1) Don’t push it. It’s a long season, you’ll make history in your 1st game and then continue to pile up the accolades. So ease into it, man. Whether planned or not, this could truly be the last season in a number of different ways. The team has gelled and there’s no real reason to upset the apple cart.
2) In the starting line up. If LeBron can improve our transition scoring and catch and shoot three’s it will go a long way towards making this look elite. We’re the worst team in the league on catch and shoot threes, I believe.
3) Augment the playmaking. Now there is no excuse: one of Luka, Reaves or James should be on the court at all times. Staggering their minutes shouldn’t be too difficult. Adding Smart snd, eventually, Gabe Vincent to that trio should help us become a solid team in offense.
4) Captaining the D. When he was leading the way on defense last season we saw a glimpse, albeit a small one, of what this team could be capable of and that was with only 3/4 of Luka. Some guys down the roster will take a minutes hit but if LeBron can help make us just a top ten defense through IQ, reads and talking we have a much higher ceiling.
5) Small ball 5. There will be games where we need Ayton and Hayes but, if LBJ can play he should be the 2nd “center”, especially in small ball lineups where he’s both strong and fast enough to cover and rotate. Toss in that he’d be an elite stretch five in a small ball lineup and one of our big weaknesses becomes a strength.
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