Comments on: Thunder 106, Cavs 77

By: MartzMimic

MartzMimic — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:33:19 +0000

@Matthew
Bynum-like money? There is no way under God’s green earth that Jeff Green is worth $14.5 million per year.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:22:00 +0000

@MM
I agree with Leah, though, I concur with your logic that Jeff would be best used as 6th man. Jeff is a very potent offensive threat and Thunder would greatly benefit having the offensive punch of Jeff at the 3 while Kevin was getting a blow. Jeff’s versatility would also allow him to get minutes at the 2 and 4.
However I disagree that it is forgone conclusion that he is gone. Lakers have managed to keep Bynum. I think Jeff might stay with Bynum like money and I think he has Bynum like game changing potential, so he is probably worth it.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:09:42 +0000

Interesting tidbit on the game in Cleveland. Oh well what is past is past. Cleveland does have its own problems now, but Thunder did so much more than dismantle a sub 500 Cleveland team.
All season long close games against struggling teams has only been a source of motivation for other struggling teams.Thunder took a step in the right direction in establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the league.
How you play against other teams fuels the motivation of future opponents. To be brief:Close games beget more close games, and blowout wins beget more blowout wins. I’m in favor the latter.

By: Monday Bolts – 12.13.10 | Daily Thunder.com

Monday Bolts – 12.13.10 | Daily Thunder.com — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:47:00 +0000

[...] I love this note from Darnell Mayberry: “Here’s a story of karma. Two seasons ago, when the Thunder played at Cleveland around Thanksgiving, the Cavs absolutely destroyed the Thunder. The game was never close. The Thunder trailed by as many as 42 and lost by 35. During a timeout, the Cavs’ in-game entertainment arranged for four or five fans to come onto the court and say what they were thankful for. In what had to be staged, a young boy, probably no older than 9 or 10, took his turn and said, “I’m thankful I don’t have to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder every night.” The crowd erupted and even the Cavs’ bench was in stitches. I’ll never forget the arrogance the Cavs franchise had then. Even Cavs media members had a jolly old time cracking on the Thunder. Don’t worry, Cleveland, we’ve got just the thing for Cavs fans.” [...]

By: 12/13 Daily Links « OKC ThunderDome

12/13 Daily Links « OKC ThunderDome — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:02:02 +0000

[...] post-game nuggets. He notes the strong energy the team had, and how Westbrook played the perfect [...]

By: MartzMimic

MartzMimic — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:35:06 +0000

@Leah
The problem is that Jeff isn’t built to be a power forward. He doesn’t rebound well, and look how many power forwards just destroy him. I’d love to have him as the sixth man coming off the bench, but someone is going to pay him more to be their small forward. He’s a pretty good perimeter defender, but not in the low post. Just look around the West he just doesn’t stack up at the 4.

By: Leah

Leah — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:11:03 +0000

Stop trying to trade away Green!! this isn’t a free agent/trade team, this is a team that builds from the draft and keeps it’s own players. Let Presti do what he does best. You should trust him by now.

They’re modeled after the spurs and look how that turned out. they’re also VERY similar to the indianapolis colts and that hasn’t been bad either.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:33:00 +0000

Wow, thanks for that story from the game two years ago in Cleveland. No more feeling bad for the Cavs organization and their fans.

By: MartzMimic

MartzMimic — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:08:11 +0000

@Lynn1
You’re not alone on the Varejao bandwagon. Unfortunately, I don’t know that Dan Gilbert is willing to put out the fire sale sign anytime soon, let alone put his best player on the trading block. Were I Presti, I’d at least see if the Cavs would be interested in a Green, Mullens or Aldrich and our first rounders next year. Varejao’s pretty cheap, only making $7 million this season, but I don’t know if they could slide Antwan Jamison to power forward so that Jeff could play his natural position at small forward.

By: MartzMimic

MartzMimic — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:57:13 +0000

The Thunder finally played an entire game looking like the team we saw last season. What’s amazing is that Harden dropped off 19, and with the exception of the dunk, it’s an afterthought. KD’s shooting efficiency over the past several games is back up to last year’s averages, so I’m hoping we can soon officially say he’s come out of his annual early season “slump.”

DM – let me add to the chorus of those who love these nuggets you’re posting. I look forward to these more than I do the game recaps.