LeBron: Loss doesn't affect status with Cavs

LeBron: Loss doesn't affect status with Cavs

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I am getting flashbacks of Paul Pierce prior to the 2007 acquisition of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. Actually, Pierce's attitude had improved dramatically as his team sunk further and further into disarray during the 2006-2007 season when his team lost every single game he missed due to an elbow injury. I believe it was 18 games in a row, setting a franchise record long losing streak. Ouch! And even when Pierce returned the season didn't improve. At that point the best thing going for the team was the hope of winning the draft lottery. The Celtics drew the 5th pick which was a blessing in disguise considering the #1 pick Greg Oden's career to date and the fact that the Celtics finally won a Championship in 2008.

The moral of the story is that there is more than one way to skin a cat. Undoubtedly, the Celtics are a better team now for having struggled through those frustrating years. For example, Rondo has developed into a strong NBA player and I would argue that the playing time he got on the Celtics understaffed team during his first year contributed dramatically to his ability to play with such tenacity so early in his career. Scalabrine now spends most of the time on the bench where he belongs sporting his new wigger look. The bottom line is that I think Cleveland wants to win just as badly as Lebron; they should be able to work something out.