Should crowder start vs Lebron?

[rondohondo]

Yes, start Crowder and bring Smart off the bench. Play Jerebko as a SF more as well as needed.

I actually really like that idea

PG: Bradley (D and off the ball offense will be needed against Kyrie, wear him out on both ends)
SG: (Turner, need his playmaking in the starting unit, can better stick with JR Smith than Lebron)
SF: Crowder (has the size and hard nosed ability to compete against Lebron)
PF: Bass (can also check lebron at times, can stick with Love on the perimeter)
 C: Zellar

Bench

PG: IT( 6th man of the year go to scorer)
SG: Smart can come in to keep Kyrie working hard for his points
SF: Jerebko , Has size and athleticism to try and stay with Lebron
PF: KO (hopefully he can be aggressive and get hot a few games)
 C: Sully , need his bulk against Mozgov

I really like the balance of that roster

[GetLucky]

I wanna see Smart have a go at LeBron. That would be something to watch.


He'd probably foul out in 5 minutes, though.

[Beat LA]

Yes, start Crowder and bring Smart off the bench. Play Jerebko as a SF more as well as needed.

I actually really like that idea

PG: Bradley (D and off the ball offense will be needed against Kyrie, wear him out on both ends)
SG: (Turner, need his playmaking in the starting unit, can better stick with JR Smith than Lebron)
SF: Crowder (has the size and hard nosed ability to compete against Lebron)
PF: Bass (can also check lebron at times, can stick with Love on the perimeter)
 C: Zellar

Bench

PG: IT( 6th man of the year go to scorer)
SG: Smart can come in to keep Kyrie working hard for his points
SF: Jerebko , Has size and athleticism to try and stay with Lebron
PF: KO (hopefully he can be aggressive and get hot a few games)
 C: Sully , need his bulk against Mozgov

I really like the balance of that roster

Sorry, but no to both.  Just no, lol. Still, at least we've got dat Bass.

[MJohnnyboy]

I wouldn't be surprised if CBS puts Gerald Wallace on Lebron for a good few minutes. Crash still has his defensive instincts even if his athleticism is gone.

[Greyman]

Before LBJ left for the warmer climate of Miami and was wearing a Cav's singlet, the Celtics often rotated the players working him. That Celtics team had some better bodies to do this, but it worked well. I know this incarnation of the Cavs is probably better too. Having a fresh guy in your face all the time can upset players. Not sure how this fits with the CBS system but I thought it worth mentioning.

[Chris22]

I just think Lebron is too big for Turner . Crowder has the size to at least try to defend Lebron on the post .  I fear Turner would get into foul trouble quick , and foul trouble could take away his much needed play making for our offense .

What about starting Gerald Wallace against Lebron?
Really throw them for a loop.

[Chris22]

I wanna see Smart have a go at LeBron. That would be something to watch.


He'd probably foul out in 5 minutes, though.

We saw that.
Lebron just shoved Smart out of the way with a forearm, and the refs ignored it.

[loco_91]

Before LBJ left for the warmer climate of Miami and was wearing a Cav's singlet, the Celtics often rotated the players working him. That Celtics team had some better bodies to do this, but it worked well. I know this incarnation of the Cavs is probably better too. Having a fresh guy in your face all the time can upset players. Not sure how this fits with the CBS system but I thought it worth mentioning.

This. We don't have any one player who matches up great, but we have I think 3 who can guard him for stints--Crowder, Bass and Smart. They have to rotate and share the physical abuse and the foul trouble.

[mahcus smaht]

This matchup is bad for us. Turner is our starting SF, but he simply cant cover Lebron. End of story. AB and IT4 are way to small/weak. Zeller, Sully, KO are too slow. This leaves us with Jerebko, Crowder, Bass, and Smart. None of whom are traditional SFs. I think wed stand a chance with Smart or Crowder due to their toughness and quickness but the superstar calls would kill them both.

Id love to see Smart because I freaking love Smart, but I think Crowder is the most effective. The key is to deny in the halfcourt, double when he drives/posts and make sure either AB or Smart is on Kyrie at all times.

[SHAQATTACK]

He ll terminate us .

The best thing we can put on him 


A hex

[Beat LA]

This matchup is bad for us. Turner is our starting SF, but he simply cant cover Lebron. End of story. AB and IT4 are way to small/weak. Zeller, Sully, KO are too slow. This leaves us with Jerebko, Crowder, Bass, and Smart. None of whom are traditional SFs. I think wed stand a chance with Smart or Crowder due to their toughness and quickness but the superstar calls would kill them both.

Id love to see Smart because I freaking love Smart, but I think Crowder is the most effective. The key is to deny in the halfcourt, double when he drives/posts and make sure either AB or Smart is on Kyrie at all times.

Lebron posts up now?  I thought that he was just going through a faze a couple of years ago, lol.

[Tr1boy]

I just think Lebron is too big for Turner . Crowder has the size to at least try to defend Lebron on the post .  I fear Turner would get into foul trouble quick , and foul trouble could take away his much needed play making for our offense .

What about starting Gerald Wallace against Lebron?
Really throw them for a loop.

Not a bad idea.

[KeepRondo]

All of these questions are very interesting. And I hope we get a few hmmm moments when watching Stevens and how he coaches up some of these games.

[Hemingway]

In as much that no one can stop LBJ one on one, Bass is not bad. He has done well in the past and he has the size. Whenever LBJ is in we need to have Bass or Crowder on him.   

[Bosstown]

We lose and wish we had a top 10 pick...ugh.