Joe Soriano
O.J. Lewis3/2011 Team Scope: Cleveland Cavaliers
March 4th 2011 15:23
We went from the best NBA team to the worst NBA team in team scopes. I wrote about the Cavs when they broke the all-time losing streak record. They were the first to win 50 games last year, but they are one game away from being the first team this year to lose 50 games with an 11-49 record. Wow. It's no surprise when you look at a roster that only has one player that actually tries- Anderson Vaerjao. He isn't even the team's best player skill-wise- Antawn Jamison just barely over Baron Davis- but he does the gritty work. Varejao's out for the season, so yeah. That sucks.
Anyway, Baron Davis has talent, but he never tries. The Cavaliers are filled with a bunch of JAGs. Daniel Gibson is a good shooter, but he really isn't much. There are a bunch of shooters that are only average players on a whole on this team to go with those JAGs. The roster situation isn't completely their fault because there will still be overhaul. This roster was the supporting cast for LeBron, but the roster will definitely change with him gone. Right now, this roster reflects the guys that you build around LeBron. The Cavs will bring in some change. It's the transition phase of the rebuilding process right now.
Joey Graham was supposed to be one of those shooters, but he hasn't even done that. It's time for Graham to go. The former first round pick is playing like a late second rounder. He's expendable at this point. Luke Harangody is a depth guy and nothing else, and Ryan Hollins stinks but can at least bring something to the table. J.J. Hickson is a solid player, but he isn't the star that Cavs fans try to make him look like. He's just solid.
Antawn Jamison is a talented offensive scorer, but he isn't trying much anymore. Cleveland should have traded him when they had the chance. Anthony Parker is a good shooter that was their best trade piece, but he also has something to offer. I would keep him around. Ramon Sessions is a decent player that can score when called upon. Anderson Varejao is a great defensive presence on the inside that is also an incredible rebounder. Varejao is Cleveland's best player.
The Cavaliers are the worst team in the league for a reason, and they definitely need to use their upcoming draft picks wisely. Nobody wants to play for Cleveland, so don't expect the Cavaliers to sign a quality free agent unless if they get really lucky.
Anyway, Baron Davis has talent, but he never tries. The Cavaliers are filled with a bunch of JAGs. Daniel Gibson is a good shooter, but he really isn't much. There are a bunch of shooters that are only average players on a whole on this team to go with those JAGs. The roster situation isn't completely their fault because there will still be overhaul. This roster was the supporting cast for LeBron, but the roster will definitely change with him gone. Right now, this roster reflects the guys that you build around LeBron. The Cavs will bring in some change. It's the transition phase of the rebuilding process right now.
Joey Graham was supposed to be one of those shooters, but he hasn't even done that. It's time for Graham to go. The former first round pick is playing like a late second rounder. He's expendable at this point. Luke Harangody is a depth guy and nothing else, and Ryan Hollins stinks but can at least bring something to the table. J.J. Hickson is a solid player, but he isn't the star that Cavs fans try to make him look like. He's just solid.
Antawn Jamison is a talented offensive scorer, but he isn't trying much anymore. Cleveland should have traded him when they had the chance. Anthony Parker is a good shooter that was their best trade piece, but he also has something to offer. I would keep him around. Ramon Sessions is a decent player that can score when called upon. Anderson Varejao is a great defensive presence on the inside that is also an incredible rebounder. Varejao is Cleveland's best player.
The Cavaliers are the worst team in the league for a reason, and they definitely need to use their upcoming draft picks wisely. Nobody wants to play for Cleveland, so don't expect the Cavaliers to sign a quality free agent unless if they get really lucky.
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