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Didn't he got a pretty nasty injury? And the Cavs stuck with him during a very long rehab?
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The Cavs All-Stiff Team: UPDATED -- Nominations Still Open for PG (SG Closed with 10 nominations)
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Didn't he got a pretty nasty injury? And the Cavs stuck with him during a very long rehab?
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I was so confused why Diop was in a uniform we started wearing years after he was off the team. I forgot we signed him as a training camp invite back in 2013. Fuck.
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It was June 1989. The Cavs had won 57 games during the regular season, but were surprised in the first round of the playoffs by the Bulls. (The knockout punch of the series -- Michael Jordan hitting a jumper to win the final game at the buzzer -- is one you may have seen a time or two.)
The Cavs needed a savior. One who traveled in the shadows. One who could be called upon whenever the need arose. A silent guardian. A watchful protector. So that June, they flashed the Bat signal into the sky ...
John "Salt" Morton - PG
When the only picture you can find of the guy is his trading card, it ain't a good sign.
... and John "Salt" Morton answered the call. Alas, Morton turned out to be neither the hero they deserved nor the one they needed.
Morton was fresh off a 35-point performance for Seton Hall in the NCAA championship game that spring. As it turned out, that was the high-water mark of his career. He averaged 4.8 points and 2.7 assists in two-plus seasons in Cleveland. He was probably best known for yelling whenever he drove to the hoop -- whenever he drew any contact, you'd hear an "AAAAAAAGHH!!" (Not to be confused with the Dion Waiters "AAAAAAAYYYEEEE!!!")
True, 25th overall picks don't have a particularly high hit rate. This isn't like a high lottery pick flaming out. (That said, two of the next three picks -- Vlade Divac and Sherman Douglas -- had long NBA careers.) But when your lasting claim to fame is that you were the last player to wear #23 for the Cavs before LeBron James ... it kind of tells you all you need to know.
The Cavs needed a savior. One who traveled in the shadows. One who could be called upon whenever the need arose. A silent guardian. A watchful protector. So that June, they flashed the Bat signal into the sky ...
John "Salt" Morton - PG
When the only picture you can find of the guy is his trading card, it ain't a good sign.
... and John "Salt" Morton answered the call. Alas, Morton turned out to be neither the hero they deserved nor the one they needed.
Morton was fresh off a 35-point performance for Seton Hall in the NCAA championship game that spring. As it turned out, that was the high-water mark of his career. He averaged 4.8 points and 2.7 assists in two-plus seasons in Cleveland. He was probably best known for yelling whenever he drove to the hoop -- whenever he drew any contact, you'd hear an "AAAAAAAGHH!!" (Not to be confused with the Dion Waiters "AAAAAAAYYYEEEE!!!")
True, 25th overall picks don't have a particularly high hit rate. This isn't like a high lottery pick flaming out. (That said, two of the next three picks -- Vlade Divac and Sherman Douglas -- had long NBA careers.) But when your lasting claim to fame is that you were the last player to wear #23 for the Cavs before LeBron James ... it kind of tells you all you need to know.
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Dujaun Wagner, drafted 6 overall by the Cavs. Superior scoring guard, once scored 100 points in high school. Played for Calipari at UConn. Calipari revoked his scholarship to force him into the draft.
Started out Ok on a bad team, but his father was arrested for dealing and he attended the trial(s). I remember something else happened with his sister, but can't find the story.. Then he came down with a colon disease, and eventually Cavs did not pick up his contract.. he had a portion of his colon removed and made a comebacks attempt with Golden State, but that failed..Played in Poland until he injured a hip and knee, out of the league since..
I was on RCF at the time and many were excited to get him. Similarities to Sexton.. Super scoring guard, minimal assist game, struggled to involve team mates.. however Sexton has been far more durable, and has not had to deal with the other distractions, and has demonstrated an ability to learn. I also think Sexton has the benefit of a more stable family situation..
But he was one of the terrible first rounders we had during that period, as is one of the reasons I refrain from calling any first or second year player a star or a bust. These guys are going and the transition to the NBA requires healthy habits, an outlier genetic physique, and a good bit of luck..
Started out Ok on a bad team, but his father was arrested for dealing and he attended the trial(s). I remember something else happened with his sister, but can't find the story.. Then he came down with a colon disease, and eventually Cavs did not pick up his contract.. he had a portion of his colon removed and made a comebacks attempt with Golden State, but that failed..Played in Poland until he injured a hip and knee, out of the league since..
I was on RCF at the time and many were excited to get him. Similarities to Sexton.. Super scoring guard, minimal assist game, struggled to involve team mates.. however Sexton has been far more durable, and has not had to deal with the other distractions, and has demonstrated an ability to learn. I also think Sexton has the benefit of a more stable family situation..
But he was one of the terrible first rounders we had during that period, as is one of the reasons I refrain from calling any first or second year player a star or a bust. These guys are going and the transition to the NBA requires healthy habits, an outlier genetic physique, and a good bit of luck..
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It's time to talk about the real gem of a center in Cavaliers Stiff history:
Milo's Babic, second round pick out of Tennessee Technological University. Played 12 games as a Cavalier, followed by a cup of coffee with the Heat. He excelled in standing around being seven feet tall, sitting on the bench while being seven feet tall, and occasionally clapping for a teammate while being seven feet tall. Led the NBA in fluid ounces of Drakkar Noir during the 90/91 season, leading to the catch phrase Milo's Babic: Feel the Power.
Milo's Babic, second round pick out of Tennessee Technological University. Played 12 games as a Cavalier, followed by a cup of coffee with the Heat. He excelled in standing around being seven feet tall, sitting on the bench while being seven feet tall, and occasionally clapping for a teammate while being seven feet tall. Led the NBA in fluid ounces of Drakkar Noir during the 90/91 season, leading to the catch phrase Milo's Babic: Feel the Power.
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Guys, I promise to udate the front page later today.
He was absolutely horrible. He made Georghe Muresan look like Jordan.
Lots of great nominations. I'll update the front page later, then set a deadline before we vote.
He was absolutely horrible. He made Georghe Muresan look like Jordan.
Lots of great nominations. I'll update the front page later, then set a deadline before we vote.
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We don't know if he died young. He was 22 and looked 40.
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I want to make my case for the stiffest stiff ever to put on a Cavaliers Uniform -- 6'11" C Kim Hughes.
He played 45 games in 80-81 for Cleveland after over five years with the Nets and Nuggets. Some fun facts about Hughes:
- Played 331 minutes for the Cavs in those game (over 7 mpg)
- Wore #12, #3 and #44 in those games (that's right -- THREE different numbers in less than one season). He wore #35 with the Nets and Nuggs.
- 77 RB, 73 PF. Good Lord.
- After shooting a savage 39.7% from the FT line before arriving at the Coliseum, Hughes' record at the FT line for us was worthy of Senator Blutarski -- zero for zero. He never went to the line in 331 minutes playing center.
- 16/45 from the field for 32 points and 35.6% from the field.
- Had 17 steals and 21 blocks so at least he could play some D - barely.
He played 45 games in 80-81 for Cleveland after over five years with the Nets and Nuggets. Some fun facts about Hughes:
- Played 331 minutes for the Cavs in those game (over 7 mpg)
- Wore #12, #3 and #44 in those games (that's right -- THREE different numbers in less than one season). He wore #35 with the Nets and Nuggs.
- 77 RB, 73 PF. Good Lord.
- After shooting a savage 39.7% from the FT line before arriving at the Coliseum, Hughes' record at the FT line for us was worthy of Senator Blutarski -- zero for zero. He never went to the line in 331 minutes playing center.
- 16/45 from the field for 32 points and 35.6% from the field.
- Had 17 steals and 21 blocks so at least he could play some D - barely.
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Kim Hughes and Milos Babic....those two guys on the same roster would have created a black hole of suckitude that would have swallowed everything within 100 miles of Richfield.
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I think we need way more conversation going on around here about how bad Randolph Keys sucked.
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You really have to watch it in slow motion to appreciate how truly horrible it was. He was rejected by the bottom edge of the backboard.
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Chuckie Williams was beyond terrible....but only 3 mpg for a single season limited the impact of his suckitude.