The Fifth Point Guard

Chapter 474 Surprising reinforcement (second update)

After the player transfer deadline expires, free agent signings can still proceed.

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers lost last season's main power forward Carlos Boozer before the start of the new season, they got Drew Gooden, which was enough to make up for the vacancy left by Boozer's departure.

At the same time, after some troubles in the player market, the Cavaliers also made certain reinforcements to the team's lineup and gained a number of immediate combat capabilities.

The Cavaliers' lineup also has a new look.

Except for STO, James, Ilgauskas, Wagner, McGinnis, Nubel, and Diop, the others are all new faces.

Drew Gooden, who was acquired through the trade, is 2.08 meters tall. When he played for the Magic last season, he was the team's main substitute. Later in the season, he became the team's starter. He averaged 11.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. A good potential insider.

The signed free agent Robert Traylor, nicknamed "Tractor", is 2.03 meters tall and weighs 129 kilograms. Traylor was the No. 6 pick in the first round in 1998. Traylor never performed well, but instead gained weight day by day. The Cavaliers planned to give Traylor a chance, so they signed him. After all, the power forward position needed reinforcements.

Anderson Varejao, who is 2.11 meters tall, is a rookie player signed by the team in the second round. He can play both the center and power forward positions. Judging from the trial training, he is very flexible in action and movement, his acting skills are very realistic, and he is good at creating. The opponent's offensive foul, but there are no other special features, it is a pity that the fluffy hair is not paired with a light yellow dress.

Alexander Pavlovich, who came from the Utah Jazz to shoot, is 2.03 meters tall and can play the third and fourth positions. He is a supplement to the Cavaliers' wings. He is accurate from long range. When he played in Europe, he averaged 53% of his shots per game. Field goal percentage.

In addition, Lucios Harris, the Nets combo guard who originally played for Shentong, came to the Cavaliers to join Shentong. He said that he wanted to try before the end of his career, so he planned to come to the Cavaliers to assist Shentong and James.

Eric Snow is the most promising signing for Cavaliers fans this season. As a steady, calm, and excellent defensive point guard, Snow is the most scarce player type for the Cavaliers. Snow said that he will do his best to be there. Help Shentong and James.

In addition, the Cavaliers also signed a veteran, Scott Williams. This old guy who has been in the league since 1991 bluntly stated that he is just here to hug someone. This year may be his last season. , being in the Cavaliers is for the championship.

After the Cavaliers have 14 players, the 15th man has not yet been decided.

Except for the players who have already signed, there is no one who comes for trial training that can be noticed by the Cavaliers management.

Before the Cavaliers had prepared 14 players to participate in the new season, a surprising person suddenly visited Cleveland.

Reggie Miller.

Miller said that he has reached a termination agreement with the Indiana Pacers and decided to sign a one-year veteran's minimum salary contract with the Cavaliers to assist Shentong and James in their pursuit of the championship together!

Miller has been playing for the Pacers since being selected with the 11th overall pick in the first round by the Pacers in the 1987-88 season, and has always played as a starter.

Here, Miller grew into an All-Star player, and his accurate three-pointers became his signature and trump card.

Miller devoted all his youth to the city of Indiana, but until the end of his career, he failed to win a championship ring.

There are even fans who feel sorry for Miller and hope that Miller can leave the Pacers and go to a team closer to the championship.

After being eliminated by the Cavaliers last season, coupled with Shentong's seemingly solicitous words, Miller finally made up his mind to be selfish for himself for once.

Therefore, he tactfully told his teammates and the team's management about his thoughts, hoping that his teammates could understand him and the team could terminate his contract and allow him to return to free agency.

To Miller's surprise, teammates, including O'Neal Jr. and Artest, all expressed understanding of Miller's decision and said they would never stop Miller from leaving here and finding his favorite team.

After discussion, the Pacers' management also gave Miller full respect. According to Miller's ideas, they helped him return to free agency and had the authority to sign before the start of the new season.

In this way, before the media knew about it, Miller came to Cleveland to communicate with the Cavaliers management and exchanged his ideas.

Miller's willingness to join this young team surprised the Cavaliers and made the coaching staff, including Paul Silas, delighted.

Miller's stable outside three-pointers can become the second fortress outside Shentong and can also share the pressure of Shentong and James being double-teamed.

And Miller said he is willing to accept any role as long as it can help the Cavaliers win.

Cleveland's 15th man, the final choice was unexpected sharpshooter Reggie Miller.

What he brings to the Cavaliers is not just outside shooting and tactical supplements, but also a valuable anchor in the team's locker room.

Cleveland fans were very excited about Miller coming to the Cavaliers. They all expressed their welcome to Miller, and some cute fans even expressed humor that they regretted not being able to see STO and Miller talking trash on the court in the new season. .

Indiana fans responded to Miller's departure with tolerance and magnanimity.

After all, any player has dedicated his youth to this city, and all he leaves behind is respect and blessings.

Miller also said that he will only play the last season of his career with the Cavaliers and he wants a championship ring.

And when Miller landed in the Cavaliers, the Cleveland Cavaliers' goals for the new season became unique.

That's the NBA championship!

Cleveland Cavaliers 15-man roster for the 2004-05 season:

Center: Zaydrunas Ilgauskas, 2.21 meters, No. 11; (Captain)

Center: Desaguena-Diop, 2.13 meters, No. 52;

Center/Power Forward: Anderson Varejao, 2.11 meters, No. 17; (Rookie)

Power forward: Drew Gooden, 2.08 meters, No. 90;

Power forward: Scott Williams, 2.08 meters, No. 47;

Power forward/small forward: Robert Traylor, 2.03 meters, No. 32;