Spoelstra, Bickerstaff address concerns over NBA betting impact

Spoelstra, Bickerstaff address concerns over NBA betting impact

[ad_1] In a pre-game discussion before their matchup on Wednesday, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed their apprehensions regarding the escalating influence of NBA betting. Bickerstaff revealed unsettling encounters with sports gamblers, stating, “They got my telephone number and were sending me crazy messages about where I…

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JB Bickerstaff: Dean Wade isn’t just a shooter

JB Bickerstaff: Dean Wade isn’t just a shooter

[ad_1] Here’s Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff applauding Dean Wade’s heroic performance following last night’s 105-104 home win vs. the Boston Celtics (career-high 23 points/had what would be the game-winning putback dunk with 19 seconds left). *Tied career-best in threes made with six/single handedly outscored Boston 20-17 in the fourth quarter* (via Cleveland Cavaliers):…

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JB Bickerstaff: We gotta continue to build quality defensive habits

JB Bickerstaff: We gotta continue to build quality defensive habits

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff knows that defense can be better right now (letting up 108.3 PPG since the All-Star break ended). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “It’s a focus on our habits right now. Defensively… understanding personnel, strengths and weaknesses, forcing people to their weakness, executing our coverages, being more physical. All those things…

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JB Bickerstaff: Donovan Mitchell would be an All-Star starter if it wasn’t a popularity contest

JB Bickerstaff: Donovan Mitchell would be an All-Star starter if it wasn’t a popularity contest

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff believes that 2024 NBA All-Star reserve Donovan Mitchell could easily be starting for the Eastern Conference. (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “He’s a superstar, I don’t think there’s any question about that. In my opinion, if it wasn’t a popularity contest, he should be a starter. That’s not a knock…

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JB Bickerstaff: Jarrett Allen is an All-Star

JB Bickerstaff: Jarrett Allen is an All-Star

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff talked about Jarrett Allen’s All-Star level play following yesterday’s 117-115 home win vs. the San Antonio Spurs (29 points/16 rebounds/2 assists/1 steal/1 block/11-19 FG/7-7 FT). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): Reporter: “Jarrett Allen with 29 & 16. How much of an All-Star candidacy does he need to be getting at…

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JB Bickerstaff: Craig Porter Jr. makes great decisions

JB Bickerstaff: Craig Porter Jr. makes great decisions

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff thinks that undrafted rookie Craig Porter Jr. has done an excellent job of stepping up without Darius Garland & Donovan Mitchell (averaging 10.7 PPG/5.7 RPG/8.3 APG/1.3 BPG/43.3% FG/33.3% 3-PT during the last three games). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “He’s stepping into a position that’s extremely difficult, it might be…

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JB Bickerstaff: “Evan Mobley is a stud”

JB Bickerstaff: “Evan Mobley is a stud”

[ad_1] Photo: Cleveland Cavaliers/X Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff applauded Evan Mobley for his dominant all-around performance during last night’s 128-105 In-Season Tournament home win vs. the Atlanta Hawks (17 points/19 rebounds/1 assist/7 blocks/8-11 FG/1-1 3-PT/+25 +/-). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): Reporter: “Evan Mobley just all over the floor. How impactful was he tonight and…

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