Random perspectives from Cleveland

Here are the Cavs two biggest problems.

1. They don't play consistent defense. They allow way too many uncontested layups. They need to work on their lateral movement. Drew Gooden is the main culprit, but overall I'm very satisfied with his play.

2. They settle for jumpshots when they should be attacking the rim. When LeBron brings the ball up they go into a 1-4 and just sit there. There's no movement whatsoever. Then LeBron will wait outside the arc until 7 seconds are on the shot clock. He'll try a dribble drive and if that gets stopped he'll hoist up a fallway 17-22 footer. I see it 10 times a game at least. They need to learn to move without the ball. I'd like to see them institute the "Hoosiers Rule." There must be at least 5 passes before every shot.


The offense should go through Z every time. Not LeBron. If they pass it into the post every play then everything will open up on the outside. I don't understand why they cannot execute when it's so obvious. They take 20 three pointers a game and they're hitting about 6 lately. Make the extra pass. Study tape of Detroit and San Antonio. They know how to move without the ball.