Cavs now focus on Shawn Marion

[young2rice]

I think you're talking out of your ass if you think Marion can defend big 4s in the NBA. Marion can guard the 1-3 no doubt, but jump shooting 4's can shoot over him and back-down 4's dont have trouble getting to the hole on him. Playing the 4 in Phoenix is not the same as playing the 4 in a system like Cleveland where defense is priority. Please get your shit straight before you tell someone they're talking out of their ass.

I think he was talking about Lebron ??

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

I think he was talking about Lebron ??

I dont see how he could've been, my post was about Marion.

 

[Archer]

They do want LBJ to play the 4 though

So therd be no need to move Marion from 3 if thats the case

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

They do want LBJ to play the 4 though

So therd be no need to move Marion from 3 if thats the case

That'd be interesting aswell.. as LeBron is just the prototype 3 in my opinion. his insane wingspan and body structure would better suit him for guarding real 4's than Marion tho. It'd be a huge upgrade over playing Varaejo at the 4 and LeBron at the 3 regardless.

 

[Archer]

That'd be interesting aswell.. as LeBron is just the prototype 3 in my opinion. his insane wingspan and body structure would better suit him for guarding real 4's than Marion tho. It'd be a huge upgrade over playing Varaejo at the 4 and LeBron at the 3 regardless.

Yeah well like I said they feel its his best position

When he was directly involved in 32 straight points v the Magic he was playing at PF according to the team .

They must think it can work v everyone

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Yeah well like I said they feel its his best position

When he was directly involved in 32 straight points v the Magic he was playing at PF according to the team .

They must think it can work v everyone

The Cavs should've used LeBron at the 4 more often in that series bcus he was better suited to be covering Rashard. I can see where they're coming from because hes a solid point forward, and it'd be ideal to put another guy at the 3 that can stretch the floor. Also, LeBron is very tough for bigger 4's to guard as they can keep up with his speed. Also, LeBron loves space around the basket, having the 4 play out on him is one less body to get through under the net when hes driving.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Raptors offered Marion an extension..

According to the Toronto Globe and Mail, the Raptors have offered Shawn Marion a four-year contract worth approximately $34 million.
ESPN.com reports that "a verbal agreement is not imminent" and Marion is holding out for a five-year deal worth closer to $50 million. There might not be any teams willing to pay $10 million a year for an aging role player, meaning Marion doesn't have much leverage. Most observers feel that he will eventually sign with Toronto, partly because of his longstanding relationship with GM Bryan Colangelo.

 

[Vinsane]

At this point anyone we pick up could be better than the set up we have now. Cavs missed out on Ariza, they missed out on Artest. I'm tired of the rumors and want to see Danny get something done cause I'm sick and tired of the false hope and promises of a championship. Right now with the addition of Shaq? Cleveland is still stuck in third gear and the East is only getting tougher.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

not really sure why, Marion has never proven himself to be a great "sidekick"

He would be like...fourth fiddle on that team. LBJ, Shaq, Mo Williams. Marion would come in and provide an athletic 3/4 that can defend and hit a shot.

 

[Herm]

At this point anyone we pick up could be better than the set up we have now. Cavs missed out on Ariza, they missed out on Artest. I'm tired of the rumors and want to see Danny get something done cause I'm sick and tired of the false hope and promises of a championship. Right now with the addition of Shaq? Cleveland is still stuck in third gear and the East is only getting tougher.

according to Mo Williams twitter today he said Ariza shunned Houston and is considering Cleveland now....

hey tweet homies,i just got word that T.ariza is thinking he wants to be a cav, and not a rocket!thats my boy!he might come to c-town baby.

 

[FlawLeSs]

Hmm..were did you hear this. I've heard the Cavs are looking at Linas Kleiza.

not happening

 

[Juggernaut]

Now that everyone is off the table, the Cavs better make a run for him. Anyway Ariza could end up in ORl? Don't they still have their MLE and need a sf? Or a sg, since vince can play the sf?

 

[Vinsane]

Nobody is "off the table" just because you agree to terms doesn't mean the ink has met the paper yet. Wednesday, they'll be off the table. If the Cavs can pry Ariza away from Houston that would be nice.

 

[Rudi]

That would be grand if Ariza changed his mind and came to Cleveland.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

So much hate for Shawn Marion is foolish. Dude is still capable of putting up consistent double doubles on the regular, he is a great rebounder for a 3, and we all know about his ability to guard the 1-3 with the best of em. You know hes good for 12-15 points aswell. Dude was doing work with the Raps when they started getting into a groove to end the year (too little too late obviously). I would've loved to see had him back in Toronto with AP and Delfino... still torn on the Hedo signing. If we can resign atleast one of those 2 (Delfino or AP) it would go a long way for our bench. I got nothing but positive things to say about Marion (other than when I said he cant guard big 4's and he cant.. not really a knock cause he shouldnt be expected to).

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

I know man. Sure he is not the same as he was in Phoenix scoring wise, but everything is still there. He is one of the better rebounders for his size and a much better rebounder than Artest and Ariza. He plays great defense, jumps in the passing lanes and gets a couple on ball and weakside blocks. I would really love to see him go back to Phoenix or possibly New York to watch him play in a offense made for him.

Yeah Marion is at an elite level in terms of playing passing lanes.. dude is a great help defender.

 

[ralaw]

I don't like Marion on the Cavs.........just doesn't seem like a fit. The offense was already slow, but now with Shaq it just became even slower. Marion needs to go to a team where the ball is being moved around and players are in motion. I like those Marion to Dallas rumors much more.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Shaq isn't any slower than Z.

Z fucking stands still, an no where near the basket.

Its not really about what player is slower.. its about having the change the offense a bit to get the best out of Shaq. They'll be playing half court ball even more than they did last year.