Gooden back with Cavs
Drew Gooden has always been the classic case of promise against production. He has the physical tools to be a dominant force beside the LeBron James for several years to come.
That's what the Cavaliers are hoping, now that they have signed him for three years.
I like the signing because much like last season, Cleveland didn't have a better option.
Still, if Gooden plays the way he did in game two against the Wizards in last year's playoffs more often, it's a steal.
The question is not talent. It's whether Gooden can stay motivated and productive. I think he can, and if that's the case, the Cavs will win a champioship.
Yes, I said it.
posted by Zach @ 8:14 AM
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Gooden wanted Nene's six-year, $60 million deal, and yet the Cavs waited it out, then talked him down to three years and $23 million (in other words, about the same money the Indians just gave Cliff Lee). That is an example of an NBA team expertly playing the cards dealt them.
This deal retains a valuable piece of the team while giving the Cavs some more payroll flexibility down the road. Unlike baseball, in the NBA, a lot of times it's about the money you don't spend.
Phil Savage is the talent evaluation guru, Mark Shapiro has the business background, but time may prove Danny Ferry to be the best sports GM in Cleveland.
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