Fear the 'Fro is back with the final podcast before the season opener against the Nets.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, jumps into his expectations for the team as a whole, and the individual pieces.  Who can break out?  Is this Isaac Okoro's year to make a leap?  Will Evan Mobley ascend in the pecking order? Where do the Cavs stack up in the east.

(0:00) Intro
(2:38) Donovan Trade Then Vs. Now (and it's impact on expectations)
(4:22) Vegas Odds Last Year Vs. Now, The Value of Continuity
(7:04) The Rotation Discussion
(8:01) What is Okoro's role this year? (the extension conversation)
(10:31) Mobley as the full-time center.... Still Blasphemy
(15:03) Jarrett Allen's Expectations for this year
(17:05) Evan Mobley's Third Year Leap? (for the numbers see the linked google sheet)
(27:46) Strus Expectations and the Cavs hierarchy
(28:48) Expectations For Cavs Seeding
(30:00) Eastern Conference Breakouts and Boston vs. Milwaukee
(31:58) Acceptable Outcome For This Season

Audio on this pod from The Game Theory w/ Sam Vecenie found here:
 
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bWpXFjaWDiGPR9Dff0KmM?si=51a4586a74014b14

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Mobley Data (Google Doc):

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-7Aq7esCJG89qOVh5arG9H_d-Ie-mDRZ1wOiRCqvvow/edit?usp=sharing

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, brings you Fear the 'Fro's official 2023-24 NBA Predictions, with a special twist.  NO PICKING FAVORITES.  Long odds darkhorses only. From the NBA Championship, to MVP, DPOY, MIP, and ROY.... we cover them all.  

(0:00) Intro
(1:25) The Rules of Predictions
(5:03) NBA Champions Pick, and Conference Champions
(8:04) Eastern Conference Champion Prediction
(8:26) Western Conference Contender Outlook
(14:28) Western Conference Champion Prediction
(15:14) NBA Champion Prediction
(15:38) NBA MVP Outlook
(19:23) NBA MVP Prediction
(20:17) Defensive Player Of The Year Outlook
(22:45) Defensive Player Of The Year Pick
(23:40) Clutch Player Of Year Non-Outlook
(24:20) Most Improved Player Outlook
(28:54) Most Improved Player Prediction
(30:10) Rookie Of The Year Outlook
(33:35) Rookie Of The Year Prediction

Fear the 'Fro is back after this make believe game with Maccabi Ra'anana.  With the starters shutdown, JB handed the reigns to the Cavaliers depth, as Cleveland got strong outings from Dean Wade, Emoni Bates, Caris Levert, Craig Porter Jr., and Ty Jerome.  Bob continues what has been a two podcast stroke job on the Kansas State Wildcat legend, Dean Jackson Wade.  Is he assured rotation minutes?  Where does this leave Emoni Bates?  And finally, who eats pudding in courtside seats?  MONSTERS, that's who.

(0:00) Intro
(1:30) The Cavs win and Dean Wade continues his strong play
(8:45) Why Dean vs. Emoni shouldn't be a thing
(14:22) Levert and Jerome with great guard play
(16:12) Damian Jones redeems himself at the FT line
(17:20) Pudding: Why Is It At Courtside?
(19:28) ANNOUNCEMENTS

Preseason action is on! The Cavs are 0-2, but the vibes are overwhelming positive as the role guys are showing out.  Dean Wade looks fully healthy, Emoni Bates has picked up where he left off in summer league, and Ty Jerome has an excellent game as the Cavs failed to complete a comeback against the Orlando Magic.  Plus... a completely unnecessary anthem that is neither timely or topical, but furthers Bob's campaign of hate.

(0:00) F*ck That Guy - A song in the style of Doja Cat
(2:20) Intro and toenails
(6:30) The drippy one is thriving
(9:09) Evan Mobley's improvement 
(14:25) Emoni Bates tries to rally the Cavs
(24:31) Damian Jones goes goose egg, Dean Wade taking his minutes?
(26:15) Magic got big game out of Franz, and crybaby behavior from Ingles
(27:08) Miles Bridges back in trouble
(31:31) The NBA GM Survey slight... where was Koby's votes?

Fear the 'Fro is back with the unofficial launch of the 2023-24 season... Media Day!  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports radio, reacts to the sounds of the day, from Donovan's extension timeline, Mobley's weight room work, Allen's criticisms, Rubio's absence and Max Strus's plans to start at SF this year.  

(0:00) - Cavs Media Day is here
(7:15) - Koby Altman addresses his DUI
(9:41) - Koby Altman addresses Rubio & Ty Jerome's Opportunity
(12:36) - How to handle Isaac Okoro's extension
(16:05) - Cavs questioned on their toughness
(20:05) - Donovan Mitchell avoiding early extension
(26:37) - Max Strus declares himself starter
(30:56) - The Dame and Jrue trades, Win for Small Markets

Your Cleveland Cavaliers are the 2023 Summer League Champions!  Isaiah Mobley, playing like a man possessed, led the way as the Cavaliers dominated the Houston Rockets (again) and completed an undefeated 6-0 summer league showing.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down all the prospects, how this impacts the regular season roster and rotations, and celebrates the Cavaliers developmental progress.

(0:00) - The Cavaliers are your 2023 Summer League Champion
(5:00) - Can Isaiah Mobley displace Dean Wade's spot in the rotation
(13:47) - Emoni Bates talk
(17:44) - Craig Porter Jr talk
(21:07) - Sam Merrill talk
(23:10) - Isaiah Mobley's MVP Revenge Tour
(27:24) - How many of these guys will play?
(31:15) - Are there any other roster changes coming? (Wood and Oubre talk)

Fear the 'Fro is back to discuss the reshaping of the Cavs bench by Koby Altman.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the Cavalier additions of Max Strus, Georges Niang, Ty Jerome, and Damian Jones, and the Summer League juggernaut that is the undefeated Cavaliers.  We close things out with a discussion of Damian Lillard drama.

(0:00) Cavs Free Agency Review
(17:00) Cavs SL Dominance
(23:18) - Damian Lillard Thoughts

The 2023 NBA Draft is here, and Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is here with his draft primer.  Who should the Cavs target?  How far can they realistically trade up?  We talk about strategy, ready to play fits, and high ceiling developmental projects.  Bob touches on the Kristaps Porzingis trade, and we cap off the launch of the offseason with a state of the 'Fro union.  

The Cavs season is over.  Mitchell Robinson and his 11 offensive rebounds have ended the Cavaliers hopes of a second round showdown with Kevin Love and the Miami Heat.  Bob Schmidt, of Fear the 'Fro, reacts to the season, the failing of the 'Fro, and JB Bickerstaff's postseason debut.  Join us for a cry.

Welp.... did I say Cavs in 6?  I meant Cavs in 7, obviously.  Cleveland has dug themselves a near impossible task.  Can they win 3 straight?  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses the series, the failings of Donovan Mitchell in Game 4, and what is needed to win Game 5.