Why is that?

Lol…

;)

They’re still an exceptional offensive rebounding team this year, mostly on the basis of Ben Wallace and Big Z’s obscene offensive rebounding percentages.

As far as Milwaukee goes, I would put a whole lot more trust in them if they’d commit to playing Sessions 30 minutes a night. How you can give Luke Ridnour minutes over Sessions is a mystery to me, but they keep doing it. I do respect Skiles for getting them to play defense though, I didn’t think that would be possible, and Mbah a Moute has been a huge surprise.

Brown does need to get some consideration for CotY (though it’s a bit early to be talking about that one), but ultimately I think that’s going to be Nate McMillan’s award to lose. As far as LeBron for DPoY, I think he warrants consideration, certainly over guys like Wade and Camby, but I still lean towards KG. I’m pretty sure Howard is going to win it though, the voters love those blocks and rebounds. Other things to consider as far as recognition are that Big Z should be an all-star if he keeps playing at this level, and Varejao deserves consideration for all-defense.

“Anyway the Cavs don’t play like that. They don’t double unless it’s in the post, and they don’t have to rely on forcing turnovers because they gobble up all the rebounds.”

I think it’s kind of funny that you mention that, since the Cavs are actually 4th in the league in opponent’s TOV%, and 13th in DRB%.

Also, Hoffman thinks I’m the biggest homer – and maybe I am, but I don’t let that cloud my analysis. The Cavs organization really needs to start getting some props. I mean, you never hear about Mike Brown for COTY, you never hear about any of the players for All first team. Look, this has been a solid defensive team for years, and right now they are second in the NBA to only Boston in defensive efficiency. And that is with the starters BARELY playing 4th quarters. Seriously. The Cavs are first in the NBA in PPG differential and they are throwing Hickson, Kinsey, Darnell Jackson, and Sasha Pavlovic out there for 4th quarters…it’s unreal how good they have been given that Lebron is playing 6 minutes less per game this season.

Also, if Lebron doesn’t get DPOTY consideration it will truly cement the idea that all these awards are a bunch of crap. He has made at least 3 highlight defensive plays in every game and he is SHUTTING DOWN opposing players. He held Granger to FOUR POINTS the other night and held Gerald Wallace to ONE tonight. He has been absolutely spectacular on defense – as has the Cavs entire team. One thing to note – they don’t cheat on defense the way I believe Boston and LA do. Both of those teams send 2 or 3 guys at the ball and other teams crap their pants. Well that won’t work against good point guards like CP3, Deron Williams, Tony Parker and the like – they will split those doubles and then those teams are going to give up some easy baskets. And then game will slow down and turn into a half-court game which Boston can handle – LA can not.
Anyway the Cavs don’t play like that. They don’t double unless it’s in the post, and they don’t have to rely on forcing turnovers because they gobble up all the rebounds.

I can’t wait for the playoffs!