[Debate] Cleveland Cavs as "Real" Threat to Win it All

14 and 9 with 2 blocks per in only 30 minutes of action is studly.......

Big Z understands the game, and even though he is an easy target, he is extremely underrated.........

 

How could they not be a threat to win it all ?

They have the best player in the league and they are only one year removed from playing in finals vs. the Spurs.

 

The Cavs went from underrated to overrated in a hurry. It's a young season; last year, IIRC, they started off hot too, and LJ was an MVP frontrunner until about the all-star break.

I think the Celtics have improved their ability to win tight games, esp. on the road, and their second unit has improved its cohesiveness, so it would be tough (though not impossible by any stretch) for the Cavs to beat them in 7. Further, much of their success right now hinges on the good play of guys who are aggravatingly inconsistent, like Ben Wallace and Delonte West (one of my favorite players). I think the picture will be clearer by early next year.

 

If the Cavs run into the correct matchups they could reach the Finals. 2007 for example, they ran into a badly injured Wizards team, then a heartless Nets team, and a very arrogant Pistons team. They would only have to win 1 tough series(Pistons in 07).

I don't think they could be both the Celtics and Pistons in a series in the same year. But I do believe they can take out one of them(better chance to take out Pistons).

I have no doubt that they can handle the Lakers. The Cavs seem like a bad matchup for them. I also think they can handle the Jazz and Hornets.

Against the Spurs and Rockets they have no chance.