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The Off Season Roster Formation Plan

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I have a feeling that Luke would be the starter next season if there is not a big FA signing. He will play a lot of minutes as a backup and as a 2-3 with Lebron at the point.
 
We can not have Lebron as the point next season. We may as well have Jeff there, as LeBron just cannot defend opposition point guards.
 
I agree with Karma.

LeBron cannot be the starting point guard for the Cavs next season!

I can see him getting some minutes at the point but to expect him to be the main scorer, distributor and pg defender is a little to much.

There are alot of decent point guards who can be had for average money!
 
I wouldn't spend big money on Korver or even have a ton of interest in him. I'd rather have the Cavs use their money elsewhere. Korver did nothing in the playoffs. He is also in a perfect system with a perfect coach for him in O'Brien. I wonder if he'd do as well in another system. The Cavs have wing player on their roster now who are more versatile players.
Jackson should be fine and be able to contribute if given a chance next season. He's not just a shooter. Luke has a versatile all around game. Don't go by what we saw in limited minutes this season. We never saw the real Luke Jackson because of the back problem and he also wasn't given much of a chance.

I'd still go after one of the big 4 FA SG's (Allen, Redd, Johnson, Hughes) first. If none can be gotten then you move on to other FA's like Mobley or Simmons. A shooter could also be added if there ends up being a Z sign and trade.

I wouldn't play LeBron at PG either. You always run the halfcourt offense through him but he shouldn't be the main decision maker or ballhandler.
PG is going to be a tough spot to fill this offseason. The FA market for PG's is weak. I'm not sure the Cavs can get a starting quality PG in a trade either. They might have to settle for a short term stopgap to share minutes with Snow. A Tyronn Lue or similar type.
 
I would let Lebron play point if it made sense in terms of who we put on the floor with him. The King's verasatility allow you to do that. Get the best role players you can find to go with him. I have been swayed by the arguments for Jerome James somewhat. If we are going to lose Z, it might make sense to try to snare James and Allen, play the King at point with snow as a backup, and use Newble/Pavs at the 3 spot, Goober and AV at the 4. resign traylor and your have your eight or nine core players. Then you can play around with Luke, and a younger Big, maybe a rookie PG with some speed.
 

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