EHL

AV doesn't have the athleticism or body of a defensive monster, but he has far more talent offensively than either Wallace or Rodman.

Cavs have got a keeper and need to develop him into a starter, or at least a 25-30 mpg player.

futuristxen

I disagree. I really do think he's going to be end up being a more agressive JO. Similiar body type. And I think his offensive game is beyond where he has shown so far. This season is just about adjusting to the NBA game, the fact that he is having the impact he is having already is exciting. Does he speak english yet?

It would be a bit of a waste if with all of his talent he only ended up being a Ben Wallace/Dennis Rodman type IMO.

And good job Dan Giblert at making Silas play the dude. Sometimes Silas doesn't know whats for his own good.

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EHL

You mean it would be a disappointment if he was on those two players' level?

futuristxen

I think it would be a waste of his offensive talents if that's what he ended up being. If he ends up being that type of rebounder and defender though, fantastic.

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EHL

Ah OK. But yeah, he'll be worlds better than Wallace or Rodman offensively. He's already better than both offensively in their primes (that isn't saying much, but still). I think he could be a gritty 30 mpg 15 and 9 type of player in his prime. Maybe even better?

Pioneer10

I think the 15 points is probably right around what he'll average but I suspect with a little endurance and upper body work he could easily get 10+ rebounds. It will be interesting to see how he does when he gets a couple of starts: can he keep that incredible energy up or not? Don't know very few guys have that sort of stamina: Rodman is the one that immediately comes to mind