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Who should Cavs target?



I know many will say that I am overreacting/it takes time. However, I honestly feel that the Cavs, as currently constructed, are not championship material unless they can get someone to protect the rim. While a perimeter defender would certainly help, I think that even with a shutdown wing we would have troubles because our interior is so weak. Do you guys realize that Kevin Seraphin, the backup big for Wizards, was quoted saying "Coach told us (the frontline) to go right at him every time" in response to being asked about him scoring 12 points on Kevin Love. There was a play where he simply got the ball down low, turned and shot a hook shot right over Love. Teams just don't have any respect for our interior. No matter how hard they try or what principles installed, Kevin Love is just not physically capable (6'9 PF with no leaping or lateral quickness) of playing about even average defense.

So, by now you're thinking to yourself "We know this already", so what do we do? Well, Cavs have to make a play for a true center. He doesn't necessarily have to be be a shot blocker, but someone who is excels at weak side defense. Think of how Dirks game went to the next level when he got a true defender to cover his flaws. Here is a list of realistic players. I think the Cavs should target with realistic reasons for their team to trade with us:

Center: Rudy Gobert Utah Jazz

The Cavs should really look into what it would take to get this kid. The Jaz already have Kanter to pay and Favors making big money. The kid has great defensive instincts.

Center: Nerlens Noel. Phila Sixers

Nerlens is only a rookie and he is atrocious offensively, but we wouldn't ask him to do anything besides block and rebound. If we give up Dion Waiters, a pick, maybe get another team involved, I could see Philly doing this deal later in the year. They would do it to get Dion Waiters, a Philly kid/MCW college teammate, and to get another pick in their tank machine.

Center: Timofey Mozgov. Nuggets

Similar to Utah, they have a lot of bigs making a lot of money between Manimal, McGee, Galinari, Hickson, plus a new rookie in Nurkic. The Cavs could capitalize around trade season when Denver is out of playoffs looking for assets.

Center Javale Mcgee. Nuggets

Okay, while you laugh at the thought, it may not be that far fetched. Mcgee is most know for his shaqtin moments, who would scare many away from having to trust him in a big finals game. But noone can deny the kid has great talent and he performed well the one year he had consistent teaching in George Karl/veterans. He would be an upgrade defensively over anything we currently have.

Center John Henson. Bucks

Lost in the shuffle, he hasn't gotten any consistent time to improve off his rookie season. But the talent is there, and he almost a perfect fit next to K Love to roam the paint and capable of knocking down a mid range.

Center Larry Sanders. Bucks

Crazy man Sanders, I don't have much to say other than he could potentially help our defense tremendously or he could potentially destroy our whole chemistry.

Center Gorgui Dieng. Wolves

Much less likely, but I just threw it out there as he would fit in with what we need

Center Andre Drummond. Pistons

Not a trade scenerio, just throwing out that he should have been a Cavalier over Dion, then we wouldn't even be in this position. I digress.

Obviously, all of these trades would involve Dion Waiters being traded along with some draft consideration. Also, the trade exception and a third team getting involved is in play. What do you guys think? Which of the center I listed (excluding Drummond) would you most want the Cavs to target?


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