Showing posts with label Cavs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cavs. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Looking Back on The Cavs Deal
I don't like it and here's my breakdown:
Cleveland obtained Ben Wallace who has been absolutely terrible since leaving Detroit. They nonsensically gave up the statistically better Drew Gooden who is 7 years younger and 9 million dollars cheaper. I think Ben is past his prime and will hurt their salary later on.
Along with Ben, The Cavs gained Wally Szczerbiak who's been inconsistently unhealthy for roughly 4 years. He couldn't play defense if his life depended on it, but maybe he can hit an open jumper is their prayers are answered. As a Celtics fan, I was celebrating when we got rid of his uselessness and his fist pumping ways. Also, has a ridiculous salary.
Delonte West is going to Cleveland as well, and as a Celtics fan, I love him. However, the kid cannot stay healthy like Wally. He is a tough, gritty duel guard who has great intangibles that may make up for missed games. I hope he thrives with Lebron, but he isn't an upgrade from Larry Hughes.
I think Joe Smith is actually the best player they got. Although he has been a complete first round first pick bust since coming out of Maryland, he has a big presence down low in the post. He's a veteran, and that will be extremely imperative come post-season. The Cavs now have a surplus of big men with Wallace, Big Z, Vareajo, and Smith. My bold prediction is that Smith will be more of a factor than Wallace.
For an over-all grade of this trade, I give the Cavs a solid C.
Cleveland obtained Ben Wallace who has been absolutely terrible since leaving Detroit. They nonsensically gave up the statistically better Drew Gooden who is 7 years younger and 9 million dollars cheaper. I think Ben is past his prime and will hurt their salary later on.
Along with Ben, The Cavs gained Wally Szczerbiak who's been inconsistently unhealthy for roughly 4 years. He couldn't play defense if his life depended on it, but maybe he can hit an open jumper is their prayers are answered. As a Celtics fan, I was celebrating when we got rid of his uselessness and his fist pumping ways. Also, has a ridiculous salary.
Delonte West is going to Cleveland as well, and as a Celtics fan, I love him. However, the kid cannot stay healthy like Wally. He is a tough, gritty duel guard who has great intangibles that may make up for missed games. I hope he thrives with Lebron, but he isn't an upgrade from Larry Hughes.
I think Joe Smith is actually the best player they got. Although he has been a complete first round first pick bust since coming out of Maryland, he has a big presence down low in the post. He's a veteran, and that will be extremely imperative come post-season. The Cavs now have a surplus of big men with Wallace, Big Z, Vareajo, and Smith. My bold prediction is that Smith will be more of a factor than Wallace.For an over-all grade of this trade, I give the Cavs a solid C.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Lebron Gets Some Help
Lebron James can now breath easy, kind of. The Cavs made a necessary trade where they ultimately got Wally Szczerbiak, Ben Wallace, Delonte West, and Joe Smith. They gave up Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden, Ira Newble, Cedric Simmons, and Donyell Marshall. There is a lot to be said about this trade. A lot of its success depends on the healthiness of Wallace, Wally, and West. If they are all healthy and capable of playing like they can, this will make Cleveland a contender. However, if they play like they are on the downside of their career, these trades will be a complete bust.
Anyways, it will be interesting how it pans out.
DP
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