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If people believe LeBron could be gone after his contract expires (I'm not sold on that but plenty of other people are), then the window is short period. Chasing after something you hope will get the job done may not be as smart a move as getting something you know will get the job done. And you really do continue to sell Redd short. He's not just a shooter; he's a scorer. That may sound like the same thing but it's not. Plenty of guys can shoot and get points but not a lot of guys can score the way Redd can. He did have a down season by his standards this year but going to Cleveland and teaming with LeBron could be just what he needs to get his game back on track.
I wouldn't view this like the Celtics getting a Ray Allen whose game was in decline. Redd still has at least 2-3 more years in my opinion of producing at a high level. And that fits perfectly with the time frame the Cavs need to prove something to LeBron in terms of going out and getting the right type of players to team with him.
Oh trust me, I understand completely that Redd is an elite level scorer.. I catch about 40+ Bucks games on league pass a year for the simple fact that Redd is one of my favorite players.. Even though I may portray a different front on this board.. He is indeed one of my favorite players to watch in the league..
Ironically, my biggest concern is perhaps Redd's biggest and best attribute, which is indeed his scoring... It's in the context of how that would mesh here, and how his scoring would come about..
I'm afraid that by acquiring Redd, the Cavs will continue to go with LBJ at point-forward... I understand that on the surface that looks like a solid plan, and I agree that down the stretch of a game that is where the ball needs to be.. However, I want LBJ's offensive game to expand, and IMO, that can only be done by taking him off the ball, and getting him comfortable in finding scoring spots on the floor that he's able to dominate from...
Sure, they could perhaps do that all the while integrating Redd into the offense, but I believe that adding a better backcourt player that can contribute with the ball handling duties as well as initiating the offense duties would speed up that process and ultimately make for a better fit..I'm looking for a player that can dribble penetrate and finish as opposed to being able to score from the perimeter..
I guess, I would prefer a little more playmaking ability from a newly acquired player as opposed to scoring being the main attribute brought to the table... Especially since Redd tends to have scenarios in which he pounds the ball and it doesn't move when isolated..
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And I'm not thrilled about the Bucks getting a** raped in a deal with the Cavs for Redd. Looks like a lose-lose for both of us.
Nor should you be.. Then again, I do believe he's vastly overrated in terms of most of the packages (them being better than Cavs packages) that are constantly being turned down by many of the fans...
He's only getting older, and his game is limited in some aspects... Regardless of what the Bucks get and from whom, I don't believe many fans are going to be thrilled with the package in return...Because I don't believe there's going to be a huge market for him due to the fact that I believe only contending teams are going to make a play... I can't see a younger team making a serious offer for Redd.. Including the Minnesota deals I see floating around... If you really look at the makeup of their team, the way they defend, and the fact that they play out West, I can't see any scenario in which Redd and his money plus dropping 5 spots back is that much of a difference maker for them...
If it doesn't give a team a chance to compete for a title, I don't see why they pull the trigger ???
at L&H's new avatar. Outstanding.
