Hey Windy --- 01.09.15
http://stationcaster.com/stations/w...and_Windhorst_and_Jason_Gibbs_-1420813158.mp3
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01. I think after Charlotte win team decided they would keep David Blatt as coach, not fire him.
02. Griffin's words about Blatt were a message to the players, not the fans. The players must play for this coach, Blatt not being fired.
03. Griffin was on the TV broadcast to defend David Blatt. To give Blatt a vote of confidence.
04. Key for Waiters trade was to get Oklahoma City first round pick.
05. JR Smith was the price Cavs had to pay so they could get Shumpert.
06. Cavs got Shumpert basically for a second round pick 5 years from now.
07. JR Smith likely becomes a trade chip for the Cavs later.
08. Cavs preferred Mozgov over Koufos because Mozgov has 2 years left on his contract.
09. Mozgov is not a great player.
10. Gilbert and Griffin still think they can win the East this year. So made the trades.
11. Two first round picks for Mozgov is really high. Cavs likely get better deal for him later if wait.
12. Mozgov competes hard but is not super talented.
13. Not sure Mozgov is a guy you want on the court at the end of a close playoff game, for spacing and other reasons.
14. I really like David Griffin (as a person, for great quotes).
15. JR Smith will be a conscienceless gunner until he retires.
16. JR Smith won 6th man of the year two years ago.
17. JR Smith shoots just 40%. He is what he is. He will be same player he's always been.
18. The idea that LeBron is the GM of the Cavs is not accurate.
19. Any significant decision made by the Cavs is being made by Dan Gilbert, not David Griffin.
20. Gilbert is fully in control of what happens with the Cavs (not David Griffin).
21. Dan Gilbert is the person who will decide whether David Blatt stays or goes.
22. Cavs needed defensive guy like Shumpert and they need a few others guys like him also.
23. Cavs have to think about defensive match ups in a playoff series (Who guards DeRozan? Who guards Wade?).
24. LeBron's defense has slipped, especially with his current knee issue. His movement worse.
25. Shumpert's shooting percentages have been down since his knee injury.
26. Mozgov will be starting center. Shumpert will be starting shooting guard.
27. No defending that 76ers got 35 points in the 4th quarter. Falls on coach, players.
28. It's inexcusable that Cavs not compete down the stretch of the Rockets game.
29. Cavs must give more effort on the court. It's not happening right now.
30. I'm 100% certain that the Cavs are concerned with how players are not responding to Blatt.
31. Cavs going all out to help Blatt succeed. But players must give more effort as well to help Blatt out.
32. Cavs are mostly a younger team.
33. I wish Cavs had not given up Grizzlies draft pick to get Mozgov.
34. Protection on Grizzlies pick was valuable, it made the pick more valuable.
35. The only thing that Cavs maybe should not have given up in trades was Grizzlies pick.
36. Love should have gotten the ball down the stretch against 76ers, Rockets.
37. Love not having a great year, but team doing nothing for him. That starts with Blatt.
38. Cavs don't have a formula to win a close game currently.
39. When Kyrie goes into scoring mode he often does not create for others. So he's easier to defend then.
40. LeBron is one of the all time greats in terms of 4th quarter scoring and assisting.
41. If you can't get 4th quarter stops, you will have trouble winning close playoff games.
42. All the Cavs ills come back to their defense.
43. If Cavs played slightly better defense, they would be much better as a team.
44. Pistons are on 7 game winning streak because their defense has picked up.
45. I wrote story on LeBron in Miami because LeBron was spotted in Miami. It's a non story.
46. LeBron must do whatever he has to do in order to get to a better place physically.
47. Cavs would love to make another trade for a big. But don't have many assets to do so now.
48. Cavs could sign Dalembert, but he's not a very good player.
49. Delly should not be starting in the NBA, should not be finishing games in the NBA, should not be playing significant minutes in the NBA.
50. Delly should not be on the court in critical situations. Shows team talent level is low.
51. It is not acceptable to have Delly/Harris on court at same time when you are trying to win a game at home.
52. Talentwise, Delly is not getting it done at NBA level. Can't be top 7 rotation player for you.
53. Last I heard was that Ray Allen leaning towards not playing.
54. Cavs had some interest in Raymond Felton. But not have assets to get him it seems.
55. I think 15th roster spot filled by waived or buyout guy, not trade.
56. Salary Cap 101 -- TPE & Mozgov. TPE is like a gift certificate. Goes over how Cavs got TPE (Bogans).
57. Money spent on trades means Haywood probably can't be used in a sign and trade move.
58. Non Bold Prediction -- I predict LeBron returns on Tuesday in Phoenix.
59. LeBron is not seriously injured, he's just hurt. He's worn down. Needs to get back into basketball shape.
60. I think Cavs lose to Warriors and may lose to Kings.
61. There is a lot more work for Blatt to do. Mozgov signing is a band aid for him, but gives him a guy he has a relationship with.
62. If Cavs players were as invested in Blatt's success as front office is, team likely in a much better position now.