tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946728861244552771.post7808197243106697739..comments2023-06-21T06:32:38.271-05:00Comments on laissez-faire ball: The tandem that could have beenTravishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695540069504024146noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946728861244552771.post-38063428500178948502007-05-26T21:38:00.000-05:002007-05-26T21:38:00.000-05:00I agree that they still would fall to their Wester...I agree that they still would fall to their Western Conference opponent, but I like the rosier view that they would have locked down a big man (Boozer) and added more guard play. I am probably giving way too much credit to Danny Ferry though.<BR/><BR/>Their roster would likely look very different had Boozer stuck around, but for practicality's sake, I decided to stick with Hughes as the only disinclusion. Gooden likely wouldn't have re-signed, and honestly, Ilgauskas may or may not have. <BR/><BR/>We shall never know though because Gordon Gund pulled a blind move. Yes, that was tasteless.Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388144735199746047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946728861244552771.post-73364947091365231892007-05-26T21:30:00.000-05:002007-05-26T21:30:00.000-05:00Two points I will disagree with.1. I don't know th...Two points I will disagree with.<BR/><BR/>1. I don't know that you can leave Boozer's stats alone. The lack of a credible point guard would inevitably lead to lower stats, wouldn't it?<BR/><BR/>2. I think it goes without saying, even though I'm saying it, that a Cavs team with Carlos Boozer on it, throughly dominates a weak Eastern Conference and contends with Detroit for the #1 seed. I still think the Pistons are the superior team, but the affect a stronger Cavs team has changes the standings throughout the conference.<BR/><BR/>I am glad you mentioned Cleveland's culpability in the Boozer fiasco as most people seem to forget that their negotiations were against NBA regs.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04172932833086670092noreply@blogger.com