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Interesting post. If the scouting reports are wrong and he can't shoot from the NBA 3 point line very well, he can still make plays.

I mean Ben Simmons can't shoot to save his life, but he's an effective PG.
Don't disagree just add that Ben Simmons rarely shoots much outside the rim. 4% of his shots from 10-16 feet and 1% from 16 foot beyond but shoots an insane fg% of 70% plus all 3 years in the league at the rim.

Just as an example LeBron didn't average what Ben's shooting percentage is at the rim his first 3 years
 
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Drafting another point guard takes away playing time to develop sexton and garland. The cavs has to prioritize player development not just getting the best player available.

I don't think we should take another player that is the size of a PG. LaMelo Ball isn't the size of a PG. PG skills can be valuable at any position. Most star players have the ability to run an offense and handle the ball at a high rate.

Someone like LaMelo adds flexibility to the roster and gives the Cavs extra lineup options. You can't have enough wing size players in today's NBA. The more skills wing size players have the more impact they make.
 
You're thinking of Lonzo. LeMelo is a much, much better shooter than Lonzo.

Yeah it is weird. He is definitely touted as a shooter compared to Lonzo, but his numbers are much worse across the board
 
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Interesting post. If the scouting reports are wrong and he can't shoot from the NBA 3 point line very well, he can still make plays.

I mean Ben Simmons can't shoot to save his life, but he's an effective PG.


While,I agree with you about Simmons,part of the problem is that you have a player that feels he shouldn't improve and the coach is allowing it to happen.

I seriously doubt, Bickerstaff will tolerate a player not wanting to improve their game.
 
Yeah it is weird. He is definitely touted as a shooter compared to Lonzo, but his numbers are much worse across the board
It's probably based a lot on shot difficulty but until you actually put up efficient shooting it's just all potential.
 
It's probably based a lot on shot difficulty but until you actually put up efficient shooting it's just all potential.

yeah his shot selection is atrocious. Hopefully, that doesn't continue in the NBA when there are better shooting options on his team.

He fits well with our group at his size. Still he is prob going to play sg defensively and not sf. That is a problem and crunches minutes at the guard spot even more.
 
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Yes, the Cavs should draft Ball if he's available, and start him at the point. This would take the ball out of Sexton's hands. I like Sexton, but he should not be running the offense. The Cavs offense is mostly dysfunctional with it's current backcourt. If LaMelo is available, he should run the offense with Sexton playing off the ball, and Garland coming off the bench.
 
As Garland worked his way into game shape, the combination of him and Sexton in the backcourt became pretty solid (bordering on good) offensively. In fact, their PPP since Christmas Day is 1.133 which would make them the 4th best offense in the NBA.

The problem is their complete ineptitude defensively, and I don't think LaMelo helps that.
 
As Garland worked his way into game shape, the combination of him and Sexton in the backcourt became pretty solid (bordering on good) offensively. In fact, their PPP since Christmas Day is 1.133 which would make them the 4th best offense in the NBA.

The problem is their complete ineptitude defensively, and I don't think LaMelo helps that.

According to Basketball Reference, Garland’s advanced stats were among the worst on the team, both offensively and defensively.

Now I realize he’s young and inexperienced and that he’ll improve; I don’t think the Cavs should give up on Garland altogether. But he looks as if he’ll be a project. Why not bring him off the bench and see how he develops with less pressure?

And if the Cavs have the chance to draft a really special playmaker with the potential of LaMelo, they should take that chance.
 
According to Basketball Reference, Garland’s advanced stats were among the worst on the team, both offensively and defensively.

Now I realize he’s young and inexperienced and that he’ll improve; I don’t think the Cavs should give up on Garland altogether. But he looks as if he’ll be a project. Why not bring him off the bench and see how he develops with less pressure?

And if the Cavs have the chance to draft a really special playmaker with the potential of LaMelo, they should take that chance.

The Cavs shouldn't use their first pick on anyone unless they believe that player reasonably projects as at least an average defender.
 
According to Basketball Reference, Garland’s advanced stats were among the worst on the team, both offensively and defensively.

Now I realize he’s young and inexperienced and that he’ll improve; I don’t think the Cavs should give up on Garland altogether. But he looks as if he’ll be a project. Why not bring him off the bench and see how he develops with less pressure?

And if the Cavs have the chance to draft a really special playmaker with the potential of LaMelo, they should take that chance.
I never said anything about Garland's stats, but he did start to turn the corner in mid-December right around the time the team's offense saw a significant uptick.

From mid-December on, Garland had a 54.9 eFG% and a 56.2 TS% during the 677 minutes he shared the court with Sexton. Our offense really did start to click with those two running the show as Osman, Love, Nance all scored with extremely good efficiency as well when sharing the court.

The issue, however, is that our defense was historically bad over this time with them on the court.

So, when you're trying to replace Garland in the starting lineup (or either guard for that matter), I'm less worried about improving the offense and more concerned about the defense.

As far as LaMelo is concerned, I'm not sure he improves us in either facet.
 
So, when you're trying to replace Garland in the starting lineup (or either guard for that matter), I'm less worried about improving the offense and more concerned about the defense. As far as LaMelo is concerned, I'm not sure he improves us in either facet.

To me, the improvement Sexton has shown makes him untouchable. He is the exact kind of player you need as a rebuilding franchise.

Sure, you'd be willing to move him if you're talking about acquiring a superstar talent like Doncic or Williamson, but nobody is going to trade you someone like that anyway. So among the universe of acquisitions it is possible to make...you just don't trade Sexton.
 
To me, the improvement Sexton has shown makes him untouchable. He is the exact kind of player you need as a rebuilding franchise.

Sure, you'd be willing to move him if you're talking about acquiring a superstar talent like Doncic or Williamson, but nobody is going to trade you someone like that anyway. So among the universe of acquisitions it is possible to make...you just don't trade Sexton.
I don't agree with that, but now isn't the time to bring negativity
 
If you want playmaking and defense from a guys that is larger than a pg, you have to go with Haliburton
 

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