Image via WikipediaThe question was fair, if predictable, now that the Cavaliers have a veteran point guard with a massive contract and a rookie point guard as a No. 1 pick. Byron Scott's response was, likewise, fair and predictable.
No, he said, there is not an anointed starter between Baron Davis and Kyrie Irving.
In an amazing moment of restraint among the couple hundred fans, team officials and media members at the Cavaliers practice facility Friday afternoon, there was no hint of laughter. And, technically, the spot is open because Davis is more experienced, forward movement in the standings is needed, and Irving should not be overburdened. But this is Irving's job, with only the timeline in doubt before he officially takes over.
Of course it is his job. It's practically his team. The Cavaliers don't want it framed that way and say they won't do heavy marketing on individuals, except the rest of the world understands this is the new face of the roster, stepping in to fill the glamour void left by the departure of LeBron James. That Irving himself understands it as well, and in fact wants the role, is the important thing.
http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/06/24/cavs-irving/index.html
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