The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for their next game as the news and rumors ramp up.
Check out the latest buzz below.
Irving Playing Shooting Guard
The Cavaliers are now playing with LeBron James as the point guard on offense and Irving as the shooting guard.
“The result is what you see right now -- Irving emerging as one the NBA’s elite players. Now, when he drives to the basket, he is decisive. When James has the ball, Irving is either moving to get open or he is finding some favorite spot on the court to await a pass,” reported Cleveland.com.
“James is setting up Irving for some open shots -- Irving shooting a career-high .425 on 3-pointers. His .492 field goal percentage also is a career high. He’s averaging 22.4 points.”
Irving has also made a big effort to step up on defense, and is checking the opponent’s point guard.
“He has adapted faster to playing with James than Dwyane Wade did in Miami when they were paired up in 2010-11,” the blog said.
“And there are times in games when James defers to Irving, allowing the guard to take over. That happened twice last week -- in victories over Milwaukee and New York.”
Fear the Sword noted that with James controlling the ball, 38 percent of Irving’s baskets are assisted, including 62 percent of his 3-pointers.
Irving is also finishing big in the paint, at 63.1 percent this season.
The blog also acknowledged that he’s been working hard on defense.
“Irving may never be a lockdown defender, or a pass first point guard, but the Cavs play really well when he is on the court.”
Waiters Willing to be Patient
