Yet another reason to dislike Sasha Pavs...

[wallyfor3]

Now that is some funny stuff.

Equating an AAU game to an NBA exhibition game. 'Cause we all know that the pressure is relatively equal, right?

You know why you couldn't "let your frustration out"? Because most likely, you were a kid at that time too. There are probably rules on your team that would have had some sort of repercussions were you to start swearing uncontrollably and throwing things. Not because you're "better than that."

And I'll play the sexist card just a little here, 'cause you're a female, and females react differently to things, ESPECIALLY in sports. I've seen very few girls in the past bunch of years that I've been coaching that have let loose a string of expletives. It just isn't the way girls roll. You even proved it by saying "you waited until you got home." That's how females tend to react, they hold it in for a longer time and express it when they feel it is most convenient. Boys? They swear, yell, throw some stuff, and it is OVER.

Too much is being made of this Sasha issue. Too little is made of his ability to come out in the 2nd half and play much better.

The Wally Worship? 'Cause he "plays the game the right way"? :thumbdown

Buddy

Buddy, I didn't mean to say that I was in the exact position as Sasha was because that is obviously not the case. Comparing the two situations was totally irrelevant. I was just saying, that there is other ways to contain your temper. But, like plenty people have said, its totally understandable and a "good sign" to see him showing he cares. And, don't get me wrong, I do agree with that. But, like I said before, it just seemed like a little too much.

And, as far as the "Wally Worship" goes, him "playing the game the right way" is not the only reason. I was about 12 years old when I started watching him play. I fell in love with the way he played, and most of all, the way he shoots the ball. I wanted to shoot just like him, and he instantly became my role model. Anyway, it wasn't just the fact that he has good sportsmanship or has class, it was also his skill.

 

[BigErieCavsFan]

Which one is Mr. Glass, and which is BigErieCavsFan?

Sorry, call me stupid, but I don't get it. Probably because I have no clue who those guys are?

 

[Lee]

Sorry, call me stupid, but I don't get it. Probably because I have no clue who those guys are?

One of the funniest posts of the year in my opinion. CMB is a music group of the early 90'S. Their full name is Color Me Bad. The had hits like I wanna sex you up, all 4 love and O adore Mi amore. I almost spit my diet coke on the screen when I saw that pick. The one guy with a beard works at a tire barn now puting on tires, I saw one of those where are they now shows. Classic.

 

[CleveRocks]

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ur forces seem just about stretched to the limit now, what with having to recall national guard units to serve in Iraq and constantly extending tours of duty ... so ... not to scare our younger draft-eligible members, but if the US keeps getting entangled in more wars, we're probably not far from seeing the draft reinstated.

JonVa is Charles Rangel !!

 

[Sirius]

also for you jackasses who havent seen the stats on when sasha plays 20 min + our record is like 60-32 or somewhere around there

This could also mean that coach takes him out in more difficult games and situations. Stats are funny that way.

 

[Karma]

This could also mean that coach takes him out in more difficult games and situations. Stats are funny that way.

Not really. The Cavaliers have a very healthy record when he starts. Maybe if Sasha was born here he may get a fair go with the fanbase. Its like a pop culture. If a few certain people jump on board, a tidal wave begins. Have a mind of your own..

 

[mykrutz]

WALLYFOR3 - Completely unrelated to this thread, but that pic you have of Wally makes him look completely like Derek Zoolander.

 

[Sirius]

Not really. The Cavaliers have a very healthy record when he starts. Maybe if Sasha was born here he may get a fair go with the fanbase. Its like a pop culture. If a few certain people jump on board, a tidal wave begins. Have a mind of your own..

You are missing the point, which has very little to do with Pavs and more to do with different ways that stats can be interpreted in a subjective manner. The poster I replied to pulled out a stat, and said that anyone who does not agree with his interpretation of this stat is a jackass.

I disagree, and it has nothing to do with Sasha.

However, thank you for encouraging me to get a mind of my own. I will now go out and look for one, and I promise to come back a better person!

 

[B Mac]

You are missing the point, which has very little to do with Pavs and more to do with different ways that stats can be interpreted in a subjective manner. The poster I replied to pulled out a stat, and said that anyone who does not agree with his interpretation of this stat is a jackass.

I disagree, and it has nothing to do with Sasha.

However, thank you for encouraging me to get a mind of my own. I will now go out and look for one, and I promise to come back a better person!

Just make sure that mind you get likes Sasha and we'll all be good.

 

[wallyfor3]

WALLYFOR3 - Completely unrelated to this thread, but that pic you have of Wally makes him look completely like Derek Zoolander.

I know.. it looks like he's doing "blue steel" lol. But, it was one of the clearest pictures that my camera took, so I can settle for that.

 

[crazedcav333]

Wally doesn't have to worry about being drafted in to the army if he doesn't play well this year ... Sasha last I knew, still has time he needs to serve and needs to stay in the league if he wishes to avoid it.

Well Shin Soo Choo may have his job taken from him (in fact it's almost a sure thing by next September) and hasn't shown any signs.

Also seems to me if Vlade can keep playing, it's odd that if that's the reason Sasha is so upset, that he wouldn't have held out and demand a better contract, even it if was for years. Besides - he's not going to get cut from this team and if he does, he'll be picked up by someone else.

Playing better and getting 25 minutes compared to 22 minutes doesn't help your cause in this situation. It sucks, but it's what he has to deal with, Choo's to my knowledge is really no different (I think he has to join when he's 29 unless he helps his country win the Olympics or some other major tournament - I forget who but someone else from his native land helped his team win it all and was freed of his duty...they may have added the World Baseball Classic to that list).

 

[TrueCavsFan23]

Dude this isn't bad at all,he was just pissed off at himself.

 

[Jon]

Besides - he's not going to get cut from this team and if he does, he'll be picked up by someone else.

He may be assuming that (people aren't very good at worst case planning), but if he shoots 30% again this year, I think we will cut him and I doubt anyone will be in any rush to sign him.

 

[AustinCarr]

I wish I could say that I care about him getting pissed off in a pre season game. Should he care? Hell yes he should. He has played like absolutely horribly for the last year...like CBA bad. And even before that, he was always border-line with his play. Moments of greatness surrounded by abject stupidity. Like, make- Drew-Gooden-look-smart stupid.

I would love to see the guys turn over ratio on half court plays that he turns the ball over when he actually dribbles the ball 3 or more times. I have a feeling it would be near league leading.

Sadly, as much as I hate to admit it, as I really don't want to watch a season riddled with brain farts, I don't see a better starting 2 guard on the roster. Wally is pretty much a pure 3 at this stage in his career, not matter where they try and put him. West can play some SG, but he is more of a part time contributor at the position due to his height and size limitations. Boobie doesnt have the size to start there. And Kinsey....well, he is still very much an unknown.

That leaves Sasha as the starter...looking over his shoulder because his 3 main backups (Wally, Boobie, and Delone, are better basketball players than he is.

 

[crazedcav333]

He may be assuming that (people aren't very good at worst case planning), but if he shoots 30% again this year, I think we will cut him and I doubt anyone will be in any rush to sign him.

Well Vlade played his whole career before seeing any criminal charges brought up...does Sasha HAVE to be in the NBA?

Let's say he shoots like he has, gets cut, and no one picks up him (unlikely). He can't just go play in Europe like Kinsey did last year? Bottom line he can play professionally if he wants to.