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May 23, 2011Back in May, 2008, we featured a little series called “Re-Sign or Release” where we went through every player on the Cavaliers roster and turned to the readers to see what they would do if they were the general manager of the Wine and Gold and – hypothetically, of course – all of the players were up to have their respective contracts renewed.
Same hypothetical this time around: We’re looking to build for the future; all players are restricted free agents, likely requiring a bit of a pay raise from last season. Do you re-sign them? Andrew has already laid out the roadblocks currently facing the Cavaliers in 2011; now it’s your turn. Vote below and leave your support in the comments.
As expected, JJ Hickson was a near unanimous member of the All-Return team. Surprisingly, Anthony Parker remains the only member of the 19-win Cavaliers to be voted otherwise. Today, we stay frontcourt but mix in a considerably larger contract with Antwan Jamison.
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2010-11 Salary: $13,358,905
2010-11 Statistics:
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | TO | eFG% | TS% | PER | USG | WS |
| 18.0 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 47.9 | 51.6 | 16.8 | 26.0 | 2.6 |
2010-11 Recap: An up-and-down year, culminated with a season-ending injury was the story of Antawn Jamison’s 2010-11 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The onset was well-documented as Jamison dealt with a wonky knee coupled with the notion that he would be coming off of the bench behind JJ Hickson at the power forward spot. However, once he was finished “pouting,” Jamison would go on to lead the Cavaliers in points and slotted in second in win share despite playing almost 30 fewer games than the leader in said category, Ramon Sessions.
Forced to be a leader in the clubhouse, Jamsion took kindly to mentoring those that will be in the league long after his ship sets sail. If there was a statistical category titled je ne sais quoi, Jamison would likely take home the Wine and Gold’s trophy. Unfortunately, where Jamison also leads the Cavaliers is in salary, making north of $13 million in what will be his 14th season in the NBA. He’s admittedly on the down side of his career but also continues to be one of the teachers in the Cavaliers locker room, helping a young core of players further grasp the complex offensive system set in place by one Byron Scott.
The winner of this past year’s “Good Guy Award,” Jamison will continue to provide depth, scoring abilities and veteran leadership wherever he may land. It’s up to you all, the de facto general manager, to decide if said skill set is deployed in Cleveland.
Re-Sign or Release: JJ Hickson (96 percent say re-sign)
Re-Sign or Release: Samardo Samuels (73 percent say re-sign)
Re-Sign or Release: Alonzo Gee (55 percent say re-sign)
Re-Sign or Release: Daniel Gibson (58 percent say re-sign)
Re-Sign or Release: Baron Davis (84 percent say re-sign)
Re-Sign or Release: Christian Eyenga (95 percent say re-sign)
Re-Sign or Release: Anthony Parker (76 percent say release)
Re-Sign and Release: Ramon Sessions (87 percent say re-sign)
Re-Sign or Release: Manny Harris (68 percent say re-sign)
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12 Comments
“As expected, JJ Hickson was a near unanimous member of the All-Return team. Surprisingly, Anthony Parker remains the only member of the 19-win Cavaliers to be voted otherwise.”
I think this statement is a reflection of Cleveland fans’ propensity for getting attached to athletes. Even though this team was one of the worst in the league, we don’t want to send them packing.
I think the resign/release series has been interesting. Obviously, there is some talent that should be kept, but it’s kind of funny to even ask the question.
I guess what I’m saying is that when your team is the worst in the league or close to the worst, you could realistically say “release” for all of these guys without sounding crazy.
I think it has alot to do with the hypothetical leaving alot to the imagination. Are all players on all NBA teams restricted FAs?
If not, then do we think we can sign someone better than what we have off UFA lists now? If so, then what players do you think will want to come to Cleveland (and knowing their teams can still match if they are restricted).
Tough to even think of letting guys go if there aren’t better ones to take the place. As we know in Cleveland, as bad as things are, they can always get worse.
Great guy who has had a great career…but I wouldn’t pay anywhere near that price.
Would “trade” be under the category of “release”? Either way, he’ll be gone before the deadline.
Even Jamison would agree that he’s not worth 14 million at this point in his career. So the answer is no.
No doubt, release…
” If there was a statistical category titled je ne sais quoi, Jamison would likely take home the Wine and Gold’s trophy.”
Hate this cliche as a factor. Just because a guy speaks politely to the media and knows the janitors names doesn’t mean he’s affecting his teammates at all. He pouted when he was benched. JJ was JJ until Byron wore him down, Mo was Mo until he was traded, Sessions was Sessions and said he emulated Mo. If Twan can’t play in this offense (forget his defense) his affect on the kids will most likely be negligible. Not a relevant factor.
I think the Cavs should get rid of Jamison. With Samuels, Hickson, Varejao, Erden, Hollins, and the 4 (2?) pick already on the roster, I think we’re set in the power forward and center positions. We don’t need a 34 year old vet who can’t play defense when the rest of the guys are radiating with potential.
Jamison deserves the chance to derail a contenders title shot in his quest to win a championship at some level during his career.
(sorry, couldn’t help it)
Release him, unless you can re-sign at a significant pay cut… maybe $6-7 million/year.
Let him go, there is a playoff contender that could use the expiring contract.
Jamison might be one of the better players on the team but its not like we’re contending. I think it might be best to let the young guys develop while collecting draft picks.