Thursday, January 21, 2010
No Mo, Cavs Williams Injured
Late Thursday the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that starting point guard Mo Williams will miss at least 4 weeks with a sprained left shoulder. Williams was injured during Tuesday's game against Toronto. Mo returned to finish the game and the Cavs were hoping it was no more serious than a strain, however, an MRI later revealed a tear. I would expect some rumors to start circulating about a trade for former Cavalier Andre Miller currently with the Portland Trail Blazers. Miller and head coach Nate McMillan have not seen eye to eye this year, prompting rumors that Miller wants out of Portland. Whatever the case, the Cavs must find some help at the point. Dalonte West will fill in for Williams and look for forgotten guard Daniel Gibson to get increased floor time to spell West. The problem is West is more of a two guard and Gibson has shown he can not effectively play the point for any extended period of time. Complicating matters for Cleveland is the possibility of legal actions against West stemming from felony gun possession charges late last year. If Williams can not come back at 100% and on schedule, it may pose a serious threat to the Cavaliers championship run.
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I think last night was proof the Cavs can survive without Mo for awhile. Lebron usually has most of the assists anyway since he has the ball in his hands most of time. I think West can bring it up and start the offense (which is just pass it to Lebron out front), also when Lebron isnt on the floor Delonte may be the next best playmaker/scorer at guard the cavs have. I love Mo(hometown and saw him play several times in HS) and hope he comes back soon. I think the offseason moves have helped the cavs a lot, but i dont know if bringing in miller is the right move. What happens to him when Mo comes back? Does he begin to be a problem bcause he isnt playing enough? I would be scared to mess up team chemistry bcause it appears the cavs have a good feeling for one another
ReplyDeleteThose are absolutely valid concerns and the Cavs must be careful here, although with West being out now, it complicates matters even more. So far, they haven't missed a beat.
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