Casspi: Contributor?
2012-10-18
Fourth-grade class photo, anyone?
Here’s some interesting stuff from the Plain Dealer, most notably a nice bit about Omri Casspi. He’s looked very good so far in preseason, certainly better than he looked all last year. It’d be great if he good play even as good as he did in his rookie season, when he was a real contributor to the Sacramento Kings. Cavs fans are stuck in a bit of a contradictory situation this year, as far as preseason performance goes.We’d like to believe that Casspi will be great, and Jon Leuer will hit a bunch of jumpers. But at the same time, we’re crossing our fingers that Dion Waiters and Kyrie Irving are going to round into form quickly once they start playing for real. Also, another fantastic quote from Byron Scott, who has been avoiding giving any hints out about his starting rotation this year. When asked if Alonzo Gee would be starting this year, he responded, “I like when he comes off the bench.” He does a great job. He gives us energy. I like when he starts, too.” Here’s the link.
I really don’t like Gee as a starter. He plays much better when he comes off the bench, as has been proven both in the preseason this year and basically the entirety last year. He’s an ideal energy guy, and you bring guys like that off the bench.
I’m on record for rooting for Casspi. For the record I root for Dion as well. They will both be very important players when the season gets on the way. I don’t know if Casspi will fulfil the expectations, but the chances are much better this year as both Scott and Casspi know each other well by now. Why do I think Casspi will contribute? Because he has all the skills the Cavs need for that post. He is tall and he shoots the 3-pointer very well. He is getting much better in defence and he has always been a… Read more »