, I don’t think you automatically place the franchise tag on him, but he’s good enough where, if he continues to work hard, he could be that guy for that team,” James said. “It’s a tough situation for anyone to be given the franchise tag coming out of college, but I think he’s one of the kids who is up for the challenge.”
Who does he think he is? Thanks for the lecture Bron Bron but we as a city don't give a shit what you have to say about our draft picks. We are picking first because of you ass hole! So don't go lecture us on how to handle the picks. Does he think he won championships and is loved by our city now? Quit talking about the Cavaliers and worry about your own damn series. We don't care what you have to say.
May 19, 2011
Indians Bringing The Magic Back To Cleveland
USA Today reporter, Bob Nightengale just wrote a great piece on the Indians bringing a winning attitude back to Cleveland. In a well written article posted in the USA Today, Nightengale mentions John Adams and the ups and downs he has witnessed. Adams recently witnessed his 3,000th Indians game and mentions how he has been to all the good ones and all the bad ones.
This is a greta piece on how Indians Fever has hit Cleveland once again. I'm pumped for this summer to see how rowdy downtown gets if the Tribe keep this pace up.
Also mentioned was how fans have been lining up outside the games to get autographs. Mark Shapiro even had to tell his 8-year-old son that this was how the Indians were every night before he was born. This is the Tribe I remember while growing up. All day talking with my friends in school about going to the game that night and remembering the countless sellouts.
I wish more people catch this Indians Fever. This young teams needs our support more than anything. Many reports suggest that with the warmer weather, more Tribe fans will flock to the stadium. I hope this is true this weekend as then Battle for Ohio comes back to Progressive Field. Two Central Division teams face off in which should be a great weekend series.
I'm glad the Indians and Cleveland are finally getting some positive attention by the national media. We can use all the help we can get. As always, Roll Tribe.
This is a greta piece on how Indians Fever has hit Cleveland once again. I'm pumped for this summer to see how rowdy downtown gets if the Tribe keep this pace up.
Also mentioned was how fans have been lining up outside the games to get autographs. Mark Shapiro even had to tell his 8-year-old son that this was how the Indians were every night before he was born. This is the Tribe I remember while growing up. All day talking with my friends in school about going to the game that night and remembering the countless sellouts.
I wish more people catch this Indians Fever. This young teams needs our support more than anything. Many reports suggest that with the warmer weather, more Tribe fans will flock to the stadium. I hope this is true this weekend as then Battle for Ohio comes back to Progressive Field. Two Central Division teams face off in which should be a great weekend series.
I'm glad the Indians and Cleveland are finally getting some positive attention by the national media. We can use all the help we can get. As always, Roll Tribe.
Austin Kearns Fighting DUI
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Indians outfielder Austin Kearns is fighting a drunken-driving charge in Kentucky, claiming the off-duty officer who stopped him was out of his jurisdiction.
Kearns was pulled over Feb. 12 by Lexington police officer Todd Hart, who was headed home to Jessamine County in his marked cruiser when he says he observed a vehicle that was "all over the roadway" and called dispatch.
During a hearing Tuesday over a motion to dismiss the charge, Kearns' attorney, Brent Caldwell, argued that Hart didn't have the authority to stop his client, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Assistant prosecutor Anna Roberts-Smith said the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office authorized Hart to make the stop. A sergeant from the sheriff's office arrested Kearns, who is free on bond and did not attend the hearing.
Hell ya! There's the fight bro. By no means am I promoting drinking a driving. We all know that buzzed driving is drunk driving. I'm just glad somebody is fighting a power hungry police officer. This has entrapment written all over it. Don't give that "all over the road crap". Please, he probably hit the yellow line once. Its not like he was as shit-faced as Choo asking for directions back to Korea. I hope Austin wins this case for the sake of the common folk of America. I also hope he starts hitting again... or at all for that matter. Roll Tribe
Random side note: If you Google image search Austin Kearns, the first picture is two chicks making out. Not sure why but Kearns just went up a small level on my respect meter. Rock on playa.
Kearns was pulled over Feb. 12 by Lexington police officer Todd Hart, who was headed home to Jessamine County in his marked cruiser when he says he observed a vehicle that was "all over the roadway" and called dispatch.
During a hearing Tuesday over a motion to dismiss the charge, Kearns' attorney, Brent Caldwell, argued that Hart didn't have the authority to stop his client, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.Assistant prosecutor Anna Roberts-Smith said the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office authorized Hart to make the stop. A sergeant from the sheriff's office arrested Kearns, who is free on bond and did not attend the hearing.
Hell ya! There's the fight bro. By no means am I promoting drinking a driving. We all know that buzzed driving is drunk driving. I'm just glad somebody is fighting a power hungry police officer. This has entrapment written all over it. Don't give that "all over the road crap". Please, he probably hit the yellow line once. Its not like he was as shit-faced as Choo asking for directions back to Korea. I hope Austin wins this case for the sake of the common folk of America. I also hope he starts hitting again... or at all for that matter. Roll Tribe
Random side note: If you Google image search Austin Kearns, the first picture is two chicks making out. Not sure why but Kearns just went up a small level on my respect meter. Rock on playa.
May 18, 2011
Knicks Interested In Ramon Sessions
Pro Basketball Talk- The Knicks weren’t in the lottery for the first time since 2007 (the second of two picks yielded to Chicago in the Eddy Curry trade), but the results of the drawing could set up an opportunity for them.
For one, the Cavaliers certainly have to strongly consider taking Duke point guard Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick. Irving is widely regarded as the top player in what many scouts and team executives are calling an extremely shallow draft. The Cavs already have Davis, whom they traded for last season, and yet also haveRamon Sessions. If they take Irving, you’d have to expect Sessions would be available.
Mike D’Antoni has wanted Sessions since 2009, when he was a restricted free agent. The 25 year old point guard is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — yes, the same place where D’Antoni’s brother, Knicks assistant coach Dan D’Antoni, coached high school ball — and both D’Antoni’s feel Sessions would be a perfect fit in this offense.
Just posted on Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports, an interest level from the Knicks dealing wit Ramon Sessions. Assuming the Cavs would take Irving, this would give us Davis and Sessions on the bench at point. As much as I loved Sessions' play this past year, if a trade is on the table, I think we should listen to offers. The article did not talk about any possible trade options so it seems like a fairly new rumor. If we deal Sessions we better get some good quality in return. I'm still in favor of using our trade exemption along with the 4th pick to grab a solid young player.
Chris Broussard just Tweeted the possibility of the Cavs using their exemption and their fourth pick to move up to number two. This would be amazing if we got an opportunity to grab Irving and Williams. I think this is doubtful since the T'Wolves really seem interested in Williams. But if that came along I would be giddy for a long time. Lets hope we know what we're doing with these picks and actually put together a competitive team this year.
Donte Whitner To The Browns?
ESPN AFC Noth Blogger James Walker talks today about the possibility of Donte Whitner heading to the Browns in free agency. This would be a great addition for the Browns, assuming there is free agency after the lockout, to help our defense and secondary. Whitner had mention earlier on Twitter that we would love to come back to his hometown when the lockout is lifted. The Browns have cap room, assuming there still is a cap, and this would be a great piece to add to our rebuilding team.
Whitner would bring talent, some experience, and most importantly the will and enjoyment of playing in Cleveland. Pair him up with Haden and have TJ Ward in at safety and the Browns immediately have a great young secondary. Lets hope that lockout ends soon and the Browns are lucky enough to add this Cleveland bread stud to their roster.
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