Though few, every team has some weaknesses. One down play of the team that could have an effect is possibly too much talent. Yes, the team is good, yes, the team has a great bench, but that’s just it. Each newly added talent, combined with the talent that has been in Cleveland for while, are all used to the way they each, individually, play the game. Getting use to new styles of play and new roles is hard to do, especially with the caliber, talent, and experience of this team.
Team chemistry problems are hard to deal with as coaches and players. No one likes being told they need to step down from the role they have on the team, and in some cases some players don’t have the talent to step into new roles on the team they have been assigned. As stated before, the Cavilers starting lineup and bench talent is through the roof, but every player is used to their style and role of the game. New styles and new roles can cause break downs in team play and chemistry, offensive and defensively. Erving, Love, James, other starters, and the bench will not be used to the amount of talent that surrounds them making it hard to cope with their own style of play. Offensively certain players might feel that they aren’t getting the minutes or shots they deserve, or maybe feel there is too much talent and feel over powered. Defensively some players are quicker and stronger than others, others are slower, making weak side help, double teams, and ball pressure hard to figure out with other, newer talent.
Yet another small weakness of the Cavilers is there depth at the center position. Anderson Vareijao has had knee problems in the past, standing at 6 foot 11 inches and weighing 267 lbs., not stating he isn’t healthy, but the big man will need breaks during games. With very little experience, depth, and talent at the center position in Brendan Haywood (2nd string) and Alex Kirk (3rd string), makes it the perfect opportunity to post up and attack the rim. Teams like Houston, Chicago and Memphis actually have great chances on the offensive side against Cleveland. With Houston’s center Dwight Howard, Chicago’s center Pau Gasol, and Memphis’s center Mark Gasol, all with great post moves and muscle make them hard to guard. Anderson Vareijao isn’t the best at post defense making him no match for the previously listed big men, with being tired down, and simply not playing well makes it a perfect driving lane to rim, or for post ups. With guards like Houston’s James Harden, Chicago’s Derek Rose, and Memphis’s O.J. Mayo, along with their centers, makes these guards lethal from the perimeter, tying in with their speed and quickness, makes these guards perfect to attack Cleveland.
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