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Written by Kirk Lammers
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009 23:26 |
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 Photo: The Sporting News
Rejoice, Cavalier fans! There is some BIG help on the way for King James and Company!
Just minutes ago, the Cavaliers finalized a deal that will send Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, and their 46th overall pick in tomorrow's draft for Shaquille O'Neal. This move will save the Suns millions and keep them from luxury tax hell. Wallace will likely be bought out, and Pavlovic may in fact be cut since only 1.5 million of his $5 million contract is guaranteed.
The deal gives LeBron a legitimate post threat for the first time in his career. O'Neal will more than likely take over as starting center for Zydrunas Ilgauskas. If the Cavaliers re-sign Anderson Varejao, Andy and O'Neal would provide a nice frontcourt more capable of defending against the LAs and Orlandos of the association. This will allow Z to adjust to a bench role where I believe he can still be a 8-10 ppg and 6 rpg guy. This is only the first of multiple moves for the Cavaliers as I feel they will look to still move up in the draft tomorrow night. They will probably look to add a perimeter guy with the MLE.
All I know is that Dan Gilbert, Danny Ferry, and the Cavalier organization are committed to winning, and let's hope the Big Diesel gets to put a fifth ring on that hand this coming June beside LeBron.
More to come tomorrow and as news breaks!
Kirk
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