Recap: Cavs 81, Bulls 80 (Or, of life, love, and Pooh Jeter)
2010-07-16
-Pooh Jeter is the story of this one. The game-winning three was just the cherry on top for Jeter tonight; he continues to look like he belongs. He loves to push the ball, he can shoot it, he’s always vocal, and he has such an unmistakable faith in himself. I’ve got a Daily Dime piece coming on Pooh, so I’ll keep things brief here. Just know that I’m officially rooting for Pooh Jeter to get a roster spot.
-Hickson kind of drifted in and out of this one. He’s so talented that he ended up with 21 points anyways, but his focus wasn’t quite there. He was quiet early, he made bad turnovers, he was weak on the boards, and Samardo Samuels went for 19 and 9 on him. He’s got a guaranteed roster spot, and Summer League can be a grind, so it’s not like I don’t understand what happened.
-Same stuff, different day for Eyenga: he’ll take your breath away, but he is just way too raw to have any sort of consistency. He can make the three, as long as he can set his feet and he has time to release the ball. Jamario Moon is a very good comparable for Eyenga.
-Danny Green showed again that Summer League isn’t the best place for him to showcase his talents. I’m giving him a pass until he can play with guys that can let him be a role player.
-Rashad McCants: officially not at Summer League. His agent told me that he’s been with his sick mother and that he’ll be ready to play on Sunday, but Byron Scott doesn’t plan to let him play if he does show up on Sunday.
Alright, that’s all for this one, unfortunately. More later, including stuff from my interviews with Green and Hickson earlier today.
Is Pooh Jeter the new Tarence Kinsey? If so, count me on board.
And with Philly obviously its about relieving them of Brand’s contract. They were rumored to be shopping Turner to unload Brand, so I bet they’d think about using Holiday.
But really, who is so untouchable on that list? The most proven guy in that group is Blair, and even he could hardly get on the court for SA.
Look, the rationale is obvious: present for future. These are the kinds of deals the Cavs should be attempting. If these teams are interested in winning next season, they would at least consider these deals in some form. Again, not necessarily the exact form I proposed.
why would any GM take those trades? it really doesnt make any sense.
Here’s an alternative version, if Memphis balks:
http://www.realgm.com/src_checktrade.php?tradeid=5622242
New core:
Jrue Holiday, Eyenga, James Anderson, Paul George, DeJuan Blair, JJ Hickson, Magnum Rolle.
I might include Boobie in this, but Danny Green doesn’t look like a player to me. Also, it looks like we get a lot of players back, but we wouldn’t need Hairston from SA once they sign Anderson’s deal.
Cavs need to rebuild completely. Mediocrity is death. J.J. is a solid piece to start out with, but we need a lot more. The immediate thing to do is sell high on our veteran talent. That means Mo, Anderson, maybe Jamison, maybe Delonte if we can find interest. We should also start looking at ways to offer salary relief in return for young prospects, using expirings or our trade exception (without taking any deals longer than 2 or 3 years). I’ve been trying to post this trade scenario for a while but have been having trouble getting through moderation: http://www.realgm.com/src_checktrade.php?tradeid=5622217… Read more »
Barring some sort of major meltdown in the remaining two games, Pooh Jeter’s definitely going to training camp. I also hope he winds up with a roster spot.
That you didn’t think McCants was in the NBA,