KingOfTheCity08
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Is Candace Parker, Anthony Parkers' sister??? If so, now that I look at them, they resemble each other very much....
Is Candace Parker, Anthony Parkers' sister??? If so, now that I look at them, they resemble each other very much....
On BSPN's ticker I believe it stated he signed for 2 years for a total of 5.5 million. I didn't see any specific breakdown as to the dollar amount per yer though.
Anthony Parker to the Cavs
For the past several years, Cleveland's most overriding offseason concerns have been to surround LeBron with the "right" players. That is, to focus on accomplished shooters and/or scorers who would hopefully make opponents pay dearly for collapsing their defenses around LBJ's irresistible forays into the paint.
These recruits include Mo Williams, Wally Szczerbiak, Damon Jones, Larry Hughes, Flip Murray, Donyell Marshall, Sasha Pavlovic, Lucious Harris, Jeff McGinnis, Jiri Welsch, Ricky Davis, Jason Kapono, Daniel Gibson and Dajuan Wagner.
The results have been mixed, yet disappointing overall.
Shaq, of course, will be the Cavs' featured addition. But, in deviating from their usual modus operandi, Cleveland has also obtained the services of one of the best role players in the game.
Here's what Anthony Parker will bring to the mix:
Anthony Parker should improve the Cavs' backcourt in 2009-10. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE / Getty Images)
# Incredibly accurate 3-point shooting: 41.5 percent for his career.
# Excellent defense, with the size (6-foot-6, 215 pounds) to guard small forwards and the quickness to defend shooting guards.
# An effective variety of iso moves, including turn-around and step-back jumpers.
# Intelligent pass-work and terrific court vision.
# Even though his lifetime average is 10.1 points per game, he doesn't need undue ball-time to score.
# Endless heart and hustle.
# Complete unselfishness.
In other words, Parker is capable of doing the kind of trenchwork that all championship teams require. Plus his considerable, yet unassuming talents can fit into any system. Imagine the damage and the nightmarish matchups that the following unit could inflict on opponents: Shaq, LBJ, Williams, Delonte West and Parker. In fact, these five have all the earmarks of a championship-winning lineup.
In Parker, at long last, the Cavs have a perfect compliment to LBJ's unique skills.
Man....now that I look at it....Parker was a HUGE aquisition. I am pumped.
I wonder if we'll just spend it on Joe Smith...
The Celtics have agreed to a one-year deal with Shelden Williams for the veteran's minimum, sources tell Y! Sports.
about 1 hour ago from web