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Must be pretty mild. Serious one means out more than 6 weeks.
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Cedi Osman Goodbye & Good Luck
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Must be pretty mild. Serious one means out more than 6 weeks.
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This is where being still south of 23 helps.
If he is back by his B-Day (April 8) it would be nice.
If he is back by his B-Day (April 8) it would be nice.
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Speaking of Allie, could that twitter pic have had any more work done to it?
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Yeah really. She should just stick to being herself.
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She's the epitome of the girl next door, perfect for Cleveland. She's making a name for herself doing endorsements and television, you can't blame her for following PR advice of her handlers.
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Perretta: First and foremost Cedi, in your opinion how has the transition been for you in your rookie year in the NBA?
Osman: From the first day I touched the ball, being an NBA player was my dream. I worked so hard to be here and I was mentally prepared to be at this level. So to be honest, the transition period has not been very difficult for me. At the beginning, I just focused on staying in shape and keep myself ready to the moment that the coach would need me. I tried to make the most of any single minute I got and help the team by increasing the energy level from the bench. Now I get a rhythm and enjoy it a lot. I still have a long way to go and I feel so excited about my journey.
Perretta: What have you learned most as a player under the guidance of Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Tyronn Lue?
Osman: I think, in your rookie year, the most important thing is to feel that your coach trusts you. He (Tyronn Lue) makes me feel that very much. I know that as far as I play hard, he doesn’t care whether I’m making or missing shots. He boosts my self confidence and lets me enjoy the game. Because of him, I’m not afraid to make mistakes.
Perretta: Having won various accolades in Turkey, what are your biggest goals in your NBA career other than winning an NBA World Championship?
Osman: I know that I’m representing my country here and feeling that millions of people are backing me up and get up in the middle of the night just to watch my games is something so special but also gives you a huge responsibility. For now, I want to make them proud and enjoy my game. I also want to contribute to our national team with the experience that I’m gaining here. And in the long run, my goal is to build a legacy that would encourage young Turkish players to follow a similar path.
Perretta: How has your overall experience been thus far playing alongside LeBron James?
Osman: You know what, our relation started with a heart-stopping experience for me. You know, during a scrimmage, he (LeBron James) ended up landing on my foot and sprained his ankle. Thanks God, he ended up recovering well otherwise I don’t know what would happen. Joking apart, I’m so glad that I’m playing alongside this all-time-great player that I can look up to and learn many things from. He supported me from the very first day and inspires me a lot with his dedication and hard work. I feel blessed by the opportunity to be in his chest-bump range.
Perretta: Before we leave Cedi, the FIBA Basketball World Cup China 2019 is of course a big tournament for Turkey next year. After finishing 8th at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Spain 2014, what are your thoughts on the current generation of Turkish players leading the way for Turkey and do you believe Turkey can emerge as a favorite to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup China 2019 tournament?
Osman: I think we’ve already proved that our team has a strong fighting spirit and spectacular fans. The philosophy of our team has always been to fight until the last ball, regardless of the team we are playing against. For sure, we have great players and also existing ones on the new generation but I believe success in such tournaments like World Cup mostly depends on the teamwork, be able to act together on both offense and defense.
Source: https://foxsports1340am.com/interview-cleveland-cavaliers-turkey-star-cedi-osman/
Osman: From the first day I touched the ball, being an NBA player was my dream. I worked so hard to be here and I was mentally prepared to be at this level. So to be honest, the transition period has not been very difficult for me. At the beginning, I just focused on staying in shape and keep myself ready to the moment that the coach would need me. I tried to make the most of any single minute I got and help the team by increasing the energy level from the bench. Now I get a rhythm and enjoy it a lot. I still have a long way to go and I feel so excited about my journey.
Perretta: What have you learned most as a player under the guidance of Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Tyronn Lue?
Osman: I think, in your rookie year, the most important thing is to feel that your coach trusts you. He (Tyronn Lue) makes me feel that very much. I know that as far as I play hard, he doesn’t care whether I’m making or missing shots. He boosts my self confidence and lets me enjoy the game. Because of him, I’m not afraid to make mistakes.
Perretta: Having won various accolades in Turkey, what are your biggest goals in your NBA career other than winning an NBA World Championship?
Osman: I know that I’m representing my country here and feeling that millions of people are backing me up and get up in the middle of the night just to watch my games is something so special but also gives you a huge responsibility. For now, I want to make them proud and enjoy my game. I also want to contribute to our national team with the experience that I’m gaining here. And in the long run, my goal is to build a legacy that would encourage young Turkish players to follow a similar path.
Perretta: How has your overall experience been thus far playing alongside LeBron James?
Osman: You know what, our relation started with a heart-stopping experience for me. You know, during a scrimmage, he (LeBron James) ended up landing on my foot and sprained his ankle. Thanks God, he ended up recovering well otherwise I don’t know what would happen. Joking apart, I’m so glad that I’m playing alongside this all-time-great player that I can look up to and learn many things from. He supported me from the very first day and inspires me a lot with his dedication and hard work. I feel blessed by the opportunity to be in his chest-bump range.
Perretta: Before we leave Cedi, the FIBA Basketball World Cup China 2019 is of course a big tournament for Turkey next year. After finishing 8th at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Spain 2014, what are your thoughts on the current generation of Turkish players leading the way for Turkey and do you believe Turkey can emerge as a favorite to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup China 2019 tournament?
Osman: I think we’ve already proved that our team has a strong fighting spirit and spectacular fans. The philosophy of our team has always been to fight until the last ball, regardless of the team we are playing against. For sure, we have great players and also existing ones on the new generation but I believe success in such tournaments like World Cup mostly depends on the teamwork, be able to act together on both offense and defense.
Source: https://foxsports1340am.com/interview-cleveland-cavaliers-turkey-star-cedi-osman/
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Cavs second unit looked like shit without Cedi.
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Cedi breaks down once he starts getting regular minutes. I hope it's not a thing with him. He'll really need to go on the Lebron off-season workout regime to build himself up to withstand the grind in future years.
Thinking he could handle a significant workload in his rookie NBA season may have been misguided. Just perhaps there was some logic behind a certain pariah of a head coach limiting the kid's minutes through the season? I know what you're all thinking... Blasphemy!
Thinking he could handle a significant workload in his rookie NBA season may have been misguided. Just perhaps there was some logic behind a certain pariah of a head coach limiting the kid's minutes through the season? I know what you're all thinking... Blasphemy!
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What??
Cedi barely saw the floor the first half of the season. He averaged 3 minutes per game the first 20 games of the season. He didn't even get in 8 of the first 15 games not because he was hurt, but because Lue didn't put him in.
Not only do I disagree with your statement that he couldn't handle a significant workload, I also don't understand the "he breaks down when getting regular minutes" comment considering he's only gotten regular minutes a handful of games and seemed to handle it just fine.
He suffered a hip flexor strain which is a fairly common injury. He'll miss a couple weeks and be back just fine. The real concern is what shitshow of a lineup/rotations Lue has came up with by then that will most likely bury Cedi at the end of the bench.
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He is gonna replace this ring with a championship ring.
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This is pathetic for him to advertise his own interview and his cheesy cover pics. Cedi is a fringe NBA player with a 2 year window to prove otherwise .
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You do know how to read, right?
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Normally a guy would just retweet the magazine or writer involved. The problem Cedi had here is that tweet wouldn't have been in English. I'm fine with him promoting himself instead of asking one of his teammates to put out a tweet just so he can retweet it, that could have just caused drama in the locker room.
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One of the worst posts I've ever seen, and with this year going how it has that is saying something.
Fringe NBA player? You're full of shit. Cedi has had an amazing rookie year for a draft and stash rookie on a title contender. He's a plus defender already and can shoot the 3.
There are other GM's around the league that would be fucking ecstatic to get their hands on Cedi and have control over him for basically the next 5+ years.
I'll throw this little tidbit out on the main board for fun just to show you how much buzz Cedi is getting around the league: One very prominent team with a history of developing young European guys is absolutely in love with him and have high ranking execs that would take him over Josh Jackson right now. They had Cedi pegged as a top 12 and top 8 pick if he were in the 2016 or 2017 drafts, respectively and they believe he has even outperformed what they had expected with those projections in mind.