In search of more moments like this, the Cavs are still actively seeking opportunities to wheel, deal, and generally thrill the fan base w/ big moves. That means that Mike Bibby is still on the radar, and to be perfectly honest, we'd be ok taking back Vin Baker's contract and 5 remaining steps if it means dumping Amon Ones (plays no D, has no J) on a different check-cutting center, so this sounds like the deal of all-time to us.Funny thing is--we never though we'd say this--we're kind of unsure how we feel about dumping Gooden. As Marc Stein points out, it gives Varejao back some leverage post-Darko. Plus, D-Good was the only other one who earned his money in the Finals, and we haven't forgotten that. Apparently, though, what we have forgotten is him dogging it 48% of the time in the regular season, playing no defense and taking horrible shots. We have memory issues.
Anyway, we liked the Bibby deal in February, and we still like it. He's only 28, we think he can still shoot the rock, and he helps take a lot of pressure off of 'Bron on offense. That's all we really care about at this point.
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I have always been hesitant to deal Dru. I mean he absolutely dogs it half the time, but then he dropps a monster in a big game. He definitely showed up against that Spurs front line which was not expected. But in the end, you don't pass on Bibby when the one thing you need is a shooting point guard. He is one of the best out there in my opinion. This will take a little pressure off Bron on offense, but will also put a little on him to rebound the ball better in Dru's absence. Cause if there was one thing Gooden did, it was rip.
Especially at the offensive end, which is not an area of the glass Bron has attacked.
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