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Cleveland Cavs (2016 NBA Champions)

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exhawg said:
This is just the first step for Paul. Take the total value of the contract down so when they bring it back up to 5 years for less than 94 mil it looks better than 53. I wouldn't be surprised to see it end up in the 82-85 range so everyone can save face. I'll be surprised if Paul lets TT go into the season without a long term deal knowing that the Cavs could severely limit his minutes to tank his value before next summer. Even with the cap bump nobody is giving a moderately good defender and rebounder that isn't much of a rim protector and has no offensive game more than 15 mil a year. If he somehow developed a corner 3 during the summer he might have a shot, but I'm not holding my breath. Honestly the only reason he is a good offensive rebounder is because he has no responsibility on offense other than P&R. If he isn't setting a pick all he has to do is get in position for a rebound. If the Cavs can pick up their 3pt% TT's numbers have nowhere to go but down especially if he is playing 20-25 minutes a game.
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Pats self on back.
 
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I like that he is now signed, don't like how much they paid for a backup. But he does provide some versatility for the different lineups the Cavs will face. Hopefully Love and Varejao can stay healthy with Tristan likely getting a bump in minutes (can't pay him that much to ride the bench).
 
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TooTallMenardo said:
I like that he is now signed, don't like how much they paid for a backup. But he does provide some versatility for the different lineups the Cavs will face. Hopefully Love and Varejao can stay healthy with Tristan likely getting a bump in minutes (can't pay him that much to ride the bench).
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I don't think it's fair to call him a backup. Does he start the game? No. Will he play more minutes than any big other than Love? Absolutely. I think 82 mil is completely overpaying for what what TT brings, but in a way that's fair given the Cavs situation. Having TT back in the fold will allow them to limit Mozzy to 20ish minutes a game and solidifies the 5 with a young, durable, athletic player, which is the opposite of the other 3 guys they have on the roster. Now TT can come into the game after 5-6 minutes for Mozzy and then slide over to the 4 when Love needs a break with Andy coming in. Mozzy is the perfect center for Love, but TT will do well with Andy since he has a good enough mid-range jumper that you have to account for him. My only fear right now is at the guards until Kyrie and Shump get back. I don't see any way that Harris or Cunningham don't get 10-20 minutes a game. I think Cunningham can give them a lot of what Shump brings, but if they need a shooter hopefully Harris can step up. When completely healthy this roster is crazy.

Mo 30 Delly 18
Smith 30 Harris/Cunningham 18
Lebron 30 RJ 18
Love 33 TT 10 Lebron 5
Mozzy 20 TT 20 Andy 8
 
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Bucklion said:
This is going to be a frustrating regular season team...but really, who cares.
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Just need Kyrie and Shump to get healthy. Can tell TT is rusty, but he needs to stop shooting the ball like he just got an $82 mil contract. I don't want to see him take a shot more than a foot from the hoop. Seemed like the Cavs were outplayed by more than 6 points in the first half. Be nice to see them pull out one of those insane hot streaks like they can.
 
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So I was thinking. Rather than letting Mo inbound the ball on the baseline with under 4 why not Andy? He's a good passer and tall enough that he should have a clear view. He's also a decent shooter and rebounder if the ball came back to him. Still would have found a way to get Love a look from 3 rather than Lebron driving for OT.
 
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So I was thinking. Rather than letting Mo inbound the ball on the baseline with under 4 why not Andy? He's a good passer and tall enough that he should have a clear view. He's also a decent shooter and rebounder if the ball came back to him. Still would have found a way to get Love a look from 3 rather than Lebron driving for OT.
 
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