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Pregame choreographed handshakes here to stay, but LeBron James isn't bringing back photo poses
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
ORLANDO - A handshake is traditionally a form of greeting someone. It is also used as a way to close a deal and bid adieu.
But LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are taking handshaking to another level.
Right before tipoff, you'll see James walk from the team bench to the scorer's table before hitting the court. On that journey, he's performing choreographed handshakes with each of his teammates. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavaliers notes about Kyrie Irving and how the 2011 draft helped shape the franchise
Author: Terry Pluto
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Chris Grant received a lot of criticism during his four years as the Cavaliers general manager.
I'm not here to debate his tenure, or to defend the choice of Anthony Bennett as the top pick of the 2013 draft. But it's Grant who brought Kyrie Irving to the Cavs, with a big assist from Dan Gilbert's checkbook.
Grant made two bold moves in his first season (2010-11) that put the franchise on the right road after the departure of LeBron James. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
A Captain, King and Killer roaming within Cavaliers’ locker room
Author: Jason Lloyd
Publication: Akron Beacon Journal
ORLANDO, FLA.: Listening to a conversation in the Cavaliers’ locker room these days can be difficult without name tags. LeBron James sits in his chair and shouts for Champ, Mike Miller is looking for Menace and everyone is aware there is a Killer among them.
Most of the nicknames predate their time in Cleveland, such as J.R. Smith’s “Swish” and Shawn Marion’s “Matrix.” Some are new, such as Kevin Love’s “Menace.” All of them combined make the Cavs’ locker room unique. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
MORE DAILY PRESS LINKS:
- (3/15) Plenty of questions about Kevin Love, Matthew Dellavedova’s future and J.R. Smith’s emergence Akron Beacon Journal
- (3/15) Cavaliers General Manager will face roster issues in offseason The Morning Journal
- (3/15) Kyrie Irving on another level as offensive force The Morning Journal
- (3/15) Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic Canton Repository
- (3/15) Cavaliers-Magic Preview NBA.com
- (3/15) Kevin Love: It's no time to sulk ESPN.com