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NBA: Player Rankings – Week 15

By Jared Jackson

Feb 8, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball while defended by Utah Jazz small forward Jeremy Evans (40) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball while defended by Utah Jazz small forward Jeremy Evans (40) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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19. Kyrie Irving (PG, Cleveland Cavaliers) 

Feb 9, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving drives to the basket in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving drives to the basket in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a terrible season. Those of us who said that they would contend in the Eastern Conference and make the playoffs with ease now look stupid. One of the reasons to their demise has been the inconsistent play of their star point guard. Irving has been lackadaisical in his play and that has resulted in diminished playing time. As he rattles the cage and sulks through the losses, it comes at an awful time since there are so many rising point guards in the NBA. Now with recent accusations that Irving wants out of Cleveland, one could say that he has given up (LeBron-like) and would like to leave Cleveland for a more enjoyable destination (most likely an above .500 team).