TLover, i agree w/you to a certain extent. it would be nice to build through the draft, and have a young core. on the same note, you have to be realistic about things in terms of where you think lebron will go. bare in mind that he IS from ohio, he played all his highschool ball there, all his friends and family are there, and most of all the cavs own his bird rights. if he really is worthy of "lebron" money, what makes you think the cavs won't match ANY offer?
also, not to say that he's as good as bron, but i honestly think ariza has similar potential. he has the athletisism, can handle the ball, takes it to the hole w/tenacity regardless of who is under the basket, and is a smart player. he may not get alot of calls, but he is a 19yr old rook and we all know how that goes. only real diference is lebron has matured alot faster. phisically and mentaly.
the only other big contract that we need to focus on should be a center, or shotblocking pf. preferably a center.(for obvious reasons)
so, is it just me, or has any one else mentally tanked this season?