Leprechan LeBrawn -- known locally as LeBron 'OMG James

 

 with a St Patrick's Day preview of how his "bag of tricks"

 will lead us to the "Pot of Gold"

 

The 2010 NBA Championship

 

32 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks

 

But those are just numbers

 

LeBron is 2010 NBA MVP because of his Leadership and Indominable Will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a Hebrew Blessing and a Literal Christian Translation, but the Message is meant for Cav fans of all faiths and beliefs.  This will be posted on my Profile Page.  Feel free to add a comment reflecting your own special traditions.

The Winter Storm has the Nation staggering like an NBA rookie smashed by a Shaq forearm.  ( Brandon Jennings will learn to avoid Shaq in the painted area. )

But this Blog is about the awesome strength and effect of the holiday storm.  Hope everyone in your world is safe and warm.

 
We are feeling the effects even down here in southwest Florida. It was in the upper 50's when I took my Shih Tzus - Moses and Dixie - out for their walk. Neither compained when I put on their hand-knitted Cavs' sweaters.

Most of the Cavs are leaving their families in the Cleveland cold, while they tour the South -- Dallas, Phoenix, Utah and L.A.  

Four games on the road in the week before Christmas will be rough psychologically. Mike Brown's "bunker mentality" mantra may come in handy as our Cavs face four tough Western Conference opponents.  If all our guys are healthy, focused and establishing defensive intensity, we will do well.

LeBron, Mo and Delonte will draw attention when they drive hard to the basket.  Most of the time they will finish and put points on the board.  But our shooters must be properly spaced and ready for the pass.  If they are, we will score enough to win.

Dallas will be more hospitable than normal, with Dirk nursing his battle wounds. We could easily have an eight game winning streak when we face the Lakers on Christmas Day.

What a Christmas present a win in L.A. would be for all of us in Cavs Nation !

I send you and yours the best of Holiday Greetings.  Stay safe and warm.  May the Cavs and Santa bring you everthing your heart desires.

   

 

 

We have just completed a stretch of 4 games in 5 nights.  During this time, Shaquille O'Neal has not played.  He has been doing rehab on a strained shoulder.  We were able to win 3-of-4.  Maybe with a healthy Shaq, we could have beat the Wizards. But, that has nothing to do with Shaq's value -- injuries happen.

Regardless, the Cavs are a different team when Shaq is not playing.  We miss that physically dominating inside presence.  And we miss that third scoring option behind LeBron James and Mo Williams.

But, even when he is not playing, his positive influence can be felt.  You can see it in the improved play of J.J. Hickson. Yes, credit Hickson's hard work and LeBron's help during the off-season.  But, now, everything that J.J. Hickson does -- he does with a purpose and a commitment.  These are things he learned from Shaq.  When he forgets, Shaq gets to him immediately and reminds him.

Yes, there is more to Shaq's influence on the Cavs than meets the eye.  I like to think of it as a matter of Presence and Presents.