It is always great to give the people what they want. That is exactly what I will be doing with this post. I asked for questions, and you guys delivered.
Q: Should we expect LeBron to average a triple-double? –@DCunninghamCLE
In short, no, although if there was ever going to be a season for it to happen, it would probably be this one.
LeBron has accomplished a lot in his time in the NBA. Trying to become the second player ever to average a triple-double over the course of the season would be a major feat to add to his legacy. LeBron will have no trouble scoring when he wants. In fact, he has scored 10 or more points in over 700 straight games.
An interesting aspect of this Cavaliers team is that LeBron seems to have passed the scoring torch to Kyrie Irving. He came back to Cleveland to add to his legacy and increase his longevity. Playing with Irving has given him the opportunity to do just that. LeBron does not have to carry the scoring load every night anymore.
However, outside of Irving, it’s hard to say the rest of the Cavaliers are consistent enough for LeBron to average double-digit assists. Game 5 of the NBA Finals comes to mind – LeBron and Irving both scored 41 points, but LeBron finished with only 7 assists.
Not only that, but given that LeBron plays with elite rebounders like Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love, rebounding opportunities are naturally lowered. The king prefers to receive the outlet pass rather than deliver it and with good reason.
LeBron will likely put up a few triple-doubles this year, but averaging one still seems like a steep climb, even for a king.
Where do you expect the Cavs to be at the deadline: Buyers or sellers? –@Salt_429
The only way the Cavaliers would be considered big sellers would be if they traded off one of their big three. James and Irving are going nowhere, but Kevin Love’s name has been floated around more than once. As it stands right now, the Cavaliers will hold on to all three.
Lost in the championship run was Love’s buying in to the Cavaliers’ philosophy. Love seemed to worry less about his individual accolades and buy in to playing a role. Love turned became a rebounder, a defender, and a floor-spacer. If Love buys in to this philosophy, when necessary, there is no reason for the Cavaliers to deal him.
To the other part of the question, the Cavaliers will not be significant buyers, either.
Every year, there are teams who, for one reason or another, auction off assets in an effort to expedite a rebuilding process. For the Cavaliers, given that they are the defending champs, there is no need to make a hasty move to acquire a backup point guard or an extra big man.
Right now, it is hard to say who could be on the Cavaliers’ radar, but much of it will be based on circumstances. For now, it is hard to envision the Cavaliers making any type of significant move.
Author’s note: This was the first edition of the twitter mailbag. If you have a Cavaliers’ question, tweet it to Ben @bbelden330 or @BRBasketball.
I was only able to get to two questions in this edition, but hope to address left over questions in a future edition. Thank you for your participation.
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