Links To The Present: Nov 11, 2010
2010-11-08
“I take pride in guarding my guy,” he said. “I take pride in rebounding, all the little things that help us win. Coach has confidence in me. I never worry about missing a shot or making a turnover. He has faith in me.” -Boobie Gibson [Bob Finnan]
I wanted the Cavs to trade for Andre Iguodala last year. This article looks to the future and determines that AI2 would be a good fit in Cleveland. Definitely worth the read.
Any list with Damon Jones on it 4 times must be awesome right? Can we all agree to start doing the DJ leg kick in our local pick up games?
Speaking of Damon Jones and Andre Iguodala…
“Graham finished with 10 points in about 15 minutes, which earned him another 9:38 in the victory at Washington on Saturday night. Graham was plus-eight for the game, meaning the Cavs scored eight more points than the Wizards while he was in the game.” [Mary Schmitt Boyer]
“Daniel Gibson combined with Mo to control the game, especially in the final 5 minutes when the Cavs found themselves down 90 to 85. Mo would put the Cavs up for good with 2 minutes to go when he sank two free throws to make it 97-95. Boobie nailed his second three of the game on the subsequent possession which served as the final dagger. The possession took nearly the entire shot clock and resulted in a 5 point lead and gooseys coming from all the bench.” [Brendan at WFNY]
Ryan Hollins has a higher PER than LeBron James, and I have as many offensive rebounds as the Chosen One this season.
@ian, there goes Mo’s PER…
I think the Cavs are a fringe playoff team without Iggy and a lock at the 5 seed with him. He’s young enough that I think it would be worth it.
Also, on an unrelated point: How about Mo Williams, 12th in the NBA with a PER of 24? If he can keep up this level of performance, I think these Cavs have a very good shot at the playoffs with or without a big move. Of course, he’s only played a few games, but still, very promising.
Gotta disagree, Chris. With Iggy we become a team that keeps the fans in it for the next year or two and has the potential to get pretty deep into the playoffs. Tanking the team for a draft pick (especially with the Browns looking so strong) is a great way to make sure Cleveland basketball enters into a new dark age. I don’t know about you, but the prospect of a half-empty Q is enough to make me feel ill. If we pick up AI for essentially nothing, or for Jamison’s nearly-expiring contract, I’d say the Cavs are extremely likely… Read more »
I like Iggy but he’s no superstar and I don’t see the point picking him up.
With Iggy we’d just end up a perennial playoff team but never a championship team. Isn’t it better just to either hold tight for a better piece or blow the whole thing up and get a decent pick in the lottery.
well i used to be opposed to iggy joining the cavs squad, but after reading that article… i’m very excited for this possible addition. holy crap it’s exciting thinking about mo, iggy, moon, hickson, varajao. or even better: mo, boobie, iggy, hickson, varajao. and having him to man up on their best defender would help us tremendously. come on gilbert, seal this deal now!!!!
With as weak as Miami is on the inside, it’s very shocking LeBron hasn’t been crashing the boards more than he has. Btw, 7 games in now, and Bosh still not working as a 3rd scorer. The problem is, if you had a strong group of role players, he would be fine playing like he is now with LBJ and Wade. However, Miami’s second string and other two starters are so poor, that Bosh needs to be playing and scoring like a second scorer and not a third, even though he is a third. Seriously, could they have not gotten… Read more »