Anyone who has read me for awhile or heard me expound on the radio or TV knows that I'm a big Ron Artest fan.  I flat out think he's one of the 10 best players in the NBA.  I don't care about the brawl or the record label or all the flagrant fouls.  (By the way, that picture is Mike Brown trying to peel Artest off that fan in Detroit last year).  This is why I could never be an NBA general manager, because I would be tempted to forget about character when it came to getting talent.  I'd trade for Artest in a heartbeat.  In fact, the day after he was suspended last season I called Jim Paxson and asked him if there was any way the Cavs could trade for him.  He set me straight.

It is no surprise to me that Damon Jones and Terrell Owens are boys and proud supporters of each other no matter what.   As Damon said the other night in Philly to a reporter: TO just wants the ball.

It is late, but here's what's on the brain from Brian after Orlando game:

I'm not sure how closely many of you watched it because the Browns were on at the same time, but the Cavs win over Orlando really showcased some things about this team.

Some stuff to keep you busy:

San Antonio -- I either wrote or said sometime last week that all the Cavs' weaknesses would be exposed here against the Spurs.  Boy, was I right.  I know it is early and still very much a work in progress, but here's what I've noticed:

People love predictions, but I don't.  Even so, here's my best guess as to what will happen with the Cavs/NBA this season.  Feel free to tack on your own predictions in the comments section:

For your listening pleasure, I'll be on the Kenny Roda show on WKNR 850 AM today from 3-7 p.m. The whole show will be a season preview on the Cavs. I'll co-host with Kenny and we'll have several guests. Feel free to call in.