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1. Shawn Marion Marion did not play vs. the Lakers on Sunday, February 8 and he recently announced that he would retire after this season.  Marion was a role player when he won a championship with the Mavericks and the Cavs will need the same production from him the second half of this season to win the NBA Championship. 2. Rebounds Cleveland is currently ranked 18th in the league with 42.7 rebounds per game.  The entire team has to dedicate themselves to the boards. 3. Defense D. Rose showed how vulnerable the Cav's defense was prior to the All-Star break.  Despite the fact Kevin Love did not play, there is no excuse for playing lazy on the defensive end. 4. J.R. Smith Smith is averaging 13.6 points and he is shooting over 40% from the field.  If he remains consistent, he can certainly help the Cavs win a Championship this season. 5. LeBron James Missing 10 games in a season may not seem like many, but when you have not faced any serious injuries your e...

The Prince of Cleveland For those who forget that LeBron James is a good-hearted person, he provided us with a reminder yesterday.  He posted a video of a clip from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's famous 'Why he don't want me speech'.  In the speech, Will vents about the problems that he has faced from growing up fatherless.  His father makes yet another excuse and Will has had enough.  It is a message that must continue to spread around the world as so many children grow up fatherless.  LeBron also faces life without a father so he decided to spread the message via Instagram.  It may seem like an effortless act yet LBJ understands the impact that he has and knows that he has the power to motivate his male fans with children, to be better fathers.  LeBron James is more than an athlete, he is a role model. http://instagram.com/p/y43I2JiTPj/?modal=true

Streak Ends at 12 The Cavs 12-game win streak was snapped by the Indiana Pacers.  Roy Hibbert fouled LBJ, in the 1st half, to prevent LBJ from an easy score.  LeBron re-injured his wrist and the game went downhill from there.  The Cavs may have to learn to deal with Hibbert in the preparation for the playoffs as he seems to be a tough matchup and his presence on the defensive end can lead to frustrations for the Cavs.  It was clear that after LeBron re-injured his wrist, he played at a lower level of intensity.  This is great for a high-energy player like LeBron whose adrenaline could lead him to further injuries is he fails to pace himself. Cavs Look Better Than Ever vs. Clips Kevin Love may have found his role as a Cleveland Cavalier.  He should not focus on his play in the post, instead, Love must use his range and he should never hesitate to shoot three-pointers.  Anyone that has seen LeBron in past years understands that he always encourages t...

30 is not the new 20 LeBron's body is telling him that it is time to rest.  If Kobe has not shown that you do not stay young forever, the injuries will force him to give his body rest.  A decade plus, 2 Championships and 4 MVP's later, LBJ's body has miles on it! When you are the best player in the world it does not take you a long time to get into playoff mode.  This means that LBJ's rest will only work in his favor in the long-term.  Unlike most players in the league, LBJ will not be impacted by the time off.  LBJ's natural talent allows him to play 'cold' and still perform extremely better than the best player on the opposing team. Chemistry What the Cavs will lose from the LBJ's injury is the opportunity to build team chemistry.  With the addition of J.R. and the fact that the Cavs already lacked chemistry, losing LeBron to another injury means 'The Big 3' will become less relevant than they already have been this season.  The Big 3 t...

Ray Allen   LeBron recently reached out to Ray Allen in an attempt to persuade Ray to sign with the  Cavs  this season.  Considering all the injuries that the  Cavs  have faced, Allen would be a great add ition.  After a long NBA career, Allen is at the point where the playoffs do not phase him.  Younger players, like JR Smith will have numerous problems on the playoffs .  Smith may force shots and be very nervous throughout the playoffs.  Allen, on the other hand,  will allow the game to come natural.  Allen would also be the perfect mentor for JR Smith, along with LeBron.  The  frustrations that  LBJ has faced this season is no different than the difficulties Allen faced with the  Bucks throughout the early portion of his career.  Along  with these factors, Allen may also help to ease the tension between  Cavalier’s coach, David  Blatt  and multiple players.   LeBron may e...

Clippers LeBron played great v. the Clippers: 32 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.  This game truly showed the benefit of Bron's time off.  Kevin Love did not play, clearing the lanes for Kyrie and Bron.  Irving had 37 points as the superstars are learning to play with each other.  Without Love, Blake Griffin was a problem: 34 points and 10 rebounds, hence the reason we will be able to use K. Love throughout the playoffs. LBJ v. Kobe Kobe came to play: Trash talking, 3's in everyone's face and 8 assists in the first quarter.  Despite Kobe's solid game, LeBron showed who worked harder in the GM's office this offseason.  The Cavs are simply a better team than the Lakers and we must give props to LBJ for making the suits make moves! Kevin Love He simply does not fit with the Cleveland Cavaliers offensive strategy.  When we balance his hard work on defense against his inability to play LBJ's run and gun offense, we have to deal with him, period. ...

And the Beats Go On As we all know, LBJ is one of Ohio State's biggest fans.  To ensure that the Buckeyes will be able to blast their pre-game music, LeBron gave each player Beats By Dre headphones.  LBJ is a spokesperson for the company and he made sure that the gifts did not constitute a NCAA violation: The headphones were donated to Ohio State and were distributed within permissible NCAA limitations on awards.  It is great that LeBron is keeping busy during his time out.  Enjoying events like the Sugar Bowl will enable LBJ to finish the second-half of the season strong.  To keep everything fair, Oregon players received Beats By Dre headphones as well. Five Straight Losses The Cavs lost their 5th game straight against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.  The Cavs are now .500 and #6 in the East at 19-19. J.R. Smith Despite the fact that J.R. did not score in his first game as a Cavalier, he had 27 points vs. the Warriors.  Many cannot wait to see ...