Ilgauskas is a top 10 NBA center.
Gooden is a top NBA rebounder who is always a double-double threat.
Hughes has shown he can score 20+ if need be.
Pavlovic is one of the best 3 point shooters when he gets a chance.
Donyell Marshall is a huge matchup problem. Great rebounder who can stick a 3.
That is more supporting talent than alot of teams in the NBA have.
ilgauskas top 10 center. this is true.
gooden is one of the most inconsistent players in the nba. its the main reason cleveland has been reluctant to sign him to a long term contract. look at how big he was in game 4 .... and now look at what a dismal effort he came with in game 5 two nights later.
hughes' contract is what is going to kill the cavs and keep them from potentially taking the next big step in free agency. he is being paid superstar money for a player that is merely a solid nba player.
pavlovic? how many offensive fouls did he commit yesterday? and have you ever seen his turnstile defense? he has a long way to go before he is considered a bona fide starter. he is improving but still very raw.
right now if im the cavs, your only three untouchables should be james, ilgauskas, and gibson (because of his peanuts contract). this team is still flawed. but they have bought into mike brown's defense and it is giving them a chance to win every game. but their offensive firepower aside from james is woeful.