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Tony Pesta

@tonypesta.bsky.social

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Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 1d

Donovan Mitchell says that #Cavs rookie Tyrese Proctor has “it”

He’s been impressed by how quickly Proctor has learned things in Cleveland

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 1d

Sam Merrill said he wants to be more of a dynamic offensive player this season

Attacks this closeout nicely and finishes with a floater

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 1d

“Evan, without a doubt, has made a jump in terms of focus and just raised his work ethic”

Kenny Atkinson says Mobley and the Cavs are coming back this season hungrier than ever

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 1d

Final game of the preseason, let’s go 🔥

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 1d

Kenny Atkinson on which Cavalier would make the best head coach:

“Max Strus, man I wouldn’t want to play for that guy”

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

The Cavs have now lost 6 straight preseason games

Time to blow it up?

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

Tomlin plays like he's two steps ahead of himself. Very sped up at times

But he's got so much raw talent. I'm excited to see once the game slows down for him

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

Tyrese Proctor seems to have delusional confidence (I mean that as a compliment)

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

The Cavs talked about Lonzo Ball being a genius playmaker who would pass the ball to people who didn't even realize they were open

Here's an example:

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

He’s buried two more of these since my post

I’m #noticing

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

Love the pick and pops

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

Mobley has attempted this shot plenty of times in the past. But it always felt rushed/forced

He looks poised/confident now. This shot will be a great tool for Mobley if he can make it consistently

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

I think the best aspect of Lonzo/Larry is that they make life easier for CLE's stars without simply overlapping their talents

Ty Jerome and Caris LeVert helped, but they mostly helped by replicating Garland/Mitchell's scoring

Lonzo and Larry actually fill gaps

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you! If he keeps shooting like this, he’ll be hard to keep out of the rotation 😅

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 6d

Mobley being able to pop off a down-screen for 3PAs like this would be a total game-changer

Not sure how you defend the Cavs if he's capable of doing this consistently

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 7d

Kenny Atkinson says Isaac Okoro was a 'coach's dream'

"He’s in your group of favorite players, he’s in that bucket.”

Reflecting on Isaac Okoro's time in Cleveland:
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‘He’s a coach’s dream’ Kenny Atkinson says Isaac Okoro was one of his favorites

Okoro will be missed in Cleveland.

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Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 7d

'Iron sharpens iron,' Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor are embracing the grind, together
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‘Iron sharpens iron’ How two Cavs prospects are challenging each other to improve

Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor are embracing the grind.

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Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

Cavs Player Grades vs Bulls: Porter and Hunter erupt in loss
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Player Grades: Cavs vs Bulls - Porter and Hunter erupt in loss

Cavs dropped their first preseason game.

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Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

Preseason Game 1 takeaways:

- Tyson wants to be a defensive hound
- Mobley continues to create for himself
- Hunter is really comfortable getting a bucket
- Nance running DHOs off the bench is such a luxury
- Proctor is a flamethrower
- Porter is a flamethrower…?

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

If you're in line for Craig Porter Jr. optimism, STAY IN LINE

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

De'Andre Hunter has been an automatic bucket tonight. 7-8 shooting from the floor. Can seemingly do nothing wrong

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

(preseason disclaimer) Evan Mobley has looked very comfortable probing for his own shot tonight

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

I plan on posting here consistently this season!

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

Mobley/Allen PNR, Mobley nails a 3PT over the drop

Tony Pesta @tonypesta.bsky.social · 8d

Jaylon Tyson with a great recovery and block at the rim