Last season, the acquisition of Baron Davis and a draft pick--which turned out to be the #1 pick for Kyrie Irving--helped the Cavaliers move on from the drama of summer 2010 and begin re-establishing a winning attitude. In between summer 2010 and the Davis acquisition, the Cavs still had some talent, but they lacked an identity. With Davis in the locker room, the team became a more confident, more consistent team. While the Cavs' record remains below .500 this season, their ability to stay competitive and come back from deficits in games this season is no coincidence. Unlike last season and many seasons past, this Cavaliers team does not give up on games. Until the final buzzer sounds, they believe they can win. They play together instead of in isolation; they do not just stand around and watch one or two guys do everything on offense or on defense. They play with energy and enthusiasm; they want to be on the court. To help put things in perspective, let's look at a cou
