Alex Kirk

[supermario21]

I would think Lloyd is referring to active players. I don't think Marion and Allen would come here expecting to sit on the bench in a suit every game.

 

[Lee]

No need for being sarcastic. I just asked if, FOR NOW, the Cavs front office accepted that they can't trade for a good center RIGHT NOW, so they signed Alex Kirk.
Btw: I didn't know Alex Kirk at all...

You are new and German, so I will fill you in on a secret, I think there is always need for sarcasm.

 

[Fuggles]

I would think Lloyd is referring to active players. I don't think Marion and Allen would come here expecting to sit on the bench in a suit every game.

Marion and Allen both coming here just won't work no matter how you slice it. We didn't spend that extra cash on Miller for him to get pushed out the rotation.

 

[ajz20]

Said many times in the studio, but we can sign as many as 20 guys in the off season. Dont have to drop down to 15 until right before the year starts.

 

[kevin02]

Of course it's sarcasm. Anyone who'd say that would be preposterous.

Sorry, I didn't think anyone would think I was actually serious. I'll use a smiley in the future.

Got you. But just keep in mind since you are a July 14er people will expect the worst from you until you prove otherwise. [emoji57]

(/sarcasm) would do fine though. [emoji6]

 

[The Hill]

I made a few observations from watching this highlight video.

1. He seems to have a decent jump shot for a big man.
2. He might be able to jump over a deck of cards. Might.
3. If you cut off his left hand, I don't think it would affect his game one bit.
4. He's tall, so he got a few blocks. He doesn't seem quick, so the search for our rim protector will continue.

Basically, he fills the memorial Luke Harangody role on this team: Canton Charge mainstay who gets called up whenever a big man misses time.

[video=youtube;yVveJB4ULtU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVveJB4ULtU[/video]

 

[Holden beach]

We all know Alex Kirk.

He was the defender in the Embiid Dreamshake video.

 

[MattyJames]

Kirk looked okay in summer league. Pretty raw but he's a banger/enforcer type and i liked his hustle.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

Re: Cavs signed Alex Kirk?

Nothing like the ol' "Ask a question in your thread title move" :chuckles:

Is that really even a "move"? And an "'ol" move at that?

 

[wuck]

Lengthy interview of Alex Kirk. Maybe he'll be the first to talk to Haywood, too?

One of his responses:

I mean, it’d be a lie to say I didn’t watch a lot of Kevin Love last year, and that kinda stuff. Doing all the little things that Anderson Varejao does is huge. I watched a ton of NBA basketball over the years and I’ve been watching Brendan Haywood for a while, too. You know what I mean? I can go around to each guy and say, hey, I can take something from each player. That’s part of the process, every basketball player goes through, watching guys who are better than you, and have been doing what you’re doing longer. Taking little things from them to keep your career alive. That’s just part of it. I have to figure out what I am going to do to belong, and what I’m going to bring to the table, and then keep improving on it.

On summer league:

I’ll be honest, I think I struggled in areas at Summer League. But I think I did a lot of little good things and I think that’s what they’re looking for–is for me to just keep working as hard as I can and keep improving on those things. I know there’s a lot, I know I need to figure out the defensive rotation, keep working on that, getting quicker, faster and stronger. But I think I can definitely adjust to all those things.

 

[Douglar]

Kirk looks like he's got a decent chance to make the team. Didn't expect that. Seeing how he's the only one of two guys to survive the post summer league roster massacre, maybe I should have.

Looks like he could stick around a while if he can keep his weight down and his deep shooting is for real. (Sounds like what I wanted from Bennett at this time last year too)

Plaindealer had an article today: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2014/10/alex_kirk_continues_to_improve.html

Alex Kirk is seven-footer with a unique skill-set that has improved steadily throughout training camp with the Cavaliers. The undrafted big man out of the University of New Mexico has made quite the impression on head coach David Blatt. After a preseason game last week, Blatt, unprompted, made sure he acknowledged the rookie's play.
...
"Alex has come along very, very well," Blatt said after Sunday's practice. "He's shown great improvement."

Kirk, 22, isn't your typical big man. He could be seen as a stretch-five, but has the size to bang and mix it up down low.
....
"I can shoot from the outside and spread the floor a little bit," Kirk said. "I try to be productive no matter where I'm at on the floor and I hope to continue showing that."

During the preseason, Kirk has appeared in four games and is averaging 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and a block in 15.2 minutes. He's a perfect eight-for-eight from the foul line. His confidence has grown with each game. Two preseason games are all that remains to make a lasting impression. But for one of his teammates, he has seen enough. "Alex has been a surprise," Dion Waiters said to Northeast Ohio Media Group. "He's good defensively and has a nice tough on the outside. He's a gamer, the kind of player you want on your team."​

ESPN did a write-up on the guy, which they don't usually doo for undrafted players--

Alex Kirk is an undrafted rookie from New Mexico trying to earn his way onto the Cavaliers' roster. The 7-0 center was a solid rebounder and shot blocker for the Lobos despite back trouble and questionable conditioning. He was high volume for a big man in college, with just OK efficiency. He did most of his damage around the basket, though he did float out to the perimeter at times to flash an unreliable jumper. SCHOENE sees Kirk as a fringe type, with comparables like .... Tyler Zeller....​

 

[tn819]

This guy is the best rim protector on the roster from what I have seen.

 

[Man Called X]

I guess I can change my signature now. We have Alex Kirk. Undrafted center that will be an all star player someday.

SAVIOR OF THE FRANCHISE.

 

[Omar The Horse]

I think AJ Price and Kirk make the team.

Price gets cut if Allen decides to join and Kirk becomes expendable if they have a shot at signing a veteran rim protector in January when the buyouts start rolling in.

 

[BimboColesHair]

I hope we make Kirk spend the entire year working on his body. Dude needs to convert a few lbs into muscle. I like his game though, very impressed with his jumper.