Posted on Sunday 26 February 2006 by Bob @ 11:26 pm
The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting to look very similar to the team of last year that first tired, then collapsed at the end of the season. This year, the Cavaliers are far enough ahead to make the playoffs, but if they continue to play at this level will be a quick and disappointing exit.
LeBron James is talented enough to keep Cleveland competitive, but if the backcourt continues to be inconsistent the Cavs will struggle. Eric Snow plays good defense, but can’t hit the outside shot and isn’t a strong floor general. Damon Jones continues to shoot and Damon Jones continues to miss.
GM Danny Ferry traded Cavalier guard Mike Wilks to Seattle for 6-4 shooting guard, Flip Murray. This move was to offset injured Larry Hughes and give LeBron some help on the offensive end. The trade could be a steal, but the team will still need to play better for Cleveland to have a strong finish. Ferry may want to reconsider his “no major moves” theory.
you are absolutely wrong about damon jones. people like you criticized the man enough, now he’s taking 2 shots a game. The guy is still shooting 36% from three, one of the best on the cavs. don’t you think getting him comfortable again with some looks would probably benefit both his shooting and our team’s shot at making/advancing in the playoffs????
no way - Jones is a stiff
I agree with Goods on one point: a comfortable, confident and productive Jones gives this team a better shot at making, and advancing through, the playoffs. I just don’t know that the Cavs can afford to give him the time and shots he needs to regain those things. He’s a liability defensively and when he’s not knocking down his threes, he’s pretty worthless offensively. Ideally, you’d like to see Jones hitting the big shots he hit for Miami last year, I just don’t know if it’s going to happen.