Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving has better vocal chords than you might think. Check out the Cavs' special Valentine's Day music video message to their fans. Some of the singing is well....and Irving should stick to hoops and not consider a R&B career, but for a #1 NBA draft pick, he can hit some high notes. … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Kyrie Irving has decent vocal chops (video)
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Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
With the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Kyrie Irving, the point guard from Duke. Though the Cavs kept completely silent about the pick leading up to the announcement, this choice does not come as a surprise. For weeks, experts and insiders have been predicting the Cavs to take Irving first. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
How does Kyrie Irving Compare to NBA #1 Overall Picks Derrick Rose, John Wall?
It's only natural to compare Duke and soon-to-be Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving to the Washington Wizards John Wall and the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose. After Thursday evening, it will mark three years in a row that a point guard went first overall, so this juxtaposition of the three franchise floor generals will continue on for many years. Irving was been as … [Read more...] about How does Kyrie Irving Compare to NBA #1 Overall Picks Derrick Rose, John Wall?
Duke’s Kyrie Irving Ready to be a #1 Pick Franchise Player?
It is thought, but not confirmed that the Cleveland Cavaliers will take Duke point guard Kyrie Irving Thursday night with the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. The Cavs haven't told him he'll be the first overall selection, but it is likely between him and Derrick Williams, and conventional wisdom seems to be leaning towards Irving. With his numbers: 17.5 points per game, … [Read more...] about Duke’s Kyrie Irving Ready to be a #1 Pick Franchise Player?
Ricky Rubio Will Be a NBA Bust
Not much has gone right for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the last twenty plus years. They had a brief flirtation with success during the Flip Saunders and Kevin Garnett years, but the well has been almost completely dry otherwise. The frustration was palpable this spring when general manager David Kahn went over the edge expressing his concerns with the NBA lottery. The … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Will Be a NBA Bust
What the Cavaliers should do with their draft picks
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a dismal season in which the team created new records for futility (losing 26 games in a row, in case you forgot). However, with the first and fourth pick the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cavs have been handed a golden opportunity to right the ship. Now, all management has to do is not mess it up. … [Read more...] about What the Cavaliers should do with their draft picks
Duke’s Kyrie Irving, #1 Overall Pick? (NBA Draft Combine Video)
There seems to be a consensus #1 regarding the 2011 NBA Draft- Duke's franchise building point guard Kyrie Irving. Although, the Cleveland Cavaliers do have some strength at the position, so they may consider Arizona's Derrick Williams at the #1 spot. Irving probably will go #1 despite playing in just 8 college basketball games, but if the Cavs don't take him, I'm sure the … [Read more...] about Duke’s Kyrie Irving, #1 Overall Pick? (NBA Draft Combine Video)
The Deeply Beleaguered Minnesota Sports Fan
Sports fan in Minnesota haven’t had a whole lot to cheer about recently. The general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, David Kahn, received some flack recently for simply stating the obvious. The NBA lottery is a flawed system that annually does not give the team the position it deserves in the draft. He insinuated that the good story of the year obtains the pick. … [Read more...] about The Deeply Beleaguered Minnesota Sports Fan
Cavs, T-Wolves, Pistons Discussing 3-Way Trade
ESPN's Chris Broussard is reporting that the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Detroit Pistons are discussing a three-way trade that would drastically shake up the lottery of the 2011 NBA Draft. Here's a breakdown why the potential deal does or does not make sense for each team. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Cavs, T-Wolves, Pistons Discussing 3-Way Trade
NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
It was meant to be; bookends on the most controversial free agency in sports history. 8 years ago, LeBron James was the best available player in an insanely stacked draft class that included James’ now-teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, as well as Carmelo Anthony. While this year’s draft class is nowhere near as valuable, the Cavs, seeking their first number one overall … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs