Should the Cavs Retain Anthony Parker?
2011-05-11
WFNY has been running their annual “re-sign or release” feature over the past week or so. Today: Anthony Parker:
Parker provided his fair share of rough shooting nights, but when things could have gone completely toxic after the countless losses, it was his experience that kept a very inexperienced team together. He has stated on more than one occasion that he hopes to return to see what the second season can provide for his would-be new teammates.
Anthony Parker has been an interesting topic of discussion this season. In checking my Twitter feed during Cavaliers games, I have discovered it’s kind of astounding how opinions on Parker range from “What a solid veteran leader” to “That guy should never play.” Regardless, let the old man walk. He was a useful piece during the LeBron Era, but he has no place on a basement dweller that’s trying to get younger.
I would love to see AP just retire, I would hate for him to play for another team as a simple veteran bench warmer, and I don’t want to see him getting significant minutes for the Cavs next year.
As for Antawn, I still want to see what he can do with Baron, and since it’s his last year (probably in the NBA) I say we wait until next years trade deadline to deal him. (Unless there is a ridiculous offer during the draft for him)
Parker provided a calming effect in the locker-room, I’m not sure that Baron and AJ can match that. I’m not sure how much that kind of leadership is ‘worth’ but if next season is even clost to as bad as this season was, then we’ll need that.
He may be worth retaining and then trading by the trade deadline next year. As long as he keeps his shooting touch – he’ll be of interest to other teams.
It made absolutely no sense keeping Parker when other teams(Chicago, Orlando??) were inquiring about him during the trade deadline — no sense. Parker was a good role player when we had James and if he and B. Davis were both 20years younger it would make sense to keep him and have them work off of each other, but right now its better to let Parker go. Parker’s still a valuable asset as a bench player for a contending team but not for a rebuilding one. The Cavs need youth and new more youth. This is who I would keep: Davis… Read more »
So what was the point of not trading him for a second round pick at the trade deadline?