Williams,who was traded to Los Angeles and the returning first round pick was the lottery winner resulting in Irving,fills what I have felt was the Cavaliers biggest need since LeBron James announced his return last season-a quality veteran point guard that can step in without a large drop in productivity in the event of a Kyrie Irving injury.
When you see how often Irving gets injured,one can see that a Mo Williams is not a luxury item on a roster,but a necessity and considering his status as a fan favorite,was an excellent pickup.
Williams averaged 16 points a game last season (Including one 50 point outburst) as he split the year with Minnesota and Charlotte and finished with just under eight assists a game,but he won't be counted to approach those numbers as a Cavalier.
Rather,Mo will be counted on as the court general of the second team,keep Kyrie Irving 's minutes down and to give Irving a mentor that he hasn't had since entering the league.
Williams turns 33 after the season starts and would be better suited for a smaller role that could not only prolong his career,but extend his effectiveness as well.
The outside shooting of Williams dipped under 40 percent last season,but he brings enough with his shot to create an interesting backcourt with Irving in certain situations that teams could struggle to defend.
Low cost,popular player,fits a need-What's not to like about Mo Williams and his return to Cleveland?
Nothing that I can think of!
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