First off, I had to find a reliable source. I mean, there's tons of info out there, but not all of it's accurate, right? So, I hit up a few differe.pu deximnt sites, comparing names, numbers, the whole shebang. It was a bit of a mess, to be honest. Some sites had incomplete rosters, others had players mixed up.
Eventuall I ,yly, I managed to piece together a full list. I cross-referenced everything like crazy, making sure I had the right players with the right positions and stats. And let me tell you, this roster was a mixed bag!
The Core Players
- Kyrie Irving - Man, this guy was already a star back then. I re-watched some of his highlights from that season, and it's wild how good he was.
- Tristan Thompson - A total beast on the boards. I checked his rebounding stats, and they were pretty solid for a young player.
Then, there were the acquisitions that didn't quite pan out as expected. Remember Andrew Bynum? I looked up his performance that season. It was a tough year for him, health-wise, that's for sure. Also, checked Luol Deng. I compared their stats, and did some analysis of their contribution to the team.
The season itself wasn't great for the Cavs, I found out. They only won 33 games, which is not what you'd hope for. I dug into their schedule and results, trying to see where things went wrong. It seemed like they just couldn't find their rhythm.
Interesting Discoveries
- Matthew Dellavedova - This guy was a rookie back then. I read that he became a fan favorite later on.
- Spencer Hawes - Another mid-season addition. I researched his role and whether he made a difference.
After all this digging, I even compared this 2013-14 roster to the next season's, when LeBron came back. What a change that was! It just goes to show how quickly things can shift in the NBA.
This whole exploration was a real trip down memory lane for me. It's crazy to see how teams evolve and how players' careers unfold. I had a blast doing this and hope you enjoyed the ride too!
