Went to the game tonight, left at the end of the 3rd. My impressions:
-For those who want to contend, better fucking hope that 2 of Mo, Andy, and Jamison stay healthy or stay on the team. The team I saw on the court tonight looked like it would struggle to win 20 games.
-Hickson was pretty decent tonight. Just like the rest of the Cavs, he couldn't hit a shot, but he did play with good energy and body control. Someone needs to teach him footwork though, dude is the traveling machine.
-Sessions was okay. He has no shot whatsoever, but he is a playmaker when he gets into the lane. He also is a decent finisher and a good defender.
-Anthony Parker sucks. In fact, he really sucks. Cannot pass, cannot shoot, cannot move well, cannot defend.
-Ryan Hollins is a really good defensive player. He has total stone hands and is really awkward on offense, though. If it's not a dunk, it'll be a miss, more likely than not.
-Boobie had a solid game. He still has limited passing ability but his scoring ability is still there. He gets more and more comfortable driving the lane each and every year, and looks like he is ready to improve on that again.
-People wishing on a star for Danny Green to be an NBA player better start eternally prayer for Danny. He seems like a good, funny guy, but he has no business playing for an NBA team. Cannot dribble, shoot, move, jump...he's pretty much just there. His only value is he brings fouls and average defense.
-Jawad Williams thinks he is MJ. He's, at best, a backup. His driving ability sucks, he's a below average shooter and his finishing ability is laughable.
-While we are on the subject, we need a vast upgrade at SF. Moon is our best player and he is a bench player.
-Leon Powe looked really good tonight. He has a knack for getting open down low and scoring garbage points. He also put a nifty little move on Yi.
-Samardo Samuels blows. Worse than Hollins, don't see any future there.
-Eyenga has perfect form on his shot but has no idea where to release it. In warm ups, he strokes it with ease on a spot up. Also, he's so fast, he outruns the fast break. By the time the PG makes it to half court, Eyenga is already under the basket. He is the fastest player I have ever seen.
If I forgot anyone, then they are of no consequence to the Cavaliers and it doesn't really matter anyway. Quite a few fans there tonight, maybe 10K which is pretty solid for a pre-season game.