Profile Roundup and other things
2010-10-05
-A quick break from drilling logic games to give you some Cavs news:
Hollinger’s Cavalier profiles are up on ESPN. For those of you who don’t have insider, Hollinger is bullish on what Sessions can do (although he projects him to be the 6th man), likes Jamison and thinks he’ll start at the 3, is a very big fan of Varejao, revealed that his name for Leon Powe is “the whistle,” in both a good and bad sense, and, like the rest of us, is cautiously optimistic about Hickson.
He’s bearish on Anthony Parker, Daniel Gibson, and Jawad Williams.
-Mary Schmitt Boyer on how the Cavs are getting ready for tonight’s preseason opener. Man, I’m ready for basketball.
-Jamison is optimistic about how he’ll fit into Byron Scott’s system. Hickson/Jamison could be a key controversy this season — like Hollinger noted today, Jamison is a much better catch-and-shoot/pick-and-roll guy than a guy who creates scoring opportunities for himself, despite his reputation. However, Hickson is the future. Classic short-term/long-term type thing.
You’ve gotta go long-term if you’re Byron Scott. Sure, I’d love it if the Cavs went balls out this year, snagged the 8th seed, and spent 5 games hacking at LeBron’s elbow, but I’d much rather a few years of irrelevant (though entertaining) basketball and a top five draft pick or two to seriously rebuild. Hopefully Gilbert and the front office have learned a few lessons about team-building by now to make it work with a new young star.
Cavs are shooting a blistering 39% and are up 85 to 68. I love preseason.
Why is he down on Boobie, he’s been playing well and this system suits his strengths.
Logic games? It’s LSAT time, John! You aren’t alone. There are Cavs fans across the country (including this one) who have recently realized that they cannot live on their love of wine and gold forever.
Bermuda Triangle comment section FTW.
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