Sounds like he's close...I would have to think the fact that Jones and Miller decided to come here would only increase the chances that Allen will eventually decide to join.
Earl Clark comparisons should be limited to horrible players or to show contrast between good and horrible players. Jones isn't horrible; he's actually a solid contributor off the bench. Earl Clark has been a dumpster fire on every team he's ever played for. We should be thankful we won't have to watch Clark bog down the team for a quarter of each game next season.This is your Earl Clark Move That Isn't Really a Move of The Year. Won't get off the bench and if he does he's probably not helping the team. He's here just cause.
Earl Clark comparisons should be limited to horrible players or to show contrast between good and horrible players. Jones isn't horrible; he's actually a solid contributor off the bench. Earl Clark has been a dumpster fire on every team he's ever played for. We should be thankful we won't have to watch Clark bog down the team for a quarter of each game next season.
It's a non-move that will have zero impact at all. We could have signed basically anyone to this slot and gotten the same level of production or better. He'll be lucky to play 10 minutes a night.
You also compared Jones to Clark, while also suggesting, "(Jones)Won't get off the bench and if he does he's probably not helping the team." That part is patently false. While I agree that his minutes will limit his impact (playing behind LeBron), his per minute production is still light years better than Earl Clark's. Jones also gives the Cavs an extra 3P shooter to surround LeBron with at the end of close games, but considering your commentary, I'm sure you'd be just as happy with Earl Clark.It's a non-move that will have zero impact at all. We could have signed basically anyone to this slot and gotten the same level of production or better. He'll be lucky to play 10 minutes a night.
I disagree with the bold. Jones at least offers one elite skill: three point shooting. He's not going to play big minutes, obviously, but he has the ability to step on the floor and knock it down from three at an elite clip (40.3% for his career). I do agree that he won't play much, but having bench guys who can do at least one thing really well is always helpful.
James Jones isn't very good, but aside from his frame he is in no way similar to Clark. Very low mistake player...Clark is just the opposite.
James Jones isn't very good, but aside from his frame he is in no way similar to Clark. Very low mistake player...Clark is just the opposite.
Clark was signed as starting level player. Our fault but still. Jones is signed to ride the pine. Way different reason for him to be on our team. We have 3 major players on the outside, that will take most of the minutes, two good substitutes and limited minutes. We need practice and locker room presence, this is where I see value in Jones and eventually Allen.