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When Kevin Love became a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers over a year ago, everyone knew that his role was about to become totally different. His numbers took a huge dip and he was not named to the All Star game. RELATED: The Art Of Kevin Love’s Outlet Pass Year two in the Wine and […]

The 2016 NBA All Star Game will be held in Toronto this season, and the leading vote-getter is unfortunately not LeBron James. According to NBA.com, Lakers’ guard Kobe Bryant has the most votes so far, receiving 719,235 at the number one spot. Behind him is Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry with 510,202. In third place, is […]

During the two best seasons in Cavaliers’ franchise history in 2008-09 (66-16) and 2009-10 (61-21), the NBA was looking into bringing the All-Star Game to Cleveland. Once LeBron James left and the Cavs sunk to the bottom of the East, the NBA looked to some more successful cities as hosts. Now that the Cavs have […]

With the Sprint All-Star Celebrity Game and BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge out of the way, the NBA All-Star festivities continue tonight with the most notable event, the 3-Point Shooting Contest. Although the Dunk Contest is usually favored over the shootout, the star-studded lineup of 3-point shooters this year has fans more excited for the […]

In 11 All Star seasons, LeBron James has an All Star career as decorated as his NBA career. He did let one moment slip through the cracks when in 2009, he declared his early entry to the 2010 Slam Dunk Competition to the delight of everyone only to eventually disappoint as he eluded the dunk […]

The three-point shot has been one of Kyrie Irving`s best friends since entering the league in 2011. With his superior confidence, it has helped him earn the moniker “Mr. 4th Quarter” and also win the league`s Three Point Shootout in the 2013 All Star Weekend. He keeps defenses honest and breaks them when given the […]

January was a tale of tales for the Cavaliers. Extended injuries, blockbuster trades, losing streaks, winning streaks – the works, really; but along with the roller coaster came the passengers, including Kyrie Irving who was taken for a ride to kick off 2015. After losing nearly seven million dollars for not being named an All […]

Kyrie Irving is widely viewed as one of the best point guards in the Eastern Conference alongside John Wall. After his second NBA All Star Game in 2014, one in which he was not only voted a starter, but also won the MVP award for his 33 point, 14 assist game in an East victory, […]

Scott Strazzante/Tribune photo Coming off an MVP performance at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, Kyrie Irving’s expectations for the upcoming season are tremendous. The young point guard can learn from his predecessor Derrick Rose after he had his success in the 2010 FIBA World Cup. After the USA lifted the 2010 FIBA World Cup trophy […]

Christian Petersen/Getty Images Kyrie Irving has played himself into the conversation of the NBA’s best point guards. There’s no refuting that Irving, after being named the MVP of the All-Star game and FIBA World Cup in the same season, is on the verge of superstardom. So far, that success hasn’t translated exactly as the Cavs […]

What an exciting few weeks it has been for the Cleveland Cavaliers. With recent news showing that Kevin Love has just been acquired by Cleveland, the Cavaliers have not only improved their roster from what it was last year, Cleveland may have created a roster that is better than any other team that has suited […]