Mo Williams’ victory guarantee a problem for Cleveland Cavaliers

May 25 09

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Their News: “They deserve respect,” he said. “They are a good team. But we are the best team in basketball. I don’t feel that they’ve had to adjust to us one time in the series.”

“Guarantee we’re going to win the series? Yeah, yeah,” he said. “We are down 2-1. But there is nobody on this team and definitely not myself that says we are not going to win this series. Yeah, it is going to be tough. We know that. We get this game tomorrow, go home, still got home-court advantage." (Mo Williams as found on GlobeandMail.com)

Our Very Quick Analysis: Mo Williams went there.

It didn’t matter that his club was down 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals. And it didn’t matter that his poor shooting was a major reason for their deficit. The combo guard, like Muhammad Ali, Mark Messier, and Joe Namath, called his shot, boasting that Cleveland would mount a comeback and win the series.

Williams is a good player, but hardly a star. For several reasons, his comments could create problems.

The Orlando Magic offered little response when informed of Williams’ guarantee by reporters. Privately, behind closed doors, it was likely a different story. After all, Dwight Howard and company has never felt respected and Williams’ words will surely provide extra motivation on the bulletin board.

Williams is talking too much when considering his shooting woes. Last summer, he was acquired to support James in high-pressure situations. Through three games in the Eastern Conference Finals, he’s averaged a respectable 17 points, but connected on just 32% of his field goal attempts. If Cleveland loses, the Alabama grad could be the scapegoat.

Confidence is necessary in the NBA. Promising a series victory to the media, especially when trailing 2-1 and after losing homecourt, is cocky. Williams may learn this the hard way.

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17 Comments: Mo Williams’ victory guarantee a problem for Cleveland (...)

Posted by
Kaster troy
on 06.1.2009

EXACTLY! Coach Brown you have to thank your assistant coach who’s really working his a-------off just for you..Holy! your’e not doing anything during the finals, just spitting on that gatorade cup you’re holding. and BTW, thank lebron too for being a good player. Im confused right now, if what’s good for cleveland, wether you leaving or james? .

Posted by
brother
on 05.31.2009

hey guys,,, cavs will never really win the series...its not mo... WHY? coach brown is still there!!! I hate to say everytime i watch the playoffs esp the games where cavs were ahead of 20 plus points for 3 games!!! what is he doing??? turk and lewis against mo and west???!!! please analyse guys!!! better fire coach brown before lebron aged!! Peace!!!!!!! .

Posted by
tjay
on 05.27.2009

Mo is a god dawm streaky player. He is the reason cleavland is going to lose Magic 08-09 baby!! .

Posted by
melo boy
on 05.27.2009

thats what happens when u get cocky .

Posted by

on 05.27.2009

if the Cavs were eliminated, look at Lebron opting out his contract .

Posted by
hash oil
on 05.26.2009

way to back up tonight, hes a F in bummmm .

Posted by

on 05.26.2009

what up MO. .

Posted by

on 05.26.2009

Listen to the comments in context. Mo’s been totally made out to be the bad guy by the media looking for a story. When you hear how the reporter grilled him about their confidence and listen to the very leading questions - the reporter painted Mo into a corner and put him into a position that he had to say what he said. Otherwise the headline would have read that they have no confidence. Great Journalism there. .

Posted by

on 05.26.2009

SHut yer mouth Mo!!! .

Posted by

on 05.26.2009

those ar big words coming from a guy that was forced on the all star team. Nobody knew him until he came to the cavs. If it was lebron it would be okay, but coming from a guy that is struggling in the playoffs is just stupid.Mo is an idioit .

Posted by
ronh
on 05.26.2009

Mo needs to stop talking and just play basketball. If he does not get at least 25 tonight they are going to lose. .

Posted by
Jay from DC
on 05.26.2009

I don’t think Mo Williams should have made the All-Star Team. I thought it should have been Mr. Hidayet Turkoglu. He is one of the best clutch players in the NBA today. He has a good basketball IQ and means more to the Magic than Mo means to the Cavs. Hedo should’ve also made the All-Star team last year, his best season in the Association. .

Posted by
COURTNEY WILLIAMS
on 05.26.2009

THAT’S MY BABY I LOVE HIM .

Posted by

on 05.26.2009

Yes, I agree the first poster’s comments were ’interesting’! The author makes a good point in that Williams is very much on the hot seat after his comments. .

Posted by
tempy
on 05.26.2009

Its gonna be tight, Im thinking Cavs in 7? .

Posted by

on 05.26.2009

To the above commenter - - please go back to school. You have the writing ability of a 3 year old. I also assume you are a Magic fan. I am not surprised that your writing skills need some work. When trying to convey a message or opinion, it is always best to attempt to do so, with a little intelligence. .

Posted by

on 05.26.2009

i hope shard dunks on his assss, shard best on magic babyyyyyy! btw his game winner was better then lebrons, there was no perimeter d on lebron cause hedo was guarding the lob lbj says it himelf so dont even try sticking up for him. shard represent!!! .

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